Porto is a city full of fun, especially when it comes to music festivals. Every year, the city hosts a wide variety of live shows to suit all tastes. Here is a list of the main festivals in Porto in 2024 that you can't miss.

The best Porto festivals in 2024

North Music Festival

The 2024 North Music Festival, one of the most anticipated festivals in Porto, will take place from 24 to 26 May in the beautiful Parque de Serralves. Over 50,000 people will enjoy three days of music with an ambitious concert schedule that makes the festival a clear contender to become one of the biggest international music events. Keane, Tom Odell and Myke Towers will headline the 2024 edition.

Primavera Sound

With other editions in Barcelona, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, among other cities, Porto's Primavera Sound stands as a paradise for music lovers. Renowned for its diverse line-ups ranging from indie to electronica, folk to hip-hop, the stages are filled with a huge variety of sounds and styles.

Porto's Primavera Sound Festival will take place from 6 to 8 June in the Parque Da Cidade, with legendary artists such as PJ Harvey, SZA, Lana del Rey, Pulp and the National headlining and more emerging bands such as American Football and Water from your eyes in the second line of concerts.

Nova Era Beach Party

The Nova Era Beach Party 2024, organised by Rádio Nova Era, is set to return on 28th and 29th June. This event turns the beach of Leça da Palmeira, in Matosinhos, into a big dance stage with the presence of artists from the world dance scene.

Among those confirmed to date is the Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell. Also joining the list is the "Goddess of Hardcore" Miss K8, among others.

Elétrico Festival

The Elétrico Festival of Porto has established itself as one of the major references of the electronic music scene both nationally and internationally. With no dates confirmed yet, the Parque da Pasteleira will be filled with music, street food and different activities. Ricardo Villalobos, Diana Oliveira or Jan Blomqvist are some of the great artists who have been part of the event.

Meo Marés Vivas

The Meo Marés Vivas, in Vila Nova da Gaia, has established itself as one of the main festivals in Oporto. With five stages created in different environments, it will take place from 19 to 21 July in a dreamlike setting with the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean as the main protagonists. Take that, D'ZRT and James Arthur are some of the artists that will be part of an incredible line-up.

Your accommodation to enjoy the Porto festivals in 2024

If you're planning to attend one of these festivals in Porto, we recommend staying at the centrally located and trendy chic&basic Gravity. Conveniently located in the famous Baixa district, this hotel in the centre of Porto offers you the best rest in the heart of the city.

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