Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · National NewsBandidos do Cante failed to qualify from Eurovision 2026's first semi-final in Vienna. Analysis of voting results, betting odds, and what's next for Portugal.
Culture · National NewsBad weather cancels Porto's Europe Day outdoor events including Kátia Guerreiro concert. Official ceremonies proceed indoors as Portugal marks 40 years in the EU.
CultureRTP employees are threatening to boycott Portugal's Eurovision 2026 broadcast. Explore the fine line between protected free speech and "deep state" abuse of public power.
Culture · TourismDarren Aronofsky receives 2026 Honorary Leopard at Locarno Film Festival. August 14 ceremony features screenings of The Fountain and Mother! on Piazza Grande.
CulturePortugal's schools will teach Angolan, Mozambican, and Brazilian authors by 2028. CPLP nations adopt unified reading plan featuring lusophone literary diversity across 9 countries.
Culture · TourismDiscover Serralves em Festa's 20th edition: 50 hours of free contemporary art, 650 international artists, and aerial acrobatics May 29-31. Plan your visit.
Tourism · CultureMadeira's 2026 Flower Festival hits record €1.1M investment with 95% hotel occupancy. Two parades, cultural events, and autonomy celebrations through May.
Culture · ImmigrationImmigration is reshaping Portuguese in Portugal. Linguists say new words and diverse accents strengthen the language—not threaten it. What this means for residents.
Culture · National NewsPortuguese broadcasting icon Cândido Mota, creator of groundbreaking midnight radio show, dies at 82. A legacy spanning 65 years of democratic media.