Sons da Macaronésia
In Angra do Heroísmo, Sons da Macaronésia presents artists from four Atlantic archipelagos across two evenings of music on 20 and 21 November 2026.
When
November 20–21, 2026
21:30
Musicians from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde share the programme at Sons da Macaronésia. Organised by FraterUne – A Fraternidade que nos Une, the festival brings these Atlantic island communities together through live performance.
The opening night, 20 November 2026, begins at 9:30 pm with Quarto Crescente e Amigos from the Azores. Madeira’s Xarabanda follows at 11:30 pm; the group is known for its work with traditional Madeiran music.
On 21 November, El Batijero brings the Canary Islands to the stage at 9:30 pm. Cape Verdean group Recado pa Terra performs at 11:30 pm, closing the announced programme.
Both evenings take place at the Centro Cultural e de Congressos de Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira. The two-night format gives audiences a chance to hear artists from four island regions in one venue.
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