Graciosa’s Sound Fest 2026
Four days of live music in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, from 7 to 10 August 2026.
When
August 7–10, 2026
Santa Cruz da Graciosa will host the 2026 edition of Graciosa’s Sound Fest from 7 to 10 August. The four-day programme forms part of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres celebrations.
Sofia Silva & Coede, Kyd3n and Jordan M are scheduled for the opening evening. Saturday brings Bandidos do Cante, ORAM and FkgCunha, with contrasting sounds on the bill.
Sunday’s programme features Virgul, DJ Arnette and Fernando S. Rui Veloso and Nancie will close the event on Monday.
Bringing together performers connected to Graciosa, the Azores and wider national and international scenes, the festival adds a live-music focus to the town’s festivities. Visitors and residents can follow concerts across four evenings on the Biosphere Reserve island.
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