Misty Fest 2025: The Most Challenging Music

In 2025, Misty Fest reaches its 16th edition, reinforcing its position as one of the most distinctive festivals on the Portuguese cultural calendar. With a solid identity built over a decade and a half, Misty Fest is renewing itself and looking to the future—without losing sight of what has always made it unique: demanding musical curation that translates into a lineup featuring artists recognized by national and international critics and an experience carefully crafted for each performance.

More than a festival, Misty is a space for discovery and excitement, where music thrives in a balance between established names and emerging talent, between tradition and innovation. The 2025 program broadens horizons and freely traverses styles: from folk to orchestral music, jazz to fado, rock to electronic music, and the sounds of the world. An invitation to listen differently—and feel more deeply.

Lisbon and Porto remain the festival's hubs, but Misty also tours other cities across the country, promoting decentralization as an essential part of its mission. Continuing to focus on shows in some of the country's best venues, Misty Fest also offers more open-ended experiences in new spaces, catering to new audiences without sacrificing the acoustic quality, comfort, and atmosphere that have always characterized it.

Misty Fest is for those seeking more than just shows: it's for those who value detail, ambiance, and discovery. In 2025, we celebrate the maturity of a project that continues to challenge conventions and raise the bar—show after show, city after city.