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There is punk, electronic and rock. All this at a festival in Coimbra

Notícias de Coimbra1 September 2026 at 09:53

The Rocketmen festival, which first took place in 2025, is returning to Coimbra from September 17 to 19. The music event promises a diverse programme, covering genres such as punk, electronic and rock.

The festival takes place in the garden of the city of Coimbra, offering a lineup that includes artists from different musical styles. This diversity of genres allows the event to attract a varied audience.

The 2025 edition marked the debut of Rocketmen on the Portuguese festival scene, establishing itself as a new cultural offering for the Coimbra region. The return in September indicates the intention to consolidate the festival as a recurring event in the calendar.

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