Summer festivals in Portugal, from Lisbon to the Azores, have invested significantly in renewable energy and better waste management practices. Organizers have implemented sustainable measures during events, seeking to reduce the environmental impact of festivals.
However, audience mobility remains the biggest challenge to solve. Spectator travel to festival venues continues to generate a significant carbon footprint, which has not yet been possible to eliminate or effectively offset.
The mobility issue thus emerges as the main weakness in the sustainability of Portuguese festivals, contrasting with the progress achieved in energy and waste areas. Organizers acknowledge the difficulty in controlling or influencing the means of transportation chosen by the audience.
