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Opera Festival combines 'Light and Darkness' with exhibition 'Light & Shadow'

Diário de Leiria5 September 2026 at 16:00

The Opera Festival is returning to the town of Óbidos, with its opening scheduled for this Saturday. The event runs throughout the entire month, extending until the end of August. This festival already represents a cultural tradition in the region, bringing music and performing arts to the public.

The central theme this year is "Light and darkness", which serves as a guiding thread for the artistic programming of the event. This conceptualization explores the contrast between light and darkness, possibly inspiring various pieces and performances throughout the festival.

Alongside the musical programming, the festival also presents the exhibition "Light & Shadow". This complementary exhibition fits within the same theme, offering visitors a visual experience that dialogues with the scheduled opera performances.

The town of Óbidos thus reaffirms itself as a cultural destination during the month of August, combining lyrical traditions with visual artistic expressions in an event that promises to attract both residents and visitors.

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