Alvarelhos receives an afternoon of concertinas and challenge singing
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Alvarelhos receives an afternoon of concertinas and challenge singing

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 13:11

The XXV Festival of Concertinas and Challenge Singing of Trofa takes place on September 26th, at Monte de Santa Eufémia. The event, which celebrates the region's musical tradition, returns for its twenty-fifth edition.

The festival hosts several musical formations that will perform during the afternoon. Among the highlights are the concertina groups and challenge singing styles, traditional musical genres deeply rooted in Minhota culture.

The organization ensures free entry for all those interested in attending the show. Monte de Santa Eufémia, in Alvarelhos, serves as the setting for this celebration of Portuguese traditional music.

The event is part of the local festivities and promises an afternoon dedicated to folk music and the customs of the Trofa region.

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