The MANTA festival returns to the Gardens of Vila Flor Palace in Guimarães with an edition presenting four concerts spanning three continents. The program is based on the idea that art and music have the ability to create bridges between cultures and bring communities closer together, regardless of the artists' language or origin.
On Friday, September 11, Mar Pujol, one of the emerging voices of Catalan music who presents tracks from her new album scheduled for release in October, and Leo Middea, a Brazilian singer and composer who brings her latest work, Notícias de Puglia, the seventh album of her career, take to the stage. The evening ends with a DJ set by Corleone Jr., curated by Oub'lá.
On Saturday, September 12, the festival welcomes Bongeziwe Mabandla, considered one of the most striking voices of contemporary African music, who presents the album Ndingubani, and Milhanas, one of the most relevant performers of new Portuguese music, on a journey that blends influences from fado, jazz, and contemporary song. The night closes with Not Fritzen, also in DJ set format, curated by Oub'lá. The two DJ sets extend the festive atmosphere until 02:00.
The program also includes activities for children and families, such as the workshop "Assim Juntos Dá Menos Trabalho" and the musical show "Até Cantar Dá Trabalho," both conceived by Catarina Moura and Luís Pedro Madeira, inspired by Portuguese oral tradition and old work songs. Entry to MANTA 2026 is free.
