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Coimbra transforms into the city of jazz for 10 days

Notícias de Coimbra10 September 2026 at 18:07

The 24th edition of the Jazz ao Centro festival in Coimbra takes place between October 1 and 10, transforming the city into a reference point for jazz lovers for ten days. The festival, which has already established itself as an important cultural event in the region, returns with its usual programming of concerts and activities related to the jazz music genre.

The event takes place in Coimbra, a city that serves as the stage for the various performances scheduled throughout the festival. This year's edition maintains the tradition of bringing together jazz musicians and bands, contributing to the cultural dynamization of the city during the event period.

The Jazz ao Centro festival is organized with the objective of promoting jazz and its various musical expressions, attracting both local audiences and visitors from other regions. The 24th edition represents another chapter in the history of an event that has been consolidating itself in the Portuguese cultural calendar.

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