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Viana Bate Forte brings music and animation to the historic center of Viana do Castelo

Jornal C – O Caminhense11 September 2026 at 09:16

The historic center of Viana do Castelo hosts the 9th edition of the festival Viana Bate Forte, which takes place on September 11th and 12th. The event brings music and animation to the city during these two nights.

The festival features 15 artists spread across three different stages, set up in iconic locations of the historic center: Republic Square, Liberty Square, and Erva Square. All concerts have free admission.

The program brings together some of the most well-known names in music, although the article does not specify which artists are performing. This edition promises to be one of the most varied of the festival, occupying the main public spaces of the historic zone of Viana do Castelo.

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