Tradidanças announces eighth edition returning to Carvalhais
July 29th to August 2nd, 2026
Tradidanças – Festival of Traditions, Dance, Music and Nature returns to Carvalhais, São Pedro do Sul, in 2026 for its eighth edition, taking place between July 29th and August 2nd.
The program will be announced in the coming months, but the organisers have already confirmed the opening of ticket sales and the continuation of free camping with the purchase of a festival entrance ticket.
Organised by the Serra da Arada Tourist and Agricultural Association (ATASA) in partnership with the Municipality of São Pedro do Sul, Tradidanças reaffirms itself as an event that unites music, dance, territory and community, promoting traditional music – both Portuguese and international – in a context of nature, sharing and active participation. The festival takes place in a forested area and brings together musicians and dancers, both professional and amateur, in a program that includes shows, workshops, environmental initiatives, and activities for all ages.
With a strong commitment to the territory and local traditions, Tradidanças values the cultural and natural heritage of São Pedro do Sul and the Serra da Arada region, from oral tradition to women’s singing, encompassing community practices, landscapes, and surrounding natural pools. The festival also stands out for its connection with the community of Carvalhais and the surrounding region, its programming dedicated to children, and its sustainability policy that reinforces respect for nature.
Tickets for the festival are now on sale. Camping is free with the purchase of an event ticket. Children up to and including 12 years old do not pay admission; young people between 13 and 16 years old (inclusive) and senior citizens over 65 years old benefit from special conditions. Residents of the municipality of São Pedro do Sul and members of ATASA are included in the local public category, with access to dedicated tickets. The partner audience includes residents of the municipalities of Lafões, the territories of the Magic Mountains, and partner entities – Arouca, Castelo de Paiva, Castro Daire, Cinfães, Oliveira de Frades, Sever do Vouga, Vale de Cambra, Viseu, and Vouzela.
To purchase tickets for the local public and partner categories, presentation of an identity document and proof of residence is mandatory. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Festival Box Office, the Tourist Office at Termas de São Pedro do Sul, the Tourist Office in São Pedro do Sul, the Municipal Library of São Pedro do Sul, and the São Tiago Stationery store in Carvalhais. Online, tickets are available on the Tradidanças website and on See Tickets.
The eighth edition reaffirms the festival as a space for cultural encounter and transmission, inviting the public to a new celebration of dance, music, and the relationship with the territory. More information and updates will be released soon on the festival’s official channels.
Always confirm with the concert hall or promoter the access conditions, confirmation of the date and time, ticket sales location, price, and availability.
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Published on 2025.11.04
