The Crato Festival returns for another unmissable edition, with confirmed dates from August 26th to 30th, 2025.
This year’s lineup features big names such as Wet Bed Gang, Plutonio, Mizzy Miles, Matuê, Lon3r Johny and Profjam, JÜRA, Skunk Anansie, GNR, Luís Trigacheiro, and guests Zé Felipe, Fernando Daniel, and Nena.
In addition to the regular days, with paid admission, the festival kicks off with a free day on August 25th, marked by a night of Alentejo celebrations. The already confirmed appearances include Vizinhos, creators of the hit “Pôr do Sol,” Os Raiz, featuring guests Átoa, Los Romeros, Afonso Dubraz, and Kika; the English band Cutting Crew, creators of the hit “(I Just) Died In Your Arms.” Closing the night, the Remember Old Times project, whose pop-rock and dance music promises to get the audience dancing to the songs of the year.
After the main shows, the stage transitions to After Hours, with the party continuing into the night with DJ Dadda, DJ LK from Scotland, DJ Matcho, DJ Ana Isabel Arroja, and Insert Coin.
Joaquim Diogo, director of the Crato Festival, says, “We wanted to surprise everyone who participates in this festival. This extra free day is a gift to the loyal audience that fills Crato with life every year. We’re starting the festival early and on the right foot.”
When asked about the eclectic lineup, Joaquim Diogo states, “…what the Crato Festival does every year is try to be as inclusive as possible and cater to many musical tastes. We have a way of being where we enjoy allowing different generations to experience different musical rhythms and new projects, so that those who visit us are surprised.”
In addition to the international and national artists who will enliven the afternoons and evenings at the Crato Festival venue, a Crafts and Gastronomy Fair will be held, a key component of the event that highlights local culture and traditions. This intersection of music, crafts, and gastronomy extends far beyond the festival itself, as Joaquim Diogo, director of the Crato Festival, explains: “The Crato Festival positions us in terms of our brand, the name of this magnificent city, always leaving a trail for those who come during these days to discover its monuments, its dynamics, and the gastronomy is always a point of attraction.”
Crato Festival 2025
August 26 (free admission)
Cutting Crew
Neighbors
A Raiz (with guests Átoa, Los Romeros, Afonso Dubraz, and Kika)
Remember the Old Times
August 27
Wet Bed Gang
Plutonio
Mizzy Miles
DJ Dadda
August 28
Matuê
Lon3r Johny and ProfJam
JÜRA
DJ LK from Scotland
August 29
Skunk Anansie
GNR
Luís Trigacheiro and Guests
DJ Matcho
DJ Ana Isabel Arroja
August 30
Daniela Mercury
Fernando Daniel
Nena
Insert Coin
Tickets are now on sale at the usual locations.
How to Get There?
For the convenience and safety of everyone attending Crato during the Festival, it is recommended to use the Crato Festival Special Transportation Network (RET).
CP – Comboios de Portugal
Enjoy a 30% discount on Intercidades, InterRegional, and Regional services by train, upon presentation of your festival ticket.
From August 24th to 31st, shuttle services will be available between the Crato CP station, the Festival area, and the Campsite:
CP Station >> Crato: 1:45 AM / 2:30 PM / 3:30 PM / 8:00 PM
Crato >> CP Station:
Campsite: 10:00 AM or 2:30 PM (Towards Elvas) / 1:45 PM or 7:15 PM (Towards Entroncamento)
Near the Festival: 10:10 AM or 2:35 PM (Towards Elvas) / 1:55 PM or 7:30 PM (Towards Entroncamento)
Rede Expressos
Come and go with Rede Expressos and enjoy a 10% discount on your ticket to/from Crateús.
The discount applies to the base price (not combinable with other discounts and promotions) for trips between August 24th and 31st. You must present your festival ticket/pass upon boarding.
To take advantage of the discount, visit the Rede Expressos website or app and when purchasing your ticket, enter the code CRATO2025 under “Promo Code” in the “Passenger & Seat Selection” section.
You can purchase or reserve your ticket until August 31st.
Tickets can be revalidated and refunded. All schedules and routes can be found at www.rede-expressos.pt
Rodoviária do Alentejo – August 26-30
Circuit 1 – Departure from Tolosa: €2.50 / Departure from Gáfete: €1.50 (each trip)
Tolosa / Gáfete / Vale do Peso / Flor da Rosa / Crato and return
Departure from Tolosa: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM – 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 2 – €2.50 (each trip)
Alagoa / Fortios / Portalegre / Crato and return
Departure from Portalegre: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM – 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 3 – Departure from Ponte de Sôr: €3.50 / Departure from Seda: €2.50 (each trip)
Ponte de Sôr / Chança / Seda / Cunheira / Crato and return
Departure from Ponte de Sôr: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:30 PM – 12:30 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 4 – €1.50 (each trip)
Pisão / Crato and return
Departure from Pisão: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM – 11:45 PM
Departure from Crato: 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Circuit 5 – €2.50 (each trip)
Nisa / Alpalhão / Crato and return
Departure from Nisa: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM – 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 6 – €2.50 (each trip)
Avis / Border / Cabeço de Vide / Alter do Chão / Crato and return
Departure from Avis: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Departure from Border: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
(Only the 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM departures continue to Avis)
Circuit 7 – Departure from Gavião: €2.50 / Departure from Monte da Pedra: R$1.50 (each trip)
Gavião/ Comenda/ Monte da Pedra/ Aldeia da Mata/ Crato and return
Departure from Hawkeye: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM – 12:30 AM – 3:00 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 8 – €2.50 (each trip)
Toll / Castelo Vide / Alpalhão / Crato and return
Departure from Toll: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM – 12:30 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
Circuit 9 – Departure from Arronches: €3.50 / Departure from Monforte: €2.50 (each way)
Arronches / Monforte / Vaiamonte / Crato and return
Departure from Arronches: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Departure from Monforte: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Departure from Crato: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – 12:30 AM – 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
(Only the 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM schedules run to Arronches)
*Schedules in bold are only available on Friday and Saturday
Bus Backup:
Portalegre > Crato – August 25 and 28
Crateús > Portalegre – August 31, at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, near the campsite to connect with the Rede Expresso bus to other locations in the country.
Pickup location:
– At the usual bus stop in each location
– In Crato, near the Municipal Market
About the Crato Festival
It all began in 1984 with the Crato Crafts and Gastronomy Fair to promote local culture, customs, and crafts. Starting in 2004, the Crafts and Gastronomy Fair added internationally recognised names to its lineup, including the Beach Boys (without the Wilson brothers), James, Scorpions, The Animals, and Roger Hodgson (Supertramp).
Under the name “Crato Festival,” gastronomy and crafts continue to be highlights of this unique event on the national scene, which brings thousands of people to the historic Alentejo city annually.
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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