Porto's Circuitos'26 opens 60+ venues for third edition
From July 17 to 19, 2026, Porto will host Circuitos'26, the third installment of its city-wide contemporary art initiative. Over 60 locations, including museums, artist-run spaces, project rooms, independent studios, and commercial galleries, will participate for three days. The programme includes exhibition openings, performances, concerts, discussions, and casual meet-ups. A pre-opening event on July 16 at the Acoustic Shell in the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal will feature performances by Conferência Inferno, B Fachada, and Pongo, setting an exciting atmosphere. This initiative aims to showcase the individuals, venues, and projects that contribute to Porto's cultural landscape, encouraging public interaction with the local contemporary art scene.
Key facts
- Circuitos'26 is the third edition of a Porto city-wide programme.
- It runs from July 17 to 19, 2026.
- More than 60 venues participate, including museums, artist-run spaces, project rooms, independent studios and commercial galleries.
- Events include exhibition openings, performances, concerts, talks and informal gatherings.
- A pre-opening event occurs on July 16 at the Acoustic Shell in the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal.
- Concerts at the pre-opening feature Conferência Inferno, B Fachada and Pongo.
- The initiative aims to highlight Porto's cultural fabric and engage the public with the contemporary art scene.
Entities
Artists
- Conferência Inferno
- B Fachada
- Pongo
Institutions
- Galeria Municipal do Porto
Locations
- Porto
- Portugal
- Gardens of Palácio de Cristal