On April 9 and 11, Brazilian musician Chico Bernardes will give two concerts in Lisbon and Porto, respectively.
Known for his intimate and poetic sound, Chico Bernardes is returning to Portugal for two unmissable shows in Lisbon, at the Capitólio, on April 9; and in Porto, at Outsite Mouco, on April 11.
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Born in São Paulo, the Brazilian artist brings with him his latest album of originals “Outros Fios”, released in 2024 and entirely produced in the studio he set up at home during the pandemic.
The album reflects a relevant artistic maturity, combining influences from artists such as Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell and Gilberto Gil, in a more experimental and, at the same time, modern approach.
The concerts in Portugal
Tickets for both concerts, priced between €25 and €30, are already on sale at Fever:
- in Lisbon at the Capitólio on April 9
- in Porto at Outsite Mouco on April 11,
In the Portuguese capital, doors open at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm; in Invicta, the same happens two days later, with doors opening at 8pm and the show starting at 9pm.
We spoke to the Brazilian artist
In an event that promises to be a unique musical celebration, where you can “dive” into the artist’s most intimate stories, through his “delicate” sounds, we wanted to know a little more about what to expect from both shows.
That’s why we asked him a few questions, which we’d like to thank you for answering:
Lisboa Secreta (LS): What do you expect from these concerts in Lisbon and Porto?
Chico Bernardes (CH): I’m excited to return to Lisbon and Porto after five years. When I went in 2020, I was still 20 years old and had other perspectives and readings of the world. I think it will be great to play around again with new songs and a few more years on my back.
LS: Will there be any surprises in the line-up?
CH: Well, if there are any surprises, they’ll be surprises (laughs).
LS: Are you going to present any new singles?
CH: I have a few songs that haven’t been recorded yet that I’d like to play. It’s always good to try them out on stage to see how they resonate.
LS: Will you have guests on stage?
CH: Not this time, maybe next time!
LS: What is your relationship with Portugal and the Portuguese public?
CH: I really enjoyed the contact with the Portuguese audience when I played in the country in 2020. The fact that we share the same language makes it easier to communicate and understand the lyrics, which I feel take on a new perspective for Portuguese listeners, compared to Brazil. I have ancestors who came from Portugal, so I’m very curious to find out what they are and where the similar day-to-day nuances come from. It’s also interesting to romanticize what my great-great-grandparents were doing there (in 2020 I was able to visit Sabrosa, where they came from). I’m excited to go back!