If you’re looking for plans for the next weekend, then here’s a free suggestion: the 9th edition of the Dancing Picnic on the Grass. After being postponed in July due to the rain, the event returns to Parque de São Roque, on September 21 and 22 (Saturday and Sunday, respectively).
In an idyllic setting, between a green landscape and the emblematic (and almost ‘secret’) labyrinth, Porto residents and visitors can take the opportunity to ‘picnic’ and dance to the sound of rhythms from different origins. In all, more than ten concerts with free access are expected.
Dancing Picnic on the Grass poster
This is an event for children and grown-ups, in a sort of end of the year summer. Even so, and despite it being free, we believe you want to get to grips with programming. So let’s get to it.
Saturday, September 21
On the first day, entitled “Saturday of Romance”, the doors open at 3pm and these are the artists who will liven up the evening:
- Pedro Peres
- Hashisha
- É Bala! Roda de Samba
- Rosa Mimosa y sus Mariposa
- Romana, a reference in Portuguese popular music
Sunday, September 22
On the second and final day, called “Sunday of Rhythm”, the doors open again at 3pm and these are the names of the artists who will be bringing music to the venue:
- West 11
- André Rio
- Population: 5
- Wolf Manhattan
- Tozé Freitas
- Irmãos Catita
📍Parque de São Roque
📅September 21 and 22
🎫Free entry, but don’t forget to bring your picnic lunch.