Music Festivals


“Without music, life would be a mistake.”

― Friedrich Nietzsche



The origins of music festivals date back to ancient Greece, althoug only later, in the 19th century, with the cultural shifts focusing on a desire for “finer” living and to hear talented composers, this theme evolved. Starting with J.S. Bach’s music, in 1829, a chain of festivals started to spread in Europe, which contained classical music performances of music written generations before. These festivals, concentrated on the works of certain composers. The usual locations were small villages where urban elites went to get a taste of rural culture, and eventually, after the industrial revolution made transportation easier, Europe’s middle classes started to attend the more affordable festival.




Music festivals in Portugal are becoming more famous around the world, since the country has a fantastic weather, miles and of coastline, and a love of music to the mix, makes Portugal an ideal place for outdoor music festivals.

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