Sunday’s Somersby Out Jazz in Lisbon

On Sundays, at the end of the afternoon, don’t miss the concerts that fill various outdoor spaces in the municipality of Oeiras with music. 

The Somersby Outjazz Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Lisbon, Portugal. It is known for its unique blend of live jazz, soul, funk, and electronic music performances held in outdoor settings. The festival usually runs throughout the summer months, often from May to September, and features both local and international artists.

The concerts will take place from 5 May to 29 September, between 5pm and 9pm and the entrance is free. It will be over four months filled with good music and relaxation, with an eclectic range of music, from soul to jazz, R&B and electronic music, in a line-up composed of national and international artists, with particular emphasis on Portuguese Jazz.

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This festival brings 22 concerts to five gardens and green spaces in the municipality of Oeiras, namely Parque dos Poetas (May), the Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias (Gardens of Quinta Real de Caxias) (June), Parque Urbano de Miraflores (Miraflores Urban Park) (July), the Parque Urbano do Jamor (Park of the Jamor National Sports Centre) (August) and the Jardins do Palácio Marquês de Pombal (Gardens of Marquês de Pombal Palace) (September).

Take this opportunity to enjoy summer afternoons listening to good music in contact with nature.

Program

The festival takes advantage of Lisbon’s beautiful parks, gardens, and public spaces. Some popular locations include Jardim da Estrela, Torre de Belém, and Parque Eduardo VII. These venues provide a relaxed and scenic atmosphere for festival-goers and entrance is free.

How to get there

By Public Transport

1. Metro:Lisbon’s metro system is efficient and well-connected. Depending on the venue, you can use different metro lines:
   • Jardim da Estrela: Take the Green Line to Rato Station, then walk to the garden.
   • Torre de Belém: Take the Red Line to Cais do Sodré, then transfer to tram 15E to get to Belém.
   • Parque Eduardo VII: Take the Blue Line to Marquês de Pombal Station, then walk to the park.
2. Buses and Trams:
   • Lisbon has an extensive network of buses and trams. Check the schedules and routes on the Carris website to find the best options for reaching the specific venue.
3. Trains:
   • For venues near train stations, such as Torre de Belém, you can take the suburban train from Cais do Sodré to Belém Station.

Where to stay

More information on website

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