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Outdoor concerts by Porta-Jazz are always a good idea

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The Porta-Jazz event is organising a new initiative themed "Quintal Porta-Jazz", where the stage is brought outside, which is outstanding, especially with the good weather in town. 

Following a shutdown period due to the current pandemic, the 10 year-old event Porta-Jazz event resumes its weekly concert agenda, now in an outdoor format, complying with all safety measures issued by health authorities.

These outdoor concerts need prior reservation. So, get your tickets. Concerts begin at 7pm.

The Association Porta-Jazz will take to the stage eight concerts with Portuguese and foreign artists. The kick off concert took place on 8th July, by the collective Damian Cabaud, with the project "Aparición".

The Esmae Jazz Ensemble will take to the stage on 19th July, fearuring Hugo Caldeira (Trombone), Rui Catarino (Guitar), Rafael Santos (Guitar and Clarinet), and Gonçalo Ribeiro (drums).

Porta-Jazz Festival is a key part of the cultural scene in the city of Porto, and it is also an important reference for jazz in Portugal.

In compliance with the preventive measures under the pandemic of the new coronavirus, occupancy is limited and prior reservations should be made here.

The full agenda is as follows:

8 July, 7pm: Demian Cabaud "Aparición"

12 July, 7pm: Trocado / Tavares / Constanzo

15 July, 9pm: Festival Robalo -- "Kiri" (Cardita/Joana/Giani/Joaquim) and Samuel Blaser/Mark Ducret

19 July, 7pm: Esmae Jazz Ensemble

26 July, 7pm: Eurico Costa Trio

2 August, 7pm: Toscano, Pinheiro, Mira, Ferrandini (Jazz 2020)

9 August, 7pm: André Rosinha Trio (Jazz 2020)