Alkantara Festival - ALKANTARA

13.11 - 29.11.2026

What does this festival have to do with this world?

A note from the artistic directors

ALKANTARA - What does this festival have to do with this world?

13.11.2026
Party

MeioFio

LIFE IS A FRUIT IN THE MOUTH OF THE SUN

ALKANTARA - Underwater photograph in shades of blue, showing the silhouette of a human arm and hand reaching upwards through the water. Rays of sunlight filter through the surface and clear water, creating vertical light beams in the background. - ©André Diniz Carrilho

FRI 13.11.2026 10:00 PM

Party

13.11 - 15.11.2026
Performances

Cão Solteiro & André Godinho

Less of Cão Solteiro & André Godinho

ALKANTARA - Error message displaying "error generating image" with a "Try again" button over a distorted background of people walking indoors. - ©mariana sá nogueira | cão solteiro

FRI 13.11.2026 9:00 PM
SAT 14.11.2026 7:00 PM
SUN 15.11.2026 4:00 PM

Performances

13.11 - 15.11.2026
Performances

Jaha Koo

Haribo Kimchi

ALKANTARA - A conceptual art food dish, featuring a textured, circular red agar-agar shape and a spherical, green-and-yellow gelatin "eye" with a red pupil, resting on a bed of rice. The composition includes small green figure-shaped agar-agar pieces and chopped vegetables on a white plate, set against a gradient red background.

FRI 13.11.2026 7:30 PM
SAT 14.11.2026 4:00 PM
SUN 15.11.2026 7:30 PM

Performances

14.11 - 16.11.2026
Performances

Dorothée Munyaneza & Guests

Shikama

ALKANTARA - A collage of two portraits of Dorothée Munyaneza side by side. In both portraits, she has long, blue braided hair and is wearing a vibrant pink jumper. - ©Pat Cividanes

SAT 14.11.2026 7:00 PM
SUN 15.11.2026 5:00 PM
MON 16.11.2026 7:00 PM

Performances

14.11.2026
Performances

Alessandro Sciarroni

Save the Last Dance for Me

ALKANTARA - Two men partner dancing on an outdoor stage at night, captured from behind a blurred audience. A modern glass building with the text "Institut del Teatre" is visible in the background. - ©Alice Brazzit

SAT 14.11.2026 3:00 PM
SAT 14.11.2026 5:00 PM

Performances

14.11 - 15.11.2026
Performances

Muna Mussie

Cinema Impero

ALKANTARA - Medium shot of two people seated in blue cinema chairs. The woman in the foreground wears a patterned red headscarf and a blue top, pointing with an raised hand as she speaks to the person next to her, who listens intently. - ©Pietro Bertora

SAT 14.11.2026
SUN 15.11.2026

Performances

17.11.2026
Performances

Idio Chichava

Dzudza

ALKANTARA - A group of dancers in colorful, patterned clothing and headwraps perform a choreographed routine against a dark background. - ©Ivan Barros

TUE 17.11.2026 7:00 PM

Performances

19.11 - 20.11.2026
Performances

Dançando com a Diferença & Bouchra Ouizguen

Este Mundo

ALKANTARA - Dançando com a Diferença & Bouchra Ouizguen - ©Paulo Pimenta

THU 19.11.2026 8:00 PM
FRI 20.11.2026 8:00 PM

Performances

20.11 - 22.11.2026
Performances

Inés Sybille Vooduness & Malvin Puerca de Goma

Creole Cadences, Ten Thousand Times Unfolded

ALKANTARA - Close-up of two people with braided hair under dramatic orange lighting. Both have their hands raised near their heads, with fingers positioned expressively, casting shadows over their faces. - ©Rui Palma

FRI 20.11.2026 7:30 PM
SAT 21.11.2026 4:00 PM
SUN 22.11.2026 7:30 PM

Performances

20.11 - 22.11.2026
Performances

Bilal El Had

Ch’ttahh

ALKANTARA - Overhead view of a person lying on their back on a white floor under blue lighting, wearing dark trousers and barefoot. Their upper body and head are hidden underneath a large round metal tabletop. - ©Njaheut Valler

FRI 20.11.2026 9:30 PM
SAT 21.11.2026 5:00 PM
SUN 22.11.2026 5:00 PM

Performances

20.11 - 22.11.2026
Performances

Sónia Baptista & Espiões by Filipa Francisco

Spies – Apocalypse How

ALKANTARA - Four people pose lined up against a solid black background under dramatic flash lighting. The person on the left wears a light blue t-shirt with their eyes closed; the second wears an unbuttoned burgundy shirt; the third wears a short white wig and a blue and purple geometric patterned blazer; the person on the far right gazes intently towards the camera. - ©Alípio Padilha

FRI 20.11.2026 7:00 PM
SAT 21.11.2026 9:00 PM
SUN 22.11.2026 4:00 PM

Performances

21.11 - 23.11.2026
Performances

Ana Rita Teodoro & Márcia Lança

Coisa-Ponta

ALKANTARA - Two women in an unfinished interior space with raw walls and wooden flooring. Standing next to an aluminum stepladder, a woman in an open black cardigan, patterned shorts, and a red neckerchief holds a jug. Seated on a black cloth on the floor, the other woman wears a cream lace top, a green neckerchief, and holds a large seashell, with a yellow bowl in front of her. Both have light paint patches on their cheeks and look off to the side with serious expressions. - ©Violena Ampudia

SAT 21.11.2026 7:00 PM
SUN 22.11.2026 3:00 PM
MON 23.11.2026 7:00 PM

Performances

21.11 - 22.11.2026
Performances

Rimini Protokoll / Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne / Les Praticables

Mali Futur Live

ALKANTARA - A musician seen from behind, wearing a shiny blue robe, playing a kora on stage. In the background, a large screen projects an image of a cart with yellow jerrycans on a street. - ©Claudia Ndebele

SAT 21.11.2026 5:00 PM
SUN 22.11.2026 5:00 PM

Performances

26.11 - 28.11.2026
Performances

Carolina Bianchi Y Cara de Cavalo

CADELA FORÇA TRILOGY – Chapter II: The Brotherhood

THU 26.11.2026 7:00 PM
FRI 27.11.2026 7:00 PM
SAT 28.11.2026 5:00 PM

Performances

27.11 - 29.11.2026
Performances

Cleo Diára

Please, Love Me!

FRI 27.11.2026 7:30 PM
SAT 28.11.2026 4:00 PM
SUN 29.11.2026 7:30 PM

Performances

27.11 - 28.11.2026
Performances

Ali Chahrour

When I Saw The Sea

ALKANTARA - Three women dance energetically in the foreground while two musicians perform on stage in the background. - ©Christophe Raynaud De Lage

FRI 27.11.2026 9:00 PM
SAT 28.11.2026 7:00 PM

Performances

28.11 - 29.11.2026
Performances

Tita Maravilha & Vânia Doutel Vaz

Prato Feito REPARA

ALKANTARA - Two women in a studio against a plain light gray background. The woman on the left turns away showing back tattoos and a sheer black top; the woman on the right faces forward wearing a bright floral shirt.

Performances

Talks

Post-show talks

ALKANTARA - High-angle view of a dark stage where two people sit facing each other on wooden chairs, holding microphones during a talk. Pink flowers are scattered on the floor between them. The person on the left wears black trousers and a black t-shirt; the person on the right wears a blue sports jacket and dark trousers. Speakers and microphone stands are visible in the background. - ©Beatriz Pequeno

Talks

14.11 - 29.11.2026
meeting point

Ponto de Encontro

Casa Independente

ALKANTARA - Vista em picado (de cima para baixo) através do vão central de uma escadaria espiral em madeira com um corrimão de balaústres em madeira clara. No piso inferior, no centro da perspetiva, destaca-se o chão em azulejo ou mosaico com um padrão xadrez a preto e branco. - ©Paulo Vie

meeting point

22.11.2026
Other Gatherings

Stefan Kaegi

On absent performers, impersonating audiences and digital tools

ALKANTARA - Rear view of a figure in a white shirt seated in an armchair with open arms on a dark stage. The back of its head and torso are open, exposing wires, circuits, and mechanical parts. An open laptop rests on a side table nearby. - ©Gabriela Neeb

SUN 22.11.2026 11:00 AM

Other Gatherings

24.11.2026
Other Gatherings

Carolina Bianchi & Gabriela Moita

Violence and potency, in the feminine

ALKANTARA - High-angle shot of a performer kneeling on a small pile of light-coloured stones or glass on a stage split between a black floor and a vibrant yellow backdrop. She wears a dark red corset, light underwear, white stockings, and high heels, holding a dagger pointed downward near her neck with her head bowed. - ©Mayra Azzi

TUE 24.11.2026 7:00 PM

Other Gatherings

14.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 14 Nov

Afrontosas & The Blacker The Berry Project

ALKANTARA - Three performers pose on a dirt track surrounded by trees and vegetation. The person in the middle, who has a beard and an expressive open-mouthed facial expression, is wearing a red long-sleeved bodysuit with shiny geometric patterns and black knee-high boots. Flanking them are two people wearing similar black bodysuits with transparent, shiny geometric patterns and high-heeled boots, posing with one leg bent. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) - ©Raquel Pimentel

SAT 14.11.2026 10:00 PM

meeting point
Performances

15.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 15 Nov

Cão Solteiro farewell & Violet DJset

ALKANTARA - A selfie of Inês Coutinho taken in front of a bathroom mirror with white tiles. Her hair is pinned up in two side buns, she is wearing a black hooded jacket and is holding a light pink mobile phone, posing with one hand on her hip and her eyes half-closed. On the mirror frame and on the wall next to it, there are stickers, inscriptions and an information poster. - ©Inês Coutinho

SUN 15.11.2026 7:00 PM

meeting point
Performances

20.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 20 Nov

VINDOURES & DIDI

ALKANTARA - DIDI's portrait. Close-up portrait of a Black person with gold makeup on their face, wearing an elaborate headpiece made of cowrie shells and gold pendants. - ©Feeh Garcia

SAT 14.11.2026 10:30 PM

meeting point
Performances

21.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 21 Nov

Arte Contém Piranha | HOUSE MUSIC IS BLACK MUSIC with Chima Isaaro & DJ Caring

ALKANTARA - Meeting point ~ 21 Nov - ©Raye Kreidel

SAT 21.11.2026 10:00 PM

meeting point
Performances

22.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 22 Nov

Karalhoke Alkantara Performatika

SUN 22.11.2026 7:00 PM

meeting point
Performances

27.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 27 Nov

LISBON SouNdS, a celebration of the LISBON BEAT

ALKANTARA - Meeting point ~ 27 Nov

FRI 27.11.2026 10:30 PM

meeting point
Performances

28.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 28 Nov

Saoco Sound featuring Xavier BLK + Indi Mateta

ALKANTARA - Meeting point ~ 28 Nov

SAT 28.11.2026 10:30 PM

meeting point
Performances

29.11.2026
meeting point
Performances

Meeting point ~ 29 Nov

OLIMPÍDRAGS with Fortuna Beige e Tandy 3000

ALKANTARA - Performing artist wearing a fitted gold sequin mesh bodysuit and a draped white cape, posing with arms outstretched on a dark stage under a spotlight. They wear an elaborate gold headpiece and dramatic makeup, holding what appears to be a world map printed on fabric. - ©tomi cornio

SUN 29.11.2026 7:00 PM

meeting point
Performances

25.11.2026
Workshops
Other Gatherings

Workshop with Inés Sybille Vooduness

Body of inputs and outputs

ALKANTARA - Stylised black ink illustration on a white background depicting a symmetrical, symbolic figure with a large horned central head, decorated with stars, mystical symbols, and crossed lines. Flanking the central figure are two faces with voluminous curly hair. At the bottom, the French phrase "BOSSOU AUX TROIS MILLE CORNES DÉDOUBLÉES" is hand-written alongside drawn markings and stars. - ©Inés Sybille Vooduness

WED 25.11.2026 10:00 AM

Workshops
Other Gatherings

18.11.2026
Workshops
Other Gatherings

Workshop with Idio Chichava

Uploading the Rhythm

ALKANTARA - In the blurred foreground, a figure gestures with raised arms towards a line of six performers in a rehearsal space. The performers stand side by side with focused expressions, wearing casual sportswear, in front of a dark wall covered in handwritten chalk text. - ©Mariano Silva

WED 18.11.2026 10:00 AM

Workshops
Other Gatherings

24.11.2026
Workshops
Other Gatherings

Workshop with Ali Chahrour

ALKANTARA - Ali Chahrour portrait. Medium portrait of a man with a short beard and dark hair, wearing a black roll-neck jumper and black trousers, standing on a dirt path facing forward. In the background, a hilly rural landscape unfolds under a cloudy, misty sky. - ©Lea Skayem

TUE 24.11.2026 10:00 AM

Workshops
Other Gatherings

matéria leve

ALKANTARA - A group of people sits in a semicircle on the dark floor of an industrial-style room with textured, distressed plaster walls and a tall grid window in the background. In the centre, a long table holds various spotlights and lighting equipment, projecting two circles of warm, yellowish light onto the back wall. - ©Juca Schindler

Other Gatherings

Trilhas

ALKANTARA - People sitting on folding chairs inside an indoor space with pillars and open glass doors. In the foreground, a person gestures with an raised hand while speaking; in the center, another person wearing a light beret and a fluffy coat draped over their chair looks outside. In the background, an outdoor courtyard features potted plants and architectural arches. - ©Rui Palma

Other Gatherings

Other Gatherings

Bridges

Professionals’ programme

ALKANTARA - Guests mingle and converse at a social gathering inside a brightly lit room with herringbone wooden flooring and recessed ceiling lights. Some figures appear slightly blurred due to motion blur. Large glass windows are visible in the background. - ©Beatriz Pequeno

Other Gatherings

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