PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME 2026
CONFERENCES
We have real time translation in the conference room, free for delegates, in two options: English to Portuguese and Portuguese to English
Room 1
09h25/9h30
Official Opening
Abertura oficial
Ricardo Bramão (Aporfest // President)
TBA
TBA
09h30/10h30 (Roundtable)
Between Tradition and Reinvention: What Is the Place of Classical Music, Jazz, Fado, and Rooted Music in the Future of Festivals?
In an increasingly trend-driven festival landscape, how can classical music, jazz, fado, and rooted genres adapt, remain relevant, and coexist with contemporary programming without losing their identity?
Entre a Tradição e a Reinvenção: Qual o Espaço da Música Clássica, Jazz, Fado e de Raízes no Futuro dos Festivais?
Num contexto de festivais cada vez mais orientado por tendências, de que forma a música clássica, o jazz, o fado e as músicas de raiz podem reinventar-se, manter relevância e coexistir com programações contemporâneas sem perder identidade?
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
João Álvares Abreu (Cidnay Vale do Ave Festival / Director)
Kelly Tonaco (Festival Pé na Terra / Director)
Raúl da Costa (FIMPV – Festival Internacional Música da Póvoa Varzim / Artistic Director)
Alexandre Santos (FIME – Festival Internacional Musica Espinho / Programming Director)
TBA
10h30/11h30 (Roundtable)
The External Promotion of Portuguese Festivals – Individually or Collectively?
A promoção externa dos Festivais Portugueses – de forma individual ou coletiva?
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
António Freitas (Nómadas Festival / Managing Partner)
Lídia Monteiro (Turismo de Portugal / Board Member)
Pedro Pontes (Gigs on Mars – Atlantic Sunsets / Managing Director)
TBA
11h30/12h00 (BREAK)
12h00/13h00 (Roundtable)
Music and Data: The New Oil?
Data analysis (followers, streaming, ticketing, audience behaviour) is influencing festival curation and artist booking today. It is also important for promotion, credibility, and media airplay. However, this also has a darker side, where ethics do (or do not) come into play regarding privacy and the use of data from audiences who attend events.
Música e Dados: O Novo Petróleo?
A análise de dados (seguidores, streaming, bilhética, comportamento do público) está a influenciar a curadoria de festivais e o booking de artistas na atualidade. São também importantes para a promoção, credibilização e airplay nos media. Isto, tem também o lado perverso, em que a ética interfere (ou não) na privacidade e no uso de dados do público que frequenta os eventos.
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
Danni Gato (DJ/Producer)
Filipa Patrício (Mosto / Manager-Booker)
Filipe Collaço (ACI – Agência Criativa Independente / General Manager)
Guilherme Tomé Ribeiro (GPU Panic - MXGPU - Salto / Music Artist)
Pedro Wallenstein (Fundação GDA / President)
13h00-14h30 (LUNCH NETWORKING)
14h30/15h15 (Career Interview)
Career Interview
Entrevista Carreira
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
Mind da Gap (band)
15h15/16h15 (Roundtable)
BrandStage: The Future of Brands at Festivals
How are brands evolving from sponsors to active cultural players, creating meaningful experiences and shaping the festival ecosystem?
BrandStage: O Futuro das Marcas nos Festivais
De que forma as marcas estão a evoluir de patrocinadores para agentes culturais ativos, criando experiências relevantes e influenciando o ecossistema dos festivais?
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
Anna Pinheiro (Rock in Rio Lisboa / Director of Operations)
Joana Gonçalves (Mateus Rosé / Brand Manager)
Luis Dinis (Fever / Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager)
TBA
TBA
16h15-16h45 (BREAK)
16h45/17h45 (Roundtable)
Boutique Festivals – A New Trend for the Wealthier Classes or a Way to Appeal to Gen Z?
Are boutique festivals a premium offering for affluent audiences, or a strategic response to Gen Z’s demand for curated, intimate, and experience-driven events?
Festivais Boutique – nova tendência para as classes mais abastadas ou para agradar a GenZ?
Serão os festivais boutique uma proposta premium para públicos mais abastados ou uma resposta estratégica às expectativas da Gen Z por eventos mais curados, íntimos e centrados na experiência?
Ana Teresa Ventura (M de Música // Journalist) MODERATOR
Fabiana J. Lian (One Stage Lab / Founder & Artistic Producer)
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
17h45/18h30 (International Keynote Speaker)
TBA
Gary Smith (Amsterdance Dance Event * Paris Music Week // Conference Curator) MODERATOR
Matthieu Corosine (Moga Festival / Founder)
PITCHSTAGE
Room 5
10h30/11h00
TBA
11h00/11h30
TBA
12h00/12h30
TotalMobility – Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility and Services/Ideas for Events
By Alberto Fernandes (Mkt & PR Director)
TotalMobility – a acessibilidade para portadores de mobilidade condicionada e serviços/ideias para eventos
12h30/13h00
TBA
14h45/15h15
TBA
15h15/15h45
TBA
15h45/16h15
TBA
16h45/17h15
TBA
17h30/18h00
“Confia” — A discussion on the stages of grief with a listening session of the artist’s new album
By Nobre (Music Artist)
“Confia” — Debate sobre as etapas do luto com Listening Session do seu novo álbum
18h00/18h30
TBA
(AT LUNCH) A DJ SAVED MY LIFE
Hotel Restaurant
During lunch at the official Talkfest restaurant, located at the Meliã Aeroporto Hotel, three DJs will liven up the space with incredible sets, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed moment of networking and great food.
Join us for a unique experience that blends music and socializing, elevating the rhythm of your day!
13h00/13h30
PIXIE
13h30/14h00
TBA
14h00/14h30
DAVViX
SHOWCASES
Room 2
The Talkfest - Music Fest Summit night comes to life, transforming into a stage of musical discoveries with showcases that will surprise and electrify! Janeiro, Libra, Mão Cabeça and 1 band to be announced bring unique sounds, emerging talents, and unmissable performances to the Hotel Meliã Aeroporto.
STAND UP
Room 2
Adding to the excitement, the night will feature stand-up comedy performances that will entertain the audience with sketches tailored to the world of music festivals. Stand-up comedy is becoming an increasingly popular feature at music festivals, enhancing their cultural diversity. At Talkfest, we believe in giving this art form its deserved spotlight at an event that, above all, celebrates culture in Portugal.
Don’t miss this vibrant night of music, laughter, and cultural celebration!
21h30/22h00
Mão Cabeça
(Showcase)
22h00/22h15
TBA
(Stand-Up)
22h15/22h45
Libra
(Showcase)
22h45/23h00
TBA
(Stand-Up)
23h00/23h30
TBA
(Showcase)
23h30/23h45
TBA
(Stand-Up)
23h45/00h15
Janeiro
(Showcase)
SCHEDULES
09H00 | CHECK-IN
Hotel Meliã Aeroporto Welcome Center
09H30 > 18H30 | MAIN EVENT
Conferences, Festivals Legal Forum, Podcast Live Stage,
Pitchstage, Mrket, Research, Academy, Docs
13H00 > 14H30 | LUNCH NETWORKING
(at lunch) A DJ saved my life
Exclusive lunch ticket holders
18H30 > 18H45 | WOMEN IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
Prize delivery to the winner
18H30 > 20H00 | OPEN BAR
20H00 > 21H30 | DINNER NETWORKING
Exclusive dinner ticket holders
21H30 > 00H30 | NIGHT EVENT
Showcases & Stand-up