Epica return to Lisbon on 1 February 2026 with the Arcane Dimensions Tour, unveiling Aspiral and a renewed live production at Coliseu dos Recreios.

Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala return to the same stage on 29 January 2026 in Lisbon, marking a rare reunion between two iconic voices of symphonic metal.

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes will perform together in Portugal for the first time, with two co-headlining shows scheduled for Porto and Lisbon in January 2026.

Brazilian guitarist Jéssica Falchi unveils “Sunflare”, a progressive-influenced instrumental single that highlights melodic guitar textures ahead of her forthcoming EP.

Linda Martini return to small venues with a 10-date Portuguese club tour in early 2026, performing across the country under their “Liga de Clubes” concept.

Secret Chord play Porto’s Auditório CCOP on 21 February 2026, presenting "Echoes of Existence" with supporting acts Ashes in the Ocean and Aeleen.

Xapada Fest 2026 hits Lisbon’s RCA Club with 20 bands from grindcore, death, and brutal death metal, promising two nights of uncompromising extreme music.

Doomed Fest returns to Viseu on 7 February 2026 for its seventh edition, presenting six national and international bands across doom, death and sludge metal at Fora de Rebanho.

The Mangualde Hardmetalfest returns on 10 January 2026 for its 31st edition, bringing together international and Portuguese metal acts for a full day of live performances in Mangualde.

Evil Live Festival 2026 returns as an indoor one-day event at MEO Arena on July 5 with Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, The Gathering and Imminence among first confirmed acts.