Santa Casa Alfama

Santa Casa Alfama Festival has celebrated Fado every year in the heart of Alfama since 2013. This is a remarkable initiative to promote Portuguese identity and soul. With great pride and enthusiasm, the festival return for its 11th edition in 2023, offering homage to Portugal's culture through performances by renowned interpreters of Fado and emerging names that will guarantee its future.

Set in the historical district of Lisbon, the Santa Casa Alfama Festival will awe you with a backdrop of beautiful architecture and musical offerings. It is like no other event out there, as it takes place across a multitude of spaces providing visitors with an array of artistry to admire and savor. Come witness this remarkable display for yourself!

People of all ages are into Fado, so Santa Casa Alfama was designed to engage everyone: from Fado's most knowledgeable connoisseurs to those just finding their way into this captivating art form. Santa Casa Alfama is intended to encourage activity and organization, aiming to put the public first. It brought new life into Alfama - a home to Fado music for centuries. It was officially declared as one of the categories of Oral Heritage and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011. With Santa Casa Alfama Festival, enjoy history while exploring this vibrant Lisbon district.