Arruda dos Vinhos celebrates musical talent at "Ecos do Vale"

The Municipality's event honored musician Vicky Marques and featured participation from various local artists.

Generic image of an outdoor music festival in Portugal, with a blurred crowd enjoying a performance on a stage under warm evening lights. Portuguese cobblestone ground visible.
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Generic image of an outdoor music festival in Portugal, with a blurred crowd enjoying a performance on a stage under warm evening lights. Portuguese cobblestone ground visible.

The Municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos celebrated local musical talent at the "Ecos do Vale" event, held last Sunday at Mercadinho d'Arruda, which included a tribute to musician Vicky Marques.

Last Sunday, Arruda dos Vinhos showcased its musical talent at the "Ecos do Vale" event, an initiative by the Municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos. The Mercadinho d'Arruda transformed into the main stage, uniting musicians, singers, and music art enthusiasts.
More than just a cultural exchange, the event was a moment of unity, also marked by a heartfelt and deserved tribute to musician Vicky Marques, who recently passed away but left his mark on our community.
A huge round of applause to all the artists who brought this day to life: Bads Band • Marisa+Sandra (Star Seven) • Repórter X • Kabu • Luis Orlando (Eu+Empregados) • i Rock • Pedro e Tomás Cartaxo • Lola • Ricardo Velho • Igor • Raul Godinho & Tiago • Capitão Zarolho • Esteves sem Metafísica • Gana • João Rodrigo • Os Afonsinhos • Justina Ferreira • Pedro Lopes • Croto.
Special thanks to the entire technical, coordination, communication, and photography team who made this backstage magic possible. Music in Arruda is very much alive and recommended.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Arruda dos Vinhos (30/10/2026)