FestFado celebrates tradition and emotion in Cardosas

The event featured promising voices and moments of musical sharing, reviving the passion for fado in the parish.

Generic image of a fado stage with musical instruments.
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Generic image of a fado stage with musical instruments.

The parish of Cardosas experienced a memorable night of sharing and tradition at FestFado, held at the Clube Desportivo Recreativo e Cultural de Cardosas on October 24th.

The voices and guitars that graced the stage moved everyone present, with an introduction by Dora Maria and accompaniment from musicians Bruno Mira (Portuguese guitar), Pedro Pinhal (classical guitar), and Fernando Nani (bass).
The first part featured guest fadistas: Emília Sobral, Rodrigo, Rita Oliveira, and João Paulo. There was also a 'Fora da Caixa' segment with Dance Life Academy Contemporânea and Estrela do Vale, a young singer from Alenquer known from the contest The Voice Kids Portugal.
The second part was dedicated to Beatriz Felício, one of the most promising voices of the new generation of traditional Portuguese fado. The artist performed in Cardosas with expressiveness, balancing maturity with the freshness and energy of her youth.
The event, which touched the heart of Cardosas, revived the passion for fado. The organization thanked all the artists, musicians, the organizing team, and the fantastic audience that filled the venue, making FestFado unforgettable.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Arruda dos Vinhos (30/10/2026)