After three highly successful editions, the Arcada Festival has established itself as a landmark event, evolving with each edition and offering an increasingly intense and wide-reaching program.

The 4th Edition of the Arcada Festival will take place during the months of July and August 2025 and will feature a rich and diverse program designed for different audiences. In the field of performing arts, the program includes concerts and recitals with renowned artists such as cellist David Cohen, violinists Nancy Zhou and Eliot Lawson, the Sinfonietta de Braga, and conductor Jean-Marc Burfin.

Specialized training is aimed at students and teachers, with masterclasses and professional development sessions led by Mimi Zweig, Géza Szilvay, Nancy Zhou, and David Cohen. In addition to the activities for students, teachers, and music education professionals, this edition also brings new features for the general public, such as yoga sessions at the Museum accompanied by a string quintet, and music therapy sessions dedicated to people with specific needs.

The exhibition of antique instruments and bows from the Adamov Collection will be a unique opportunity for musicians and enthusiasts of the art of lutherie.

As a new highlight of this edition, we will host the 1st National Violin Competition “Prémio Arcada” an initiative aimed at strengthening the community of young violinists and celebrating emerging talent.