For our 13th consecutive edition: it’s that time of year again! Vodafone Paredes de Coura 2026 takes place from August 12 to 15, at the usual spot: the Taboão river beach, right off the village of Paredes de Coura. Daily tickets (€60) and full festival passes (€130, plus fees) are still available, and unlikely to sell out; the festival pass includes access to the camping area. Good luck finding a flat at this time of the year, but there are options, even if outside the village. As always, we’re there early, since part of the charm of the festival is spending some quiet times at the Coura town centre. Or not so quiet if you’re there at night. There’s a whole slew of shows and DJ sets before the main part of the festival starts, Sobe à Vila. Plus a couple of unofficial all-nighters by friends of bolachas, hosted by local heroes MostraCoura at the legendary Xapas, who are also curating the Sunday Sobe à Vila shows.
