The fifth edition of the Meo Kalorama music festival opens today at Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon, featuring more than 50 performing acts.
British pop singer Robbie Williams, American musician Ms. Lauryn Hill, rock band Deftones and punk group Turnstile head the lineup for the Portuguese event, which organizers said was designed with the single goal of bringing diverse audiences together.
Organizers told Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã that they sought to create a lineup celebrating diversity, representation and inclusion to reflect the plural identity of the festival.
Expanded Venue and Electronic Stage
This year's edition expands the festival experience beyond performance art and music across multiple stages. Among the key additions is the new Palco Panorama Lisboa, a stage dedicated exclusively to electronic music.
The main Palco Meo stage has been redesigned into a dynamic architectural landscape. Meanwhile, the Palco Sagres stage features a fresh visual identity as part of broader venue upgrades.
Organizers have also enhanced the site with new areas, artistic interventions, immersive experiences and custom installations throughout the grounds of Parque da Bela Vista, a large public park in the capital.
Gastronomy and Safety Initiatives
Festival organizers have reinforced investments in accessibility, inclusion and food options. Gastronomic offerings feature the debut of the Guia Repsol Food Experience, bringing together dishes from prominent chefs including Henrique Sá and Marlene Vieira.
Safety measures have been strengthened through the No Means No initiative, reaffirming the festival commitment to zero tolerance for harassment and violence. All event staff, security personnel, bar workers and stand operators received specialized training to recognize and respond to harassment incidents appropriately.
Festival Growth and Background
Meo Kalorama is an annual international music festival held in late summer in Lisbon, drawing tens of thousands of music fans to Parque da Bela Vista. Since launching in Portugal, the festival has established itself as a major highlight on the European outdoor music circuit.
