Portugal Contemporâneo no Brasil — 2nd edition

Arte Institute is thrilled to continue its mission of sharing contemporary Portuguese art with the world, connecting artists and audiences across borders.

From November 2026 to January 2027, the 2nd edition of Portugal Contemporâneo no Brasil brings music, dance, theatre, cinema and exhibitions to cities across Brazil — celebrating creativity and strengthening the cultural ties between our countries.

Program

NOVEMBER 2026: Music takes centre stage with MARO in Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and São Paulo; Bianca Gismonti & Manuel de Oliveira in Rio de Janeiro; and Noiserv in Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Niterói and Vila Velha.

Dance comes to Niterói with Eurídice e o Instante, choreographed by Vasco Wellenkamp to music by Philip Glass and performed by Maria Mira and Ricardo Henriques, alongside a dance performance at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

DECEMBER 2026: Recante brings music to the Palácio de São Clemente in Rio de Janeiro.

JANUARY 2027: The programme continues with Plataforma Ent’Artes – Motus Dance Project in Vila Velha and Taratum — O Meu Pai É de Plasticina at the Museu de Arte do Rio.

At MAM Rio, cinema screenings feature highlights from the NY Portuguese Short Film Festival, Portugueses do Soho, and a special screening of Maria Vitória, directed by Mário Patrocínio.

DECEMBER 2026 – JANUARY 2027: Two exhibitions, with details to be announced, bring visual arts to Rio Galeão International Airport.

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