Success of the fourth edition of Jazz at Monserrate confirms the festival’s growth

This past weekend, from 12 to 14 September, Jazz at Monserrate offered unforgettable experiences of music and nature against the unique setting of the Park of Monserrate. On two of those dates, the festival was sold out, confirming that this initiative has already secured its place in Sintra’s cultural calendar. Jazz at Monserrate is organised by Parques de Sintra and sponsored by the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation, in collaboration with BPI. The event also received support from the Municipality of Sintra, with Smooth FM as the festival’s official radio partner.

Under the theme ‘Bridges and Dialogues,’ this fourth edition brought together around forty national and international artists, offering concerts, jam sessions, a masterclass, and the new feature Jazz for Babies, which was hugely popular with audiences and quickly sold out. Over three days, the festival showcased how jazz interacts with the world: from classical music to Mozambican and South American traditions, while also embracing Portuguese music and contemporary dance.

During the closing concert, singer Maria João, one of the most prominent figures in both Portuguese and international music, shared an inspiring message: ‘This is going to become THE Jazz Festival, a benchmark, competing with all the festivals in the world.’

Blending the beauty of Monserrate with a solid and high-quality programme, Jazz at Monserrate continues on a steady path of growth, never losing its essence — rooted in its community yet open to the world, it acts with cultural and social responsibility.

For Parques de Sintra, events such as this are more than leisure experiences; they are opportunities to enhance heritage, diversify experiences, and bring new audiences closer to its mission.

Jazz at Monserrate is organised by Parques de Sintra and sponsored by the ‘la Caixa’ Foundation, in collaboration with BPI. The event also received support from the Municipality of Sintra, with Smooth FM as the festival’s official radio partner.