Teatro Aveirense announces its programme for January to April 2026
Published at — 18 December 2025
Teatro Aveirense begins 2026 with an intense program, announcing a four-month period filled with events in the areas of music, theater, dance, and cinema, including three festivals.
William Shakespeare, Nigel Williams, Jon Fosse, and Mateus Solano among the highlights in theater
William Shakespeare is one of the names to watch out for in the coming months. Teatro Aveirense has several events planned to celebrate one of the greatest figures in world drama, in the year that marks the 410th anniversary of his death. The first is on January 24, with a staging of “Hamlet” by Marcos Barbosa, in an approach that explores the fusion between contemporary drama and the classics. Between February 2 and 7, the Shakespeare Trilogy will be staged by Teatro Praga, with a series of events centered on this playwright, aimed at various age groups. A “Hamlet” for children, a version of “Romeo & Juliet” set in a kitchen, and a Macbeth transformed into “MacBad” and converted into a video game are some of the possibilities in this cycle, which shows the famous Bard of Avon from new perspectives.
Also in the theater, there will be shows featuring the texts of some of the greatest authors on the current scene. This is the case with Nigel Williams, whose famous “Class Enemy” is brought to the stage by Manuel Tur on February 13, and Jon Fosse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023, who will see Nuno Cardoso stage “O Nome” on April 25. Another must-see is the show “O Sexo e a Idade”, on March 13 and 14, which brings together a cast of well-known figures: Diogo Valsassina, Jorge Mourato, Manuel Marques, and Pedro Teixeira. Also well known to the public is Brazilian actor Mateus Solano, who brings his first self-written monologue, “O Figurante”, to Aveiro on March 28.
Musical calendar combines fado, electronic, pop, and classical music
The Teatro Aveirense has a four-month calendar full of musical events that promise to be highlights. After the traditional New Year's Concert by the Orquestra das Beiras, scheduled for January 1 and 2, the Delfins return to the stage with “U Outro Lado” on January 17, a concert featuring their lesser-known songs. Valentine's Day marks the return of the Montepio Festival ‘às vezes o amor’, which will feature the songs of José Pinhal, a mysterious romantic celebrated by the tribute band José Pinhal Post-Mortem Experience. A few days later, on February 21, it will be the turn of Camané, one of the leading names in fado, to perform at the Teatro Aveirense. On February 26, the first concert of the Novas Quintas series will take place, with a concert by Mirror People, and the second concert in this series is scheduled for April 2, with a performance by Raquel Martins. On March 5, fado returns with one of its greatest figures, Ricardo Ribeiro. On March 22, classical music will be celebrated with a performance of Arnold Schoenberg's essential work, “Pierrot Lunaire”, performed by the Ars ad Hoc ensemble with Ana Caseiro. April 4 will feature a performance of the opera “Pigmaleão” by Gerson Batista and João Fino, two well-known figures on the Aveiro art scene. April 11 and 16 will feature two unmissable concerts, both with renowned bands on the national scene: Cara de Espelho and PAUS, respectively.
Dance with some of the most challenging works of the season
In dance, look forward to the presentation of “VANISHING” by Beatriz Valentim and Bruno Senune on January 29, as part of the Palcos Instáveis – Segunda Casa series. February 20 will see the presentation of the work “Quando Vem a Taciturna de Limiar em Limiar o Presente Frágil” by Hugo Calhim Cristóvão and Joana Von Mayer Trindade, which was developed at the Teatro Aveirense in 2025. In a fusion of dance and theater, the show “Do Tirar Pelo Natural” brings together Belgian Eddy Becquart and João Garcia Miguel in a play centered on the figure of Francisco de Holanda, to be seen on February 27.
Three festivals and an awards ceremony are part of the four-month program
This quarter, Teatro Aveirense will host several festivals, bringing together figures from different artistic fields. This is the case of the END Festival, on March 27, a gathering of new dramaturgy organized by Colectivo 84, with seminars, staged readings, open rehearsals, and performances. On April 9, the Termómetro Festival returns, dedicated to discovering emerging musicians, celebrating its 30th edition this year. From April 26 to May 3, a new edition of the Aveiro_Síntese biennial is scheduled, organized by Teatro Aveirense in partnership with Arte no Tempo, one of the most notable events dedicated to electroacoustic music in the country, which includes the revisiting of historical works and the premiere of several works of acousmatic and mixed music. Bringing together some of the leading figures on the national scene, this year Teatro Aveirense will host the Prémio Nacional de Arquitetura em Madeira ceremony on March 12, in a presentation that will also feature an exhibition.
Music and theater for families
The program aimed at families will once again feature several events, the first of which will take place on January 25, with “A Playlist dos Bebés” by Paulo Lameiro, which will introduce Mozart, Bach, and Monteverdi to the youngest members of the family. On February 22, it will be the turn of “A Poesia das Pequenas Coisas”, by Arte no Tempo, an invitation to slow down and enter the world of fantasy. On April 12, it will be the turn of “A Liberdade a Passar Por Aqui”, by Companhia de Música Teatral, a show based on an ever-topical theme.
Cinema with leading figures from the current scene
The seventh art continues to be among the highlights of the Teatro Aveirense through the section “Os Filmes das Nossas Terças” which at the start of this year will feature the films “Nouvelle Vague” by Richard Linklater on January 6, “Young Mothers” by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne on January 13, “The Memory of the Smell of Things” by António Ferreira on January 20, and “Laguna” by Sharunas Bartas on January 27.
Three training courses not to be missed
This quarter, Teatro Aveirense is hosting several training sessions aimed at different audiences. A dance workshop on January 18 by Palcos Instáveis, a training session for teachers and educators on new approaches to classical theater by the Teatro Praga company, scheduled for February 2, and a training session on playwriting between March 24 and 27 by Teatro Nova Europa.
William Shakespeare, Nigel Williams, Jon Fosse, and Mateus Solano among the highlights in theater
William Shakespeare is one of the names to watch out for in the coming months. Teatro Aveirense has several events planned to celebrate one of the greatest figures in world drama, in the year that marks the 410th anniversary of his death. The first is on January 24, with a staging of “Hamlet” by Marcos Barbosa, in an approach that explores the fusion between contemporary drama and the classics. Between February 2 and 7, the Shakespeare Trilogy will be staged by Teatro Praga, with a series of events centered on this playwright, aimed at various age groups. A “Hamlet” for children, a version of “Romeo & Juliet” set in a kitchen, and a Macbeth transformed into “MacBad” and converted into a video game are some of the possibilities in this cycle, which shows the famous Bard of Avon from new perspectives.
Also in the theater, there will be shows featuring the texts of some of the greatest authors on the current scene. This is the case with Nigel Williams, whose famous “Class Enemy” is brought to the stage by Manuel Tur on February 13, and Jon Fosse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2023, who will see Nuno Cardoso stage “O Nome” on April 25. Another must-see is the show “O Sexo e a Idade”, on March 13 and 14, which brings together a cast of well-known figures: Diogo Valsassina, Jorge Mourato, Manuel Marques, and Pedro Teixeira. Also well known to the public is Brazilian actor Mateus Solano, who brings his first self-written monologue, “O Figurante”, to Aveiro on March 28.
Musical calendar combines fado, electronic, pop, and classical music
The Teatro Aveirense has a four-month calendar full of musical events that promise to be highlights. After the traditional New Year's Concert by the Orquestra das Beiras, scheduled for January 1 and 2, the Delfins return to the stage with “U Outro Lado” on January 17, a concert featuring their lesser-known songs. Valentine's Day marks the return of the Montepio Festival ‘às vezes o amor’, which will feature the songs of José Pinhal, a mysterious romantic celebrated by the tribute band José Pinhal Post-Mortem Experience. A few days later, on February 21, it will be the turn of Camané, one of the leading names in fado, to perform at the Teatro Aveirense. On February 26, the first concert of the Novas Quintas series will take place, with a concert by Mirror People, and the second concert in this series is scheduled for April 2, with a performance by Raquel Martins. On March 5, fado returns with one of its greatest figures, Ricardo Ribeiro. On March 22, classical music will be celebrated with a performance of Arnold Schoenberg's essential work, “Pierrot Lunaire”, performed by the Ars ad Hoc ensemble with Ana Caseiro. April 4 will feature a performance of the opera “Pigmaleão” by Gerson Batista and João Fino, two well-known figures on the Aveiro art scene. April 11 and 16 will feature two unmissable concerts, both with renowned bands on the national scene: Cara de Espelho and PAUS, respectively.
Dance with some of the most challenging works of the season
In dance, look forward to the presentation of “VANISHING” by Beatriz Valentim and Bruno Senune on January 29, as part of the Palcos Instáveis – Segunda Casa series. February 20 will see the presentation of the work “Quando Vem a Taciturna de Limiar em Limiar o Presente Frágil” by Hugo Calhim Cristóvão and Joana Von Mayer Trindade, which was developed at the Teatro Aveirense in 2025. In a fusion of dance and theater, the show “Do Tirar Pelo Natural” brings together Belgian Eddy Becquart and João Garcia Miguel in a play centered on the figure of Francisco de Holanda, to be seen on February 27.
Three festivals and an awards ceremony are part of the four-month program
This quarter, Teatro Aveirense will host several festivals, bringing together figures from different artistic fields. This is the case of the END Festival, on March 27, a gathering of new dramaturgy organized by Colectivo 84, with seminars, staged readings, open rehearsals, and performances. On April 9, the Termómetro Festival returns, dedicated to discovering emerging musicians, celebrating its 30th edition this year. From April 26 to May 3, a new edition of the Aveiro_Síntese biennial is scheduled, organized by Teatro Aveirense in partnership with Arte no Tempo, one of the most notable events dedicated to electroacoustic music in the country, which includes the revisiting of historical works and the premiere of several works of acousmatic and mixed music. Bringing together some of the leading figures on the national scene, this year Teatro Aveirense will host the Prémio Nacional de Arquitetura em Madeira ceremony on March 12, in a presentation that will also feature an exhibition.
Music and theater for families
The program aimed at families will once again feature several events, the first of which will take place on January 25, with “A Playlist dos Bebés” by Paulo Lameiro, which will introduce Mozart, Bach, and Monteverdi to the youngest members of the family. On February 22, it will be the turn of “A Poesia das Pequenas Coisas”, by Arte no Tempo, an invitation to slow down and enter the world of fantasy. On April 12, it will be the turn of “A Liberdade a Passar Por Aqui”, by Companhia de Música Teatral, a show based on an ever-topical theme.
Cinema with leading figures from the current scene
The seventh art continues to be among the highlights of the Teatro Aveirense through the section “Os Filmes das Nossas Terças” which at the start of this year will feature the films “Nouvelle Vague” by Richard Linklater on January 6, “Young Mothers” by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne on January 13, “The Memory of the Smell of Things” by António Ferreira on January 20, and “Laguna” by Sharunas Bartas on January 27.
Three training courses not to be missed
This quarter, Teatro Aveirense is hosting several training sessions aimed at different audiences. A dance workshop on January 18 by Palcos Instáveis, a training session for teachers and educators on new approaches to classical theater by the Teatro Praga company, scheduled for February 2, and a training session on playwriting between March 24 and 27 by Teatro Nova Europa.
