The Évora_27 programme for 2026 is conceived as a preparatory phase for the central year of Évora_27 — European Capital of Culture. Structured around the concept of Slowness, a theme deeply rooted in Alentejo culture, this programme values time, the relationship with the territory, and artistic creation in dialogue with local communities.

As the European dimension is one of the core principles of the European Capitals of Culture, the 2026 programme offers a wide range of national and international initiatives, embracing interdisciplinary exchanges across various artistic fields, from the performing arts and critical thinking to the promotion of cultural heritage, visual arts, and architecture.

In addition to artistic projects, the programme includes community-based initiatives and activities connected to the territory, as well as strategic programmes that foster reflection, participation, and capacity building within the cultural sector. Among these, the initiative “We Understand Each Other Best Around the Table” stands out, bringing together at the same table the artists participating in the Évora_27 programme and the communities of all municipalities in Central Alentejo, as well as the region’s main cities.

Consult our October 2026's programme: CLICKING HERE

From 9 to 11 October, Évora hosts the first edition of GUADIANA – Festival de Literaturas Afro-Ibero-Americanas, a project of Évora_27 – European Capital of Culture that brings together 28 authors from nine countries.

Over three days, the festival brings together literature, music, drawing and literature workshops, spoken word and opportunities for authors and readers to meet, promoting dialogue between different geographies, languages and literary traditions.

With authors from Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe, GUADIANA brings to Évora writers such as Lídia Jorge, Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Gonçalo M. Tavares, Ondjaki, Sara Mesa and Tatiana Salem Levy, among many others.

Inspired by the river that crosses Spain and Portugal, the name of the festival conveys the idea of circulation, encounter and sharing. In dialogue with the concept of Vagar, central to Évora_27, GUADIANA offers a space to pause, talk, listen and think together, affirming the Alentejo as a territory for intercultural encounter and dialogue.

All activities are free of charge. See the full programme at https://flguadiana.com/programa

You can download the GUADIANA Booklet – CLICK HERE.