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Vagar is the thing

On 6 February, we will celebrate together 365 days until the official opening of Évora_27.
From morning to night, Évora will mark a day dedicated to Vagar.
 

Programme

 

6 FEBRUARY

11:00 a.m. – Évora City Hall – Paços do Concelho
VAGAR NATIONAL DAY
Ceremony for the collection of the first signatures of the Public Petition
for the establishment of the Vagar National Day – 6 February.

5:00 p.m. – Praça do Giraldo
URBAN ART INSTALLATION

6:30 p.m. – Teatro Garcia de Resende
GUILHERME GEIRINHAS
Stand-up Comedy Show

9:00 p.m. – Arena d’Évora
CONCERT “VAGAR IS THE THING”
A special concert featuring original lyrics and music

Buba Espinho + João Direitinho (ÁTOA) + Ourique Children’s Choir
Duarte + Cantares de Évora
Cláudia Pascoal + Chocalheiros de Vila Verde de Ficalho + Cantares de Évora
Valas + Tozé Bexiga [RAIA]
Mafalda Veiga + Vidigueira Choir
Helena Caldeira + Surma
Vozes de Abril sing Luísa Sobral
Laz Hay + Liberalitas Julia Philharmonic Band

 

7 FEBRUARY

11:00 a.m. – Eugénio de Almeida Foundation Auditorium
CONFERENCE “WHAT A EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE REALLY MEANS”
Keynote Speaker: Else Christensen-Redžepović

ROUND TABLE with the participation of representatives of the European Capitals of Culture:
Lisbon 1994 – José Luís Arnaut; Porto 2001 – Teresa Lago; Guimarães 2012 – Carlos Martins,
moderated by Bruno Fraga Braz – Director of Communication and Outreach of the Évora 2027 Association

 

All initiatives are free of charge, subject to venue capacity.
Tickets will be available from Monday, 2 February at www.bol.pt.