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NOSALIVE
Portugal's big rock/pop festival, on the Passeio Marítimo de Algés, ten minutes from downtown Lisbon, in early July. Three days on the Tagus riverfront, ~160,000 festival-goers, regularly ranked among the world's best festivals. Launched in 2007. Next edition July 8 to 10, 2027.
NOS Alive 2027
The NOS Alive festival.
In a nutshell.
NOS Alive was born in 2007 as Oeiras Alive!, on the Passeio Marítimo de Algés, a long esplanade on the Tagus riverfront ten minutes from downtown Lisbon. Renamed through its sponsors over the years (Optimus Alive!, then NOS Alive), the festival has built its reputation on a very strong international rock/pop lineup — it's regularly ranked among the world's best festivals by The Guardian, NME, Rolling Stone or CNN. Three days in early July, ~55,000 people a day, several stages facing the Tagus estuary.
The site is right on the water, with a view of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the Tagus estuary — one of the most beautiful settings on the European festival circuit, especially at sunset. The festival is known for its flawless organisation and friendly atmosphere, more relaxed than many big European festivals.
The site is urban with no camping: most festival-goers stay in Lisbon and reach Algés by train (the very frequent Cascais line) in about twenty minutes. In early July, Lisbon is hot and dry, with a welcome Atlantic breeze in the evening.
NOS Alive · what's confirmed
What we know about NOS Alive 2027.
- Dates
- July 8 to 10, 2027, announced by the organiser.
- Confirmed
- Tickets
- From €75, indicative price to reconfirm on the ticket shop.
- To reconfirm
- Line-up
- First names announced, more to come.
- Confirmed
"Confirmed": read on the festival's official website. "To reconfirm": announced, but not yet rechecked by us. "Estimate" or "upcoming": not yet announced by the organiser. See the official website
NOS Alive 2027 line-up
Headliners
not to miss.
NOS Alive in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of NOS Alive 2027 before you get your tickets.
Origin
Born in 2007 as Oeiras Alive!
Renamed through its title sponsors over the years (Optimus Alive!, then NOS Alive), the festival has built its reputation on a very strong international rock/pop lineup.
A world-acclaimed festival
Ranked among the world's best
The Guardian, The Independent, NME, CNN, Rolling Stone and Vogue have all named it among the planet's best festivals.
On the Tagus
A view of the 25 de Abril Bridge
The site runs along the Tagus estuary, with the 25 de Abril Bridge (Lisbon's “Golden Gate”) as a backdrop — spectacular at sunset.
Renowned organisation
Flawless and friendly
NOS Alive is often cited for the quality of its organisation and a more relaxed atmosphere than many comparable big European festivals.
What to expect
Hot, dry Lisbon summer
24-30°C by day, an Atlantic breeze in the evening that cools things down fast. Sunscreen, a hat, and a light jacket for the night.
Budget
3-day pass ~€180-210
One of the more affordable big European festivals once you're there: Lisbon remains a cheaper capital than Paris, London or Amsterdam.
NOS Alive 2027 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
Three days, Thursday to Saturday, early July (July 8-10, 2027, officially confirmed dates). Concerts from afternoon into the night across several stages facing the Tagus.
Tickets
At nosalive.com, in tiers. 3-day pass (the best value), 1-day tickets as an option. The first headliners usually drop toward the end of the year.
Payment
Cashless via the festival wristband, rechargeable online and on site.
Access and transport
Cascais train line from Cais do Sodré (downtown Lisbon) to Algés station, about 20 minutes, then 10-15 minutes on foot. Extra night shuttles after the concerts.
Accessibility
Accessible zones and restrooms, dedicated reception on site. Register in advance via the official website.
TransportLisbon is just over two hours' flight from Paris; the site is reached by train from downtown.
- By plane
- Direct Paris → Lisbon (LIS) flights, about 2h15. The airport is 20-30 min from the city centre by metro or taxi.
- On site
- The Cascais train line from Cais do Sodré station (central Lisbon) to Algés, about 20 min, very frequent trains even late in the evening.
- By car
- Not recommended: limited parking around the site during the festival, the train is far simpler.
AccommodationStay in Lisbon: the full range of a major European capital, 20 minutes by train from the site.
- Cais do Sodré / Baixa
- The most practical: direct departure of the train line to Algés, lively neighbourhoods with many hotels and rentals.
- Belém / Algés
- Closer to the site, a calm residential neighbourhood by the Tagus, a few hotels and rentals.
- Budget
- Lisbon remains one of Western Europe's most affordable capitals for accommodation and food.
DestinationLisbon, Belém and the Atlantic coast up to Cascais.
- Lisbon
- The Alfama and its alleys, tram 28, the miradouros (viewpoints), the food scene and pastéis de nata. A few train stops from the site.
- Belém
- The Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, right next to the festival site — an easy visit before or after a concert.
- Cascais and the coast
- Atlantic beaches 30 min by train away, to extend the stay by the sea.
- Weather
- Early July in Lisbon: 22 to 30°C, sunny and dry, a refreshing Atlantic breeze in the evening.
Information last updated on October 3, 2026
NOS Alive aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official aftermovie from the 2026 edition.
NOS Alive 2027 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
Browse the NOS Alive artists, filter the line-up by day, and spot the sets you don't want to miss.
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
NOS Alive.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Oeiras.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
A taste of it
NOS Alive
like you were there.
The light show on NOS Alive's main stage, facing the Tagus estuary.
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01 — NOS Alive
02 — NOS AlivePhoto credits: Chris · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0, luismad · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0.
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