Semibreve is a festival dedicated to the world of exploratory music. Since 2011, this festival takes place in various locations in Braga, with Theatro Circo, the city’s emblematic venue, as its central space.
Its programme is based on the world of electronic music and digital arts, hinking about the specificities of both the heritage and the locality where it takes place. In addition to the concerts, Semibreve features commissions and installations made by some of the most revered names on the digital scene today.
Since its inception, the festival has been an event that has strongly contributed to the promotion of digital art in North of Portugal.
Anja Lauvdal | Beatrice Dillon | Clarice Jensen | DJ Lynce | Emeralds | Inês Malheiro | Kali Malone | Kassel Jaeger + Eléonore Huisse | Loraine James | Maya Shenfeld + Pedro Maia | Mumdance | Nexcyia | Nkisi | Thomas Ankersmith | Tujiko Noriko + Joji Koyama... and many more
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Known as the "City of Archbishops", Braga balances in its streets the vestiges of its historical past with its vibrant modern spirit, being one of the youngest cities in Portugal and having been the European Youth Capital in 2012. Belonging to the UNESCO Creative Cities network since 2017, Braga enjoys a growing dynamism at various levels, such as cultural or sporting.
The multiple points of Historical and Monumental Heritage make Braga a desirable tourist centre. The various festivities throughout the year, such as Holy Week, the St. John's Festivities (Festas de S. João), the Roman Braga (Braga Romana) or the Academic Celebrations, offer visitors animation beyond simple walks and routes through the city.
√ Climb the steps to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte (Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
√ Visit the Peneda-Gerês Natural Park
√ Explore the Historical Centre, where the oldest Cathedral in Portugal is located
√ Tour the various places of worship in the outskirts of the city (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro [Santuário da Nossa Senhora do Sameiro], Church of Mary Magdalene of Falperra [Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena de Falperra], São Frutuoso de Montélios Chapel, Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães [Mosteiro de São Martinho de Tibães])
√ Discover the evolution of the urban fabric of Braga at the Domus Velha da Sé School (Domus Escola Velha da Sé), the Museum Centre of S. Martinho de Dume, the Roman Baths of Alto da Cividade, the Fountain of the Idol (Fonte do Ídolo) and the D. Diogo de Sousa Archaeological Museum (Museu de Arqueologia D. Diogo de Sousa)
