Festival Terras sem Sombra – “Lands Without Shadows” – makes accessible to a wide audience the religious monuments of the Diocese of Beja as prime locations for the enjoyment of sacred music.

Bedřich Smetana, the creator of Czech modern classical music, was born in Litomyšl in 1824. In 1949 the first festival was held in his honour, an event that has evolved into Smetana’s Litomyšl International Opera Festival.

Festival Internacional de Música da Póvoa de Varzim is dedicated to classical music with a special emphasis on Renaissance and baroque music. Through its composition competition and masterclasses it also supports new Portuguese music and young musicians.

From its inception in 1993 the KYPRIA International Festival has presented Cypriots and visitors with a varied and stimulating arts programme of the highest possible standard. The festival has forged a reputation as the leading cultural event in Cyprus, and takes place annually in major cities.