Your next festival: Ageas CoolJazz Festival celebrates its 20th edition in Cascais, Portugal this July

Located 30 minutes from Lisbon on the Portuguese Riviera, Cascais is known as the ‘Charm of the Atlantic Coast.’ With breathtaking beach and ocean views, hiking opportunities through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, an old town steeped in history and the nearby fairytale palaces of Sintra, there are endless experiences here. 

One of the key highlights of Cascais is the events that they host each year. This summer will see the 20th edition of the Ageas CoolJazz Festival return to Cascais, with some very special live music taking place throughout the whole of July. Previous years of the festival have seen the likes jazz titans such as John Legend, Van Morrison, Lionel Richie and Norah Jones performing at the sunny Hipódromo Manuel Possolo stage, and 2024’s lineup is just as impressive. 

Between 9th July and 31st July, CoolJazz will host seven evenings of incredible music, with the following artists currently announced to headline: 

Tuesday 9th July – Air 

Wednesday 10th July – Chaka Khan 

Wednesday 10th July - Morcheeba 

Friday 19th July - Dino D’Santiago  

Friday 19th July - Maro 

Friday 26th July - Diana Krall 

Saturday 27th July - Marina Sena 

Saturday 27th July - Luedji Luna 

Tuesday 30th July - Fat Freddy’s Drop 

Wednesday 31st July - Jamie Cullum 

The festival consists of 3 music sets per night, starting with the Cascais Jazz Sessions by Smooth FM and closing with the headliners on the main stage. The evenings will end with a DJ set so that the dancing can continue. 

For those interested in visiting Cascais to attend the Ageas CoolJazz, there are a range of hotels in the area offering special discounts or package options in connection to the festival. Examples of these packages below: 

The Oitavos – Package information here. 

Artsy Cascais – Package information here. 

Hotel Baía - Package information here. 

Hotel Inglaterra Estoril – Package information here. 

For more information on Cascais, please visit: www.visitcascais.com    

For more information and to book CoolJazz, please visit: www.cooljazz.pt 

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Editors notes

Historically a refuge for Portuguese nobility during WWII, and now an elegant blend of 19th-century architecture and traditional Portuguese charm, Cascais is a veritable paradise for those seeking endless culture, sun and sand. The historic wealth of Cascais’ royal past is still visible on every winding cobbled street, with grand palaces and extravagant villas dotted in between boutiques and classic eateries. A yet undiscovered region of Portugal that is just 20 minutes by train from Portugal’s capital of Lisbon, the charming cultural town of Cascais and neighbouring palatial Sintra offer a welcome escape for a more refined, relaxed escape.