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Contraponto: Górecki and Adams

Violinist and artistic director Rakhi Singh, one of the most original voices on the British music scene and co-founder of the Manchester Collective, arrives at Theatro Circo to join the Sinfonietta de Braga in a programme from the Contraponto cycle that combines contemplation, intensity, and spirituality. In this concert, the strings become a vehicle for … Continued

Theatro Circo’s guided tour (23/12/25)

With over a century of history, Theatro Circo is one of Portugal’s most iconic and majestic theatres. This guided tour reveals the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped this space, offering a unique perspective on its heritage and symbolic value. Closely linked to the cultural life of Braga, Theatro Circo reflects significant moments in the history of … Continued

Capra – or how to say hello to fear

A show created from an ancient pagan tradition in Romanian and Moldovan collective memory—the New Year goat—a ritual of renewal. A CAPRA (GOAT) that seeks to mirror our innermost selves—those parts that, because they are so unknown, frighten us. Fear blocks me, the unknown blocks me, but not here. CAPRA is the connection between the … Continued

POPULAR

POPULAR is a challenging show based on the autofiction that the creator and performer intends to be a popular artist, challenging the standards of the cultural landscape and the popular universe through a fusion of the two. The proposal uses the friction between elite culture and mass culture to think about the public as a … Continued

Tortoise

Tortoise emerged from the Chicago music scene in the early 1990s, with a core lineup consisting of John McEntire (drums and production), Douglas McCombs (bass), and Dan Bitney (drums and percussion). This unusual double drum configuration became one of the most distinctive elements of their sound. Considered one of the most influential bands of the … Continued

A Garota Não

The Extraordinary Vulgar Woman is a show by A Garota Não, which will have only two live performances—one at Theatro Circo and another at Centro Cultural de Belém. On the night of Theatro Circo’s 111th anniversary, A Garota Não will unveil A Vulgar Mulher Extraordinária, a creation that is a profound tribute to the female … Continued

Formas de Fazer: In the shadow of official reports, with Nina Laisné

Why approach historical archives from the perspective of our contemporary world? What do the marginal and resistant identities that have remained in the shadow of official accounts tell us? How can we prolong a traditional gesture in a context that is not that of its origin, without disconnecting from its roots? These are some of … Continued

Nina Laisné & Néstor Pola Pastorive – Como una baguala oscura

Como una baguala oscura marks the return of multidisciplinary artist Nina Laisné to Theatro Circo, where she presented the impressive Arca Ostinata in 2022. In Como una baguala oscura, Nina Laisné joins Néstor Pola Pastorive to unveil a show that combines dance and music in a celebration of Argentine pianist and composer Hilda Herrera, a … Continued

Yerai Cortés

Alicante guitarist Yerai Cortés arrives at Theatro Circo with his acclaimed show Guitarra Coral, a project that reflects the mastery and new vision of one of the most unique figures in contemporary flamenco. Born in 1995, Yerai approaches flamenco with unusual depth. His style, which evokes the spirit of masters such as Sabicas, combines the … Continued

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists

This family kills fascists. It’s a tradition that everyone in the family has followed for over 70 years. They’ve all got together today in a house in the country near a village called Baleizão in the south of Portugal. One of youngest members of the family, Catarina, is to kill her first fascist, who has … Continued