Celebration of Art, Culture and Music

It’s time to experience the magic of MEO Kalorama festival.

September brings along the amazing art, sustainability and music festival, MEO Kalorama.

The festival’s name, “kalorama,” which means “beautiful view” in Greek, was inspired by the stage’s location in Parque da Bela Vista, one of the largest urban parks in the city (Bela Vista = beautiful view).

Top national and international performers will perform at this last summer event in Europe, which will offer three days of nonstop excitement.

The 2nd edition of the MEO Kalorama festival, which was founded on the three pillars of music, the arts, and sustainability, is set to reuse these ideals even this summer. The festival shines a light on the culture from the city’s bustling streets who genuinely make Lisbon what it is, in addition to bringing mainstage titans like Blur, Florence & the Machine, and Foals to the capital of Portugal.

Lisbon’s seven hills are represented by the seven separate storylines that MEO Kalorama has put together in order to bring these individuals and tales to life. In this documentary, which captures the essence of what it means to be a citizen of Lisbon in 2023, we hear from people who are using the city as inspiration to create, share, and progress their work. Ceramicists, tattoo artists, booksellers, skateboarders, and other dynamic individuals and groups are on the list.

Festival Info

The MEO Kalorama Lisbon, is set to take place in Lisbon’s Bela Vista Park, one of the biggest urban parks in the city, from August 31 to September 2. The festival promises to deliver more than just music; it promises a minimally harmful environmental impact as well as long-term cultural, social, and economic benefits for the neighborhood.

Tickets Options for MEO Festival

• A 3-Day Pass that allows you the entry to the festival for 3 days – General pass for 3 days.
• Day Ticket for entry to the festival for one day – Single entry ticket for each day that is 31^st. 1^st and 2^nd are available.

Children between the ages of 3-5 may enter for free.

The final artists for this year’s festival have been revealed by MEO Kalorama. It has announced that Blur will serve as the festival’s opening night headliner for the three-day event in Portugal.

Following is the complete lineup of the MEO Kalorama Festival 2023 arranged by date.

Who Needs a Visa to Travel From UK to Portugal?

Although UK nationals with a UK passport are exempted from this requirement, residents of a few specific countries may apply for a VFS Portugal visa in order to visit Portugal. As a result, in order to get a visa, non-EU/EEA citizens must submit several documents. The list of these documents is as follows:

• Passport valid for minimum three months post holidaying in Portugal with minimum 2 blank pages, not more than 10 years old while requesting a Portugal visa.
• Copy of each page of the recently expired and current passports.
• Authorization from the other parent, in case the minor is travelling along with either of the parents.
• A photocopy of the passport of each parent.
• In case the minor is travelling with guardian, authorization from both the parents.
• Completed Application form with signatures of both parents.
• Financial documents of the parents.
• 2 most recent passport size photographs with white background, without specs, both ears and forehead visible; Size: 35mm x 45mm, not older than six months, glossy quality, undamaged, and not made from a scanned picture.
• Portugal visa application form either printed online or filled with blue pen. On page 3 and page 4 ((field no. 37), the applicant’s original signature is required.
• A cover letter from the applicant detailing the intended dates and travel purpose a letter of support from the applicant outlining the itinerary’s goals and departure date. Details about any other accompanying individuals must be included in all cover letters. This includes friends, family members or business partners travelling with the same reason.
• Travel insurance provided by an insurance firm in accordance with EU regulations. Travel insurance from any Spanish provider is accepted. It must cover all risks expected during the time of stay inside the Schengen area, offering a minimum coverage of 30.000 €, including repatriation.
• A UK residency permit that is good for at least 30 days after the visa expiration date. A photocopy of the residency permit on both sides.
• A current original bank statement for the past three months, confirmed by the bank, clearly displaying periodic income (salary transfer, yield, etc.), will suffice as proof of sufficient financial assurances.
• If the trip is sponsored, a notarized sponsorship letter that is legally dated and signed, must be accompanied by the following sponsor documents: Last six months’ original bank records, a passport (original and duplicate), and an official translation of an employment letter.
• A round-trip ticket (for an airline, bus, or cruise) that includes the applicant’s name. If driving, driving license, proof of vehicle ownership, insurance and ferry or Eurotunnel tickets.

Applications should be submitted up to 6 months before the scheduled departure date. Normally, it takes 15 calendar days for the consulate to complete a Portugal visa, but it might take up to 45 days.

How Do I Apply For a Visa to Portugal From The UK?

Follow these steps to apply for VFS Portugal visa:

1. Decide the type of visa for Portugal you need. Depending on the reason of your travel from the UK to Portugal, there are many sorts of Schengen visas available.
2. Choose the appropriate time & date to apply for a Portugal visa. The earliest you may submit your visa application is six months before your intended trip, and the latest is at least 15 working days before you expect to depart from the UK.
3. Gather all the necessary documents.
4. Schedule a Portugal visa appointment at UK-based visa application center.
5. Show up for the appointment on the given date. Try not to be anxious and be on time. Always keep in mind that the interview is an important aspect of your visa application, so always prepare well.
6. Pay your visa fees.
7. Wait while your Portugal visa is processed.

Portugal Visa Processing Time

You may apply only six months prior to the intended departure date for a Portugal visa from UK. You are suggested to apply as soon as possible because the processing of your application might take one to four weeks from the day you submit it.

We highly recommend you to apply at least twenty days in advance. Except in extreme medical emergencies, visas are not given the same day. You will need to submit documents to prove that you have some medical emergency.

Conclusion Parque da Bela Lisbon, Portugal art, culture, and music are honored during the MEO Kalorama event. It is a rare chance to enjoy some of the most well-known and accomplished artists from across the world as well as the best of the city’s creative environment. MEO Kalorama, the best summer festivals in Portugal is a forum for promoting social responsibility, sustainability, and cultural variety in addition to being a music festival. If you want remarkable, , and inspiring experience, you must definitely go to this event