Super Bock Super Rock
Super Bock Super Rock is a paid festival born in July 1995 and one of Portugal's longest-running. From 2010 it was held every July near Praia do Meco (Sesimbra). After 30 years, in 2026 it reinvents itself as a series of standalone concerts. Check dates and tickets on the official website.
Thirty years of history
Super Bock Super Rock kicked off on 8 and 9 July 1995 at the Gare Marítima de Alcântara (Lisbon), with The Cure, Faith No More and around 50,000 people. It was the first Portuguese brand to lend its name to a festival, and promoter Música no Coração (run by Luís Montez) organised it for nearly 30 editions, through to 2024. It is one of Portugal's longest-running rock festivals, though not the first — Vilar de Mouros (1971) came before it. The festival moved through Algés, Parque Tejo and Parque das Nações before settling at Meco. The 26th edition, originally planned for 2020 and then 2021, was postponed due to COVID-19 until July 2022. In 2024 it held its last classic edition, and 2025 saw no festival at all — the first year without an edition since 1995, aside from the pandemic cancellations. Always confirm the current status on the official website before making any plans.
Format and genres
The classic format ran three days in July (Thursday to Saturday or Friday to Sunday) across four to six stages; the main Super Bock Stage drew around 40,000 spectators per night. The lineup blended alternative and indie rock, hip-hop, electronic/techno and pop, with a clear commitment to the emerging Portuguese national scene alongside international headliners. Important note: from 2026 the festival no longer exists as a three-day event. Super Bock Group and Live Nation converted it into a series of standalone concerts spread throughout the year, at venues such as Estádio do Restelo, Altice Arena and Coliseu dos Recreios (Lisbon). The inaugural act was The Weeknd on 5 September 2026 at Estádio do Restelo, with a second date on 6 September. If you are looking for the classic three-day pass in July, you will not find it here anymore — check the lineup and dates on the official website.
The Portuguese experience
The Meco edition was its hallmark: Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta sits next to Praia do Meco in Sesimbra, about 25 km south of Lisbon, between the Lagoa de Albufeira and the sea. The experience combined music, camping with free showers and toilets, and beach time — the organisers themselves encouraged attendees to take a swim in the morning and head to the venue in the afternoon. Free buses ran to the beach between 10am and 7pm during the festival, but only for two- or three-day pass holders. The atmosphere was distinctly local, more affordable and less corporate than NOS Alive, with a predominantly young Portuguese crowd. Super Bock beer (from Super Bock Group, founded in Porto in 1927) ruled the bar, alongside a wide food court with vegetarian and vegan options. Tip: July heat can be intense (up to 31°C), so bring water, a cap and sunscreen — the site offers little shade.
Tickets and logistics
This is a paid event: you need a ticket, sold online through the festival's official channels and at physical points such as FNAC or El Corte Inglés. We do not list specific prices as they change every year and the 2026 format features standalone concerts rather than a pass — check the actual prices and dates on the official website. Historically, the cheapest phases went on sale when the lineup was announced (October or November of the previous year) and sold out within hours, so it pays to set alerts and buy early. To reach Meco (historic format) without a car: take the Fertagus train to Coina (~€2 with your ticket, free with a Navegante pass) and from there a Carris Metropolitana shuttle to the venue (€1.55 with Zapping, €2.60 on board); alternatively, a TST bus from Lisbon to Meco (€3.50 on board). Avoid driving on the last day — the mass exit along narrow roads is slow and chaotic.
Frequently asked questions
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