3–10 October 2026 

Portal das Artes · Funchal

6th Holistic Week Edition

 

To express is to give shape to what lives within us.

It is allowing the body to speak, the voice to find its space, the hands to create, the gesture to reveal, and presence to become a true encounter.

The EXPRESSA-te Arts Festival was born as a celebration of authentic expression, creativity and community. For several days, Portal das Artes becomes a living space for creation, listening and sharing, where everyone is invited to explore different artistic languages and discover new ways to create, communicate and connect.

More than something to watch, this is a festival to experience.

Through the body, the voice, visual arts, movement, music, theatre, dance, presence and collective creation, we open pathways to reconnect with ourselves, with one another, and with all that wishes to take shape in the world.

 

Throughout the festival you can experience:

* yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices;

* creative workshops for adults, children and families;

* singing, voice, theatre, dance and movement;

* percussion, music and collective experiences;

* Living Kitchen, spaces for rest and connection;

* the creation of the collective EXPRESSA-te art piece;

* a closing concert and celebration.

 

This is an invitation to reconnect with your body, your voice,

your imagination and your community.

Come and express yourself with us.

Come and create.

Come and feel.

Come and share.

Come and be part of this community.

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