Organised by the Teatro Experimental de Lagos (TEL), the event takes place in the Algarve countryside, within a cork oak grove in the parish of Bensafrim, and will feature 35 art and nature workshops, 21 performances, and two discussion sessions, according to a statement from the organisers.

Promoting sustainability, nature, and art through the intersection of “tradition and contemporary creation,” Emraizart will include activities designed to “foster artistic awareness” among school communities and families.

The festival “is a genuine invitation to experience, socialise, connect, and interact across generations, all with nature as a backdrop,” the statement reads.

Emraizart’s program brings together national and international artists, as well as emerging local talent, with a primary focus on performing arts for children and young people.

Featuring circus equipment, traditional games, and a picnic area, the event aims to provide an opportunity “where play, living, experimenting, and relaxing come together in an idyllic setting,” the organisers highlight.

On weekdays, children from schools, institutions, and social projects will have the chance to watch performances and roving entertainment, as well as participate in workshops on circus skills, creative construction, permaculture, and theatre.

“The goal is to create positive experiences that encourage cultural engagement among the younger generations and foster a love for outdoor activities,” emphasises TEL.

On the weekend of October 10 and 11, the festival opens its doors to families, featuring a workshop for youth and adults dedicated to “Dramaturgy for Childhood” and another focused on “Dramatic Corporeal Mime.”

Over these two days, the schedule also includes conversations, world music with DJ Kali, circus, mime, and physical theatre performances, as well as concerts by the group Sambambas.

Three creative projects resulting from artistic residencies at TEL will also be presented as part of “Bora Cultura,” a program run by the Lagos-based cultural association to support the creative work and development of local artists.

Emraizart, which highlights multiculturalism in this sixth edition, “embraces forms of expression accessible to all, prioritising the body, movement, and presence as universal modes of communication, and championing the idea that the coexistence of differences can and should be celebrated,” the organisers conclude.

Day passes for October 10 and 11 cost 12 euros for adults and seven euros for children aged three to 12.