MOGA Caparica is a boutique electronic music festival on Praia da Morena, 20 minutes south of Lisbon. The 2026 edition runs 27-31 May: two free OFF days across town, then three ticketed days at the main beach site. It's the sixth Portuguese edition since the festival arrived from Essaouira in 2021.
You'll be in a majority-international crowd on a three-stage beach site. Sets start at 15:30 over golden sand under coastal cliffs, with a gentle ocean breeze through afternoon hours and afterparties that run until dawn. On-site reviewers describe the crowd as diverse and respectful - a community MOGA itself calls the #MOGATribe.
Among Portugal's electronic festivals, MOGA leans into house, melodic techno, minimal and disco - a softer, dance-floor register than Neopop's industrial techno or Boom's psytrance. The bill typically pairs international club-circuit names with a strong Portuguese contingent, on a boutique scale rather than a mass-festival one. The 2026 lineup features Ricardo Villalobos, DJ Tennis, Mount Kimbie and Röyksopp.
Quick facts
- Venue type
- Beach
- Size (attendance)
- Small (20,000)
- Minimum age
- 3+ years
- Family friendly
- No
- Camping on-site
- No
Top music genres
Friday Pass 29 May
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Saturday Pass 30 May
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Sunday Pass 31 May
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2 Day Pass Friday & Saturday 29, 30 May
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3 Day Pass + Afters 29, 30, 31 May
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Ben Böhmer • Ricardo Villalobos
Billi • Britta Arnold • Eli Verveine • Foehn & Jerome • Fonzi • Gawdat • Mimi Love • Mira • Misty • MXGPU (Hybrid Set) • Rolbac • Tiago & Hélio (Pandilla LTD) • TSHA • Vera • Yaya (MA)
Axel Boman • Mount Kimbie (DJ Set) • Sofia Kourtesis
Avö • Batida (DJ Set) • Bun Xapa • Ciza • Diana Oliveira • Fresko • Jawora • King Kami • Leo Soulflow • Neyl & Nadrums (DJ Set) • Nitefreak • Oscar Mbo • Parallelle • Peaty • Riot • Studio Bros • Temudo • To Ricciardi • Vil & Cravo
DJ Tennis • Mind Against • Röyksopp (DJ Set) • The Blaze (DJ Set)
Adriana Ruas • Andy Book • Brawther • Daox • Doudou MD • Jayda G • Jorge Caiado • Matisa • Molyness • Octo Octa • Paramida • Penelope • Ramyen • Samuel Deep • Whitenoise
Bus
Carris Metropolitana 3030
Line 3030 (Monte da Caparica ↔ Fonte da Telha) runs along the Costa da Caparica coast and is the bus line that reaches Praia da Morena. Alight at Estrada da Fonte da Telha (Praia Rei) for a 14-minute walk through pine forest to the venue. Price is €2.60.
Car
Car (A2 / A38)
From central Lisbon, cross Ponte 25 de Abril and follow highway A2, then A38 towards Caparica / Praias. Continue south along Estrada das Praias / Estrada da Fonte da Telha to Praia da Morena. On-site parking is limited and fills early.
Other
Taxi / Uber / Bolt
Uber and Bolt operate widely across the Lisbon and Almada area, with dedicated pick-up zones at Lisbon airport. A direct ride to Praia da Morena from central Lisbon takes 35–40 minutes by highway, with normal traffic. Can be useful for late-night returns once buses stop running.
Hotels & apartments
Alcântara
This is the area to stay if you want Lisbon by day with the shortest taxi to the festival. Closest central neighbourhood to the 25 de Abril Bridge, with LX Factory walking distance for nightlife.
Charneca da Caparica
Closest base to the venue, where Villas and guest houses sit ≈650 m from Praia da Morena. Recommended for groups and apartment-renters.
Aroeira
Quiet resort base. The Aroeira pine forest hosts 4-star hotels with spa and golf, around 7 km from the venue and removed from the town centre.
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Cashless wristband
MOGA Caparica is 100% cashless. You'll receive a top-up wristband on entry, used for all food, drinks and merchandise on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Opening hours
The festival venue opens at 15:30 each festival day from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May.
Cloakroom
There is no cloakroom on site. A drop-off point at the entrance is available for items that aren't permitted inside the venue.
MOGA Caparica 2026 splits into two formats. The OFF programme runs Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May 2026 with free events at venues across Costa da Caparica. The IN festival runs Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May 2026 at Praia da Morena and requires a ticket. Lineups, opening hours and access rules differ between the two.
MOGA sells single-day, two-day and three-day passes, plus a VIP option. Each tier comes in two versions: standard (festival access only) and "+ Afters" (festival access plus the after-parties). VIP includes after-parties, fast entry and backstage access. Tickets are sold via the official site and partners including Shotgun, DICE, Fever and Ticketline.
The minimum age for MOGA Caparica is 6. Children aged 10 and under enter free of charge. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the festival. The rule applies to both the IN festival at Praia da Morena and any OFF events with venue restrictions.
Yes. The OFF programme on 27 and 28 May 2026 is free to enter and does not require a ticket. Events are spread across Costa da Caparica venues, mainly beach bars and clubs. Entry is subject to venue capacity, so arriving early at popular slots is recommended.
MOGA typically publishes the full set times and stage running order in the final two weeks before the festival. The official MOGA channels and the official ticketing partner pages carry the published timetable.
Yes, since wellness is central to MOGA's identity. Past editions have included morning yoga, surf lessons, a running club, hikes and talks, mostly run as part of the free OFF programme during daytime hours. The 2026 wellness schedule is published closer to the event on the official site.
MOGA takes place on a beach venue at the end of May. Daytime conditions are warm and sunny with strong afternoon sun. Evenings on the Atlantic coast are noticeably cooler and windier. Bring sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat), comfortable footwear for sand and a layer for after dark.
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