RFM Somnii returns to Praia do Relógio in Figueira da Foz on 10–12 July 2026 for its 12th edition. Founded in 2012 and presented by Portuguese radio station RFM, it is the country's largest electronic music festival. Stages and bars are built directly on the sand each summer and the 2025 edition drew over 40,000 people dancing barefoot under an Atlantic sky.
The crowd skews young - mostly Portuguese, with a growing Spanish contingent who treat the weekend as a beach holiday. Days move slowly on the sand: swimming, sunbathing and napping before the music starts in late afternoon. Swimsuits give way to t-shirts as the sun drops and the bass takes over with sets running past midnight.
Everything is timed for the sunset. Sets ramp up through the late afternoon, the main stage hits its peak as the sun drops into the Atlantic, and the bass keeps going long after dark. Unlike Portugal's other major summer festivals, which span rock, indie and electronic, RFM Somnii sticks to EDM where big-room, hardstyle and trance dominate the bill.
Quick facts
- Venue type
- Beach
- Size (attendance)
- Medium (40,000)
- Minimum age
- 3+ years
- Family friendly
- No
- Camping on-site
- No
Top music genres
Day Ticket 10 July
VIP Day Ticket 10 July
Day Ticket 11 July
VIP Day Ticket 11 July
Day Ticket 12 July
VIP Day Ticket 12 July
3-Day Pass 10, 11, 12 July
Fã Pack FNAC 10, 11, 12 July
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Pack Praia - General Pass & Camping 10, 11, 12 July
3-Day VIP Pass 10, 11, 12 July
Camping Voucher 10, 11, 12 July
Timmy Trumpet • Diego Miranda
Diego Miranda feat MC Katorz • DJ Pette • Third Party b2b Matisse & Sadko • Tiago Cruz • Vertile • Rich & Mendes
Vini Vici • Will Sparks • Dual Damage
Nicole da Silva • Padre Guilherme • Sick Individuals • Zanova • Rich & Mendes
Hardwell • Kura • Kaaze
Nifra • Pedro Carrilho • Sound Rush • Rich & Mendes
Train
CP
CP runs Coimbra urban trains direct to Figueira da Foz station, around 1 hour from Coimbra-B. From Lisbon or Porto, take Alfa Pendular or Intercidades to Coimbra-B and change to the urban service.
Bus
Flixbus
Flixbus runs direct coaches to the Figueira da Foz terminal on Av. Saraiva de Carvalho, including from Lisbon Oriente, Lisbon Sete Rios, Porto Campanhã and Porto airport. The terminal sits next to the train station.
Rede Expressos
Rede Expressos serves Figueira da Foz from Lisbon Sete Rios and Porto Campanhã, with multiple daily departures. Buses arrive at the city's main terminal on Av. Saraiva de Carvalho, beside the train station.
Car
Driving (A1, A14, A17, A25)
From Coimbra take the A14 west (about 30 minutes). From Lisbon, the A1 then A17 (about 1 hour 30 minutes). From Porto, head south on A1, in Alberagaria take A25 and in Aveiro go through A17 to Figueira da Foz. It takes around 1hour and 30 minutes.
Walking
Walking from the station
Praia do Relógio sits in central Figueira da Foz on Avenida 25 de Abril, walkable from the train and bus stations on Av. Saraiva de Carvalho along the seafront, in around 25 to 30 minutes.
Camping
Parque Municipal de Campismo da Figueira da Foz
Reserved exclusively for RFM Somnii ticket holders between 9 and 13 July 2026. Includes tent placement (max 2.50m x 2.10m) and the Welcome Party on 9 July. No parking allowed inside the camping park.
Hotels & apartments
Tavarede
This is the area to stay if you want cheaper rooms and easier parking. Inland residential streets keep prices below the seafront, and apartments and guest houses dominate over hotels.
Figueira da Foz
Closest base to the venue. 10-15 min walk south along the seafront, past the casino, brings you to Praia do Relógio, and the area covers the full hotel range from B&Bs to seafront 4-stars.
Buarcos
Fishing-village character, where the bay's calmer water and seafood restaurants pull you off the festival strip. 25-35 min walk back along the seafront promenade after the headliner is the practical route.
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Cashless wristband
RFM Somnii Intermarché is fully cashless. All food, drinks, merchandise and activities are paid for with your festival wristband. Cash and cards are not accepted at points of sale.
How to PayWristband top-up
Top up your wristband at RFM Somnii website, or on-site at charging points using MBWAY, credit/debit card or cash (minimum €5). Unused balance can be refunded online after the festival.
Opening hours
The gates open at 15:00 from Friday to Sunday, 10–12 July 2026.
Medical services
On-site medical support is provided by the Portuguese Red Cross and municipal firefighters, with lifeguards stationed along the beach.
Lockers
Lockers are available on-site to store personal belongings. Payment is taken directly at the locker rental point, the cashless wristband cannot be used to pay for lockers.
Phone charging
No on-site phone charging service has been published for the 2026 edition. Bring a power bank (no larger than a regular phone) as alternative.
The festival runs into the night and last CP trains regular services leave well before the festival closes. If you're staying in Figueira da Foz or Buarcos you can walk home. If you're in Tavarede, take the official shuttle.
Gates open at 15:00 each of the three festival days. The festival recommends arriving early to shorten the security inspection queue, which builds up sharply at peak arrival times in the late afternoon.
The following are prohibited at the gate: outside food and drink, bottles, cans, glass and plastic cups, selfie sticks, helmets, weapons, explosive or pyrotechnic material and aerosol sunscreen. Professional cameras with detachable lenses and professional video and audio recorders are also blocked. Cream sunscreen is allowed. Animals are not permitted except guide or assistance dogs with documentation. The organisation does not store confiscated items.
Tickets are sold digitally through Seetickets and arrive by email after purchase. Bring the QR code on your phone to the venue entrance — there is no physical ticket to collect in advance. The QR is then exchanged for a cashless wristband on site.
At the venue entrance, your QR code is scanned and exchanged for a cashless wristband. The wristband is your entry pass and your payment method on site, topped up with cash, card or MB Way at multiple points across the venue.
Yes. Power banks no larger than a regular mobile phone are permitted. The venue also has charging points distributed across the beach for attendees running low on battery.
Yes, but only once per festival day. After your single re-entry you cannot leave and return again until the following day. The same wristband is scanned on re-entry.
Figueira da Foz in July has Atlantic coastal weather, typically cooler than inland Portugal. The "nortada" north wind off the ocean keeps daytime temperatures moderate. Evening temperatures drop noticeably after sunset, particularly on the open beach. Rain is uncommon in July but not impossible.
No. Water bottles, plastic cups, glass, cans and any outside drinks are prohibited at entry. Drinks are sold inside the venue and paid for through the cashless wristband.
No. Outside food, drinks, bottles, cans and glass containers are not permitted on site. Food and drink are sold by on-site vendors. If you want to eat outside the venue, you can leave once per day and re-enter the same day with the same wristband.
Yes. The festival operates two beach posts staffed by lifeguards during the event, with maritime support from the Polícia Marítima and the Marinha. Swimmers must follow the lifeguards' instructions at all times.
Yes. The minimum entry age is 3. Children aged 3–12 enter free but require a Kids wristband, issued at the venue on presentation of the child's ID and the parent or legal guardian's ID showing the relationship. Under-18s should be accompanied by an adult.
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