Brief IntroductionThe 24th edition of the Festa do Jazz takes place from 4 to 8 November 2026, between the Centro Cultural de Belém and the Teatro da Comuna, and brings together, by tradition, artists, musicians, creators, agents and jazz schools in a programme dedicated to the expansion of jazz soundscapes and their most liberating oral expressions. This edition takes place in a particularly symbolic year for Sons da Lusofonia, which is celebrating 30 years of activity, during which it has dedicated its work to programming and artistic creation, including the conception, production and realization of the Festa do Jazz.SynopsisMário Franco Quintet presents Gathering, the new album by double bassist, composer and dancer Mário Franco, in a line-up that brings together Tomás Marques, Sérgio Pelágio, Duarte Ventura and Diogo Alexandre and explores themes such as spirituality, belonging and memory through an instrumental language marked by the crossing between composition, improvisation and electronics.Programme / Line-up8:30 pm - Doors open9:00 pm - Award ceremony of the National Meeting of Schools and Mário Franco Quintet concertAdditional InformationTechnical Sheet Mário Franco Quintet:Mário Franco - double bass, electric bass, electronicsTomás Marques - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinetSérgio Pelágio - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electronicsDuarte Ventura - vibraphone, electronicsDiogo Alexandre - drums, percussionPricesGeneral - €20