LX Factory is a series of old factories and warehouses that have recently been turned into a hub of creative activities. There are design shops, cafés, bookstores, and a number of small companies related to arts and media. Starting today it will also be the site of Lisbon’s first World Music Festival which will last until the 19th of this month. It hopes to highlight Lisbon’s (and the world’s) multiculturalism with live music performances from several countries, from the Congo to the Ivory Coast to Brazil. The exact spot is Sala das Colunas, a hall with the capacity for 2000 people, and there will be two acts per night. That will include percussionists, jazz musicians, and a showing of all the traditional instruments and sounds from around Portugal.
Together with the concerts, the festival will also host debates, as well as present street art and literary works.
LX Factory is located in the Alcântara district, both a residential and industrial area halfway between downtown and the monuments of Belém.

www.lxfactory.com

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