Coming soon!
23–27 Sep 2026
Just as barnacles spend their lives clinging on to the hull of ships, surfers live theirs clinging on to their boards, gliding
over the waves. They are Gliding Barnacles.
Welcome to a realm where surf, creativity, music and art collide.
Join us for our 2026 Edition from September 23rd to the 27th at Praia do Cabedelo, Figueira
da Foz, Portugal.
SURF
ART
MUSIC
FOOD
ABOUT
Gliding Barnacles was born from a simple idea: to bring the ocean closer to the city.
Back in 2014, Cabedelo Beach
was just a quiet stretch of sand on the edge of Figueira da Foz. Today, it has become a place where people from all over the
world gather, drawn by the rhythm of the waves, the beauty of longboarding, and the energy of shared creativity.
What
started as a small non-profit event has grown into something deeper — a celebration of ocean culture where surfing meets art,
music, and food, and where every edition creates new stories, friendships, and collaborations.
Gliding Barnacles is
more than a festival. It’s a feeling, a meeting point, and a community built around a shared love for the ocean.
CONTACTS
Want to be part of the curated list of surfers, creatives, musicians or artists for future editions? Feel free to contact us!
FAQs
You can access Praia do Cabedelo by cycling, taxi, Uber, or boat.
The surf expression sessions, the beach market, the street food corner, and the daytime concerts at the beach are accessible without any fees. However, you'll need a pass to enter the hangar and warehouse where the artistic residences and nighttime concerts take place.
Yes, you can bring your own surfboard. However, please note that surfing during the expression sessions is not allowed.
Unfortunately, we will not have surfboard rentals available.
Yes, the event is suitable for all ages, both surfers and non-surfers. Children under 16 years old have free access to all venues. Dogs are welcome too!
Yes, we will have a street food corner featuring talented chefs who will be serving a variety of delicious dishes.
The surf expression sessions are invitation-only. However, keep an eye out for potential opportunities in future editions.
Daytime concerts begin at 5:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM. Nighttime concerts start at 10:00 PM and conclude at different times depending on the day.
We do not have a designated parking area for vans.
We do not offer camping facilities. You might want to consider our partner hotels: Lazza Hotel, Malibu Foz Hotel, Vila Galé and Universal Boutique Hotel.
Sunday is a day for relaxation. We will have a beach concert, live performances, a cinema session and free sardines. We will have a live performance at the beach, wine tasting, and a cinema session. The venue is open and there's free access to all.
No, children under 16 years old have free access to the event.
No, water photography is exclusively for invited photographers.
Daytime concerts start at 5:00 PM on the beach stage, and nighttime concerts begin at 10:00 PM at the warehouse.
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