The 2nd qualifying event for Portugal 2025-2026 will take place at the Ateneu Artistico Vilafranquense Rua Dr. Vasco Maniz 37, 2600-273 Vila Franca de Xira, on Saturday 7 February 2026.
Tickets for the public can be purchased on the day of the competition at the main entrance or electronically in advance via this link . Once you have purchased your ticket online, it will be saved in your account. You can have it scanned at the ticket office on the competition site and receive your entry badge. Make sure you buy your ticket for the exact day; tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Food and drink
We do not run the cafeteria at this venue, but you are welcome to use it for refreshments.
Please note that it is forbidden to eat or drink in the theatre.
A few places are available for people with reduced mobility. Please let us know before the competition.
You can reach the theatre by bus or train.
Bus: 2310,2331,2333 Stop: Vila Franca de Xira
Search: www.carrismetropolitana.pt
Train: from Lisboa Oriente - direction Azambuja Stop: Vila Franca de Xira
Search: www.cp.pt
If you are coming by car, there is a car park at the front of the theatre or you can find one nearby.
Four weeks before the competition, a provisional schedule will be available on the website. This provisional schedule is subject to change as registrations are still open. The definitive schedule will be available one week before the competition on the website. It specifies the times at which the dancers must be ready to go on stage. You will find on your registration confirmation the age category and dance style in which you are taking part.
For solos, duos and trios, a dressing room is available half an hour in advance, and for groups one hour in advance. If you arrive earlier, please wait until the box is free and leave it in time for the next dancers.
There are several prize-giving ceremonies throughout the day so that dancers can go home if they cannot stay all day.
Are you coming from far away and want to spend the night in Vila Franca de Xira? Click here to find a list of accommodation
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