On July 1st, the Marquis' Gardens Festival hosts an evening dedicated to rock music that transcends generations. The British The Stranglers, one of the most influential bands in the history of punk and alternative rock, take to the stage at Oeiras Valley for a show spanning several decades of their career and some of the genre's most memorable songs.
Opening the night will be the Plague & AIDS, an unmissable reference in Portuguese rock. With almost four decades of history, the band maintains a strong connection with the public and a stage presence marked by the energy and intensity that characterize their repertoire.
This meeting between two bands from different geographical locations reinforces the diversity of the program. Marquis' Gardens Festival.

Unsafe Space Garden brings to the Nortada Stage one of the most unique proposals of new Portuguese music, crossing humor, social awareness and sound experimentation.

About The Stranglers:
Formed in 1974, The Stranglers They emerged within the context of the late 70s punk movement, but quickly transcended labels. Their unique sound, marked by unmistakable bass lines, dark keyboards, and a raw attitude, placed them in their own territory, where punk, new wave, and sophisticated rock coexist. In just 13 months they released three essential albums: Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black and white , which gave rise to classics such as Peaches, No More Heroes and Walk On By.
Throughout their career, the band has had 24 singles and 20 albums in the British Top 40, including unmissable tracks such as Golden Brown, Always the Sun and Strange Little Girl, establishing itself as an absolute reference point for alternative European music.
After 2024, marked by the celebrations of 50th anniversary, with sold-out tours around the world and iconic shows like the one at the Royal Albert Hall, The Stranglers They arrive in 2026 at a moment of full live affirmation. The album Fifty Years In Black This status was reinforced by becoming the band's 20th album to enter the UK Top 40.

SCHEDULES

Plague & AIDS 7:30 PM / 8:30 PM
Unsafe Space Garden 8:30 PM / 9:30 PM
The Stranglers 9:30 PM / 11:00 PM