Esperanza Spalding live in Oeiras

Experience Esperanza Spalding live on July 2nd

Esperanza Spalding will perform at Jardins do Palácio do Marquês de Pombal in Oeiras, Portugal on July 2nd, 2026. Spalding is a Grammy Award-winning American bassist, vocalist, and composer whose musical style blends jazz with elements of soul, funk, R&B, and Brazilian music. Her work is characterized by complex harmonies, sophisticated arrangements, and lyrical explorations of identity and connection. She frequently incorporates storytelling and conceptual frameworks into her albums and performances.

The Jardins do Palácio do Marquês de Pombal are situated around the Palace of the Marquis of Pombal, built in the late 18th century by Francisco Xavier de Meneses, the first Marquis of Pombal and Prime Minister to King José I. The gardens represent a significant example of Portuguese landscape architecture from that period, initially designed in a formal French style but later adapted with English garden influences during the 19th century. They feature symmetrical layouts, sculpted hedges, diverse tree species and water features. The gardens have undergone restoration efforts to preserve their historical character and are currently open to the public as a cultural space hosting various events. The palace itself serves as the headquarters for the Portuguese Navy.