Dornes has been a favourite venue since the first Zêzerearts Festival in 2011 when we performed Handel’s Saul in the square beneath the walls of the Templar tower. The atmosphere is set by the old village overlooking the river dam and the view speaks for itself.
The Convento de Cristo in Tomar hosts a number of our performances. Zêzerearts first visited this exciting venue for the second Festival in 2012 and it has become very popular with both performers and audience alike.
The Cultural Centre in Ferreira do Zêzere is the original home of the Zêzerearts Festival. It boasts a modern concert hall with an excellent acoustic as well as rehearsal space with rooms for practicing and relaxing. This Cultural Centre has many of our concerts over the years usually preceded by an meal in one of Ferreira do Zêzere’s excellent and welcoming restaurants.
The Monastery of St Mary of the Victory, known as Batalha Monastery, is a Dominican convent built in 1385 to commemorate the battle of Aljubarrota. The famous Unfinished Chapels provide a magical setting for music.