A Guide To Lisbon's Hottest DJs

Home to the annual Super Bock Super Rock and biennial Rock in Rio, Lisboa, the city attracts many music-loving tourists, every summer to hear the latest beats under the warm Lisbon sun. The clubs are full each weekend night, from Parque das Nações to Santa Apolónia and as far as Alcântara. Here is a list spotlighting some of Lisbon’s top DJs, so you can keep an eye (and ear) out the next time you’re visiting, or try to find them playing at an event closer to you.

A.Paul

One of the top names to come out of Lisbon is Loudon Kleer, also known by his alias A.Paul, a DJ and music producer with over 20 years of experience, who has been voted as the best Portuguese DJ several times during his career. Today, he is at the top of the electronic music world as the founder and owner of Naked Lunch Records, Onh.Cet Records, Squeeze Records, Parallel 125, and Dirty Ego. Having produced over 100 vinyl records and a handful of mixed collections, Loudon Kleer (or A. Paul, whichever you prefer) hasn’t stopped since the late 1980s and doesn’t seem to be showing signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Kura

DJ Xangaii

Mostly known for this work in Paranormal Attack, a psy-trance-heavy group composed of a few musicians, DJ Xangaii is another adored name in the dance club scene. He has played at Brazil‘s Planeta Atlântida Festival as well as other international festivals and clubs, and works with different sounds like hip-hop, pop, and rock in addition to his signature psychedelic tunes. His big break with Paranormal Attack came in 2005 with the release of their debut album Phenomenon.

1. Magillian

Another Lisboeta on this list, Magillian is a techno/house-inspired DJ, as well as the owner of Hush Recordz and Musica Gourmet A&R. His sound is an eclectic mix of many genres and in addition to playing at the top clubs in the country, he is usually invited to play internationally in hot spots like Ibiza, South Africa and China. Around Lisbon, Magillian plays fairly regularly at Bar do Cais near Cais do Sodré.

2. DJ Marfox

Who loves dancing to sexy kizomba or electrically-charged kuduro? Born in Lisbon, DJ Marfox (whose real name is Marlon Silva) stems from African descent, his parents hailing from São Tomé and Príncipe island, and his ancestry has inspired his music, which is a combination of house and techno with African sounds. He plays at a few of the hottest clubs in Lisbon, like MusicBox, but gained popularity for his project The Ghetto Sounds of Lisbon. He has been DJing since 2002 and his first record called Eu Sei Quem Sou (I Know Who I Am) was produced in 2011.

Xinobi

Bruno Cardoso, also known as DJ Xinobi, considers himself a “grown-up kid”. His first album, 1975, was released in 2014 and spotlights surf guitar music, deep house, disco, and pop. He travels around the world, and will be at Bali’s Ku De Ta, but returns occasionally to Europe and in particular to Lisbon.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.