We are a non-profit cultural organization based in Lisbon. Our goal is to offer an environment for artistic growth where cultural events take place, contributing to Lisbon’s development in a creative, open and multi-cultural way.
ABOUT
Since the pandemic, we’ve hosted an average of 3 to 8 events per week—over 250 per year—for four years straight. Through this, we’ve collaborated with countless talented creatives, many of whom have worked under challenging conditions to help us uphold our mission of freedom of expression and social impact. While we’ve gained more stability in our Beato location, we continue to face increasing licensing pressures and financial challenges that affect both our ability to sustain accessible events and improve working conditions for our team.
To address these challenges thoughtfully, we’ve decided to take a creative pause—a TEMPORARY BREAK from our events program—starting APRIL 13th for at least 2 MONTHS. This will allow us to reflect, restructure, and explore how we can better serve our community while ensuring our team gets the rest and support they need.
So, what does this mean in practice?
- EVENTS WILL BE ON PAUSE, but our creative studios will remain open.
- We’ll host regular COMMUNITY FEEDBACK MEETINGS to shape the next steps together.
- This is not a goodbye—it’s a STRATEGIC RESET to secure our long-term future.
Looking ahead, our vision remains strong. We’re establishing deeper roots in Lisbon, strengthening our role as an international cultural space, and taking part in policy development projects through the Reset Network of independent culture venues across the EU. Culture is facing significant economic and political challenges, and as an independent space, we’re on the front line of these shifts. But moments like this remind us why community spaces like Arroz are more important than ever. This pause is an opportunity to reconnect, regroup, and come back even stronger.
If you’d like to be part of the conversation or share your thoughts, we will collect feedback and event proposals using these two forms.
If you have ideas or suggestions for us, we want to hear them! Your opinion is essential in this period of creative reflection. Please fill in this form with your feedback:
If you have a collective, brand, party, concept or initiative to propose, send us your suggestions and requests for bookings using this form:
Event ideasThis is not a farewell—it’s an até já. A moment to breathe, reflect, and build the future together.
With love and strength
💙 Equipa dx Arroz 💙
Facing eviction, Arroz Estúdios lacks a permanent home, limiting the association's potential impact. Many associations are in the same situation!
We humbly request your support in the form of provision of a permanent space. As a non-profit, Arroz Estúdios urgently needs governmental support to secure a lasting location, integrated into urban planning for their artistic community's growth.
Together, we can ensure Arroz Estúdios thrives, enriching Lisbon's cultural identity and global reputation.
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11_Sexatronika
12_Sun Rice
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