Eurocities Annual Conference 2025 Braga cover image

Join fellow participants in two memorable evenings celebrating European collaboration, innovation, and culture. Below you'll find all the key details for the Welcome Party and Gala Dinner, including venues, dress codes, and shuttle schedules.

You can check this interactive google maps with all the venues and locations for the pick ups: here.

Overview

Welcome Party – 4 June

  • Venue: Colunata dos Eventos, Parque do Bom Jesus, 4715-261 Braga, Portugal

  • Format: Walking dinner

  • Dress Code: Business casual

Gala Dinner – 5 June

  • Venue: Torre da Naia, R. da Torre, Gondizalves, 4705-303 Braga, Portugal

  • Format: Seated dinner

  • Dress Code: Formal

Shuttle buses will be provided from Forum Braga and central Braga locations to both event venues. Return transfers are included. Details below.

Bus Timetable & Transfers

4 June – Welcome Party

To Colunata dos Eventos:

Departure Time Pick-up Location Return Time Drop-off Location
18:15 Forum Braga 22:00 Avenida Central
18:30 Avenida Central 107 22:00 / 23:00 Avenida Central
18:45 Praça Conde de Agrolongo 22:00 / 23:00 Praça Conde de Agrolongo

Note: Return buses depart from Colunata dos Eventos at 22:00 and 23:00.

Evening Programme

  • 18:15–19:30 Shuttle departures from pick-up points

  • 19:00 Doors open

  • 20:00 Walking dinner & networking

  • 21:00 Welcome speeches

  • 22:00 & 23:00 Return shuttles depart

5 June – Gala Dinner

To Torre da Naia:

Departure Time Pick-up Location Return Time Drop-off Location
18:30 Forum Braga 22:00 Avenida Central
18:30 Avenida Central 107 23:00 / 23:30 Avenida Central
18:45 Praça Conde de Agrolongo 23:00 / 23:30

Praça Conde de Agrolongo

 

Evening Programme

  • 18:30–19:15 Shuttle departures from pick-up points

  • 19:30 Doors open

  • 22:00, 23:00 & 23:30 Return shuttles depart

Please remember to bring your badge for access to social events.