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Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Foo Fighters and Muse are among the top dollar musical acts to have played at this annual music festival, staged west of the city at Algés. Two stages host headliners and secondary acts while a third, a Clubbing Stage, features national and international DJ sets. There's also a Comedy Stage for mostly Portuguese stand-up acts, and a platform for up-and-coming local bands. A food court, commercial and merchandising areas plus plenty of bars ensure there's lots to do between gigs. The three-day extravaganza takes place towards the end of the first week of July and the venue is within a 15-minute train ride from Lisbon.