DHB Portugal 2026 in Photos: 10 Moments From Costa da Caparica
DHB Portugal brought 6,000 people to the beach in Costa da Caparica for its fourth edition. Ten photos featuring Carlita, Josh Baker, Ahmed Spins and more.
DHB Portugal came back for its fourth edition this September, taking over a stretch of beach in Costa da Caparica for two days of house, Afro, organic and minimal sounds.
Around 6,000 people came through across the weekend. Everything was built on the sand, from the stages and bars to a shop area, tattoo and massage spots, a food court and dedicated chill-out spaces.
More than 20 artists played across five events: two beach parties, two after-parties and a closing party with artists from DHB Records. Luciano, Bedouin, Josh Baker, Carlita and Beltran were among the names on the decks.
Here are ten photos that sum up the weekend.
1. Rafael opens with the sun going down
Local talent Rafael had one of the best views of the weekend, playing with the Atlantic behind him as the sun dropped towards the water.
2. A festival built on the sand
Stages, bars and seating all sat directly on the beach. Parasols and low tables gave people somewhere to settle between sets, with the DHB tower marking the centre of the site.
3. Carlita after dark
Carlita took over once night had fallen, with the crowd packed in close behind the booth.
4. Red light under the DHB sign
When the stage lighting kicked in, the whole dancefloor turned red and orange. Hats and sunglasses stayed on long past sunset.
5. A winged figure on the dunes
Performers were part of the picture too. This stilt walker, wings spread, greeted arrivals from the boardwalk above the beach.
6. Josh Baker, hands up
Josh Baker got the reaction he was looking for, arms in the air with the front rows right there with him.
7. Golden hour from the dunes
Both days ended with a clear sunset over the ocean. From the dunes, the site looked more like a beach club than a festival for 6,000 people.
8. The front row at night
A full barrier, still going strong well into the night.
9. The site, reflected
One pair of mirrored sunglasses caught the stage, the sky and the mood of the weekend in a single frame.
10. Ahmed Spins, all smiles
Ahmed Spins in a DHB cap, grinning behind the decks with the crowd stretching out into the dark behind him.
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