Category: Culture and Entertainment > Arts Centre
District: Lisboa > Cascais > Carcavelos e Parede > Avencas
Sociedade Musical União Paredense, known as SMUP, is located in the Avencas area, in Parede, a locality integrated into Carcavelos and Parede, in the municipality of Cascais. This area is notable for its proximity to the coastline, a characteristic that has influenced some of the activities promoted by the association over the years. Its urban location places it within the local daily life, making it a point of cultural reference and social gathering for the surrounding community.
Founded on March 4, 1899, SMUP is one of the oldest and most significant collective associations in the municipality of Cascais. Since its inception, the institution has played a central role in the cultural and social life of Parede, uniting generations through art and conviviality. Its creation was linked to the formation of a philharmonic band, which quickly gave rise to a music school, designed to educate without distinction of social or economic status. Over the decades, the community's commitment, evident in the donation of land and the collective effort to build its headquarters, has solidified its status as an intergenerational meeting and sharing point.
The building that houses SMUP, whose own construction began in 1938, is a testament to the resilience and importance of the collective association. Its facilities underwent a requalification process in recent years, while maintaining the essence of its original purpose. As one moves through its spaces, it is possible to perceive the atmosphere that shaped generations of artists. Elements such as historical pianos and artisanal instruments that adorn the corridors and rooms, along with careful lighting, contribute to an environment that breathes culture and history, inviting an immersion into its artistic identity.
Throughout its existence, SMUP has consolidated itself as a vibrant hub of artistic expression in Cascais. Music, its initial vocation, continues to be a driving force, manifested by its philharmonic band and the music school that has trained and continues to train numerous talents. Furthermore, the association nurtures a rich tradition in theater, boasting its own company and a school dedicated to training young actors. Contemporary dance has also found a space for development at SMUP, welcoming both professionals and amateurs. This cultural dynamism reflects its ability to bring together different generations around artistic creation and sharing, actively contributing to the cultural life of the region.
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Coordinates DD: 38.689255964, -9.356978284
Coordinates DMS: 38°41'21.3"N 09°21'25.1"W
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