MEO Monte Verde 2025 went down in history as the first event in the Autonomous Region of the Azores to include Portuguese Sign Language interpreters, complementing the mobility solutions already available at the venue and ensuring that everyone could fully enjoy the festival experience. This initiative, part of the Fundação MEO's "Music with Meaning" project, reinforces the event's commitment to cultural accessibility and social inclusion.
Connectivity in record mode
O he reinforcement of the technological infrastructure ensured that thousands of festival-goers were able to share moments and stay connected quickly and securely. The numbers for this edition are impressive:
- 5.6 TB (terabytes) of mobile data generated in three days, revealing intensive use of networks for sharing, transmitting and accessing online content.
- 2.3 TB processed in 5G, with significant gains in speed and stability, allowing instant digital experiences even in crowded areas.
- Around 125,000 calls were made, amounting to more than 131,000 minutes of conversation.
- Around 1TB of traffic via the Wi-Fi network made available at the venue and campsite, complementing the mobile coverage and guaranteeing additional connectivity for festival-goers.
- 1,666 unique devices connected to the Wi-Fi throughout the event, with a peak of 635 simultaneous connections recorded in the early hours of the second day, at 01:00, during the Plutonio concert.
Music, inclusion and impact
Between stages and crowds, MEO Monte Verde 2025 demonstrated that music only gains meaning when it is felt by everyone. With an excellent line-up, cutting-edge technology and a firm commitment to accessibility, the festival has established itself as one of Portugal's leading cultural events and a pioneering landmark on the Azorean cultural scene. It proves that the future of major events lies in increasingly accessible, inclusive and technologically innovative experiences.
The festival returns to Ribeira Grande, on São Miguel Island, on August 6, 7 and 8, 2026.