A repertoire that moves with the occasion
From classical pieces to Cinema & TV, Pop & Rock, World Music and beyond.
The music that sets the atmosphere for your Christmas event.
Music, curated around your brand, your guests and the atmosphere you want to create.
Founded in 2013
Around 30 musicians
Tailor-made formats
Performances in Portugal
More than a dinner
A Christmas event should feel like more than a dinner.
Every year, companies gather to celebrate, reconnect and close another chapter.
But what makes one event stay in people's minds long after the evening is over?
It is not simply the venue. Or the menu. Or the decoration. It is the atmosphere.
The way guests feel when they arrive.
The energy that builds throughout the evening.
The moment when conversation turns into celebration.
Music has the power to shape all of it.
With ADLIB, music becomes part of the experience.
Thoughtfully curated. Beautifully performed.
Formats designed around your event
Duos, trios, quartets, quintets and combinations with voice, piano, harp, saxophone, DJ and other instruments.
Music aligned with your brand
The repertoire, formation, setup and dress code can be carefully adapted to the identity and atmosphere of your event.
Professional musicians
A collective of approximately 30 professional musicians, with experience across some of Portugal's most recognised venues and international events.
The result? Music that feels like it belongs there.
One repertoire. Endless possibilities.
From timeless classics to contemporary favourites, choose the sound that feels right for your event.
Classical
Timeless. Elegant. Refined.
Cinema & TV
Recognisable melodies with a different dimension.
Pop & Rock
Familiar songs, reimagined through strings and live performance.
World Music
A broader sound for a more distinctive celebration.
And more
Because your event does not have to fit into one category.
The atmosphere speaks first.
Different moments call for different sounds.
Ceremony · Reception · Dinner · Celebration
And sometimes, the most memorable part is not the music itself but everything it makes people feel.
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About us
A decade of creating moments that stay.
Founded in 2013 by violinist and entrepreneur Francisca Pinto Machado, ADLIB Strings began as a string quartet and evolved into a versatile collective of professional musicians and tailor-made musical experiences.
Today, the ADLIB team performs across Portugal and internationally, from intimate corporate gatherings to large-scale events.
Casa da Música · Coliseu do Porto · Centro Cultural de Belém · Palácio de Queluz · Palácio da Bolsa · Six Senses Douro Valley · Penha Longa · Sublime Comporta · …and many others.
Every event is different. The attention to detail remains the same.
When the music becomes part of the memory.
“Profissionalismo e simpatia inexcedíveis. Uma solução sofisticada e impactante para qualquer evento.
“The music made everyone get up and dance, while also being enchanted by the beauty of the very well-produced quartet.
“ADLIB Strings performed during our cocktail hour and dinner... All of our guests loved them.
Your event is unique. The music should be too.
Will the music fit our event?
Every performance is adapted to the venue, occasion, audience and atmosphere you want to create.
What if we want different moods throughout the evening?
Different formations and musical styles can be combined to create a natural progression from reception to celebration.
Can the music reflect our brand?
Yes. From repertoire and formation to setup and dress code, every detail can be considered as part of the experience.
Do we need to coordinate several musical suppliers?
ADLIB Entertainment can also provide DJs and sound systems, offering a complete musical entertainment solution for your event.
Your event has a story to tell.
Let the music be part of it.
Tell us a little about your Christmas event and our team will help you find the right musical experience for it.