Oktoberfest returns to Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches this September
Germany’s iconic Oktoberfest comes to the Algarve with plenty of beer, dancing, and traditional Bavarian treats – September 18, 2025 Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches will once again host Oktoberfest, the end-of-summer event in the Algarve, bringing the festive atmosphere of Munich to the region, taking place from September 24 to October 5. The Biergarten, run by the luxury resort Vila Vita Parc, will recreate the traditional German...
Svetlana Bakushina Fusion Project concludes its acclaimed tour with a final performance this September
An unmissable evening of jazz, rock, world music, and dance marks the grand finale of the Algarve tour – September 17, 2025 Led by pianist and composer Svetlana Bakushina, the Svetlana Bakushina Fusion Project will conclude its acclaimed Algarve tour with a final performance on September 27, at 9.30 pm, at the Lagos Cultural Centre’s Duval Pestana Auditorium. Following a series of sold-out concerts throughout the region, the show will...
Algarve International Racetrack calendar features five major events before the year ends
Full throttle: From endurance battles to MotoGP thrills, Portimão gears up for an unforgettable autumn – September 10, 2025 Photo by AIA Motorsport is set to make a roaring comeback at the Algarve International Racetrack (AIA) in Portimão, with five major competitions lined up between October and December. The post-summer season resumes with the Fun Cup between October 10 and 12, before the European Le Mans Series arrives from...
Marina de Lagos Art Academy to host open-air cultural event this September 13
An afternoon of exhibitions, live music and a themed outfit showcase – September 5, 2025 The Marina de Lagos Art Academy will once again present its annual open-air cultural event on Saturday, September 13, from 4pm to 7pm at the Marina. The afternoon promises sculpture and painting exhibitions, live music, wine and an imaginative outfit showcase, all open for the public to enjoy. This year’s theme for the outfit exhibition is...
Calling all garden lovers to the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair
The yearly fair is dedicated to creating sustainable Mediterranean gardens with minimal water use – September 4, 2025 ©Eric Roth Organised by the Mediterranean Gardening Association Portugal in partnership with Lagoa Council, this year’s Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair will be held on October 18 and 19 at the FATACIL Showground in Lagoa. The annual fair is a unique event that aims to celebrate the start of the gardening year...
Swim Party 10km returns for its second edition this September
Preparations for the event are already underway – August 26, 2025 Swim Party 2024 – 10km The Algarve’s coastline will once again provide the stage for the Swim Party 10km Algarve, taking place on Saturday, September 6. The open-water challenge, stretching from Carvalho Beach to Ferragudo’s Praia dos Caneiros, was launched last year with 70 swimmers of several nationalities taking part. Swim Party 2024 – 10km The event is a...
Algarve’s biggest art fair in the Algarve returns this November, under new management
Art Expo Algarve, the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal brings together international and regional artists to Silves – August 25, 2025 | Text Eric Roth Workshop at Art Expo Algarve 2024 – Photo Eric Roth Art Expo Algarve is the biggest, oldest, and most visited art fair in the south of Portugal. Each year, it brings together international and regional artists who want to share their artwork with...
Portimão’s street exhibition by the riverside invites visitors to journey back in time
‘A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories’ returns, showcasing the city’s most iconic sites – August 22, 2025 Portimão is hosting a riverside exhibition, inviting visitors on a journey through the city’s rich history and heritage. Friends of the Portimão Museum present ‘Passear pela História das Histórias de Portimão’ (A Journey Through the History of Portimão’s Stories) at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes, by the...
Arrebita Food Festival is almost here, bringing haute cuisine to Portimão
The festival has established itself as a living showcase of new-age Portuguese cuisine and “a manifesto for the democratisation of gastronomy” – August 20, 2025 The 6th edition of the Arrebita food festival returns to Portimão from September 5-7, this year with more days and more chefs. The event will once again take place on the city centre’s Alameda da Praça da República. Haute cuisine will be brought to the streets and be within...
Portimão to host elite futsal tournament this August 23 and 24
The Record International Masters 2025 will bring together Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona and current European champions Palma Futsal – August 19, 2025 Portimão Arena will be the stage of the Record International Masters futsal tournament, taking place on August 23 and 24, bringing together four of the sport’s leading clubs: Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona, and Palma Futsal. One of the world’s premier friendly futsal tournaments returns...
Mar Me Quer Festival brings top Portuguese artists to Portimão next week!
Three days of music on Portimão’s riverside – August 7, 2025 Portimão’s riverside will come alive between August 13-15 as the Mar Me Quer festival returns for its fourth year, promising three nights of entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere. This year’s edition boasts a powerful mix of artists. On opening night (August 13), expect performances from Calema, Dillaz, and Insert Coin. The second evening (August 14) will feature Da...
Portimão’s Sardine Festival is just around the corner!
The staple Portimão festival kicks off this Tuesday, August 5 – August 4, 2025 One of the Algarve’s biggest summer events is back – the highly anticipated Sardine Festival will take place on the city’s riverfront between August 5 and 10, combining grilled sardines and live music. Now in its 29th edition, the festival is expected to welcome around 130,000 visitors. Over the six-day event, organisers estimate that 2.5 tonnes of...
Afro Nation confirmed to stay in the Algarve
The festival’s presence promises a major cultural and economic boost for the region, bringing global stars and thousands of visitors to Portimão – July 17, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio | Photos Afro Nation Praia da Rocha hosted the crowd-pulling Afro Nation festival for the fifth time earlier this month. This year’s edition, which ended last Friday (July 11), brought major international names to the Algarve, including American singer Mary...
What’s on in Lagos: Sweet Art Fair, Banho 29 and Lagos Book Fair
Fun events ahead – July 15, 2025 Arte Doce 2024 Following the success of the 12th Discoveries Festival and the Portugal Day celebrations, Lagos still has a vibrant calendar of cultural events set to enliven the season. One of the highlights is the Sweet Art Competition Fair, now in its 36th edition. From July 23 to 27, the Lagos Sports Complex will once again host this popular gathering, blending traditional confectionery, artisanal...
Works by António Vasconcelos Lapa on display in Silves
Explore António Vasconcelos Lapa’s vivid ceramics featuring surreal forms, circus scenes, and traditional Portuguese tile influences – July 9, 2025 Comprising a series of ceramic works by António Vasconcelos Lapa, Lugar Lugares is on display at the Mascarenhas Gregório Theatre in Silves until October 31. The carefully selected pieces are part of the Luís Negrão e Família Collection, curated by Hugo Santos Silva. The exhibition...
Lagoa’s Candlelit Market returns for its 10th edition
This year’s theme is UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage – June 24, 2025 Lagoa is hosting the 10th edition of the Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas (Lagoa Candlelit Market) from July 3 to 6. Set in one of the city’s most historic areas – especially around the Convento de São José and nearby streets – the event will once again bring light, diversity, and intercultural dialogue to the heart of Lagoa. More than 60...
Just one day to go until the Carvoeiro Black & White Night
Carvoeiro gets ready to kick off summer with one of the biggest parties of the year – June 20, 2025 The awaited summer celebration, Carvoeiro Black & White Night, is just around the corner. This Satruday, June 21, the town of Carvoeiro will don black and white and celebrate the start of summer for its 11th year. Since 2014, the event has grown significantly, bringing thousands of revellers to the western Algarve every year – with...
Portimão Book Fair returns this Summer with author talks, debates, live music & over 20,000 books
Books, talks, music, and more in Portimão starting June 20 – June 18, 2025 Once considered one of the best book fairs in Portugal, the Portimão Book Fair returns after a long wait, running from June 20 to July 6. This year, the fair will feature a new format in a picturesque outdoor setting by the old fish market (Antiga Lota), along the town’s riverside area. Breaking from tradition, the event will be open daily from 10am to...
Lagos hosts exhibition by award-winning Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro
Portimão-born photographer is showcasing his work at TEIAS Artísticas – June 4, 2025 TEIAS Artísticas Association, in Lagos, is hosting a photography exhibition by renowned Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro. Born in 1976 in Portimão, Guerreiro has built a distinguished career spanning over two decades, with both solo and group exhibitions that have received national and international acclaim. The exhibition features...
Lagoa Wine Show is almost here
The annual event celebrates Portuguese wine and culture – June 4, 2025 The Lagoa Wine Show, one of the most acclaimed wine events in southern Portugal, is just around the corner. From June 6 to 9, visitors will enjoy a showcase of some of the country’s finest wines, and the opportunities to taste them at the town’s Coronel Figueiredo Street. Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions will be highlighted at the event, which was recently...
