Afro Nation confirmed to stay in the Algarve
Jul17

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...

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What’s on in Lagos: Sweet Art Fair, Banho 29 and Lagos Book Fair
Jul15

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...

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Works by António Vasconcelos Lapa on display in Silves
Jul09

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...

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Lagoa’s Candlelit Market returns for its 10th edition
Jun23

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...

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Just one day to go until the Carvoeiro Black & White Night
Jun20

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...

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Portimão Book Fair returns this Summer with author talks, debates, live music & over 20,000 books
Jun18

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...

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Lagos hosts exhibition by award-winning Portuguese photographer Pedro Noel da Luz Guerreiro
Jun04

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...

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Lagoa Wine Show is almost here
Jun04

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...

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Carvoeiro Black & White Night party programme unveiled
May29

Carvoeiro Black & White Night party programme unveiled

The countdown has begun – May 29, 2025  With summer just around the corner, the countdown has begun for one of southern Portugal’s most popular summer events: the Carvoeiro Black & White Night. Founded in 2014, the open-air party celebrates the summer solstice and attracts thousands of visitors each year to the picturesque village of Carvoeiro. The event was inspired by the Celtic festival of Litha and has grown into one of the...

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Algarve Night Dog Shows return to Lagos this May 30-31 with several competitions
May28

Algarve Night Dog Shows return to Lagos this May 30-31 with several competitions

Lagos welcomes six different shows this weekend – May 28, 2025 | Photos Clube Português de Canicultura Lagos will once again be the stage for the Night Dog Shows, taking place between May 30 and 31, between 5pm and midnight, at the Municipal Stadium. Organised by the Portuguese Kennel Club (Clube Português de Canicultura) and Lagos City Council, in collaboration with Lagos Zoo, this edition will include: the 5th Algarve Dog Show,...

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Portugal Day celebrations return to Lagos after 29 years
Apr30

Portugal Day celebrations return to Lagos after 29 years

The date is known as “Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities” – April 30, 2025  Photo Getty Images Lagos will “host the celebrations of the Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities in 2025, extending the celebrations to the Portuguese community in Macau”, the Government announced earlier this year. This marks the return of the Portugal Day celebrations to the city after 29 years. “This is a...

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TEIAS Lagos hosting handmade art workshops this May
Apr30

TEIAS Lagos hosting handmade art workshops this May

The Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of workshops at its local shop in Lagos, with something for everyone – April 30, 2025  Previous Workshops – Photo TEIAS Lagos TEIAS Lagos store by the Teias Artísticas Association is hosting a series of creative workshops throughout May, with something for everyone. The association brings together local artists from various disciplines, offering visitors a unique opportunity...

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Graffiti collective ‘RUA’ exhibition opens to the public at Lagos’ LAC
Apr29

Graffiti collective ‘RUA’ exhibition opens to the public at Lagos’ LAC

LAC hosts Colectivo RUA’s exhibition rooted in Porto’s graffiti culture and visual storytelling – April 29, 2025  Lagos’ LAC – Creative Activities Laboratory is currently hosting an exhibition featuring artists from the graffiti scene and visual arts. The exhibition opened to the public on April 26 (Friday) and showcases artworks by current resident artists from Colectivo RUA, a collective founded in Porto in 2006. Comprising 11...

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Lagos to host the first TEDx event in the Algarve 
Apr24

Lagos to host the first TEDx event in the Algarve 

TEDxPraça Gil Eanes set for this May – April 24, 2025  The Algarve region will host its first-ever TEDx conference this May. Under the theme “Co-Creating a Limitless Future”, the event promises to deliver an “unforgettable TEDx experience”, uniting some of the most inspiring Portuguese and international voices who will share transformative ideas aligned with the theme. Attendees can expect an inspiring lineup of speakers covering a...

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Marina de Lagos Art Academy invites artists to join the Mermaid-themed competition, exhibition to be held later in September
Apr21

Marina de Lagos Art Academy invites artists to join the Mermaid-themed competition, exhibition to be held later in September

Children are also invited to participate, with submissions open until May 31 – April 21, 2025  Marina de Lagos Art Academy, Photo Marina de Lagos Art Academy The Marina de Lagos Art Academy will host its annual cultural event promoting art in its various forms – painting, sculpture, music, and fashion – on September 13 at Lagos Marina. This year’s event will not only showcase the works of participating artists but also welcome...

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Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve reopens with Easter Week celebrations
Apr17

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve reopens with Easter Week celebrations

A new chapter begins with a refreshed identity, luxury residences, wellness experiences, and gourmet offerings – April 17, 2025  The iconic Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has reopened with a renewed identity and a focus on authenticity, hospitality, and well-being. Now under the management of the Spanish group Azora, which specialises in hotel investment and management, the hotel invites guests to experience a fresh take on luxury in...

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Lagos unveils platform to promote local culture
Apr16

Lagos unveils platform to promote local culture

The new platform is designed to bring together the best of Lagos’ cultural offer – April 16, 2025  Lagos 2019, Photo Bruno Filipe Pires/Open Media Group Lagos City Council has announced the municipality’s new cultural brand – Lagos Vive Cultura (Lagos Living Culture). Designed to bring together the best of Lagos’ cultural offer, you can follow the Lagos Vive Cultura Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up with the municipality’s...

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Lagos Discoveries Festival returns this April with new theme
Apr15

Lagos Discoveries Festival returns this April with new theme

From Lagos to Japan: The 12th Discoveries Festival celebrates Lagos’ pivotal role in the Portuguese Age of Discovery – April 15, 2025  From April 30 to May 4, Lagos will once again celebrate its rich maritime heritage with the 12th edition of Festival dos Descobrimentos (Discoveries Festival). This year’s theme, “The Great Adventure: From Lagos to Japan,” highlights Portugal’s voyages across uncharted waters, connecting Europe to the...

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FATACIL announces artist line-up for this summer
Apr14

FATACIL announces artist line-up for this summer

The 44th edition will take place between August 22 and 31 – April 14, 2025  Returning for its 44th edition between August 22 and 31, FATACIL has announced the line-up of artists performing this year: Fernando Daniel will kick off the fair on the 22nd, followed by a DJ mix by radio station M80 (23rd), Badoxa (24th), Nininho Vaz Maia (25th), Wet Bed Gang (26th), Van Zee (27th), Quim Barreiros (28th), Matias Damásio (29th), Delfins...

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Carvoeiro is preparing to host one of the biggest parties of the year on June 21 – the Black & White Night
Apr11

Carvoeiro is preparing to host one of the biggest parties of the year on June 21 – the Black & White Night

Carvoeiro ready to ring in summer – April 11, 2025 | Photos Carvoeiro Black & White Night Now in its 11th edition, the event has grown from a local party to one of the most anticipated free parties in Portugal. Acting as the (un)official start of the summer season in the Algarve, the Black & White Night annually attracts over 30,000 people to the beachside town with its selection of live performances, DJ sets and street...

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