Noitada Festival: A new summer festival in Portimão will bring together light, art, and culture this July
Portimão’s centenary celebrations spark the debut of the Noitada Festival – July 7, 2024 In honour of its centenary, Portimão is set to dazzle with the debut of the Noitada Festival, transforming the city centre into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture on July 26 and 27. For two days, the city’s most iconic areas will come alive with an array of live performances, light installations, and interactive displays, all part of...
Afro Nation ignites Praia da Rocha with a vibrant opening day
The world’s biggest celebration of African music and culture transformed Praia da Rocha and is expected to attract around 35,000 festival-goers – June 28, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio The Afro Nation festival couldn’t have got off to a better start this Wednesday (June 26), bringing thousands to Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão. Festival-goers in beachwear enjoyed the festival’s tribal decorations and infectious energy on the...
7th edition of Jazz at the Wineries continues with more jazz magic in Silves until the end of May
As another edition of Jazz nas Adegas draws to a close, there are still several opportunities to enjoy these unique concerts – April 22, 2024 With its series of concerts, Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz at the Wineries), organised by the Municipality of Silves, has been a great success over the years. Jazz nas Adegas will close this year’s edition with two bands, Lu-Fuki Trio on May 10 (9pm ) and 11 (5pm) at the Paxá Wines, and The...
8th Algarve International Piano Festival welcomes renowned Portuguese pianist António Rosado this March 9
Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre will welcome “one of the greatest Portuguese pianists of our time” – February 16, 2024 Portuguese piano soloist António Rosado will perform this March 9 at 7pm at Portimão’s TEMPO Theatre. “One of the greatest Portuguese pianists of our time”, António Rosado, will perform a programme that is “extraordinary in its richness and diversity”. With his extensive piano repertoire, António Rosado has...
‘Jazz nas Adegas’: Wine and jazz events at Algarve’s wineries continue this January
The highly successful series of events which combine wine tasting with live jazz music will continue this year – January 22, 2024 Jazz nas Adegas, Feel Good Band at Quinta da Malaca, by Silves Municipality The 7th edition of ‘Jazz nas Adegas’ invites the public to discover the often-overlooked and top-quality wines of the Algarve, with the João Melro Quartet playing this January 26 and 27 at Quinta do Barradas in Silves. Each session...
Lagos Creative Arts Hub hosting Open Day on January 12 and 13 with a series of activities that will last throughout the night
This two-day event will include concerts, performances, exhibits, and workshops – January 11, 2024 Photo LAC – Lagos Creative Arts Hub Facebook Page Lagos’ creative arts hub (Laboratório de Artes Criativas, or LAC), will host an Open Day event on January 12 and 13. From 6pm onwards on both days, there will be a wide range of performances, exhibitions and workshops taking place, all of which showcase the work of...
Carvoeiro’s famous musician Beto Kalulu to be honoured with special concert this December
Lagoa’s Carlos do Carmo auditorium will celebrate Beto Kalulu’s life and career with “new arrangements and never-before-heard songs” – November 13, 2023 | Photo Inês Lopes A special concert will be held at Carlos do Carmo auditorium on December 9 (Saturday), to celebrate the life and career of Beto Kalulu, a famous local musician. Beto has a long history in the Algarve’s music scene, having...
Sunset in the Castle: Summer Concerts return to Silves
Silves Castle will once again host a series of summer concerts – July 6, 2023 Sunset Secrets, a series of sunset events taking place every Thursday until the end of July, is back at Silves Castle. The initiative started on June 29 with a concert by the Algarve Jazz Orchestra and Luis Miguel’s Time Wheel Trio and continues on Thursday (July 6) with Ana Sofia Marques of the Fado Singers of Portugal. There will also be performances...
Highly anticipated ‘Black & White Night’ returns this weekend to Carvoeiro
As summer officially begins in the Algarve, it’s almost time for the party that marks the occasion in Carvoeiro – June 14, 2023 The Black and White Night in Carvoeiro is set to take place this Saturday (June 17), and will attract thousands of party-goers. As always, Carvoeiro streets will be packed with people coming to enjoy live performances, entertainment, and DJ sets. A unique feature of the event is that visitors are...
Jazz at the Wineries brings Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet to Quinta João Clara in Alcantarilha
The concert is part of the 6th edition of the “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival – April 5, 2023 The “Jazz nas Adegas” music festival welcomes Nuno Carpinteiro Quartet this April 14 (9m) and April 15 (5pm) to the João Clara winery in Alcantarilha. Bringing together the love for music and wine, Jazz nas Adegas is a one-of-a-kind event organised by the Municipality of Silves in partnership with participating Silves Wine...
