Rema, Asake, Ninho and J Hus to headline Afro Nation 2024
The festival will be held at Praia da Rocha, Portimão between June 26 and 28, with tickets already on sale – December 4, 2023 | Text Michael Bruxo Nigerian rapper Rema and singer Asake, French rapper Ninho and British rapper J Hus have been confirmed as the headliners of the 2024 edition of Afro Nation. The festival will be held at Praia da Rocha, Portimão between June 26 and 28, with tickets already on sale. Described as the “world’s...
“Biggest Christmas ever”: Lagoa’s Municipality is ready for month-long Christmas celebrations
This year, Lagoa will celebrate its “biggest Christmas ever”, with an ice rink, carousels, Christmas fairs across the Municipality, musical shows, walks, nativity scenes, street parties and lots of children’s entertainment – November 27, 2023 | Text Alexandra Stilwell | Photo JackF, Getty Images Starting this November 30, Christmas-themed activities and entertainment will be held across the Municipality to entertain and delight “kids”...
Lagoa welcomes series of historical and cultural concerts starting this November 24
Sons d’Aquém Mar Music Festival returns for its 4th edition – November 17, 2023 The 4th Sons d’Aquém Mar is a “captivating event featuring concerts that celebrate the richness of music and culture”, promising to transport the audience into a world of musical and historical experiences. The concerts will take place on November 24 and 25, and December 1, 8 and 16, in...
Christmas season: Lagoa welcomes living statues this December
Christmas Living Statues will return to Lagoa’s Rua 25 de Abril and Largo 5 de Outubro – November 16, 2023 Photo from Lagoa City Council “Estátuas Vivas No Natal“ A new edition of Lagoa’s Christmas Living Statues has been announced, bringing performers who can remain stationary for several hours. The event will bring 16 living statues to Lagoa on December 15 (Friday) from 2.30pm to...
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...
Ferragudo welcomes the 3rd Charity Christmas Choral Concert this November featuring ‘Adágio’ and ‘Ideias do Levante’ choral groups
The event will bring quality choral music to Ferragudo and contribute to the local Support Centre for the Elderly and to Fábrica da Igreja – November 10, 2023 | Photo Getty Images Signature The 3rd Charity Christmas Choral Concert, organised by Ideias do Levante Cultural Association and Ferragudo’s parish council, will bring the true Christmas spirit to Ferragudo’s Igreja Matriz Church this November 26 (Sunday) at 5pm....
Portugal Tech Week comes to Lagos this November 18th
Portugal Tech Week brings a day of exciting tech talks about web development, cloud, generative AI, community, and business – November 9, 2023 The event features a series of talks taking place between November 12 and 22 in different cities in Portugal – Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Braga, Guimarães, Fundão, Aveiro, Funchal, Leiria, Coimbra, Lagos – and online. Technology enthusiasts will have the opportunity to network with industry experts...
Lagos welcomes 3rd edition of the International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt
The International Contemporary Circus EmRaizArt promises to delight kids and adults alike this October – September 20, 2023 Following the success of previous editions, the 3rd edition of the EmRaizArt Circus will be held for four days for school groups (free) and for the general public on the weekend of October 14 and 15. EmRaizArt Festival takes place in the idyllic cork oak forest of Cotifo, Quinta Velha, Lagos, bringing...
Lagos is hosting the Algarve’s biggest literary event of the year
The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair takes place until September 30 – September 19, 2023 The 13th edition of the Lagos Book Fair (Mostra de Livros) takes place until September 30 at the newly renovated Armazém Regimental in Praça do Infante. A distinguished line-up of foreign authors will be present for visitors to meet on two separate evenings. Their diverse backgrounds offer readers a varied range of experiences and imaginative...
Grab your Tapas! Algarve’s Rota do Petisco begins this Friday!
176 establishments across the Algarve will participate in the event until October 15 – September 14, 2023 Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), one of the most popular gastronomic events in the Algarve, is back. To participate in this exciting event, participants must purchase the event’s passport – which costs €1.50 and also serves as a guide –, and explore the 176 participating establishments’ tapas across the region, from Aljezur,...
