Arrebita Street Food Festival brings 24 top chefs to Portimão this weekend
The Food Festival will feature an impressive lineup of 24 top chefs, each revealing their culinary secrets with show-cooking experiences – September 14, 2023 Taking place this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at Alameda Praça da República, the Arrebita food festival will invite 24 renowned chefs to prepare a variety of delicious dishes for €6.50 each. “There is no love like the first, and how we missed Portimão, the city that gave birth...
Algarve Racetrack hosts Le Mans finale
The special event will feature a double round of the European Le Mans Series: the 4 Hours of Algarve and the 4 Hours of Portimão – September 7, 2023 The special event will feature a double round of the European Le Mans Series, which will be the last two races of the 2023 season: the 4 Hours of Algarve on October 20, and the 4 Hours of Portimão on October 22. Both four-hour races will take place within less than 48 hours from each...
Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival returns this September with performances by renowned musicians all around town
The municipality will host emblematic guitar performances next to monuments and cultural spaces, as well as outdoor concerts in Carvoeiro’s Main Square and Estômbar’s natural park – August 31, 2023 It’s almost time for Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival, which will be held between September 9 and October 1 at a variety of venues in the municipality. In addition to ensuring a quality artistic offer, from both national and...
Carvoeiro’s Iconic Jazz Club Manoel’s reopens under new management
Since its opening in 1985, the venue has been a major presence on the jazz scene in the region, welcoming famous national and international artists – August 18, 2023 Manoel’s Jazz Club, the iconic jazz venue which local musician Manuel Guerreiro opened in Monte Carvoeiro in 1985, officially reopened earlier this summer under the management of French couple Sabrina and Thomas Bourhis. The special occasion was celebrated with a...
Silves Medieval Fair returns this August for its 18th edition
Silves Medieval Fair returns this August 10 offering visitors unforgettable and mystical experiences – July 28, 2023 | Photos Silves Municipality Between August 10 and 20, Silves’ Medieval Fair returns for its 18th edition. Over the course of 11 days, the city once known as Xilb (Silves) is transformed into a Moorish-style city. A central theme of the fair is “The Mosque, Symbol and Power” which highlights the history of its...
Lagoa Jazz Fest’2023 starts this weekend
The Lagoa Jazz Fest’2023 takes place in Estômbar’s Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park, between July 21-23 – July 18, 2023 From July 21 to 23, jazz nights are back to Lagoa, with the Lagoa Jazz Fest, now in its 18th edition, taking place at the Sítio das Fontes Park in Estômbar. This year’s special guests include Camille Bertault, recognised by Vanity Fair as the ”new voice of jazz” and by Le Figaro as a “daring talent”. She comes...
Club Nau Beach Lounge is preparing to host its XII Beach Fest 23 by the Sea this weekend
The event will consist of three days of sun, sand, and lots of music – July 11, 2023 Club Nau Beach Lounge is hosting the 12th Beach Fest at Ferragudo’s Praia Grande beach this July 14-16, starting at 4pm. The event will feature several concerts of different musical genres, DJs and lots of entertainment to dance the night away. The party kicks off on Friday, July 19, to the rhythms of Rock band Ray & Ventura, followed by the...
Lagoa’s candle market pays tribute to Ibero-American culture
“Over 40 candlelit symbols will be displayed in seven areas, highlighting Ibero-American mythology, traditions, gastronomy, and religion” – July 7, 2023 | Photos: Lagoa Council The eighth edition of ‘Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas’, a candlelit market is taking place in Lagoa until July 9. The festival celebrates a different culture every year with a unique theme. This year’s theme revolves around...
Silves Beer Fest starts this July 12 and brings together over 70 types of beer
A variety of Portuguese brands and craft beers will be served at Praça Al-Mutamid – July 7, 2023 Taking place between July 12 and 16, the event will feature food trucks, handicraft stalls and live entertainment including performances by Tatiana Pinto, 5EX Band, Emanuel Martins & Tânia, Ally Winehouse (Amy Winehouse tribute), Naomi & The Raposeira Dub Collective, Xico Barata and several DJs. July 12 | Tatiana Pinto (Fado) and...
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...
