Silves Beer Fest begins July 17 with top beer selections from Portugal
Enjoy a variety of craft brews, live music, and regional cuisine – July 12, 2024 Photo Silves Beer Fest It’s almost time for the Silves Beer Fest, taking place between July 17 (Wednesday) and July 21 (Sunday), at Praça Al-Mutamid, where music, entertainment, local products, handicrafts, and gastronomy will be on offer. Starting at 6pm and until 1am, the Silves Beer Fest is a great place to drink cold beer, enjoy live music, dance and...
Sardines Festival returns to Portimão’s riverside this July 30
Famous gastronomic festival will bring musical performances by Aurea, Sara Correia, Anjos, Richie Campbell, Marisa Liz, Delfins and much more – July 12, 2024 Portimão’s famous Sardine Festival, taking place between July 30 and August 4, brings back the festive atmosphere of the traditional sardinhada, which promises to tickle the appetites of all visitors. As always, the grills are back in operation and will be filling the riverside...
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...
Oktoberfest is back to Vila Vita and starts this Thursday
Live music, Bavarian delicacies and good beer await you at the Biergarten celebration – September 20, 2023 The annual Oktoberfest, organised by the Vila Vita Resort, is back this September to the resort’s genuine German beer garden in Porches. The event will take place between September 21 and October 8, at the Biergarten – a typical German food restaurant with authentic touches, including long benches and murals featuring scenes from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lota Cool Market returns to Portimão’s Riverside this July 5, with Crafts, Street Food, and Live Music
The summer season brings the anticipated 8th edition of the “Coolest Market in the South” – July 4, 2023 Portimão marks the beginning of summer with the riverside “Lota Cool Market” event, taking place between July 5-9 from 6pm to 1am, focusing on environmental awareness under the “Blue Fever” theme. This year’s Lota Cool Market will be “bigger and more dynamic” with the addition of the “Young Cool...
Great Success: This year’s Lagoa Wine Show hosted over 6,000 wine tastings
Another successful ‘Lagoa Wine Show’ brought together 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve – June 19, 2023 This year’s Lagoa Wine Show, held between June 7 and 10, attracted thousands of wine lovers to Lagoa and was hailed as another success by Lagoa’s council. A total of 6,000 wine tastings were held over the weekend, with 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve. In addition to show cooking and live...
