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...
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...
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...
Baptista Supermarket is now run by a new family member
A breath of fresh air – April 11, 2025 | Inside Promotion Established as a family-run business in 1999, the management of Baptista Supermarket has been passed down from generation to generation, and this year marks a new transition. With a degree in Political Science from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon and a degree in Project Management from ILX in England, Beatriz Batista has taken over leadership at the Luz supermarket. With...
The evolving journey of the Cadela Carlota animal shelter
A sanctuary of hope – April 11, 2025 | Text Jonathan Mills | Photos Bob Balm Since 2008, Cadela Carlota has been a refuge for abandoned dogs and cats in Lagos. “Our mission is to provide safety, care, and love to animals that have been mistreated, neglected, or left behind. Some animals find forever homes, whilst others, due to age or illness, remain in our care for life,” explains Ruth Gomes, president of the Cadela Carlota animal...
Verão Azul Festival returns this April with a bold and diverse programme for art and music lovers
Taking place in Loulé, Lagos, and Faro, the festival’s 12th edition aims to provoke and inspire – March 31, 2025 | Text Beatriz Maio Rafael Toral – Credits Vera Marmelo The Verão Azul Festival is back to the Algarve for another edition full of talent. This year, between April 10-19, the festival is bringing back an eclectic mix of performing arts, music, film, and immersive experiences, transforming multiple cities into...
Rally Casinos do Algarve returns this March!
Lagoa, Lagos, Portimão, and Silves set the stage for motorsports fans looking for exciting action – March 21, 2025 Photo António Bettencourt Rally Casinos do Algarve is back for its 53rd edition, promising a thrilling event on March 27-29 in the towns of Lagoa, Lagos, Portimão, and Silves. Organised by the Algarve Auto Club (Clube Automóvel do Algarve) and the Portuguese Auto and Karting Federation, this renowned rally promises to...
Enjoy the upcoming concerts in Lagos, Portimão and Silves this March
From classical or medieval music to Blues – March 6, 2025 Ahlamu Zahar Concert, Al-Mutamid Music Festival On March 15, Teatro Mascarenhas Gregório in Silves will host the Ahlamu Zahar Concert as part of the 25th edition of the annual Al-Mutamid Music Festival. Starting at 9.30pm, the musical project Ahlamu Zahar will take the audience on a mesmerising sound journey to the flourishing cultural and artistic era of Al-Andalus, between...
Cycling’s grand event Volta ao Algarve 2025 is back
The 51st edition of the race promises new challenges, with revamped routes through stunning landscapes, highlighting the region’s capacity to host top-tier events – February 18, 2025 | Photo Volta ao Algarve Volta ao Algarve (or Algarve Tour), which attracts thousands every year, returns for its 51st edition this Wednesday, February 19. As part of this year’s competition, the route has been revamped to highlight the region’s iconic...
Lagos’s iconic cultural hub LAC marks 30 years with Open Day events
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, LAC promises two days of vibrant activities from concerts, exhibitions, installations, workshops, to film screenings, and more – January 16, 2024 PLASTICINE, Photo by PLASTICINE Lagos’s cultural association LAC is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting Open Day programme, taking place this January 17-18 (Friday and Saturday). Over the course of two days, the public will have the...
