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What’s On In Portugal |
Portugal algarve family villa holidays would not be complete without going to a live show, a festival, a sporting event, art exhibition or local market. All of these family events are held across the Central Algarve and are great way to entertain the whole family. |
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Live Concerts |
Tickets are available at www.ticketline.pt or call 00351- |
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Festivals and Fairs |
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February |
Carnival |
Loule, AvenidaJose da Costa Mealha |
March |
Easter Sunday celebrations |
Sao Bra de Alportel, Algarve |
April |
Algarve International Film Festival |
at Portimao, Central Algarve www.algarvefilmfest.com |
June |
Festival Med |
Loule, Algarve |
August |
Moorish Nights Festival |
Cacela Velho, Silves |
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Sporting Events |
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March |
Half Marathon |
at Almada, Lisbon www.lisbon- |
April |
ATP Portugese Open Golf competition |
at Oitavos, Estoril, Lisbon www.europeantour.com |
May |
ATP Tennis Competition |
at Estoril, Lisbon www.estorilopen.net |
September |
Red Bull Air Race |
Porto and Vila Nova De Gaia www.redbullairrace.com |
September |
International Showjumping contest |
Vilamoura, Central Algarve |
October |
MotoGP, Portugal |
at Estoril, Lisbon www.motogp.com |
October |
PGA Golf Competition |
Oceanico Victoria golf course, Vilamoura |
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Art Exhibitions |
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All year |
Exhibition of works on paper and sculptures by Cristina Ataide |
at Sao Lourenco Cultural Centre , Almancil. |
All year |
Exhibition of paintings on canvas and Chinese paper by Nuno Santiago |
at the Vale do Lobo Art Gallery |
Until further notice |
Art Exhibition by Florbela Moreira |
at Off the Wall Galeria, Alte. www.offthewallgaleria.com |
Until further notice |
Clive Cook's new work in watercolours and oils. |
at Private Gallery, Figueira, Vila Do Bispo . For more information telephone 00351- |
Until further notice |
Art exhibition "Land and sea" by Teresa Vasconcellos e Sa and Natallia Yaskevich |
at Museu do Trajo, Sao Bras De Alportel |
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Algarve Markets (weekly and monthly) |
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1st and 3rd Tuesday, 3rd Sat |
Albufeira |
In Rua das Escolas |
2nd Monday and 1st Saturday |
Algoz |
Next to Junta de Fregusia |
3rd Monday |
Aljezur |
Igreja Nova - |
Last Thursday |
Boliqueime |
In the town centre square. |
4th Sunday |
Barao de Sao Joao |
In the main centre square. |
1st Monday |
Barao de Sao Miguel |
In the streets of the city centre. |
1st Tuesday |
Budens |
In the streets of the city centre. |
2nd Sunday |
Ferragudo |
Baixa de Ferragudo |
3rd Friday |
On the road to Gale beach. |
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2nd Sunday and 4th Sunday |
Lagoa |
In front of the Fatacil building |
1st Saturday |
Lagos |
At Chinicato. |
Every Saturday |
Loule |
In Cortelha. |
2nd Friday |
Monchique |
Largo Sao Sebastio. |
2nd Friday and 4th Sunday |
Odiaxere |
Largo do Moinho. |
1st Monday, 1st and 3rd Sunday |
Portimao |
Parque de Feiras e Exposices. |
Every Wednesday |
Quarteira |
In Jardim Filipe Jonas. |
3rd Wednesday |
Raposeira |
Next to the primary school. |
4th Sunday |
Rogil |
Next to the new church. |
1st Friday |
Sagres |
In the town square. |
Every Saturday and 3rd Sunday |
Sao Bras de Alportel |
In Rua Boaventura Passos. |
3rd Monday |
Silves |
At Largo Da Fissul |
1st Thursday |
Vila do Bispo |
In the market square. |
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For more information on holiday activities in the Algarve please go our Central Algarve section where you will find some useful contacts details. |