AUG62026
Feira de São Mateus
Viseu’s month-long summer fair brings concerts, food stalls, fairground rides and commercial exhibitions into one large city event.
- Where
- Viseu · Campo de Viriato
- When
- 6 Aug–6 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Free and ticketed days
THE FESTAS EDIT · PORTUGAL
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PORTUGAL EVENT CALENDAR
17 events
Mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores
AUG232026
Madeira Wine Festival
Madeira’s harvest season is celebrated through tastings, live traditions, music and vineyard events in Funchal and around the island.
- Where
- Funchal · Funchal centre and participating vineyards
- When
- 23 Aug–13 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Many public events are free
SEPT32026
Festival F
Faro’s old town becomes a multi-stage festival for Portuguese music, comedy, literature, street performance and food.
- Where
- Faro · Vila Adentro, Faro old town
- When
- 3–5 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed
SEPT42026
Festas de São Paio da Torreira
A large end-of-summer romaria by the Ria de Aveiro, known for boat races, music, local food and fireworks.
- Where
- Torreira · Praia da Torreira and waterfront
- When
- 4–8 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Mostly free
SEPT42026
MEO Sons do Mar
Two concert nights in Santa Catarina Park overlooking Funchal Bay, with a programme focused on Portuguese artists.
- Where
- Funchal · Parque de Santa Catarina
- When
- 4–5 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed
SEPT92026
Feiras Novas
Ponte de Lima fills with folklore, processions, music and spontaneous street celebration for one of northern Portugal’s major popular festas.
- Where
- Ponte de Lima · Town centre and riverside
- When
- 9–14 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Mostly free
SEPT102026
Festa dos Capuchos
Vila Viçosa’s long-established September festival combines religious tradition, concerts, crafts, food and local celebration.
- Where
- Vila Viçosa · Vila Viçosa town centre
- When
- 10–15 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Programme dependent
SEPT112026
Caixa Alfama
Two nights of fado across theatres, churches and smaller stages in Lisbon’s Alfama neighbourhood.
- Where
- Lisbon · Multiple venues in Alfama
- When
- 11–12 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed
SEPT112026
Festa de Alcoutim
A Guadiana-side town festival with concerts, children’s activities, sport, community events and a closing fireworks display.
- Where
- Alcoutim · Alcoutim riverfront and town centre
- When
- 11–13 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Mostly free
SEPT112026
Festas da Moita — Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
A major South Bank celebration combining faith, river traditions, concerts, a commercial fair and bull-related events.
- Where
- Moita · Moita town centre and riverfront
- When
- 11–20 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Mostly free
SEPT172026
FICA Castro Daire — Festa das Colheitas
Castro Daire celebrates the harvest with decorated ox-cart parades, regional food, crafts and displays from the local economy.
- Where
- Castro Daire · Castro Daire town centre
- When
- 17–20 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Mostly free
SEPT252026
Feira Medieval de Palmela
Palmela’s castle and historic centre host a three-day medieval fair built around D. Afonso IV and the Order of Santiago.
- Where
- Palmela · Castle and historic centre
- When
- 25–27 Sept 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed; under-12 conditions apply
OCT22026
Sagres Birdwatching Festival
Four days of birdwatching, field trips, boat trips, walks and workshops during the autumn migration through Sagres.
- Where
- Sagres · Multiple locations around Sagres
- When
- 2–5 Oct 2026
- Entry
- Free and paid activities
OCT152026
DocLisboa
Lisbon’s international documentary festival screens films, retrospectives and new work across several central cinemas.
- Where
- Lisbon · Culturgest, Cinema São Jorge, Cinemateca and Cinema Ideal
- When
- 15–25 Oct 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed
OCT222026
Festival Nacional de Gastronomia
Santarém’s national food festival brings regional cooking, producers and Portuguese ingredients together over eleven days.
- Where
- Santarém · Casa do Campino
- When
- 22 Oct–1 Nov 2026
- Entry
- Programme dependent
NOV62026
Feira Nacional do Cavalo
Golegã becomes the centre of Portugal’s equestrian world for ten days of Lusitano horses, competitions, trading and tradition.
- Where
- Golegã · Largo do Arneiro and Golegã
- When
- 6–15 Nov 2026
- Entry
- Public programme; some events ticketed
NOV92026
Web Summit Lisbon
A four-day international technology conference bringing founders, investors, companies and speakers to Parque das Nações.
- Where
- Lisbon · MEO Arena and FIL, Parque das Nações
- When
- 9–12 Nov 2026
- Entry
- Ticketed
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