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Festa dos Capuchos
Vila Viçosa’s long-established September festival combines religious tradition, concerts, crafts, food and local celebration.
WHEREVila Viçosa town centreVila Viçosa, Évora
ENTRYProgramme dependentConfirm current prices with the organiser
SETTINGMixed venuesCheck accessibility for individual venues
BEST FORLocal tradition, Alentejo culture and evening concerts
A useful first read before you plan the day.
The Capuchos programme is broad, from religious observances to large evening shows. Visitors should decide which side of the event they want to experience and check that day’s schedule rather than treating every day as identical.
Why people go.
- 01More than 150 years of local history
- 02Concerts and religious programme
- 03Handicrafts and Alentejo food
Three practical checks.
- 01
Check the daily programme and any ticketed shows.
- 02
Allow time to walk between town-centre locations.
- 03
Respect processions as religious observances, not only entertainment.
DATE CHECKReviewed 17 August 2026
Check the current organiser information We checked the dates against Visit Portugal. Programmes and access can still change.
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