Concerts, markets, festivals, workshops and more, upcoming events from across the Circle.
This is the World Inclusive and Adaptive Sailing Championship, the sport’s most important international competition, bringing together athletes with various types of disabilities, as well as inclusive
The Portuguese Sisal Darts Cup is a national competition in the traditional darts discipline (with metal tips and a sisal fibre target), bringing together teams and athletes qualified through regional
Three days of free street magic across Lagoa, closing with a ticketed gala at Auditório Carlos do Carmo.
The Vilamoura Tennis and Padel Academy hosts a week of ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors competition, with qualifying starting on 3 October and the main singles and doubles draws beginning on 5 October. T
Festival Emersivo brings live music, poetry and performance art to several venues in Loulé from 9 to 11 October 2026, the third stop of its second edition. Acts include Alex D'Alva, Motel Plaza, Rita
The Southern Equestrian Fair returns to Albufeira Marina for three days dedicated to the world of horses. The second edition features competitions, exhibitions, equestrian shows and a stud farm parad
Tahiti! is a double bill of the opera Trouble in Tahiti (1952) by Leonard Bernstein and Pacific Pleasures (2016-17) by Alannah Marie Halay with libretto by Jorge Balça. This production will be the nat
Endurance prototypes and GT cars race at the Algarve circuit in the European Le Mans Series.
by Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
International squash features the Albufeira PSA European City of Sport 2026 tournament, awarding prizes of 3,000 euros in each competition, men's and women's. From 9 October, a level five stage of the
The Old Fish Market in Portimão is to be transformed into a genuine fado venue, offering snacks, wines and other drinks, as well as a variety of concerts. The venue will also host the exhibition ‘Wha
TEIAS, a collective of creative makers producing sustainable pieces inspired by the Algarve, shows work by local and international artists living in the Lagos area. Visitors can learn about the artist
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Through the technique of tufting, wool is transformed into form and surface, exploring volumes, textures and rhythms that evoke the growth and diversity of the natural world. Each piece arises from a
Two free nights of urban music at Parque Ribeirinho in Silves, organised by the municipality. The first night focuses on hip hop and dance with acts including Dealema and Rita Vian, and the second on
ACTA stages Alfaiate at the Teatro Lethes in Faro across six days. Evening performances on Friday and Saturday at 21:00, Sunday at 16:00, and morning sittings on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30.
Taking the streets of Lagos as a starting point, the individuals who give them their names and some of its most important buildings, we will take a journey through our History, through this series of
The Barcelona Flamenco Ballet presents a bold and contemporary interpretation of "Carmen", the iconic myth by Bizet, which goes beyond the traditional narrative to explore the current struggle for wom
The play *O Avesso da Pele* is the official stage adaptation of the award-winning novel by Jeferson Tenório. The story is narrated by Pedro. His father, Henrique, is a literature teacher in
In Portuguese, an "arraial" is a popular outdoor festival and a good part of Vítor Sá's life has been spent at such events, whether disguised as Zorro at the Festa dos Arcos in Paços de Brandão, actin
The EMRAIZART festival is an initiative that brings together the arts, education and sustainability in an idyllic cork oak forest. Discover the magic around every corner, and celebrate what brings ch
Vila Real de Santo Antonio's centuries-old autumn fair fills the riverside avenue with stalls, food and six nights of entertainment.
Rural fair held in Martim Longo, Alcoutim, celebrating hunting traditions and mountain heritage under the theme Saberes da Serra. It brings together local food, crafts and traditional knowledge tied t
Sport and solidarity come together in a 48 km trail race, exclusively for women. The initiative aims to raise awareness and funds to combat female cancers (breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical), with
An antiques and second-hand market with stamps, coins, records, old books and furniture, held alongside the monthly market on the second Saturday of the month. The October edition is on 10 October fro
Castro Marim's traditional monthly market, held on the second Saturday of each month, takes place on 10 October from 08:00 at the football ground. Stalls sell food, household goods and farm produce, a
Cellist Ana Correia leads two 45 minute autumn themed music sessions with songs, sounds and movement: at 10:00 for babies aged 3 to 23 months and at 11:30 for children aged 2 to 4. Each session is lim
Alcoutim's hunting and rural traditions fair runs on 10 and 11 October at Cerca da Chada in Martim Longo, with falconry, a dog show, cheese-making and game cookery demonstrations, horse activities and
A three hour beginners' workshop with Andreia Gomes on the traditional Algarve ways of working dried figs, including fig cheeses and fig stars decorated with almonds and spices. Participants take home
A guided evening through the resort's kitchens, for people who want the full range in one sitting.
The Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve brings British singer Polly Gibbons to the Centro Cultural de Lagos for the fifth edition of Algarve All Jazz. The concert starts at 19:00 and is one of three shows th
Closing concert of the Ha Fado na Lota series at the Antiga Lota de Portimão, the town's former fish market building. This final session features fado singers Luana Velasques and Cecilio Santos with P
The closing gala of Lagoa's international magic festival, with illusionists on stage at Auditorio Carlos do Carmo.
Tiago Bettencourt and his band play the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.
Teatro da Pessoa and Associação Porta 37 stage Shahmaran, a play inspired by the Kurdish myth about knowledge, female power and freedom, directed by Tânia Leonardo. Tickets cost 5 euros, sold at the G
'The show is guided by the corporeality of three Latin American manifestations: the Fiesta de la Tirana (CHI), Huaconada (PER) and Cavalo-Marinho (BRA), intersecting with Dance and Theatre. The visual
This is a unique Lynx Race format designed exclusively for teams of two athletes (men's, women's or mixed) who must complete the entire course and cross the finish line together. The event combines t
MAVA and friends close the weekend with house, R'n'B and hip hop every Sunday at Matt's Bar in Albufeira, March to October.
by Matt's Bar
With routes for different experience levels, the Albufeira Bike Fun Marathon invites people to cycle in a non-competitive environment. The initiative includes routes of 5, 10 and 20 kilometres, as we
For the purpose of exploring the walking trails in the municipality of Monchique, the aim of the event is to complete the trails/routes in the shortest possible time, either by walking or trail runnin
The Paula Souza Trio plays jazz, rock and classical music with a Portuguese flavour at Mákina.b in Loulé on 11 October 2026 at 6pm.
Watch the new story of the two princess sisters who live in the Frozen Kingdom. Their hidden powers, the love that saves them. Meet the dreams of the snowman Olavo and the Goose Don Miguelito.
The fourth Guadiana International Cup, a canoeing race on the Guadiana at Alcoutim, starts at 10:00 on 11 October. It is organised by Grupo Desportivo de Alcoutim with the Portuguese Canoeing Federati
A regional walk and run organised by the Municipality of Alcoutim as part of the Feira da Perdiz programme and the IPDJ annual walk-run calendar. It starts at 10:00 on 11 October at Cerca da Chada, Ma
A one hour interactive story session based on the book by Álvaro Magalhães, in which young children discover how nature changes through the seasons. It is for ages 3 and over at the Centro Ciência Viv
Part of the Fado aos Domingos Sunday afternoon series at the Olhão municipal auditorium, with fadista Inês Gonçalves on 11 October at 16:00. Entry is free; age rating M/6.
This year, the programme once again features two masterclasses, a talk and, from 2.30 pm, Algarve wine tastings for both professionals and the general public.If you enjoy wine, meeting the people who
Paint your own azulejo using seventeenth-century techniques, every Monday into December.
Four evenings of recent French films at the Lagos municipal library from 13 to 16 October 2026, each at 21:00. Free entry, with registration required 48 hours ahead by phone, Facebook or email to the
Short painting and drawing courses led by artists from a local gallery.
Mould, paint and glaze an almond blossom piece in the Algarve pottery tradition.
45-minute beach workout for all levels at Oura Beach East, then drinks at the beach café. First class free.
The Feira de Santa Iria, billed by organiser Ambifaro as the largest and oldest fair in the Algarve, returns to Largo de São Francisco in Faro from 15 to 25 October 2026. The fair has more than 500 ye
Weekly Monster giveaways and promotions with house, R'n'B and hip hop every Thursday at Matt's Bar in Albufeira, March to October.
by Matt's Bar
A one-day conference for business leaders ready to put AI to work in their business
A 35 minute children's theatre piece by Cláudia Gaiolas about the painter Frida Kahlo, performed outdoors in the Parque do Anel Verde at 10:00 and 11:30. It is part of the Encontros Gymnasium, a perfo
Work Portuguese cork into decor and jewellery with designer Sandra Louro, Thursdays.
The first edition of INCULTA, a literature, art and performance programme around Fernando Pessoa's heteronym Álvaro de Campos, runs in Tavira from 15 to 17 October. A student exhibition opens on 15 Oc
Singer-songwriter Rogério Charraz plays a live session recorded for Rádio Alvor FM at TEMPO Portimão on 15 October 2026 at 21:00. Free, but a ticket is needed; about 125 places, released at the box of
In a concert bringing together two pianists, the Orquestra do Algarve also pays tribute to Álvaro Cassuto (1938-2026), its founding conductor, through the re-premiere of his Concertino for piano and s
Three free days of live music on two riverside stages where Alcoutim meets Sanlucar de Guadiana across the border.
GT3 Endurance Cup and Sprint racing headlines a full GT weekend at the Algarve circuit.
by Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
Early music ensemble Ayres Extemporae plays Tavira's Igreja da Misericórdia on 16 October as part of the 11th Algarve Music Series, which runs from 27 September to 6 December. Festival tickets range f
Staged theatre reading of Karen Hartman's play about two sisters in a digital world, presented by Cepa Torta with Lagos council. At Centro Cultural de Lagos on 16 October 2026 at 19:00, 120 minutes, a
