What's on in the Algarve
Concerts, markets, festivals, workshops and more, upcoming events from across the Circle.
On now
19th-20th Century Portuguese Art: The Miguel Duarte Collection
Around seventy previously unseen works from an Algarve doctor's private collection go on show at Faro's municipal museum, curated by Raquel Henriques da Silva.
Two Centuries Making a Place (Olhao Bicentenary Exhibition)
A bicentenary exhibition traces Olhao's journey from fishing village to city through photographs, documents and council records.
Uma Poética Resistente (exhibition)
Neo-realist exhibition marking Museu de Portimão's 18th anniversary, around 60 works, showing until 30 August.
Looking at Landscape: Works from the MNAA Collection
Faro's municipal museum pairs 50 works from Lisbon's National Museum of Ancient Art with its own collection in a journey through landscape painting.
Sol, Sardinhas e Sombreiros (exhibition)
Open-air heritage exhibition on a century of tourism in Portimão, at the old fish auction house on the riverfront until 31 July.
Acreditar no Gesto - Cristina Massena
Solo show by rising Portuguese artist Cristina Massena opens a new exhibition cycle at Alcantarilha's exhibition centre, through 3 October.
Uma Árvore (exhibition)
An immersive exhibition on a 600-year-old carob tree, showing at Museu Municipal de Tavira through 24 October.
July 2026
Silves Beer Fest 2026
Five free nights of craft beer, live bands and food stalls fill Silves's main square.
Staged Visits at Teatro Lethes (Visitas Encenadas)
A guided, staged walk through Teatro Lethes in Faro, tracing the theatre's history back to 1599.
26th Open-Air Cinema Season - Cineclube de Tavira
Free open-air film screenings return to the cloisters of Tavira's Convento do Carmo for the Cineclube's 26th summer season.
19th Lagos Record Fair (Feira do Disco de Lagos)
Two weeks of vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia stalls at the Armazém Regimental in Lagos.
World Cup Exhibition (Exposição Mundiais de Futebol)
A two-day exhibition of World Cup mascots and memorabilia at Vila Real de Santo António's municipal market.
International Snail Festival 2026 (Festival Internacional do Caracol)
Three nights of snails, regional food and Portuguese and Spanish folk music at the Revelim de Santo António, closing with Bonga.
Lagoa Jazz Fest '26
Three nights of jazz in a riverside park at Estômbar, in its 21st year of bringing international musicians to Lagoa.
Salir no Tempo 2026
Three nights of Roman-era street theatre fill the hilltop village of Salir, with a market, gladiator arena and legion camp, 17 to 19 July.
Tavira Book Fair 2026 (Feira do Livro)
Tavira's 30th book fair fills Rua do Cais with 38 publisher pavilions, author signings and evening entertainment.
MISS VINTAGE, by Estúdio de Ballet Gwen Morris
Two-night ballet production by Estúdio de Ballet Gwen Morris at Centro Cultural de Lagos, 17 and 18 July.
Jazz em Tavira 2026
Three free nights of jazz in Tavira's Praca da Republica, from a fado tinged quintet to a big band and an accordion led trio.
Queen Sensation: Open-Air Tribute Concert at Vale do Lobo
Tribute band Queen Sensation recreates Queen's greatest hits at sunset on Vale do Lobo's golf course.
Praia Dourada Presents: Daft Funk Live
A live Daft Punk tribute act plays Praia Dourada Beach Club at Vila Vita Parc on 18 July.
Concertos em Cadeia #14: Abajour Nonok & Musgos
Jazz double bill at LAC in Lagos, the 14th night in this year-round chamber concert series.
Albufeira 35mm: Open-Air Cinema in Paderne
Free outdoor screening of Ama Gloria opens Albufeira's summer open-air cinema cycle in Paderne.
Sunset Sessions on the Carvoeiro Boardwalk: Projeto Magnólia
Free voice-and-piano set at sunset on Carvoeiro's beach boardwalk, part of a July concert cycle run by the local parish council.
Festival Al-Buhera 2026
Praça dos Pescadores turns into an Arab-inspired souk for five nights, with craft stalls, food and free concerts from 22 to 26 July.
Bliss Vilamoura Grand Opening with Plutonio
Bliss Vilamoura opens its 2026 season with Plutonio, Portugal's most streamed artist on Spotify last year.
Serra Fair 2026 (Feira da Serra de São Brás de Alportel)
A free weekend of hillside produce, crafts and traditions fills the centre of São Brás de Alportel.
Olhao South Jazz 2026
A new two-day jazz festival opens on Olhao's riverside park with Aurea, Julio Resende, Vania Fernandes and the Algarve Jazz Orchestra.
BFF - Boliqueime Food Festival 2026
Free three-day street food festival in Boliqueime with over 30 stalls, craft stands and live tribute bands, 24 to 26 July.
XIII Youth Arts Minifestival of Alte
Around fifty children and teenagers from Alte perform music, dance and art at Fonte Pequena in this free community showcase, 24 July.
Loulé Jazz 2026 (30th Edition)
Six concerts over three nights at Loulé Castle mark the 30th Loulé Jazz, headlined by the Andy Sheppard Trio and a Coltrane centenary tribute.
Beliche Jazz 2026: Closing Concert, Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve
Sunset jazz concert closing the Beliche Jazz series at Forte do Beliche in Sagres, with the Algarve Jazz Orchestra.
25th Anniversary of the Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra
The Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra marks 25 years with an anniversary concert at Teatro das Figuras.
Candlelight: The Best of Adele
A string quartet performs Adele's biggest songs by candlelight at Pestana Vila Sol in Vilamoura.
Sunset Sessions on the Carvoeiro Boardwalk: João Feliz (violin)
Violinist João Feliz closes out July's free sunset concert cycle on Carvoeiro's beach boardwalk.
Full Moon at Praia da Galé
A free night of electronic music, live performers and a fire ritual on Praia da Galé under the full moon.
Boa Esperança em... Revista
Portuguese-style variety revue with comedy, songs and dance at Centro Cultural de Lagos, 29 July to 1 August.
Festa da Ria Formosa 2026
Eleven nights of shellfish, regional cooking and live music fill Faro's Largo de Sao Francisco for the 30th Festa da Ria Formosa.
Pine Cliffs Summer Gala: Jessie J
British pop star Jessie J headlines the 23rd Pine Cliffs Summer Gala on a stage built over the Albufeira cliffs.
August 2026
Nos (Knots), an exhibition by Carola Collet
Wall sculptures exploring knots as symbols of union and protection go on show at São Brás de Alportel's Centro Museológico.
Brunch Electronik Algarve 2026 #1
Daytime electronic music party on the Portimao marina with Dawn Patrol, MAZ and more, from 3pm.
Lagos Book Fair 2026 (Feira do Livro de Lagos)
Eleven nights of books, author talks and free open-air events at Praça do Infante, closing with the Algarve Jazz Orchestra.
Animação de Verão: The Links at Armação de Pêra Fortress
Free open-air concert blending guitar, voice and saxophone with live looping inside Armação de Pêra's seafront fortress.
Nuno Ribeiro Dinner Show
Portuguese pop singer Nuno Ribeiro performs hits like Maria Joana and Saloia at a dinner show in Casino Vilamoura.
Brunch Electronik Algarve 2026 #2
Second day of the Portimao marina electronic party, with Mestiza, JAMIIE, Ari Girao and VERO, from 3pm.
Sardine Festival 2026 (Festival da Sardinha Portimão)
Portimão's riverside marks 30 years of grilled sardines and free concerts over six summer nights.
Ares e Mares: paintings by J. Eduardo
Oil paintings of the Algarve coast and landscape by self-taught artist J. Eduardo, free to visit at Lagoa's Convento de São José.
Feira dos Oficios 2026
A ten day crafts fair fills Tavira's riverside Rua do Cais with traditional trades and live demonstrations.
Silves Medieval Fair 2026
Silves turns back the clock for nine nights of jousting, jugglers and market stalls below its Moorish castle.
Noites no Mirante 2026
Two free nights of Portuguese pop and tribute acts in Monchique's main square, with D.A.M.A, Táxi and an M80 throwback party.
Ye Live in Portugal
Kanye West, now performing as Ye, returns to Portugal after 15 years for one night at Estadio Algarve.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
A string quartet performs Hans Zimmer's film scores by candlelight at Pestana Vila Sol in Vilamoura.
I Trail Entre a Serra e o Mar - Fonte Férrea
New trail race debuting in São Brás de Alportel on 9 August, with routes from an 11km walk to a 31km mountain trail.
Aldeia Encantada: Noite Branca in Paderne
Paderne dresses in white for a free summer night of food stalls, music and stargazing at the castle.
Seafood Festival 2026 (Festival do Marisco de Olhão)
Six nights of fresh Algarve seafood and big name concerts in Olhão's riverside garden.
Dialogos Musicais: Julio Resende and Sergio Godinho
Pianist Julio Resende and singer-songwriter Sergio Godinho meet for an open-air concert at Faro's cathedral square.
Existir Summer 2026
Two free nights of live music, food and family activities in central Loulé, raising funds for disability inclusion.
Fernando Pereira: Lord of the Voices
Impersonator Fernando Pereira performs global and Portuguese pop hits live at Casino Vilamoura.
Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Ferragudo's fishing village patron saint festival, with mass, a river procession blessing the boats and an evening street party.
Candlelight: ABBA Tribute
A string quartet performs ABBA's greatest hits by candlelight at Kimpton Atlantico Algarve in Albufeira.
Evita
Yellow Star Company stages Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita at Teatro das Figuras, three nights only.