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
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.
44th International Motorcycle Rally of Faro
Faro's Vale das Almas hosts 20,000 bikers for four nights of rock and pop headlined by Xutos & Pontapes, UB40 and Rui Veloso.
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.
Lagoa Jazz Fest '26
Three nights of jazz in a riverside park at Estômbar, in its 21st year of bringing international musicians to Lagoa.
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.
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.
37th Feira Concurso Arte Doce
Five days of confectionery competitions, crafts and free concerts by Ana Moura, Carlão and more at Lagos's sports complex.
25th Anniversary of the Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra
The Algarve Youth Guitar Orchestra marks 25 years with an anniversary concert at Teatro das Figuras.
Boa Esperança em... Revista
Portuguese-style variety revue with comedy, songs and dance at Centro Cultural de Lagos, 29 July to 1 August.
Americancars Algarve 2026
Free three-day American car show in Faro with over 150 classic vehicles, rock tribute bands and street food.
Filarmonia na Praia
Free three-day beach fair and brass band concert at Praia da Luz, run by the Sociedade Filarmónica Lacobrigense.
Almancil Summer and Communities Festival 2026
Three free nights of parades, folk dance and headline concerts from Maninho, Soraia Ramos and Marisa Liz in Almancil's Jardim das Comunidades.
