What's on in the Algarve
Concerts, markets, festivals, workshops and more, upcoming events from across the Circle.
July 2026
Ferrari Challenge Portimão 2026
One-make Ferrari racing (Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell) at the Algarve circuit, free grandstand entry.
II Trail da Aldeia Branca
Trail race through the Estoi countryside on 18 July, with distances from an 11km walk to a 32km night trail.
Portugal Invitational
PGA TOUR Champions golf debuts in Portugal at the Els Club Vilamoura, 31 July to 2 August.
August 2026
Volta a Portugal à Vela 2026: Finish at Marina de Portimão
The national offshore sailing race that starts in Viana do Castelo finishes at Marina de Portimão around 1 August.
National Beach Volleyball Circuit, Portimão Stage
Round five of Portugal's national beach volleyball circuit on Praia da Rocha, free entry.
16th Prova de Mar de Alvor
Open water swimming stage on Praia da Restinga in Alvor on 8 August, part of the Algarve's open water circuit.
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.
23rd Prova de Mar de Lagoa - Jorge Lamy
Open water swim off Praia Grande in Ferragudo on 9 August, with races for competitive swimmers, casual swimmers and kids.
National Beach Volleyball Circuit: Grand Final
Portugal's best beach volleyball doubles battle for the national title on Praia dos Pescadores over three days in mid-August.
Tiago Sousa Memorial Golf Tournament
A parent-and-child charity golf tournament on Quinta do Lago's South Course honours Tiago Sousa on 19 August.
27th Corrida da Baía de Monte Gordo
Long running beach race along the eastern Algarve coast, 8km of sand from Manta Rota to Monte Gordo on 30 August.
September 2026
Lamera Cup 2026
A 24 hour endurance race weekend for mechanically equal cars at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
17th Castro Marim Half Marathon
A night-time half marathon along Altura's seafront avenue, run over a flat four-lap course starting at 8pm.
24 Horas CRM 2026
A second 24 hour endurance race of the season, run through the night at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
October 2026
Fun Cup 2026
A weekend of endurance racing for Volkswagen Beetle inspired cars at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
European Le Mans Series, Portimão
Endurance prototypes and GT cars race at the Algarve circuit in the European Le Mans Series.
GT World Challenge Europe, Portimão
GT3 Endurance Cup and Sprint racing headlines a full GT weekend at the Algarve circuit.
MamaMaratona 2026
Algarve's biggest charity run and walk for cancer awareness, Quarteira to Vilamoura, Sunday 18 October.
Algarve Classic Festival 2026
Three days of historic motor racing, parades and classic car displays at the Algarve International Circuit.
