What's on in the Algarve
Concerts, markets, festivals, workshops and more, upcoming events from across the Circle.
May 2026
June 2026
July 2026
Silves Beer Fest 2026
Five free nights of craft beer, live bands and food stalls fill Silves's main square.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Brunch Electronik Algarve 2026 #1
Daytime electronic music party on the Portimao marina with Dawn Patrol, MAZ and more, from 3pm.
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.
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.
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.
Mar Me Quer 2026
Three nights of pop, hip-hop and Brazilian sertanejo on Portimão's riverfront, with Maiara & Maraisa, Kevinho and Veigh.
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.
FATACIL 2026
Ten nights of concerts, agriculture, crafts and trade fill Lagoa's fairground for the Algarve's biggest annual expo.
ABBA Mia Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha
The ABBA Mia tribute show relives the Swedish band's biggest hits at Casino Praia da Rocha on 28 August.
September 2026
12th Mediterranean Diet Fair, Tavira
Tavira's restaurants and cafes serve up Mediterranean Diet inspired menus in the town centre, marking the diet's UNESCO heritage status.
Festival F 2026
Faro's old town turns into a nine stage showcase of Portuguese music for the last big festival of summer.
Festas do Pescador 2026
Three free nights on Praça dos Pescadores honouring Albufeira's fishing roots, with regional food, folklore and a closing set by Némanus.
Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha
A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Praia da Rocha.
Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Monte Gordo
A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Monte Gordo.
Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026
Twelve days of Bavarian beer, food and a live oompah band at the Biergarten in Porches.
October 2026
Feira da Praia 2026
Vila Real de Santo Antonio's centuries-old autumn fair fills the riverside avenue with stalls, food and six nights of entertainment.
One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha
A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.
One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show
Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.
One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Vilamoura
A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.
One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show
Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.
