The Portugal News20 AugEarly music festival returns to the western Algarve
The Costa Vicentina Early Music Fest is returning to the western Algarve this August, bringing a week of concerts and cultural activities to Lagos, Sagres, Aljezur and Vila do Bispo.
Portugal Resident20 Aug1,000 women take to Viana do Castelo streets for traditional parade
Around 1,000 women dressed in traditional costumes and adorned with gold jewellery took to the streets of Viana do Castelo on Wednesday for one of the most distinctive events of The post 1,000 women take to Viana do Castelo streets for traditional parade appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News19 AugLusíadas Saúde will be the Official Medical Services Provider at Festival F in the Algarve
Lusíadas Saúde will, for the seventh consecutive year, serve as the Official Medical Services Provider for Festival F, taking place on 3, 4 and 5 September in Faro’s historic city centre.
The Portugal News19 AugEurope named top global leisure travel destination
WTTC data show Europe remains the world’s leading leisure travel destination, with Southern European destinations powering its growth.
The Portugal News19 AugPortugal invites festivals to apply for accessibility recognition
Festival organisers in Portugal have until 30 September to apply for the Accessible Festivals Programme, which recognises events that make culture more accessible to everyone.
The Portugal News19 AugFerragudo celebrates 506 years with three days of festivities
Ferragudo is preparing to celebrate 506 years since its formal creation, with three days of festivities bringing music, entertainment and community celebrations to the Algarve village.
The Portugal News18 AugInternational folklore festival brings seven countries to the Algarve
FolkFaro has returned to the Algarve, bringing traditional music, dance and costumes from seven countries to towns across the region.
The Portugal News18 AugPartial lunar eclipse to be visible across Portugal
Less than a week after the solar eclipse captured attention across Portugal, another astronomical event is on the way, this time involving the Moon.
Portugal Resident18 AugPortugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp
The Portugal Air Summit will not take place in Ponte de Sor this year after organisers decided to pause the event and rethink its future format. Ponte de Sor Council The post Portugal Air Summit cancelled for 2026 as organisers plan revamp appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 AugRaízes Folk Festival 2026
Raízes Folk Fest returned in 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing music, dance and traditional culture to seven municipalities in central Portugal. From 9 to 16 August, the festival connected communities through folk music and dancing.
Portugal Resident18 AugMorgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party
Algarve wine estate Morgado do Quintão, located between Lagoa and Silves, will celebrate 10 years since the release of its first wines with a full-day Open House event in its The post Morgado do Quintão celebrates 10 years of winemaking with vineyard party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugArgentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão
Award-winning Argentine pianist and composer Noelia Sinkunas will perform in Portimão on August 22 as part of the Melchior Sessions series of intimate concerts. The concert takes place at 5.30pm The post Argentine pianist Noelia Sinkunas brings intimate concert to Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugFerragudo celebrates 506 years with three-day festival
Ferragudo will celebrate the 506th anniversary of its foundation with three days of live music, food stalls and entertainment in the centre of the Algarve village. The festivities run from The post Ferragudo celebrates 506 years with three-day festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident18 AugFree street magic festival returns to Lisbon with 175 shows
Lisbon is once again becoming an open-air stage for illusionists and magicians as the Lisboa Mágica street magic festival returns this Tuesday, August 18. The 14th edition of the festival The post Free street magic festival returns to Lisbon with 175 shows appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News18 AugVolta opens app for depositing change into your bank account
Volta is set to launch an app for depositing change into your bank account, but only for large events.
Portugal Resident18 AugLisbon horror festival marks 20th edition with 170 films from 40 countries
Lisbon’s international horror film festival MOTELX will celebrate its 20th edition with more than 170 films from 40 countries and almost 150 screenings. Running from September 3 to 13 at The post Lisbon horror festival marks 20th edition with 170 films from 40 countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugYungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival
British singer Yungblud will headline the opening night of Vilar de Mouros on Tuesday, August 18, as Portugal’s oldest music festival expands to five days for the first time. Festival The post Yungblud opens five-day Vilar de Mouros festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugSwiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro
Swiss baritone Äneas Humm is returning to Faro for a charity concert at the historic Teatro Lethes on September 26. The concert, organised by the Rotary Club Estoi Palace International The post Swiss baritone Äneas Humm returns to Faro appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 AugNew Algarve International Choir seeks singers
Singers of all nationalities are being invited to join a new Algarve-wide choir which will make its first public appearance at a charity Christmas concert later this year. Lagoa-based cultural The post New Algarve International Choir seeks singers appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News17 AugFood truck festival returns to Portimão this week
Food trucks will return to Portimão's riverside this week for four evenings of street food, music and entertainment.
The Portugal News16 AugA journey of healing, purpose and spiritual growth
Joana Felizardo is the founder of The Magical Temple, a space dedicated to women's spiritual growth and personal development. In this interview, she speaks about her journey through life and the experiences that eventually led her to become a spiritual coach and create The Magical Temple.
The Portugal News15 AugSão Mateus Fair features a support area for neurodivergent individuals
Neurodivergent individuals have access to a self-regulation room at the São Mateus Fair in Viseu, a space that, this year, also offers a sensory kit and map to help families during their visit.
Portugal Resident15 AugRobbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis ahead of Portugal concert
Robbie Williams has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autism, less than two weeks before he returns to Portugal for a concert at Lisbon’s MEO Kalorama festival. The 52-year-old The post Robbie Williams reveals autism diagnosis ahead of Portugal concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident14 AugBritish cyclist dies after being run over in Volta a Portugal
Devastating news today from the 8th leg of cycling event Volta a Portugal: a 19-year-old British competitor has died in Ponte de Lima, after being ‘run over by a car’. The post British cyclist dies after being run over in Volta a Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident .