
Portugal Resident9 SeptOktoberfest returns to Algarve’s Vila Vita Biergarten
Oktoberfest is returning to the Algarve this autumn, with Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches preparing nearly two weeks of Bavarian beer, traditional food and live music. The event will run The post Oktoberfest returns to Algarve’s Vila Vita Biergarten appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 SeptPortimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games
Up to 1,500 athletes are expected to compete at the second edition of the Vortex Hybrid Games in Portimão on September 19, just three months after the event made its The post Portimão gears up for Vortex Hybrid Games appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News6 SeptPortugal to have new music festival
The first edition of the Art’Amoris International Music Festival in Coimbra kicked off on 4 September. It runs until the 13th, featuring a program across various venues in the city to bring classical music closer to the public.

Portugal Resident6 SeptArtists pull out of Lisbon festival over Jerry Seinfeld controversy
A growing number of Portuguese artists have withdrawn from Lisbon’s inaugural Commedia a La Carte Fest amid protests over the inclusion of US comedian Jerry Seinfeld, an outspoken supporter of The post Artists pull out of Lisbon festival over Jerry Seinfeld controversy appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News4 SeptFree Cartoon Exhibition Opens in Porto
More than 50 cartoons from artists around the world have gone on display in Porto in a new exhibition combining humour, satire and some fairly serious subjects.

Portugal Resident3 SeptApolónia Wine Fair returns with new gourmet delicatessen section
Supermarket chain Supermercados Apolónia is bringing back its annual Wine Fair from September 3 to 20, with this year’s edition expanding beyond the bottle to include a new dedicated delicatessen The post Apolónia Wine Fair returns with new gourmet delicatessen section appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 SeptLoulé launches search for the borough’s oldest dog
Loulé Council has launched a search for the oldest dog in the municipality as part of this year’s Loulé Animal Festival. The initiative is being held ahead of Senior Dog The post Loulé launches search for the borough’s oldest dog appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident2 SeptCoimbra craft beer fest has 25 brands from 10 countries
Coimbra’s Brew! craft beer festival, which takes place from September 11-13, brings together 25 national and international beer brands, featuring, for the first time, a selection of beers from around The post Coimbra craft beer fest has 25 brands from 10 countries appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News2 SeptCoimbra hosts craft beer festival featuring local rice beer
The Brew! craft beer festival, taking place between 11 and 13 September in Coimbra, brings together 25 national and international beer brands and, for the first time, features a beer wall from around 10 countries.

Portugal Resident2 SeptEarly birds get first pick at Sagres birdwatching festival
Registrations are now open for the Sagres Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival, which returns to the western Algarve from October 2 to 5 with more than 300 activities to choose The post Early birds get first pick at Sagres birdwatching festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News1 SeptMore than 200,000 visit FATACIL
More than 200,000 people visited FATACIL in Lagoa this year, despite periods of unusually wet weather during the ten-day event.

The Portugal News31 AugThe Worten Mock Fest in Lisbon
Anchoring the pulse of Avenida da Liberdade, the historic Cinema São Jorge served as the vibrant home for the second edition of the Worten Mock Fest – Festival Internacional de Comédia, which ran its final acts through 30 August.

The Portugal News31 AugArtists from Portugal and Cape Verde together in a show
Around 60 artists from the Azores and Cape Verde will participate on September 5th, in the Cape Verdean capital, in a show that marks the 50th anniversary of the Autonomy of the Azores and the independence of Cape Verde.

The Portugal News31 AugPortugal to host environmental film festival
The 32nd edition of CineEco, the Serra da Estrela International Environmental Film Festival, will feature 87 films from 34 countries in competition from 9 October to 17 October in Seia (Guarda district), the organisers announced.

The Portugal News31 AugMemories of the Clube Náutico de Zêzere
Twenty-four years have passed since I reluctantly said farewell to the happy band of friends who had helped me to found the famous Clube Náutico de Zêzere (CNZ) back in 1990. Yet some of the events are as clear in my memory as if they took place only yesterday.

The Portugal News30 AugPolo returns to Cascais in support of horse-assisted therapy
“Edge of Wildness Polo Exhibition” brings sport, community and social impact to Quinta da Marinha.

The Portugal News30 AugPortugal city to host Samba Festival
Mealhada will “dress up” in the spirit of samba for two days in September, bringing together samba schools, artists, and various activities linked to Carnival culture, the Bairrada Carnival Association (ACB) announced.

The Portugal News28 AugFestival F livens up the Algarve
The Festival F returns to the historic centre of Faro starting on 3 September, with 67 shows on seven stages, as well as talks, crafts, gastronomy, a children's area, and exhibitions, the organisation highlighted.

Portugal Resident28 AugMaine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival
Last week, my wife was lamenting the absence of bluegrass music in our lives. When we lived in the USA, we were nourished by a steady stream of earthy, soulful, The post Maine fiddler Erica Brown headlines at Trafaria Bluegrass Festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News28 AugThe Script to headline SBC Summit 2026 opening night
SBC Summit 2026’s evening programme will open with a headline performance from multi-platinum-selling band The Script, marking one of the largest artist bookings in the event's history.

Portugal Resident27 AugHe worked with Dolly Parton, Westlife & Gabriel – Interview with Clive Gardiner
In this fascinating Resident podcast episode, world traveller and former music executive Clive Gardiner shares how COVID-era changes led him and his wife Malika to choose Lagos in Portugal’s Algarve The post He worked with Dolly Parton, Westlife & Gabriel – Interview with Clive Gardiner appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident27 AugMEO Kalorama begins Friday with Robbie Williams headlining
MEO Kalorama returns to Lisbon on Friday for three days of music, food, art and entertainment, with Robbie Williams, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Deftones and Turnstile among the biggest names heading The post MEO Kalorama begins Friday with Robbie Williams headlining appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 AugCaramulo event puts spotlight on future of automotive innovation
The future of the automotive industry, from electrification to the transfer of cutting-edge motorsport technology to everyday road cars, will take centre stage at a special event in Caramulo on The post Caramulo event puts spotlight on future of automotive innovation appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident27 AugLagoa Open Day returns with music, family fun and community spirit
Lagoa’s Interparish Open Day returns for its third edition on Saturday, September 12, bringing an afternoon and evening of live music, family activities, food and community events to the centre The post Lagoa Open Day returns with music, family fun and community spirit appeared first on Portugal Resident .