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Portugal Resident17 Aug

New 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 Aug

Food 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 Aug

A 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 Aug

São 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 Aug

Robbie 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 Aug

British 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 .

The Portugal News14 Aug

933 Kanye West concert tickets invalidated

The Portuguese online ticketing platform BOL invalidated 933 speculatively resold tickets for the Kanye West concert held in the Algarve before the show began, the company announced.

Portugal Resident14 Aug

Pre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal

The PSD opens the pre-parliamentary return parties this Friday with the Festa do Pontal, in Quarteira, which marks its 50th anniversary this year and will have as its main event The post Pre-parliamentary return parties begin with PSD’s Festa do Pontal appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Aug

Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music

Portimão’s riverside will welcome the return of Portimão FoodTruck from August 20 to 23, bringing four evenings of street food, live music and family entertainment. Now in its second edition, The post Portimão FoodTruck returns with four nights of street food and live music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Aug

Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse

Portugal looked to the skies on Wednesday evening (August 12, 2026) as thousands of people gathered across the country to witness one of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events in The post Portugal looks to the skies for historic solar eclipse appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News12 Aug

Preparations for the Solar Eclipse at the São Mateus Fair

OMB Optical, a sponsor of the 2026 São Mateus Fair, is distributing the final batch of eclipse glasses today for the total eclipse, catering to those who missed the chance to buy them at supermarkets and pharmacies before they sold out.

The Portugal News12 Aug

PARAGEM Festival brings contemporary art to the Algarve

Carvoeiro is set to become an open-air stage for contemporary art this month as the Festival PARAGEM returns to Lagoa for its eighth edition, bringing performances, installations, drawing and experimental music into the heart of the Algarve’s summer season. 

The Portugal News12 Aug

Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão for three days of music

The Mar Me Quer festival returns to Portimão from 12 to 14 August, bringing three evenings of live music to the city's riverside.

The Portugal News11 Aug

São Mateus Fair Sees Historic Opening

The 634th edition of the São Mateus Fair opened its doors last Thursday, 6 August, with an unprecedented turnout. 

Portugal Resident11 Aug

Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery

More than half of the waste collected during this year’s Portimão Sardine Festival was sent for recycling or recovery, marking a significant improvement on last year. Portimão municipal water and The post Sardine Festival sends 55% of waste for recycling and recovery appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Aug

São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event

The historic centre of São Brás de Alportel will come alive with music, dance, storytelling and street entertainment on Friday, August 14, as “Calçadas – A Arte Sai à Rua” The post São Brás brings art to the streets for “Calçadas” event appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News11 Aug

Medical students reinforce STI prevention at summer festivals

The National Association of Medical Students (ANEM) is raising awareness about the risks of sexually transmitted infections at summer festivals, at a time when these diseases are on the rise in Portugal and across Europe.

The Portugal News10 Aug

The Final Day of the Bons Sons Portuguese Music Festival 2026

On 9 August, the final day of Bons Sons brought another full day of music and activities to Cem Soldos, near Tomar. 

The Portugal News10 Aug

Olhão opens doors for the 38th Festival do Marisco

The Algarve's biggest gastronomic event is back in Olhão, with the arrival of the 38th Festival do Marisco, which begins on 10 August.

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Soul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo

Australian singer Florelie Escano will join the Algarve Jazz Orchestra for two free summer concerts in Carvoeiro and Ferragudo this August. The “Soul Powerhouse” concerts will take place at the The post Soul and Motown come to Carvoeiro and Ferragudo appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Bensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty

Last weekend’s FETAAL – standing for Fair of Traditions and Arts – in Bensafrim took a break from the past to include a form of bull-baiting event, involving young bulls, The post Bensafrim agricultural fair comes under attack for animal cruelty appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve

Music, dance and traditions from around the world will take over Faro and several other Algarve towns when FolkFaro returns from August 16 to 22. Now in its 22nd edition, The post FolkFaro brings world rhythms to Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium

Around 34,000 fans packed the Algarve Stadium last Friday night for Kanye West’s much-anticipated concert, which went ahead despite calls for its cancellation and controversy surrounding the US rapper’s previous The post 34,000 fans see Kanye West perform at Algarve Stadium appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Aug

Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association

The ninth annual Pink Ladies Day charity golf event will take place on Thursday, September 3, at Pestana Silves Golf Course, once again raising funds for the Algarve Oncology Association The post Pink Ladies Day returns in support of Algarve Oncology Association appeared first on Portugal Resident .