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The Portugal News28 Jul

Looking for Nightlife in the Azores? Visit L'Epicure!

L’Epicure Azores is a nightlife and music spot in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel island, that blends bar culture with live performance. 

Portugal Resident28 Jul

CHEGA MP filmed entering parliament at 7am; leader’s office unlocked

The unusual story of ‘vandalism’ reported in the parliamentary office of CHEGA leader André Ventura today is rapidly becoming even more bizarre with reports that CCTV footage from Parliament show The post CHEGA MP filmed entering parliament at 7am; leader’s office unlocked appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Jul

Portimão Sardine Festival returns with free concerts and Algarve flavours

Portimão is preparing to celebrate one of the Algarve’s best-known traditions as the Festival da Sardinha returns to the city’s riverside from 4 to 9 August, bringing together live music, gastronomy and family entertainment with free admission throughout the event. 

Portugal Resident27 Jul

Lisbon to host 175 free street magic shows this August

Lisbon will once again become an open-air stage for illusion and entertainment this August as Lisboa Mágica – Lisbon International Street Magic Festival returns with 175 free performances across the The post Lisbon to host 175 free street magic shows this August appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News27 Jul

Lagoa's Convent Sweet Festival returns with five days of Portugal finest traditional desserts

One of the Algarve's sweetest summer events is returning to Lagoa this week, as the 22nd Mostra do Doce Conventual takes place from 29 July to 2 August at the Convento de São José.

The Portugal News26 Jul

Castelo Branco district opens doors to traditional Feira do Pinhal

Plutonio, Kura, The Gift, Zé Amaro, and Átoa are set to perform at the Feira do Pinhal in Oleiros (Castelo Branco district), an event running from 30 July through to Sunday, 2 August.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Portugal to celebrate UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Porto district

This year’s edition of the Vila do Conde Handicraft Fair (in the Porto district) will dedicate its program to promoting Portuguese cultural expressions classified by UNESCO, featuring demonstrations, workshops, performances, and gastronomy.

The Portugal News25 Jul

Portugal to celebrate UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage to be celebrated in Porto district

This year’s edition of the Vila do Conde Handicraft Fair (in the Porto district) will dedicate its program to promoting Portuguese cultural expressions classified by UNESCO, featuring demonstrations, workshops, performances, and gastronomy.

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music

The popular Arraial do Petisco returns to the village of Pêra, in the municipality of Silves, this month, offering six evenings of traditional Algarve cuisine, live music and community spirit. The post Pêra’s Arraial do Petisco returns with six nights of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão

Portuguese singer Ally Garrido will pay tribute to Amy Winehouse in a special concert at Rucla – Petiscos com Alma in Portimão on Friday, August 15, celebrating the music and The post Amy Winehouse tribute to take the stage in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident24 Jul

World-famous Ironman triathlon coming to the Algarve

The Ironman brand is expanding its presence in Portugal with the launch of a new international race in the Algarve, bringing one of the world’s best-known triathlon events to Vilamoura The post World-famous Ironman triathlon coming to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Mondim de Basto hosts event to observe meteor shower and historic solar eclipse in Portugal on the same day

The summit of Senhora da Graça, located in Mondim de Basto in the Vila Real district, is preparing to host a unique astronomical experience on 12 August.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Porto Book Fair returns with record programme

The 13th Porto Book Fair will return to the Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal from August 21 to September 6, featuring its largest programme to date with more than The post Porto Book Fair returns with record programme appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News23 Jul

Irish desire to live in Portugal grows

While the number of Irish citizens officially resident in Portugal increased by almost 12% in 2024, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce prepares to host the Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars in Dublin on 22 September 2026.

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Amigos de Música prepare for new concert season

After a successful first half of 2026, the Amigos de Música is preparing to launch its new concert season this September following its traditional summer break. The association organised 10 The post Amigos de Música prepare for new concert season appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Jul

How to safely watch the August 2026 solar eclipse in Portugal

With the solar eclipse on 12 August just weeks away, excitement is building across Portugal as people prepare to witness one of the biggest astronomical events of the year. But before looking up, experts are reminding the public that protecting your eyes is just as important as enjoying the spectacle.

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portuguese podengo ‘steals show’ in Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey

Anyone who has ever had a Portuguese podengo has an extra reason for going to see Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster film, The Odyssey, in which a rough-haired podengo plays the The post Portuguese podengo ‘steals show’ in Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69

One of Portugal’s most influential musicians, Luís Represas, has died aged 69 after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed this Wednesday morning (July 22) by his management agency, The post Portuguese music icon Luís Represas dies aged 69 appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Guia celebrates its unique take on piri-piri chicken

The Algarve town of Guia will be showcasing why it is nationally famous for its unique take on charcoal-grilled piri-piri chicken when it hosts its 37th Festa do Frango da The post Guia celebrates its unique take on piri-piri chicken appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Jul

Algarve Jazz Orchestra to tour Portugal and Spain

The Algarve Jazz Orchestra is set to take audiences on a musical journey through Latin America this summer with Caribe Libre, a new concert programme blending jazz with Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms during a four-date tour across Portugal and Spain. 

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Algarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut

Faro-born DJ and producer Danni Gato has made his debut at Tomorrowland in Belgium, becoming the first Cape Verdean artist to perform at one of the world’s largest electronic music The post Algarve DJ makes Tomorrowland debut appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Lusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition

A travelling exhibition celebrating 40 years of Portugal’s national news agency, Lusa, will tour three Algarve locations this summer, showcasing some of the most memorable photographs captured by the agency’s The post Lusa marks 40 years with travelling Algarve photo exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music

The Comadres Summer Harvest Fest will return to Fazenda Compadres in Alfambras, Aljezur, from July 29 to August 2, offering five evenings of food, live music, workshops and family-friendly entertainment The post Harvest Fest in Aljezur brings five days of food and music appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident20 Jul

Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival

The village of Salir, in the hills north of Loulé, welcomed large crowds over the weekend as the 2026 edition of Salir no Tempo transformed the rural community into a The post Large crowds flock to Salir for Roman festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .