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Portugal Resident19 Oct

Ricky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show

British comedian Ricky Gervais will be back in Lisbon in March for a show as part of his European tour. In a statement, promoter Live Nation said the show will The post Ricky Gervais returns to Lisbon for new show appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Oct

New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight

The western Algarvet town of Sagres is getting a new three-day surf festival this autumn, with the first Sagres Sessions promising everything from competitions and adaptive surfing to live music, The post New Sagres Sessions festival puts Algarve surf back in spotlight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Oct

Alentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes

Almost 50 organised walks and trails will take place across the Alentejo over the weekend of October 31 and November 1 as part of an initiative designed to establish the The post Alentejo Walking Festival returns with almost 50 routes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend

Wine lovers are in for a treat this weekend as one of Portugal’s largest wine fairs returns to Lisbon, bringing together more than 200 producers and hundreds of wines from The post Hundreds of Portuguese wines to taste at Lisbon wine fair this weekend appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today

One of Faro’s best-loved traditions is back. The centuries-old Feira de Santa Iria (Santa Iria Fair) opens today (October 15) at Largo de São Francisco, bringing 11 days of shopping, The post Centuries-old Santa Iria Fair returns to Faro today appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Oct

Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present

Olhão’s changing face is being explored through photography in a new exhibition bringing together historic images of the city and present-day recreations taken by young local residents. Entitled “Olhão antes The post Olhão exhibition shows city’s past and present appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Oct

October support for Cadela Carlota

It has been a busy and very positive few weeks for Cadela Carlota, with a series of events giving us the opportunity to meet people, raise funds and, just as The post October support for Cadela Carlota appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares!

Various venues have hosted the Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair over the years, but the wonderful increasing support of plant lovers and gardeners has been the main inspiration for our volunteers. The post Theme for 2026 – create a landscape that cares! appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos

Lagos will host the second edition of Encontros Gymnasium – Performing for Young Audiences from October 13 to 17, bringing five days of theatre, dance, music, cinema and interactive workshops The post Five days of performing arts for young audiences in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum

The Barlavento Ensemble presents its Autumn Concert at Portimão Museum on Saturday, October 24, at 6.30pm. Conducted by Cristóvão Silva, the performance will feature clarinettist Bruno Sousa as soloist. The The post Barlavento Ensemble brings Autumn Concert to Portimão Museum appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition

Ferragudo will welcome a new edition of Art in Motion (Arte em Movimento) from November 9 to December 16, bringing together artists from across the Algarve for a collective exhibition The post Art in Motion returns to Ferragudo with charity exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident12 Oct

Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition

Young artists from Portimão will have their work on display at a new exhibition opening this week at the Continente Shopping Centre, as local art school Montradartekids celebrates its 15th The post Young artists showcase their work in Portimão exhibition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro

Carvoeiro is preparing for a spooky Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, with an afternoon and evening of music, entertainment and a parade through the streets of the popular Algarve The post Halloween Express brings magic and mystery to Carvoeiro appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November

Hot-air balloons will once again “brighten up” the skies in Portugal’s Alentejo region between November 7 and 12, as part of an international festival bringing together around 30 teams from The post Hot-air balloons “brighten skies over Alentejo” in November appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Oct

Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs

Portuguese priest-turned-DJ Father Guilherme has made his debut in the world’s top 100 DJs, becoming the only Portuguese artist to feature in the 2026 ranking published by British electronic music The post Portuguese priest enters world’s top 100 DJs appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Oct

Bella Acapella brings the magic of vocal harmony to Tavira

Music lovers in Tavira can look forward to an evening of rich vocal harmonies when Bella Acapella takes to the stage at Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Ondas on Saturday, The post Bella Acapella brings the magic of vocal harmony to Tavira appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Oct

W Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night

W Algarve in Albufeira is preparing a night of music, costumes and Halloween-inspired cocktails as its W Lounge transforms into a suitably spooky setting for ‘SUPERNATURAL’ on Saturday, October 31. The post W Algarve promises a ‘Supernatural’ Halloween night appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Oct

World Press Photo brings the world to Oeiras

Some of the photographs that defined the past year will go on display in Oeiras this month as the World Press Photo exhibition returns with 42 award-winning images from around The post World Press Photo brings the world to Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Oct

Porto is “new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race”

The Ocean Race, the iconic ocean racing event and one of the toughest tests of a team in international sport, is to begin a new chapter in Portugal, with Porto The post Porto is “new Atlantic home for The Ocean Race” appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão

Fifteen artists working across a wide range of disciplines have come together for a new independent art exhibition at Galeria Canto & Serra in Portimão. The Mostra de Arte Independente The post Independent art exhibition brings 15 artists together in Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

October events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos

The programme supporting our work continues this October at the Armazém Regimental, located in the historic Praça Infante Dom Henrique in the centre of Lagos. On Saturday, October 10, from The post October events continue to support animal rescue in Lagos appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Marc Lagrange exhibition opens at In The Pink in Loulé

In The Pink gallery in Loulé will present a solo exhibition dedicated to renowned Belgian photographer Marc Lagrange, opening on October 16. The exhibition brings together a selection of works The post Marc Lagrange exhibition opens at In The Pink in Loulé appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

French pianist Hélène Tysman returns to Algarve stage

Acclaimed French pianist Hélène Tysman will perform two concerts in the Algarve this month as part of the Amigos de Música 2026/27 season. The Paris-born pianist will take to the The post French pianist Hélène Tysman returns to Algarve stage appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident5 Oct

Algarve Art Show heads to Lagoa in Spring 2027

The non-profit artist collective Art Lovers Algarve has announced a big art exhibition for the Easter 2027 weekend: March 26, 27, and 28. “We are excited to be hosted by The post Algarve Art Show heads to Lagoa in Spring 2027 appeared first on Portugal Resident .