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 .
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A growing number of Portuguese artists have withdrawn from Lisbon’s inaugural Commedia a La Carte Fest amid protests over the inclusion of US comedian Jerry Seinfeld, an outspoken supporter of The post Artists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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Portugal Resident26 AugMichelin dining nights return to Old Course Vilamoura
Old Course Vilamoura is continuing its series of guest-chef dinners with two new events on August 29 and September 5, bringing together acclaimed Portuguese chefs and winemakers. The dinners follow The post Michelin dining nights return to Old Course Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugAmigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season
Algarve classical music association Amigos de Música will launch its 2026/27 concert season in September with two performances by Berlin-based musicians Adele Bitter and Holger Groschopp. Cellist Bitter and pianist The post Amigos de Música launches new Algarve concert season appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugPortugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor
Burger lovers in the western Algarve will have a new event to sink their teeth into when the Portugal Burger Cup – Summer Edition arrives in Alvor on Thursday, August The post Portugal Burger Cup brings nine-nation burger battle to Alvor appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident26 AugQuinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party
Historic Quinta das Lágrimas in Coimbra will celebrate its 700th anniversary with the launch of its first Harvest Party, bringing together regional wines, fire-cooked food and music in the estate’s The post Quinta das Lágrimas marks 700 years with first Harvest Party appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugFree waterfront concerts return to Lagos for Noites no Cais
Lagos will welcome back Noites no Cais from September 4 to 6, with three evenings of free live music and art taking place beside the city’s historic walls. Held at The post Free waterfront concerts return to Lagos for Noites no Cais appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 AugMamamaratona returns to Quarteira with new location for 2026
The Algarve’s Mamamaratona breast cancer awareness run will return to Quarteira on October 18, with a new location for 2026. This year’s event will be based at Jardim Filipe Jonas, The post Mamamaratona returns to Quarteira with new location for 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident24 Augafpop expo – the event you have always loved, but now with more!
For 25 years, afpop, the largest association for foreigners in Portugal, has hosted its annual exhibition. This year the event returns but with a new name – afpop expo. afpop’s The post afpop expo – the event you have always loved, but now with more! appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident23 AugPortugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon
Portugal will be hosting the “Best Sommelier of the World” event in Lisbon in October, “with the aim of promoting itself as a country of quality wines and not quantity”. The post Portugal to host “Best Sommelier of the World” contest in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugLambrini Girls spark controversy with anti-Chega message at Vilar de Mouros
British punk rock duo Lambrini Girls have sparked controversy at the Vilar de Mouros festival after displaying a large “F*** Chega” message on stage and reportedly encouraging the crowd to The post Lambrini Girls spark controversy with anti-Chega message at Vilar de Mouros appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident20 AugPortuguese Magic: In Modern Times – 1500 to Present – Part 4
In parts one, two and three of this series, I have sought to show how the territory now known as Portugal was successively invaded by ethnicities such as Lusitanian, Celt, The post Portuguese Magic: In Modern Times – 1500 to Present – Part 4 appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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 .
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 .