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Portugal Resident17 Sept

British band Simply Red are returning to Portugal for the first time in almost 19 years, with a concert confirmed for Lisbon next summer. The group, led by unmistakable frontman The post Simply Red return to Portugal after almost 19 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

After one decade, Olhão’s centuries-old São Miguel autumn fair is making a comeback, returning to Largo da Feira from September 25 to 29. The five-day event will bring together food, The post Olhão revives São Miguel autumn fair after 10-year absence appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

Algarve MP Cristóvão Norte has hailed Formula 1’s confirmed return to Portimão in June 2027, arguing that major international events can provide the region with exposure that goes far beyond The post F1 return is “true promotion” of Algarve – MP appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Sept

She, the fair, with chestnut hair,Came from a land far awayTo haunt my solitary lair.Was this a dream in answer to my prayer?Nay, more a nightmare I dare sayFor her The post “The Stranger” – poem appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a The post Cinema: The Uprising appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

American astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing StarTalk Live! to Lisbon on October 15, with tickets now on sale. The show will take place at MEO Arena’s The post Neil deGrasse Tyson brings StarTalk Live! to Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Sept

Silves Council has taken a major step towards building a new multi-purpose complex for sport, culture and large-scale events, after completing the purchase of the land where the facility is The post Silves moves ahead with plans for new multi-purpose complex appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Sept

Ferragudo’s Rua 25 de Abril will turn into one big street party on Friday, September 18, with live music, food, drinks and entertainment running into the early hours. The 14th The post Ferragudo to host big street party this Friday appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Sept

Faro’s historic Teatro Lethes will open its new season on September 17, launching almost three months of performances ranging from classical music and theatre to dance, cinema and stand-up comedy. The post Faro’s Teatro Lethes opens new season with Algarve Orchestra appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Sept

The countdown has begun for one of Portugal’s longest-running jazz festivals: Coimbra’s Jazz ao Centro. Running from October 1 to 10, the festival will feature Portuguese and international musicians at The post Coimbra jazz festival returns for 24th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

Tickets are now on sale for Beto Kalulu’s major comeback concert, which will celebrate the veteran Carvoeiro musician’s remarkable recovery from a serious fall and a career spanning nearly five The post Tickets on sale for Beto Kalulu’s landmark Lagoa concert appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

An evening of good food, live music and community spirit will help make a difference to children and young people in Portugal when a special charity dinner, organised by Associação The post Charity dinner to raise funds for Associação Lighthouse Global’s educational projects appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident11 Sept

More than 1,000 drones will fill the skies above Lisbon this autumn as an international show combining aerial choreography with live classical music makes its debut in the Portuguese capital. The post Over 1,000 drones to light up Lisbon in October appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Sept

The Sagres Birdwatching Festival has matched its entire 2025 registration total in just the first week of bookings, suggesting this year’s edition could be one of the busiest yet. The The post Sagres birdwatching festival matches 2025’s registrations in just one week appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Sept

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 Sept

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 Sept

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 Sept

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 Sept

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 Sept

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 Sept

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 Aug

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 Aug

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 Aug

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 .