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Portugal Resident30 Jul

World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images

The world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition is returning to Portimão next month, bringing 42 award-winning images that capture some of the defining moments of 2025. Running from August 10 to The post World Press Photo returns to Portimão with 2025’s defining images appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Somersby Out Jazz brings August soundtrack to Jamor in Oeiras

The Somersby Out Jazz festival returns to the Parque Urbano do Jamor throughout August, bringing a month of free outdoor concerts and DJ sets to Oeiras as part of its The post Somersby Out Jazz brings August soundtrack to Jamor in Oeiras appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident29 Jul

Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

The Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, in Loulé, will bring together some of Portugal’s leading Michelin-starred chefs for an exclusive culinary event on August 12, timed to coincide with this summer’s The post Michelin chefs to headline eclipse dining experience at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Portugal Resident18 Jul

Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival

Portugal’s largest medieval festival is just around the corner as the Viagem Medieval returns to Santa Maria da Feira, in the north, for its 30th edition from July 29 to The post Countdown begins for Portugal’s biggest medieval festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair

Young people in the municipality of Silves are being invited to volunteer at this year’s 21st Silves Medieval Fair, giving them the chance to help organise one of the Algarve’s The post Silves seeks young volunteers for Medieval Fair appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident16 Jul

Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction

It is most disconcerting, to say the least, to hear that the government has only until the end of July to avert the fall of this national asset unto the The post Portugal: Sines oil refinery – a new direction appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident15 Jul

Environmentalists oppose Volta a Portugal route through protected national park

Environmental organisations have voiced strong opposition to a stage of this year’s Volta a Portugal cycling race passing through the Peneda-Gerês National Park, warning that the event could disturb one The post Environmentalists oppose Volta a Portugal route through protected national park appeared first on Portugal R

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars

One of Portugal’s biggest celebrations of homegrown music is returning to the Algarve this September, with more than 60 concerts set to transform Faro’s historic old town during the 11th The post Faro’s Festival F to showcase Portugal’s biggest music stars appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival

A new music festival is set to make its debut on the Algarve’s summer calendar later this month as Olhão South Jazz brings two evenings of live performances to the The post Olhão prepares to launch new waterfront jazz festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

São Brás Fair moves into town for special 2026 edition

The Feira da Serra will take on a new look this year as São Brás de Alportel‘s flagship summer event moves from its traditional venue into the town centre for The post São Brás Fair moves into town for special 2026 edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .