What's on in the Algarve in December 2026

11 events across the Algarve in December 2026, from concerts and festivals to weekly markets and workshops, in São Brás de Alportel, Portimão, Alcoutim, Faro, Albufeira, Vilamoura and more. Updated daily.

On throughout the month

until26DEC

Paid

Saturdays at the Market

Every Saturday morning, entertainment with various activities: showcooking, handicrafts, music, etc...

São Brás de Alportel

9

until20DEC

Paid

Swap Fair

Always on the 3rd Sunday of the month. To participate, a maximum of twelve items is allowed, including books, adult clothing, adult footwear, children's clothing, toys, bags, and costume jewelry.

São Brás de Alportel

3

until27DEC

Paid

Fado Night

Every last Sunday of the month, except August.

São Brás de Alportel

9

until27DEC

Paid

Mercadinho da Figueira

A partir de 21 de fevereiro, o espaço adjacente ao Polidesportivo da Figueira, recebe o novo Mercadinho da Figueira. A primeira edição é dedicada à laranja. Nas bancas dos produtores locais, poderá e

Portimão

4

until31DEC

Paid

"Una Mirada por el Jardim de Pepe Gámez" Painting Exhibition

Painting by Pepe Gámez. It is recommended to check in advance with the Municipal Library or the Tourist Information Centre to ensure that the venue is open to the public.

Alcoutim

2

until31DEC

Paid

Photography Exhibition: The Algarve of Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça

"The Algarve Through the Lens of Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça" is a photography exhibition showcasing the artistic work produced by the husband-and-wife photography team between the 1960s and the 19

Faro

7

until30JAN

Paid

Photography Exhibition “Times pass … memories remain" by Vítor de Sousa

A tribute to the life and work of the photographer born in Albufeira on 15 June 1932. He began photographing the town of Albufeira between 1948 and 1950, continuing this work until 2016; his photograp

Albufeira

Tuesday 1 December

1DEC

From €34

Music

Antonio Zambujo: Oracao ao Tempo

Antonio Zambujo brings his album Oracao ao Tempo to the Grande Auditorio of Teatro das Figuras.

Faro

Friday 4 December

4DEC

From €18

Culture

Hugo Sousa: Aqui Entre Nos

TV presenter Hugo Sousa brings his stand-up hour Aqui Entre Nos to Faro.

Faro

4

Sunday 6 December

6DEC

Paid

Algarve Marathon 2026

The inaugural Algarve Marathon at Marina de Vilamoura on 6 December 2026 — 42K, 21K, 10K and a 5K walk, with Carlos Lopes and Aurora Cunha as patrons. Registration open.

Vilamoura

2

Thursday 31 December

31DEC

Paid

New Year's Eve in Lagos with Nininho Vaz Maia

Lagos closes 2026 with its New Year's Eve celebration on the Praça do Infante, with Nininho Vaz Maia announced as the main artist. The show is part of the town's end-of-year programme alongside the Ch

Lagos

3