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Algarve CircleEventsOctober 2026

What's on in the Algarve in October 2026

80 events across the Algarve in October 2026, from concerts and festivals to weekly markets and workshops, in São Brás de Alportel, Portimão, Loulé, Olhão, Tavira, Alcoutim and more. 52 are free to attend. Updated daily.

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On throughout the month

Saturdays at the Market
until26DEC
Paid

Saturdays at the Market

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

São Brás de Alportel
6
Swap Fair
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
2
Fado Night
until27DEC
Paid

Fado Night

Every last Sunday of the month, except August.

São Brás de Alportel
4
Mercadinho da Figueira
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
1
The Five Elements
until21OCT
Paid

The Five Elements

This exhibition, specifically designed for the unique environment of the mine, offers an immersive experience that combines contemporary art, geology and a deep reflection on the relationship between

Loulé
5
Two Centuries Making a Place (Olhao Bicentenary Exhibition)
until30NOV
Free
Music

Two Centuries Making a Place (Olhao Bicentenary Exhibition)

A bicentenary exhibition traces Olhao's journey from fishing village to city through photographs, documents and council records.

Olhão
“It was all for the good of the neighborhood” – SAAL in Tavira and Community Construction
until4OCT
Paid

“It was all for the good of the neighborhood” – SAAL in Tavira and Community Construction

"Tavira and Cabanas were the site of two SAAL (Local Ambulatory Support Service) operations carried out in the Algarve after April 25, 1974. This pioneering process sought to respond to the needs and

Tavira
4
"Una Mirada por el Jardim de Pepe Gámez" Painting Exhibition
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
Gaze into Landscape - Through the Collections of MNAA
until5OCT
Paid

Gaze into Landscape - Through the Collections of MNAA

As part of the ‘MNAA está aqui’ programme, the exhibition takes visitors on an artistic journey through five centuries of history. It brings together a selection of ancient artworks from the collectio

Faro
3
Looking at Landscape: Works from the MNAA Collection
until4OCT
From €2
Arts & exhibitions

Looking at Landscape: Works from the MNAA Collection

Faro's municipal museum pairs 50 works from Lisbon's National Museum of Ancient Art with its own collection in a journey through landscape painting.

Faro
3
Acreditar no Gesto - Cristina Massena
until3OCT
Free
Music

Acreditar no Gesto - Cristina Massena

Solo show by rising Portuguese artist Cristina Massena opens a new exhibition cycle at Alcantarilha's exhibition centre, through 3 October.

Alcantarilha
3
Photography Exhibition: The Algarve of Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça
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
6
Uma Árvore (exhibition)
until24OCT
From €1
Music

Uma Árvore (exhibition)

An immersive exhibition on a 600-year-old carob tree, showing at Museu Municipal de Tavira through 24 October.

Tavira
7
Nos (Knots), an exhibition by Carola Collet
until31OCT
Free
Arts & exhibitions

Nos (Knots), an exhibition by Carola Collet

Wall sculptures exploring knots as symbols of union and protection go on show at São Brás de Alportel's Centro Museológico.

São Brás de Alportel
4
Ares e Mares: paintings by J. Eduardo
until2OCT
Free
Arts & exhibitions

Ares e Mares: paintings by J. Eduardo

Oil paintings of the Algarve coast and landscape by self-taught artist J. Eduardo, free to visit at Lagoa's Convento de São José.

Lagoa
2
Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten
until5OCT
Paid

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten

The Munich-inspired beer festival returns to Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, 24 September to 5 October 2026.

Porchesby Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
6
Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026
until6OCT
Free
Music

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026

Twelve days of Bavarian beer, food and a live oompah band at the Biergarten in Porches.

Porches
5

Friday 2 October

Fun Cup 2026
2OCT
From €10
Sport

Fun Cup 2026

A weekend of endurance racing for Volkswagen Beetle inspired cars at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Portimão
3
17th Sagres Birdwatching and Nature Activities Festival
2OCT
Free
Culture

17th Sagres Birdwatching and Nature Activities Festival

Four days of guided birdwatching, boat trips and nature activities in Sagres for the autumn seabird migration.

Sagres
8
Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2026
2OCT
Paid

Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2026

The 17th Sagres Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival, 2-5 October 2026 — Portugal’s biggest birdwatching event, timed for the autumn migration over the Sagres peninsula.

Sagres
1
2OCT
Free
Markets

Alcantarilha Market

Street market in Alcantarilha.

Alcantarilha
3
Sagres Market
2OCT
Free
Markets

Sagres Market

Street market in Sagres.

Sagres
1

Saturday 3 October

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market
3OCT
Free
Markets

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Loulé
Olhão Saturday Riverside Market
3OCT
Free
Markets

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Olhão
1
Albufeira Town Market
3OCT
Free
Markets

Albufeira Town Market

Street market in Albufeira.

Albufeira
2
Lagos Saturday Market
3OCT
Free
Markets

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Lagos
2
3OCT
Free
Markets

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

São Brás de Alportel
2

Sunday 4 October

Almancil Market
4OCT
Free
Markets

Almancil Market

Street market in Almancil.

Almancil
1
Portimão Flea Market
4OCT
Free
Markets

Portimão Flea Market

Flea market in Portimão.

Portimão
2
Castro Marim Market
4OCT
Free
Markets

Castro Marim Market

Street market in Castro Marim.

Castro Marim
2
4OCT
Free
Markets

Moncarapacho Market

Street market in Moncarapacho.

Moncarapacho
2
Faro Flea Market
4OCT
Free
Markets

Faro Flea Market

Flea market in Faro.

Faro
2

Monday 5 October

Vila do Bispo Market
5OCT
Free
Markets

Vila do Bispo Market

Street market in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo
3
Kimberly Rose: Holistic Medicine Journey
5OCT
Paid

Kimberly Rose: Holistic Medicine Journey

Acupuncture and integrative therapies, on the estate from October into mid-November.

by Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
1

Wednesday 7 October

Quarteira Wednesday Market
7OCT
Free
Markets

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira
2

Thursday 8 October

Lagoa Magic Fest 2026
8OCT
Free
Culture

Lagoa Magic Fest 2026

Three days of free street magic across Lagoa, closing with a ticketed gala at Auditório Carlos do Carmo.

Lagoa
2
Rui Massena: Parent's House, Piano Solo
8OCT
Paid
Music

Rui Massena: Parent's House, Piano Solo

Composer Rui Massena performs his new solo piano album Parent's House at Teatro das Figuras.

Faro
2

Friday 9 October

European Le Mans Series, Portimão
9OCT
Paid
Sport

European Le Mans Series, Portimão

Endurance prototypes and GT cars race at the Algarve circuit in the European Le Mans Series.

Portimão
6
Monchique Handicraft Market
9OCT
Free
Markets

Monchique Handicraft Market

Gypsy market in Monchique.

Monchique
1

Saturday 10 October

Feira da Praia 2026
10OCT
Free
Markets

Feira da Praia 2026

Vila Real de Santo Antonio's centuries-old autumn fair fills the riverside avenue with stalls, food and six nights of entertainment.

Vila Real de Santo António
97
Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market
10OCT
Free
Markets

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Loulé
2
Olhão Saturday Riverside Market
10OCT
Free
Markets

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Olhão
2
Lagos Saturday Market
10OCT
Free
Markets

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Lagos
2
10OCT
Free
Markets

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

São Brás de Alportel
1
Lagoa Magic Fest '26: Grande Gala
10OCT
From €10
Music

Lagoa Magic Fest '26: Grande Gala

The closing gala of Lagoa's international magic festival, with illusionists on stage at Auditorio Carlos do Carmo.

Lagoa
6
Tiago Bettencourt in Concert
10OCT
From €15
Music

Tiago Bettencourt in Concert

Tiago Bettencourt and his band play the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.

Olhão
4

Sunday 11 October

Lagoa Market
11OCT
Free
Markets

Lagoa Market

Street market in Lagoa.

Lagoa
1

Wednesday 14 October

Quarteira Wednesday Market
14OCT
Free
Markets

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira
2

Thursday 15 October

LEDEX Forum 2026
15OCT
Free

LEDEX Forum 2026

A one-day conference for business leaders ready to put AI to work in their business

Olhão
4

Friday 16 October

GT World Challenge Europe, Portimão
16OCT
Paid
Sport

GT World Challenge Europe, Portimão

GT3 Endurance Cup and Sprint racing headlines a full GT weekend at the Algarve circuit.

Portimão
17
Guadiana International Music Festival 2026
16OCT
Free
Music

Guadiana International Music Festival 2026

Three free days of live music on two riverside stages where Alcoutim meets Sanlucar de Guadiana across the border.

Castro Marim
8

Saturday 17 October

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market
17OCT
Free
Markets

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Loulé
3
Lagos Saturday Market
17OCT
Free
Markets

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Lagos
3
Tavira Gypsy Market
17OCT
Free
Markets

Tavira Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Tavira.

Tavira
4
17OCT
Free
Markets

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

São Brás de Alportel
1
Olhão Saturday Riverside Market
17OCT
Free
Markets

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Olhão
1
Float into Sound: Silk Hammock Meditation
17OCT
Paid

Float into Sound: Silk Hammock Meditation

A sound bath taken lying in a suspended silk hammock rather than on the floor.

by Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Pedro Abrunhosa: Tour Inverbo
17OCT
From €34
Music

Pedro Abrunhosa: Tour Inverbo

Pedro Abrunhosa brings his Inverbo tour to Teatro das Figuras for a 100-minute show built around his latest album.

Faro
2

Sunday 18 October

Portimão Flea Market
18OCT
Free
Markets

Portimão Flea Market

Flea market in Portimão.

Portimão
1
Faro Flea Market
18OCT
Free
Markets

Faro Flea Market

Flea market in Faro.

Faro
13
MamaMaratona 2026
18OCT
Paid
Sport

MamaMaratona 2026

Algarve's biggest charity run and walk for cancer awareness, Quarteira to Vilamoura, Sunday 18 October.

Quarteira
17

Wednesday 21 October

Quarteira Wednesday Market
21OCT
Free
Markets

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira
1

Saturday 24 October

Lagos Saturday Market
24OCT
Free
Markets

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Lagos
2
Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market
24OCT
Free
Markets

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Loulé
2
24OCT
Free
Markets

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

São Brás de Alportel
2
Olhão Saturday Riverside Market
24OCT
Free
Markets

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Olhão
2
Monte Gordo Flea Market
24OCT
Free
Markets

Monte Gordo Flea Market

Flea market in Vila Real de Santo António.

Vila Real de Santo António
1

Sunday 25 October

Almancil Market
25OCT
Free
Markets

Almancil Market

Street market in Almancil.

Almancil
1
Olhao Bicentenary Concert: Quelfes
25OCT
Free
Music

Olhao Bicentenary Concert: Quelfes

A free classical concert in Quelfes' parish church, part of Olhao's 200th anniversary celebrations.

Olhão
2

Wednesday 28 October

Quarteira Wednesday Market
28OCT
Free
Markets

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira
12

Thursday 29 October

Boliqueime Gypsy Market
29OCT
Free
Markets

Boliqueime Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Boliqueime.

Boliqueime
1

Friday 30 October

Algarve Classic Festival 2026
30OCT
Paid
Culture

Algarve Classic Festival 2026

Three days of historic motor racing, parades and classic car displays at the Algarve International Circuit.

Portimão
7
One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha
30OCT
From €50
Music

One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha

A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Praia da Rocha
1
One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show
30OCT
From €50
Music

One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show

Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Praia da Rocha
4

Saturday 31 October

31OCT
Free
Markets

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

São Brás de Alportel
Olhão Saturday Riverside Market
31OCT
Free
Markets

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Olhão
1
Lagos Saturday Market
31OCT
Free
Markets

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Lagos
Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market
31OCT
Free
Markets

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Loulé
1
One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Vilamoura
31OCT
From €50
Music

One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Vilamoura

A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.

Vilamoura
1
One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show
31OCT
From €50
Music

One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show

Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.

Vilamoura
5

Frequently asked

What's on in the Algarve in October 2026?

80 events are listed across the Algarve in October 2026 on Algarve Circle, spanning concerts, festivals, markets, parties and workshops in towns including São Brás de Alportel, Portimão, Loulé, Olhão, Tavira. The guide is updated daily.

Are there free events in the Algarve in October 2026?

Yes. 52 of the listed events for October 2026 are free to attend, including weekly markets and municipal events.

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