What's on in the Algarve in October 2026

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

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.

Every last Sunday of the month, except August.

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

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

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

"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

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.

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

Opening of the Photography Exhibition by André Boto at Silves. Hours: Monday to Friday: 10.00 am – 6.30 pm | Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.. Organised by Silves Municipality. Listed i

The Old Fish Market in Portimão is to be transformed into a genuine fado venue, offering snacks, wines and other drinks, as well as a variety of concerts. The venue will also host the exhibition ‘Wha

An exhibition of narrative paintings characterised by a strong illustrative and caricature-like style, in which humour, sarcasm and more macabre elements intertwine to create an emotive and direct vis

Through the technique of tufting, wool is transformed into form and surface, exploring volumes, textures and rhythms that evoke the growth and diversity of the natural world. Each piece arises from a

The Municipality of Lagoa and the Algarve Guitar Association stage the 13th International Guitar Festival of Lagoa from 18 September to 1 October 2026, timed to World Music Day. The programme takes pl

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

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

Mandolin player Avi Avital and pianist Vasco Dantas join the Orquestra do Algarve, conducted by Pablo Urbina, for a recital spanning baroque, Spanish, Jewish and contemporary music. The programme incl

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

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.

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

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Street market in Alcantarilha.

Street market in Sagres.

A series of four church concerts runs through October in Lagos parish churches, each starting at 19:00. Performers include Angela Silva and Joao Rosa on 2 October, Paulo Ribeiro on 9 October, Joao Ped

The Orquestra Ligeira de Lagos big band brings fado and jazz together in Fado & Jazz: Uma So Alma, with vocalists Vania Rodrigues and Gabriel Fialho and Portuguese guitar woven through new big band ar

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Street market in Lagos.

Riverside market in Olhão.

Street market in Albufeira.

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

A Saturday morning market opens the autumn season in the historic centre of Loulé. The municipal agenda lists the opening date as 3 October 2026, running from 10:00 to 14:00, with the market continuin

Comedian Fernando Rocha brings his first solo stand up show, Rocha 'n' Roll, to Casino Vilamoura, retelling episodes from his 50 years of life with humour and energy. The evening is sold as a dinner a

Street market in Castro Marim.

Street market in Almancil.

Flea market in Faro.

Flea market in Portimão.

Street market in Moncarapacho.

The Corrida Cidade de Faro is a road race organised with Faro council, combining a 10 kilometre race for seniors and veterans with shorter distances for younger age groups, starting and finishing at t

Street market in Vila do Bispo.

The Vilamoura Tennis and Padel Academy hosts a week of ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors competition, with qualifying starting on 3 October and the main singles and doubles draws beginning on 5 October. T

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

Street market in Quarteira.

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

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

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

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Gypsy market in Monchique.

Quinta do Lago's tennis venue The Campus stages a women's ITF World Tennis Tour event on its outdoor hard courts, offering 25,000 US dollars in prize money. Play runs from 9 to 16 October, starting at

Quinta do Lagoby The Campus

The Orquestra Clássica do Sul brings its Sinfonias Classicas concert cycle to the Centro Cultural de Lagos on 9 October at 19:00. The orchestra performs regularly across the Algarve, Alentejo and the

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

Street market in Lagos.

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Riverside market in Olhão.

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

The Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve brings British singer Polly Gibbons to the Centro Cultural de Lagos for the fifth edition of Algarve All Jazz. The concert starts at 19:00 and is one of three shows th

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

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

Street market in Lagoa.

Street market in Quarteira.

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

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

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

The Musica no Altar recital cycle brings musicians Joao Pedro Cunha and Elena Tsouranova to the Igreja de Sao Sebastiao in Lagos on 16 October at 19:00. The series pairs musicians with the setting of

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Street market in Lagos.

Gypsy market in Tavira.

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Riverside market in Olhão.

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

The Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve and British singer Polly Gibbons close the fifth edition of Algarve All Jazz at the Centro de Congressos de Lagoa. The concert starts at 19:00, following earlier festi

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

Flea market in Portimão.

Flea market in Faro.

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

Street market in Quarteira.

Yasmina Reza's comedy Arte comes to Faro with staging by Antonio Pires and performances by Cristovao Campos, Nuno Lopes and Rui Melo. Three friends fall out over the purchase of an all white painting,

Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Uday Bhosale, who trained at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, leads a weekend workshop at Sol Viegas Yoga Studio in Almancil. The Eventbrite listing ru

The Metizartis collective presents a group exhibition at Centro Cultural de Lagos, running alongside the Cruzeiro Seixas show. It is open from 23 October to 30 December 2026, Tuesday to Saturday betwe

A photography exhibition by Joao Vilhena responding to the work of surrealist artist Cruzeiro Seixas opens at Centro Cultural de Lagos. It runs from 23 October to 30 December 2026, Tuesday to Saturday

Carvoeiro Clube de Tenis hosts a veterans' padel tournament on the Portuguese Padel Federation calendar, open to men's and women's categories from 35 to 60 years old. The competition runs across three

Quinta do Lago's padel venue The Campus runs a junior tournament on the Portuguese Padel Federation calendar, with boys' and girls' categories from under 12 to under 18. The event takes place across t

Quinta do Lagoby The Campus

The Musica no Altar recital cycle closes its October run at the Igreja de Bensafrim, near Lagos, with a performance by Josue Nunes on 23 October at 19:00. The series pairs musicians with the setting o

Riverside market in Olhão.

Flea market in Monte Gordo.

Street market in Lagos.

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Portuguese tribute band One Vision, with singer Alex VanTrue channelling Freddie Mercury, brings a night of Queen's greatest hits to Casino Monte Gordo as one date on a three venue Algarve casino tour

Street market in Almancil.

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

Portuguese band Clã performs Vespera at the Centro Cultural de Lagos on 26 October at 21:30. Clã is one of Portugal's best known rock bands, formed in the 1990s and led by singer Manuela Azevedo. No t

Street market in Quarteira.

Teatro Revista Boa Esperança brings its comedy show Marafada Quarentena to the Centro Cultural de Lagos, running from 28 to 30 October at 21:30. The company performs satirical variety theatre across t

Gypsy market in Boliqueime.

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

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

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

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Riverside market in Olhão.

Street market in Lagos.

Gypsy market in Loulé.

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

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

Choreographers Ana Borralho and Joao Galante premiere Techno-Zombies, an 80 minute performance set on the border between the real and the virtual, drawing on science fiction and video game imagery. Th