What&#x27;s on in the Algarve in September 2026

Saturdays at the Market

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

until20DEC

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.

until27DEC

Fado Night

Every last Sunday of the month, except August.

until25SEPT

O Filme Francês do Mês 26

Pelo nono ano consecutivo, o ciclo “O Filme Francês do Mês” está de regresso a Portimão para celebrar o melhor da produção cinematográfica gaulesa. A iniciativa, que resulta de uma parceria entre a Al

until27DEC

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

19th-20th Century Portuguese Art: The Miguel Duarte Collection

Around seventy previously unseen works from an Algarve doctor's private collection go on show at Faro's municipal museum, curated by Raquel Henriques da Silva.

until21OCT

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

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

“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

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

until31DEC

"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

Gaze into Landscape - Through the Collections of MNAA

until5OCT

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

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.

Albufeira - Built Heritage, through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos

until6SEPT

Albufeira - Built Heritage, through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos

The exhibition “Albufeira – Built Heritage through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos” brings together a set of photographs dedicated, above all, to the 19th century urban architecture of the municipality o

until2SEPT

Verão sem Escaldão 2026

"Summer has arrived, bringing with it sunshine, swimming and those long days that we know how to make the most of. But it also brings the risks of unprotected exposure to the sun. The Algarve Oncology

until3OCT

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

The Project "Chilreta" | Small actions, Big differences

until14SEPT

The Project "Chilreta" | Small actions, Big differences

The Chilreta Project is an initiative of the Nova Meta Association which aims to promote the preservation of the Ria Formosa’s ecosystems through environmental awareness and active community participa

until30SEPT

Craft Fairs

Mondays and Fridays - Albacora Association Wednesdays and Saturdays - Asta Association Tuesdays and Sundays - Almadrava Association

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

until31DEC

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

Painting Exhibition "Traços de Arte"

This exhibition brings together different stages of Maria de Deus Alves’ creative journey, revealing themes linked to nature and the role that art plays in her life. The exhibition explores the harmo

until27SEPT

Alameda Viva

The Alameda Gardens are being given a new lease of life with another edition of ‘Alameda Viva’, a free event designed for the whole family. Every other Saturday, from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm, until 26 Sep

Uma Árvore (exhibition)

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

Exhibition “Alinhados pela mesma lã” (‘United by the Same Wool’)

Exhibition “Alinhados pela mesma lã” (‘United by the Same Wool’)

This exhibition brings together the work of seven textile artists centred on an ancestral raw material, the wool of the Churra Algarvia sheep. Curated by Vasco Águas, what is presented here is the res

until16SEPT

Living Science in Summer 2026

This is a unique opportunity for everyone to have fun with science over the school holidays. Living Science Summer is a programme of activities ranging from geology and biology to astronomy across the

until4SEPT

Summer Nights - Aljezur Invites

A programme of summer performances at venues across Aljezur, running until 3 September.

Aljezur

"GIRL, IT'S NOT THAT DEEP” Art Exhibition

until13SEPT

"GIRL, IT'S NOT THAT DEEP” Art Exhibition

The Loulé Municipal Galleries, in collaboration with the Alfaia Association, present the exhibition *Girl, it’s not that deep*, featuring the artists Beatriz Brum, Isabel Medeiros and Maria Moderno, a

until27SEPT

‘Core Cuore’ exhibition, by CasaBranca

The Core Cuore exhibition will take place in 2026 as an offshoot of the 12th edition of the Verão Azul Festival (2025), building on its experimental spirit and establishing itself as a space for cross

Exhibition ‘Between the Invisible and the Essential’, by Joana Varatojo and Clara Buser

until30SEPT

Exhibition ‘Between the Invisible and the Essential’, by Joana Varatojo and Clara Buser

The contemplation of nature as an experience and painting as a form of meditation are the starting point for the development of this visual work. The work is not objectively representational, but rat

Photography and Video Art Exhibition “People of My Land”, by Ânia Bento

until13SEPT

Photography and Video Art Exhibition “People of My Land”, by Ânia Bento

On the street where I live, there are people from all over the world. “People from My Homeland” is a series of interviews with people who have chosen to live in Portugal – in Lagos – with the aim of g

until6SEPT

"Atrito Nulo" Exhibition

We live in the age of infinite scrolling, inhabiting a state of Zero Friction: information glides past us without transforming us, turning us into polished surfaces to which nothing adheres. It is the

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.

"Instabiles Material" Exhibition by ADAO

until13SEPT

"Instabiles Material" Exhibition by ADAO

The exhibition invites reflection on transformation as a defining feature of the present. In an era marked by ecological crisis, technological acceleration, the fragility of social bonds, the instabil

Painting Exhibition by Manuel Passinhas da Palma

Painting Exhibition by Manuel Passinhas da Palma

Paintings by Manuel Passinhas da Palma at the Silves Municipal Library, until 31 August.

Silves

Painting Exhibition “Ali Art”, by Alison Moretti

Painting Exhibition “Ali Art”, by Alison Moretti

"Casa da Paragem" is hosting this solo exhibition by Alison Moretti, an artist based in Barão de São João. Her work focuses on creating surrealist paintings and painted stained-glass windows, challeng

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.

14th Edition of the ‘Colours and Shapes of Our Artists’ Exhibition and Competition - 2026

until20SEPT

14th Edition of the ‘Colours and Shapes of Our Artists’ Exhibition and Competition - 2026

The ‘Colours and Shapes of Our Artists’ competition is back in Albufeira for another edition. This biennial initiative aims to promote and celebrate local artists and those living in the municipality

Tuesday 1 September

Living Science in Summer 2026 - Life between tides

1SEPT

Living Science in Summer 2026 - Life between tides

Let’s dip our feet in the puddles and discover all the creatures that live in these very special spots along the coast. Come and join us as we uncover the secrets of what it’s like to live in a house

Dr John Sanchez: Traditional Chinese Medicine

1SEPT

Dr John Sanchez: Traditional Chinese Medicine

A month-long residency in traditional Chinese medicine, with treatment plans built per guest.

Wednesday 2 September

2SEPT

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira

Thursday 3 September

Food & Drink

12th Mediterranean Diet Fair, Tavira

Tavira's restaurants and cafes serve up Mediterranean Diet inspired menus in the town centre, marking the diet's UNESCO heritage status.

Festival F

In 2026, Festival F will mark its 11th edition, running over three days from 3 to 5 September and reinforcing its identity as a festival that truly belongs to the city. Over more than a decade, F has

Mediterranean Diet Fair

In September, Tavira’s historic centre will be transformed into a large open-air stage to celebrate a heritage that belongs to us all: the Mediterranean Diet, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultur

From €195

Local Fish Market Tour & Lunch

Pick the catch at a traditional Algarve fish market with the chefs, then eat it.

Festival F 2026

Faro's old town turns into a nine stage showcase of Portuguese music for the last big festival of summer.

Night Sky Observation, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira runs a free night-sky session in Tavira from 20:30 on 3 September 2026.

Friday 4 September

Summer Party in Honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Summer Party in Honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição at Alcoutim. Organised by Martim Longo Civil Parish Council and Parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Conception). Listed in the of

Alcoutim

Lamera Cup

The Ligier European Series – Lamera Cup returns to the Algarve International Motor Racing Circuit from 4 to 6 September, with accessible and highly competitive endurance races. With identical cars and

Stock Out São Brás

The best sales from local businesses - handicrafts, local products, culinary delicacies, children's entertainment and music. Programme: Friday 4th | 9.30 pm - Music by Vítor Alves | 10 pm - 80's par

Ricardo Ribeiro & Algarve Jazz Orchestra

Ricardo Ribeiro & Algarve Jazz Orchestra

The Algarve Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the acclaimed fado singer Ricardo Ribeiro for a unique concert, created especially for Festival F. In this encounter between jazz and fado, some of the mo

Lamera Cup 2026

A 24 hour endurance race weekend for mechanically equal cars at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

Sagres Market

Street market in Sagres.

Alcantarilha Market

Street market in Alcantarilha.

Lagos Nights Out (Noites no Cais) 2026

Three free nights of live music in Lagos's Jardim da Constituição to close out the summer.

Saturday 5 September

5SEPT

Atelier de Costura para Jovens

In this workshop aimed at young people, the aim is to discover the basics of sewing and the world of textile design. Throughout the session, participants will explore different sewing techniques and t

5SEPT

Concert with "Nightshift Band"

"Nightshift Band" is a mixture of Rock'n Roll and pop music.

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Albufeira Town Market

Street market in Albufeira.

5SEPT

Armona Island Clean-Up

Want to help keep one of the Algarve's most beautiful islands clean

The Ultimate South African Experience

Springboks vs All Blacks on the big screen, live concerts from Prime Circle and GoodLuck, DJ Nelson and South African food and drinks all day.

Festas do Pescador 2026

Three free nights on Praça dos Pescadores honouring Albufeira's fishing roots, with regional food, folklore and a closing set by Némanus.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

A candlelit string ensemble plays Coldplay and Imagine Dragons hits at Hotel Vila Gale Lagos.

Sunday 6 September

Festa e Feira de Setembro (São Brás de Alportel) 2026

6SEPT

Vila Real de Santo António

Festa e Feira de Setembro (São Brás de Alportel) 2026

A first-Sunday-of-September tradition in Sao Bras de Alportel, with local crafts, produce stalls and free entertainment.

Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao Festival 2026

Vila Real de Santo Antonio honours its patroness with a religious procession from Praca Marques de Pombal and fireworks at nightfall.

6SEPT

Castro Marim Market

Street market in Castro Marim.

Portimão Flea Market

Flea market in Portimão.

Moncarapacho Market

Street market in Moncarapacho.

Faro Flea Market

Flea market in Faro.

Almancil Market

Street market in Almancil.

Almancil

Monday 7 September

7SEPT

Vila do Bispo Market

Street market in Vila do Bispo.

Vila do Bispo

7SEPT

From €85

Piazzetta Summer Nights

The Piazzetta by Adega turns into an evening of Portuguese food, music and company.

Wednesday 9 September

9SEPT

Baubo - Festival Dance Dance Dance 2026

Sofia Brito continues to question the heritage we absorb without choice, from a culture that is based on the self- extinction of Nature. Baubo is a contemporary dance piece created within the scope of

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Baubo (Dance Dance Dance '26)

A contemporary dance show opens the 2026 Dance Dance Dance festival at Teatro das Figuras in Faro.

Thursday 10 September

10SEPT

Astronomy Night at the Polo Ambiental, Praia de Faro

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve observes the night sky from the Polo Ambiental at Praia de Faro from 20:30 on 10 September 2026.

Friday 11 September

Corn Festival 2026

The 10th Festa do Milho (Corn Festival) features the Baile do Teaga (Teaga's Dance) - Get ready for a presentation full of energy, music and plenty of entertainment at the largest Brazilian festival i

Wonderful Beach Party

This year, Odeceixe Beach is once again hosting the "Festa da Praia da Maravilha" (Wonderful Beach Party), celebrating the 13th anniversary of its classification as one of the 7 Wonders – Beaches of P

Aljezur

The Swimming Pool Party

The strange case of the murder at the Maria Matos Theatre. Could a group of friends and family, at a strange end-of-season party, to the sound of bossa nova and pretentious conversations, lead to a de

From €35

New Moon Yoga Awakening

An outdoor morning practice held on the new moon, timed to start a fresh cycle with a clear head.

Monchique Handicraft Market

Gypsy market in Monchique.

Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha

A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Astronomy Night in Lagos

Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos closes its summer astronomy programme with free night-sky viewing from 20:00 on 11 September 2026.

Saturday 12 September

Festas & fairs

Nossa Senhora das Dores Festival 2026

Monte Gordo's patron saint weekend brings a beach procession escorted by fishing boats, concerts and a closing fireworks show.

Cyanotype Printing with Algarve Flora

Discover cyanotype, a traditional photographic printing technique known for its characteristic cobalt-blue hue. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the relationship bet

Alentejo Night

Alentejo Night at São Brás de Alportel. Hours: 6 pm - 1 am. Organised by São Brás de Alportel Civil Parish Council. Listed in the official Visit Algarve events guide.

Cine-Concert "The General"

As part of the cultural programme for the Bicentenary of Olhão Municipal Council and, in particular, the APOS cycle – Classical music in the territory, the Orquestra do Algarve invites the public to r

Olhão

Swim Party 10km Algarve

This is the third edition of the 10km Swim Party, in which participants will swim from Benagil and Carvoeiro beaches to Ferragudo and Caneiros beaches in Lagoa - Algarve. This is an open water swimmi

The Night

In the newsroom of a newspaper, in Lisbon, on the night of April 24, 1974, the routine will be interrupted by a discussion between the provincial editor, Manuel Torres, a journalist with heart and sou

Wonderlandi - Festival Dance Dance Dance 2026

Wonderlandi - Festival Dance Dance Dance 2026

Music and its heritage are the focus of WonderLandi, which aims to analyze this immaterial, subjective manifestation capable of hypnotizing us, activating states of mind, and inciting us to action. Th

SwimParty 10km, Carvoeiro to Ferragudo

An open-water swim along the cliffs from Benagil and Carvoeiro to Ferragudo, with 5km and 10km solo distances and a trio relay.

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Monte Gordo

A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Monte Gordo.

17th Castro Marim Half Marathon

A night-time half marathon along Altura's seafront avenue, run over a flat four-lap course starting at 8pm.

A Noite, by José Saramago

Diogo Morgado leads Yellow Star Company's staging of Saramago's only play, one night at Lagoa's Auditório Carlos do Carmo, 12 September.

Wonderlandi (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The second night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival, a touring contemporary dance and performance piece.

Sunday 13 September

13SEPT

Power of 3

Power of Three combines influences from modern jazz with bebop, rock and the ECM aesthetic, creating a captivating blend that gives rise to a unique sound of its own. The trio will be performing a var

Pedro Moutinho & Hélder Moutinho - Os Poetas Convidados

13SEPT

Pedro Moutinho & Hélder Moutinho - Os Poetas Convidados

Brothers Pedro Moutinho and Hélder Moutinho share the stage for the first time. More than family ties, this encounter brings together two of the greatest contemporary fado voices of today, each with t

Lagoa Market

Street market in Lagoa.

Monday 14 September

14SEPT

From €85

Piazzetta Summer Nights

The Piazzetta by Adega turns into an evening of Portuguese food, music and company.

14SEPT

Astronomy Night at Vale do Álamo, Loulé

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve closes its 2026 astronomy calendar at Vale do Álamo, Loulé, from 20:00 on 14 September 2026.

Wednesday 16 September

16SEPT

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Quarteira

Friday 18 September

18SEPT

From €10

Arts & exhibitions

24 Horas CRM 2026

A second 24 hour endurance race of the season, run through the night at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.

NEXE 107 1.2: Trail Ultra Endurance

A night-start 107km ultra trail through the hills behind Faro, plus a 55km race and a two-person relay, based in Santa Barbara de Nexe.

Saturday 19 September

19SEPT

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

Tavira Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Tavira.

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Festival Play: International Children's Film Festival, Albufeira

Free screening for the Play international children's and youth film festival, Auditório Municipal de Albufeira.

Float into Sound: Silk Hammock Meditation

19SEPT

Float into Sound: Silk Hammock Meditation

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

19SEPT

Olhao Bicentenary Concert: Pechao

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

Off, Off (Dance Dance Dance '26)

A midway date in Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of touring contemporary dance and performance.

Sunday 20 September

20SEPT

Faro Flea Market

Flea market in Faro.

Portimão Flea Market

Flea market in Portimão.

Tuesday 22 September

22SEPT

From €18

Bruna Louise: Novo Show

Brazilian stand-up comedian Bruna Louise brings her new show to the Marriott Algarve auditorium in Guia.

Guia

Wednesday 23 September

23SEPT

Quarteira Wednesday Market

Street market in Quarteira.

Baobás (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The fourth night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of contemporary dance and performance.

Thursday 24 September

24SEPT

ANIMAGORIA 2026

The Algarve's animation film festival returns for its fifth edition across Faro, Castro Marim and Olhão, 24 to 27 September.

Boliqueime Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Boliqueime.

Boliqueime

24SEPT

Porchesby Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten

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

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026

24SEPT

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026

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

Porches

Saturday 26 September

26SEPT

Vila Real de Santo António

Lagos Saturday Market

Street market in Lagos.

São Brás de Alportel Saturday Market

Street market in São Brás de Alportel.

Loulé Saturday Gypsy Market

Gypsy market in Loulé.

Olhão Saturday Riverside Market

Riverside market in Olhão.

Monte Gordo Flea Market

Flea market in Vila Real de Santo António.

26SEPT

From €22

Pedro Cardoso: O Recem Nascido

Stand-up comedian Pedro Cardoso brings O Recem Nascido to the Conservatorio Regional do Algarve in Faro.

Æffective Choreography (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The closing night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of contemporary dance and performance.

Ricardo Ribeiro in Concert

Fado singer Ricardo Ribeiro performs at the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.

Olhão

Sunday 27 September

27SEPT

Almancil Market

Street market in Almancil.

Almancil

Wednesday 30 September

30SEPT