Algarve Events Archive
Archives des Événements en Algarve./Archivo de Eventos en el Algarve./Archivio Eventi in Algarve.
Veranstaltungsarchiv der Algarve./Evenemangsarkiv i Algarve.

Taking place from September 24th to October 5th, 2025, Vila Vita Biergarten. With an interior space entirely lined with 120-year-old vintage wood, entering the Biergarten feels like being transported directly to a rustic chalet in the Alps. Our staff serves homemade sausages, typical Bavarian-inspired dishes like schnitzel, pretzels, potato salad, pork knuckle, and apple strudel, as well as German beer.

The Silves Medieval Fair is an annual event held in the historic town of Silves in the Algarve region of Portugal. In 2025, the fair will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Dates: 8–16 August 2025. Location: Silves historic centre, around Silves Castle. Hours: 6pm–1am daily.

🎉🌈 Color Party Lagos 2025: The Most Colorful Party of the Summer! 🎨🎶 Get ready for the explosion of color and joy that will take over Lagos in 2025! Color Party Lagos is back for another unforgettable edition, promising to be the highlight of your Algarve summer.

From July 18 to 20, 2025, Portimão wine producers will once again showcase their wines at the Santa Catarina Fortress.

The 38th Algarve Academic Week takes place in Faro, at the Penha Sports Complex, from May 1 to 10, 2025. The event is organized by the Academic Association of the University of Algarve (AAUALG) and promises entertainment, music and activities for students and the community.

🎉🛍️ Lota Cool Market Portimão 2025: The Coolest Market in the South is Here! 🎶🍔 Get ready for another vibrant edition of Lota Cool Market on the Portimão seafront! This annual event is already an icon of the Algarve summer, transforming the old fish market and its surroundings into a center of creativity, gastronomy and lots of fun.


As part of the celebrations of the 14th anniversary of the Portimão Museum, a prehistoric recreation will take place on May 7th at the Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, with free entry.

The São Martinho Fair in Portimão in 2025 will take place from November 7th to 16th. The 362nd edition of the event will be held at the Exhibition and Fair Park, featuring traditional amusements, food, and crafts. Dates: November 7th to 16th, 2025. Location: Portimão Exhibition and Fair Park. Attractions: The fair will include traditional roasted chestnuts, sweet potatoes, figs, walnuts, fritters, and bread with chorizo, as well as amusements such as bumper cars and carousels.

The fair south of the Tagus has already been revealed and includes names such as Fernando Daniel, Badoxa, Nininho, Wet Bed Gang, Delfins and Mariza, among others. The fair will take place in Lagoa, Algarve, from 22 to 31 August 2025, starting at 6:00 pm. Entrance is paid.

✨🌙 Noites da Moura Encantada 2025 in Cacela Velha: A Tale of the Arabian Nights! 🕌🔮 Get ready for a magical and immersive experience in the charming historic village of Cacela Velha! The "Noites da Moura Encantada" return to transport visitors to the mysticism and splendor of the imagination of the Arabian Nights, in a breathtaking setting overlooking the Ria Formosa. Where and When? Location: Cacela Velha, Vila Real de Santo António. 📍 Dates: July 11-13, 2025 (Friday to Sunday). 🗓️ Time: From 6 pm to midnight. 🌙 Admission: Free! 🎉

The 2025 edition will take place at Al-Muthamid Square in Silves, from July 15th to 19th. The venue opens at 6:00 pm and visitors can expect plenty of entertainment, daily shows, regional cuisine, street food, dozens of craft beers, and many other surprises to be announced soon.

The lineup for the Olhão City Festivals 2025 includes names such as Tony Carreira, Íris and several DJs. The Seafood Festival, which will take place from August 9 to 14 at the Jardim Pescador Olhanense, will feature DAMA, Nininho Vaz Maia, Xutos & Pontapés, Ivandro, Richie Campbell and Menos é Mais.

𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗔 (𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲) » From 3 to 6 July 2025, another edition of the event MERCADO DE CULTURAS... À LUZ DAS VELAS® returns. Book your holidays in the municipality of Lagoa, and come and enjoy this unique event.


🍠 Dates: From November 28th to 30th, 2025 📍 Location: Aljezur Multi-Purpose Venue (Espaço Multiusos de Aljezur) 💰 Admission: Free It is one of the most delicious and anticipated moments of the year, celebrating the tradition and the unique flavour of the Lira Sweet Potato (Batata-Doce Lira), a symbol of the municipality.

The Festa Mar Me Quer in Portimão will be held from 13 to 15 August 2025 in the Zona Ribeirinha de Portimão. This musical event, which stands out for its combination of music, sustainability and appreciation of local heritage, is one of the most popular festivals in the Algarve.

There is a pilgrimage to Alvor to watch the SITA Carnival. It is a day not to be missed. It is an incredible atmosphere! From 21st to 28th May 2025 The first SITA Carnival was in May 2015 and was created by Vivy B to celebrate 10 years of Soul in the Algarve.

Noitada Portimão - a two-day super festival across Portimão. Concerts, entertainment shows, silent party, video mapping and much more across 15 different zones and 4 main stages. It's going to be huge! A celebration of arts and theatre, music and culture, with the city of Portimão as the stage.

Avenida 24 de Junho, in Altura, was chosen to represent Europe in this year's edition of "The Great World Race," which takes place on November 19th, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. This race consists of 7 marathons, held over 7 days across the 7 continents of planet Earth, highlighting Altura, Castro Marim, the Algarve, and Portugal at a European and international level.



Liga Portugal Tour, Portimão

Between November 16th and 22nd, Praia da Rocha will host the World Beach Ultimate Championship (WBUC), which will bring together in Portimão around 2300 athletes from 38 countries, distributed across 10 divisions.

The Monchique Hiking Festival 2025 will take place from November 29th to December 1st, 2025. This event, themed "Along the Water Paths," will include sports and themed hikes, family activities, workshops, art performances, theater, yoga, and astronomical observation.

Overview of AI +1 The lineup for the Sardine Festival in Portimão 2025 is still unknown, but the concerts of Rui Veloso, Pedro Abrunhosa, Diogo Piçarra, Nena and Resistência have already been confirmed. In addition to these, the following artists are also on the lineup: Calema and Dillaz (August 13), Da Weasel (August 14) and Plutonio (August 15).

The Festa do Banho 29 is an annual tradition in the Algarve, celebrated on August 29th, which consists of taking a bath in the sea on that date, believing that this bath is worth 29. In 2025, the festival will be celebrante in Lagos and Praia da Luz.

From 6 to 9 June 2025, the city of Lagoa will once again host the Lagoa Wine Show, an event that combines the excellence of wine with the richness of Portuguese music, especially fado. For four days, the streets will be filled with aromas, flavours and melodies, in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.

The Faro 2025 Rally, also known as the Faro Motorcycle Rally, already has confirmed dates. The event will take place on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of July 2025. This major gathering of motorcyclists, one of the largest in Europe, will take place in Vale das Almas, near Faro International Airport.

Now in its 36th edition, the Arte Doce Competition Fair will take place from July 23rd to 27th at the Lagos Sports Complex, continuing to combine respect for our culinary heritage with the entertainment that summer nights demand. The concept remains the same, with sweets, crafts, stalls, show cooking, and the presence of local artists, from the invited region, and the 2025 headliners: Maninho (July 23rd), Os Quatro e Meia (July 24th), Bárbara Tinoco (July 25th), Ivandro (July 26th), and Sara Correia (July 27th).



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