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Alfama crowned queen of Lisbon’s Popular Marches

13 June 2026 at 11:16
Alfama - Photo: Lisboa Cultura/EGEAC

Alfama has reclaimed the title of Lisbon’s champion Popular March after an eight-year wait, emerging victorious in one of the city’s most beloved annual traditions at the heart of the

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PSP issues safety warning ahead of Lisbon’s Santo António celebrations

12 June 2026 at 16:59
PSP issues safety warning ahead of Lisbon's Santo António celebrations

Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP) has issued a series of safety recommendations ahead of Lisbon‘s busiest night of the year, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill

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Ferragudo’s Festival das Escaidinhas returns for summer solstice celebration

12 June 2026 at 15:53
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Ferragudo’s much-loved Festival das Escaidinhas returns on Sunday, June 21, transforming the Algarve fishing village into an open-air cultural stage for an evening of music, theatre, dance, film and artistic

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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy to host Summer BBQ and fundraiser in Lagos

12 June 2026 at 15:13
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St Vincent’s Chaplaincy Praia da Luz is inviting residents and visitors to its Summer BBQ at Lagos Aerodrome on Saturday, July 11, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. The family-friendly event will

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What are the Santos Populares? Portugal’s biggest June celebration explained

11 June 2026 at 15:01
What are the Santos Populares? Portugal's biggest June celebration explained

As June arrives in Portugal, the smell of grilled sardines fills the air, colourful paper decorations appear above narrow streets and music echoes through neighbourhoods long after sunset. It can

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Faro to host sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March

9 June 2026 at 16:07
Faro to host sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March

The Algarve capital of Faro is preparing to host the sixth Algarve LGBTIQ+ Pride March, scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Organisers are inviting members of the LGBTIQ+ community, allies, families

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Popular Saints come to Vila Vita Parc with outdoor festival

9 June 2026 at 12:13
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On June 13, Vila Vita Parc in Porches will mark St Anthony’s Day with a celebration inspired by the most iconic Portuguese folk traditions. With live music and a festive

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Lisbon tops global rankings for international congresses in 2025

9 June 2026 at 10:46
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Lisbon was the world’s leading destination for international association congresses and meetings in 2025, according to the latest ranking published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), cementing the

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Black & White Night to attract thousands to Carvoeiro

8 June 2026 at 17:39
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It is almost time for Carvoeiro Black & White Night, one of the Algarve’s biggest summer events, which is set for Saturday, June 20. Inspired by the Celtic tradition of

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Algarve History Association Summer Concert

8 June 2026 at 15:21
From left, Luisa Cordell, Laurentiu Zapciroiu, Irene Ainstein, Helena Duarte

The Algarve History Association’s ninth and last concert this season will take place at Quintinha da Música, near Tavira, on Sunday, June 21, at 5pm, featuring a relatively new ensemble, Camerata

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F4 racing makes its return to Algarve

3 June 2026 at 17:37
F4 racing makes its return to Algarve

With 35 young drivers on the grid and five races scheduled across two action-packed days, Portimão will once again become a showcase for some of motorsport’s brightest emerging talents. Among

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Portugal’s wild places – new exhibition at Galeria Côrte-Real

3 June 2026 at 15:33
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Unique in his ability to work with pastels, Richard’s pictures make use of their unusual properties. With a limitless range of pigments, each pastel stick consists of a powdery mineral

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Russian piano virtuoso to close Amigos de Música concert season

3 June 2026 at 11:34

The Russian-born pianist, who has been living in Portugal since 2022, will perform at Monte Os Agostos, near Santa Bárbara de Nexe, on June 16 and 18, bringing the organisation’s

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