Events and Festivals

Guilherme and Teresa watch the drama unfold at a wedding with a very unconventional priest.

Have you ever been to the Feira de Março in Aveiro?

During summer festivals in the Algarve, many crowds have been captivated by the music of Humberto Silva, Portuguese singer and accordion player. After interviewing the musician, Lena Strang shares his story with us through this Portuguese adaptation of her article.

Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.

Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.

Walk through Lisbon with Rui and Joel as they explore the annual festivities of Santo António!

João and Luís enjoy their summer break by going to one of the popular music festivals held in Portugal.

Dia de Santo António is celebrated in Lisbon in the month of June. Find out what Sofia and Júlio plan to do during the event.

Luís and Manuela have an unforgettable experience at a concert for one of their favourite bands.

Summer music festivals are very popular in Portugal and are seen as a rite of passage for many young people. Learn more about the experience of taking part in these festivals.

Matilde and Bernardo are a couple from Porto preparing for the holiday of São João, a street festival celebrated with a number of interesting traditions, including hitting each other with plastic hammers. But the most important part for Matilde is the roasted sardines…

Welcome to Torres Vedras Carnival, a lively festivity that remains faithful to the tradition of celebrating Carnival in Portugal. Learn more about how the Portuguese like to party during this exciting multi-day event!