Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in the Fortress
From 28 to 30 August 2026, the fortress of Almeida hosts the 22nd Cerco de Almeida. Portugal's largest Napoleonic reenactment features battles, a historical market, live music and the spectacular Night Battle inside the fortress moat. Free entry.
Cerco de Almeida 2026 – Napoleonic Siege Reenactment in Portugal's Fortress Town
From 28 to 30 August 2026, the fortified town of Almeida hosts the 22nd Cerco de Almeida, Portugal's largest Napoleonic battle reenactment. Free entry, a dramatic night battle and three days of living history inside one of Europe's best-preserved star fortresses.
Festas Nicolinas Guimarães – Medieval Student Festival of Saint Nicholas
From 29 November to 7 December 2026, the students of Guimarães celebrate the Festas Nicolinas in honour of Saint Nicholas. Portugal's oldest student festival offers historic rituals, drum processions and centuries-old traditions in a UNESCO-listed medieval city. Free admission.
Carnival of Ovar – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Carnival of Ovar, known as Vitamina da Alegria, is one of Portugal's most vibrant festivals. Over three weeks, the town near Aveiro fills with colourful parades, samba nights, the Grande Noite Mágica and the iconic Noite Dominó. In 2027, the carnival closes on Tuesday 9 February.
Carnaval de Águeda 2027 – Portugal's Sweetest Carnival & Visitor Guide
From 6 to 9 February 2027, Águeda comes alive with colourful street parades, samba rhythms and vibrant costumes for one of Portugal's most charming carnival celebrations. Free entry.
Loulé Carnival 2027 – Algarve's Oldest Carnival Parade in February
Loulé Carnival is Portugal's oldest parade. Each February, Avenida José da Costa Mealha comes alive for three days of floats, samba, sharp satire and more than 70,000 visitors. Admission from just €2, with all proceeds supporting local social causes.
Feira Medieval Aldeia Viçosa – Medieval Fair in the Guarda Region Portugal
Every year on the last weekend of April, the Feira Medieval de Aldeia Viçosa transforms this tiny village in the Guarda region into an immersive medieval experience. Expect historical parades, birds of prey displays, jousting, 55+ exhibitors and a Saturday evening fire show – all free to enter.
Feira Medieval de Castelo Mendo – Medieval Fair in a Portuguese Historic Village
Every April, the historic walled village of Castelo Mendo in north-east Portugal hosts a free medieval fair with jousting, birds of prey, craft workshops and the famous Ceia Medieval banquet. Check the official website for confirmed 2027 dates.
Feira Medieval Ibérica de Avis – Medieval Fair in Portugal
The Feira Medieval Ibérica de Avis brings 15th and 16th-century Portugal to life every spring. Free admission, jousting tournaments, fire theatre, historical processions and authentic Alentejo cuisine in the heart of the old town.
Mercado Medieval de Óbidos 2026 – Medieval Market in the Walled Village
From 16 to 26 July 2026, the walled village of Óbidos transforms into a living medieval world with jousting tournaments, falconry, medieval music, 30 taverns and a large artisan market. One of the most spectacular medieval festivals in Europe. Tickets from €8.
Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria 2026 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
From 29 July to 9 August 2026, the Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria celebrates its 30th anniversary in Santa Maria da Feira. Europe's greatest Iberian medieval reenactment brings history to life with 88 daily shows, jousting tournaments and spectacular night shows on the castle walls. Free opening spectacle on 28 July.
Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival – Dates, Lineup & Visitor Guide
The Vodafone Paredes de Coura Festival returns from 12 to 15 August 2026 at the Taboão river beach in northern Portugal. Portugal's oldest alternative music festival brings four days of indie, alternative rock and electronic music right on the Coura River, with free camping for Full Pass holders.