Event Details
Welcome to Chefs on Fire 2026
On 19 and 20 September 2026, Chefs on Fire returns to Cascais, just outside Lisbon, for its eighth edition. In Parque Marechal Carmona, national and international chefs turn fire, smoke and wood embers into a unique culinary experience over two days; every dish is cooked exclusively over open flame, with no gas or electricity involved.
Highlights
- Around 33 national and international chefs, including 13 with Michelin stars
- Cooking done exclusively over open fire, smoke and wood around a 90 square meter fire pit
- Live concerts on several stages across the park
- Fire Talks: conversations with chefs and producers
- Escola de Fogo (Fire School) and Photo Academy as side programs
- Special focus on female chefs in 2026
- Family friendly atmosphere with a dedicated kids area
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Program
Both festival days run from noon until midnight. Chefs prepare meat, fish, vegetarian dishes and desserts entirely over open embers; many dishes cook for more than 24 hours. Alongside the food, national music acts perform on several stages, while Fire Talks let chefs and producers share their craft. Organizers describe 2026 as the biggest edition yet, with more space, five international gastronomy stages and an expanded Arts and Crafts zone.
Tickets
Entry only tickets (without food) start at around 50 euros. Daily combo tickets including food and drinks cost between 75 and 100 euros depending on the package (for example five dishes plus two drinks); a full two day pass with a larger food and drink allowance can cost up to 200 euros. Tickets are available through the official website and the partner platform 3cket; early bird prices are usually lower.
Visitor Tips
- Buy tickets early, since Chefs on Fire regularly sells out.
- Parque Marechal Carmona sits in central Cascais and is easily reached from Lisbon by train.
- Wear light, comfortable clothing, as most of the day and evening is spent outdoors.
- Allow enough time to sample several chefs and stages in one day.
- Consider visiting both days, since the lineup of chefs and concerts changes between them.
