Event Details
Welcome to the Festival Nacional de Gastronomia 2026
From 22 October to 1 November 2026, the Casa do Campino in Santarém becomes Portugal's culinary heart for the 45th time. Running since 1980, the Festival Nacional de Gastronomia is the country's oldest and largest gastronomy festival; over eleven days, restaurants from every region of Portugal present their traditional dishes, alongside wine tastings, handicrafts and daily live entertainment.
Highlights
- 45th anniversary edition (named "Event of the Year" by the Tejo wine region in 2026)
- A different Portuguese region takes centre stage in the kitchen each day
- Dozens of regional restaurants and producers under one roof
- Live cooking shows, wine tastings and culinary competitions
- Craft market with traditional products
- Daily concerts and fado evenings
- Free entry on weekdays until 6:00 PM and for children up to 16
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Program
The festival takes place across the cloisters, tents and dining areas of the Casa do Campino; different sections keep slightly different hours, generally running daily from noon into the early hours on weekends. At its core is the daily spotlight on a different Portuguese region and its traditional dishes, complemented by tastings, cooking demonstrations from well known chefs and a National Wine Salon featuring the country's wine regions. Live music, from DJs to fado and performances from the National Rural Song Competition, accompanies the culinary program throughout.
Tickets
Entry costs 2.50 euros and can be bought online through the BOL platform, as well as at well known outlets such as CTT, Worten and Fnac; tickets are also available at the Casa do Campino box office once the festival opens. Entry is free on weekdays until 6:00 PM, and visitors up to age 16 always enter free of charge.
Visitor Tips
- Come before 6:00 PM on weekdays to take advantage of free entry.
- Arrive early on weekends, as the most popular stalls fill up fast.
- Come hungry and try a different region on different days.
- Bring some cash for smaller stalls, even though many accept cards.
- Santarém is an easy train ride from Lisbon, around 45 minutes.
