Illustrative photo Maia Natal 2026-2027 – Christmas Market & Lights near Porto
Maia Natal 2026-2027: the confirmed Christmas market on Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho runs from 27 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Free entry, lights and family events in Maia – a short metro ride from Porto.
Illustrative photo Passagem de Ano 2026/2027 in Maia – New Year’s Eve at Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho
Passagem de Ano 2026/2027 in Maia takes place on 31 December 2026 at Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho, welcoming 2027. The free outdoor New Year’s Eve celebration in the city centre typically features a concert, midnight show and late-night party; the 2026/2027 lineup is still to be announced.
Illustrative photo North Music Festival 2027 – Pop & Rock Festival in Maia
North Music Festival 2027 in Maia is expected in early June at the Cidade Desportiva da Maia – pop, rock and Portuguese acts, family-friendly from age 6, close to Porto and the airport. Exact dates are still to be announced; tickets and lineup will be published at northmusicfestival.com.
Illustrative photo Festas da Maia 2027 – City Festival & Tradition in Maia
Festas da Maia 2027 in Maia (Greater Porto) is the city’s main summer celebration in honour of Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho: eleven days of free concerts, folklore, procession and fireworks at Jardim das Pirâmides. Exact 2027 dates are still to be announced; in 2026 the festival ran from 3 to 13 July. Details at visitmaia.pt.
Illustrative photo Bloom Festival 2027 – Open-Air Electronic on the Runway near Porto
Bloom Festival 2027 in Maia near Porto is set to turn the Vilar de Luz aerodrome runway into an open-air electronic dancefloor again. Exact September dates are not yet announced; in 2026 the programme ran for more than 35 hours across two stages until sunrise. Details and tickets: bloomfestival.pt.
Illustrative photo Maia Blues Fest 2027 – Free Outdoor Blues Festival in Maia
Maia Blues Fest 2027 in Maia is a free outdoor blues festival run by the municipality at the Auditório Exterior do Fórum da Maia – traditionally on a September weekend. International and Portuguese acts, workshops and the Maia Blues Fest Band define the programme; exact 2027 dates will be published on cm-maia.pt.
Illustrative photo Maia International Film Festival 2026-2027 – International Cinema in Maia near Porto
The Maia International Film Festival 2026-2027 in Maia (near Porto) presents international indie cinema, documentaries and animation at Fórum da Maia. The 2026 edition (29 April–2 May) has ended; 2027 dates are still to be announced. Details and programme: maiaiff.com.
Illustrative photo Festival Internacional de Teatro Cómico da Maia 2026–2027 – Comedy Theatre in Maia
The Festival Internacional de Teatro Cómico da Maia is Portugal’s only festival devoted solely to comic theatre. The 31st edition ran 2–11 October 2026 at Fórum da Maia; 2027 dates are still to be announced (typically early October). International companies, tickets from 5 euro and many free outdoor shows.
Illustrative photo Maia Fest Music 2027 – Portuguese Live Music at Fórum da Maia
Maia Fest Music 2027 at the Grande Auditório of Fórum da Maia is expected to return in May with four nights of Portuguese pop and singer-songwriter concerts. 2027 dates and lineup are still to be announced; single tickets were 10 euro in 2026. Details: cm-maia.pt and forummaia.bol.pt.
Illustrative photo Jazz no Parque Central da Maia 2026-2027 – Free Outdoor Jazz Festival in Maia
Jazz no Parque Central da Maia 2026-2027 brings free outdoor jazz to the gardens of Parque Central da Maia. The 13th edition (12–14 June 2026) has ended; 2027 dates are not yet announced but traditionally fall in mid-June. Organised by the Câmara Municipal da Maia.
Illustrative photo Maia Fest Music Outdoor 2026–2027 – Free Open-Air Festival in Maia
Maia Fest Music Outdoor 2027 in Maia is the free open-air festival organised by Câmara Municipal da Maia at Parque da Cidade Desportiva. The 2026 edition ran on 19–20 June; 2027 dates and lineup are still to be announced. Free entry – check cm-maia.pt for updates.
Illustrative photo Solstício Summer Festival 2026-2027 – Free Solstice Night in Maia
Solstício – Festival de Verão in Maia is the free municipal summer-solstice night at Parque da Cidade Desportiva. The 2026 edition was held on 21 June 2026; 2027 dates and programme are not yet announced. Organised by Câmara Municipal da Maia (cm-maia.pt).