Event Details
Welcome to Ovibeja 2026 in Beja
From 29 April to 3 May 2026, the Manuel de Castro e Brito exhibition park in Beja once again turns into Portugal's largest agricultural fair. Now in its 42nd edition, Ovibeja is the country's most important agriculture and livestock show, traditionally drawing more than 150,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors from farming, livestock breeding, food processing and handicrafts.
Highlights
- Portugal's largest agriculture and livestock fair
- Over 1,000 exhibitors across roughly ten hectares of exhibition space
- Traditional livestock shows and equestrian displays
- Evening concerts with well known Portuguese artists
- Alentejo choral singing (Cante Alentejano)
- A themed area dedicated to wine, olive oil and regional products
- Food tents serving specialties from the Alentejo region
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Program
Ovibeja opens daily at 10:00 AM from Wednesday to Saturday and closes at midnight, while the bar area keeps going later with live music and DJ sets. On the final day, the gates close at 7:00 PM. Alongside trade talks and business meetings for the agricultural sector, the fair offers a rich cultural program: livestock shows in the exhibition ring, displays by equestrian clubs and evening concerts on the main stage. The theme of the 42nd edition is "Vinho à Prova" (Wine Put to the Test), featuring wine tastings, producer stands and discussions on winemaking in the region.
Tickets
A daily ticket costs 8 euros and grants full day access to all pavilions, shows and concerts. Visitors planning multiple days can buy a ten ticket booklet (Caderneta) for 70 euros. Children up to 12 years enter free of charge. Tickets are available online and at the gates.
Visitor Tips
- Book accommodation in Beja and the surrounding area early, as hotel occupancy during the fair reaches nearly 100 percent.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the fairground covers about ten hectares.
- The fair is busiest on weekends; visit on a weekday for a quieter experience.
- Ample parking is available on site; arriving by car is common, as Beja lies in the rural Alentejo region.
- Plan a later visit for the evening concerts, since the program runs well into the night.
