Illustrative photo Nazaré Big Wave Season 2026/2027: Giant Wave Surfing in Portugal
From October 2026 to March 2027, the world famous big wave season returns to Nazaré. Thanks to the underwater canyon, waves exceeding 20 meters rise at Praia do Norte; the best free viewpoint is the lighthouse.
Illustrative photo OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026: Experimental Music Festival
OUT.FEST Barreiro 2026 runs from October 1 to 4 across several venues in the city, bringing four days of experimental music, noise and electronic sound to the southern bank of the Tejo.
Illustrative photo Alentejo Wine Experience at the Convent of São Francisco, Beja: Autumn 2026
Between October and November 2026, Beja pairs wine with history: taste Alentejo wines inside the historic Convento de São Francisco while the city celebrates its European Wine City 2026 title with VINIPAX and World Wine Tourism Day.
Illustrative photo Vila Franca de Xira October Fair 2026: Bull Runs, Bullfights and Festival
From 2 to 11 October 2026, Vila Franca de Xira celebrates its traditional October Fair with street bull runs, bullfights at the historic Praça de Touros Palha Blanco and a large crafts fair in the Parque Urbano.
Illustrative photo Faro Alternativo 2026: Alternative Music Festival in Faro
Faro Alternativo 2026 brings three nights of punk, hardcore, metal and underground music to the Passeio Ribeirinho in Faro from October 2 to 4. It is the 16th edition of this independent festival organized by A3 Associação Algarve Alternativo.
Illustrative photo Festival Big Bang Lisbon 2026: Family Music Festival for Kids
Festival Big Bang takes place on October 2 and 3, 2026 at the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon. Now in its fifteenth edition, this music and adventure festival for children offers performances, sound installations and workshops for the whole family.
Illustrative photo AngraJazz 2026: International Jazz Festival on Terceira
AngraJazz 2026 brings international jazz names such as SFJAZZ Collective and Aaron Parks to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira from October 2 to 4, marking 100 years of Miles Davis and Coltrane.
Illustrative photo A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 – Portuguese Oktoberfest in Lisbon
A Cerveja em Lisboa 2026 at Campo Pequeno (Avenida da República, Lisbon) is a four-day craft-beer festival with street food and concerts, listed for 3–6 October. Tickets (entry plus glass, beer extra) are sold via Fever – confirm availability before you go.
Illustrative photo Viseu Rock Fest 2026: Metal and Rock Festival in Viseu
Viseu Rock Fest 2026 brings death metal, doom and punk to the Orfeão de Viseu in the old town of Viseu on October 3 and 4, with acts including Vomitory and Ufomammut.
Illustrative photo Festival Vapor 2026 – Steampunk, Concerts and Crafts in Entroncamento
Festival Vapor 2026 fills the National Railway Museum in Entroncamento on 3–4 October with steampunk, concerts, crafts and street food, about one hour by train from Lisbon. Tickets from 8 euro, two-day pass 12 to 15 euro; free up to age 11. Programme and tickets: festivalvapor.entroncamento.pt.
Illustrative photo Madeira Nature Festival 2026: Hiking, Diving and Canyoning in October
From 6 to 11 October 2026, the Madeira Nature Festival celebrates the island's rich natural heritage with levada hikes, canyoning, diving and mountain biking; free activities for all ages spread across the whole island.
Illustrative photo MIL Lisbon International Music Network 2026: Showcase Festival in Lisbon
MIL Lisbon International Music Network 2026 brings around 60 acts from around the world to five stages at Casa Capitão in Lisbon from October 7 to 10, paired with a professional music industry conference.