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 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 Portalegre Core Fest 2026: Metal and Hardcore in Portalegre
Portalegre Core Fest 2026 brings metal and hardcore to two concert nights at CAE Portalegre, on September 19 and November 6, featuring international and Portuguese bands.
Illustrative photo Algarve Music Series 2026: Chamber Music Festival in Faro, Loulé, Tavira and Lagos
The Algarve Music Series 2026 brings chamber music to historic churches and theatres in Faro, Loulé, Tavira and Lagos from September 27 to December 6. The 11th edition is themed Crossings.
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 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 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 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.
Illustrative photo Lisbon Marathon 2026: Dates, Route and Registration
On 10 and 11 October 2026, the Lisbon Marathon combines a coastal course from Carcavelos with a half marathon starting on the Vasco da Gama Bridge. All distances finish at the historic Praça do Comércio, backed by live music and a big finish line concert.
Illustrative photo Fátima October Pilgrimage 12–13 October 2026: Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun
On 12 and 13 October 2026, the Shrine of Fátima marks the anniversary of the 1917 Miracle of the Sun with a candlelight procession and international Mass. It's the year's second largest pilgrimage after May, free and open to all.