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.
Illustrative photo DocLisboa 2026: Lisbon's Major Documentary Film Festival
From 15 to 25 October 2026, DocLisboa presents its 24th edition of international documentary cinema in Lisbon. The historic Cinema São Jorge serves as the main venue, with Greece as this year's guest country.
Illustrative photo MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2026: World Class Surfing in Peniche
From October 16 to 25, 2026, the world's best surfers compete at Supertubos beach in Peniche for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal title. Beach access for spectators is free.
Illustrative photo National Gastronomy Festival 2026: Program and Tickets in Santarém
From 22 October to 1 November 2026, the Festival Nacional de Gastronomia in Santarém marks its 45th edition. Over eleven days, a different Portuguese region takes the spotlight each day, alongside wine tastings, crafts and live music.
Illustrative photo Semibreve Festival 2026 – Experimental Electronic & Sound Art in Braga
Semibreve Festival 2026 runs from 22 to 25 October in Braga: four days of experimental electronic music and sound art at Theatro Circo, gnration and other historic venues. With Fennesz & Oscar Jockel, Azu Tiwaline, TYGAPAW and several world premieres – tickets and programme at festivalsemibreve.com.
Illustrative photo Feira de São Simão 2026 in Alcobaça: Centuries Old Autumn Fair
From 30 October to 2 November 2026, Alcobaça celebrates the Feira de São Simão, a centuries old autumn tradition with regional products like chestnuts and dried fruit, folklore and food stalls at the Mercado Municipal, close to the famous monastery. Free entry.
Illustrative photo Essência do Vinho Lisbon 2026: Portugal's Biggest Wine Tasting Event
From 1 to 3 November 2026, Essência do Vinho turns the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa into Portugal's biggest wine event, featuring over 400 producers and 4,000 wines. Enjoy international guests, themed tastings and the parallel "Chefs Week" across the city.
Illustrative photo Misty Fest 2026 – Songwriter, Jazz & World Music in Lisbon, Porto and Loulé
Misty Fest 2026 runs from 1 November to 18 December across Lisbon, Porto and Loulé: songwriter, jazz and world music in top venues with José González, Cat Power, Al Di Meola, Christian Löffler and Youn Sun Nah. Individual tickets from about 20 euro via misty-fest.com and authorised sellers.
Illustrative photo Golegã National Horse Fair 2026: Dates, Program and Visitor Guide
From 6 to 15 November 2026, Golegã becomes the capital of the Lusitano horse: the Feira Nacional do Cavalo combines over 300 years of tradition with riding galas, competitions and streets full of horses, centred around Saint Martin's Day.
Illustrative photo Porto Marathon 2026: Date, Route and Tickets
On 8 November 2026, the Porto Marathon starts at Parque da Cidade with three distances: 42, 15 and 6 kilometers along the Atlantic coast and the Douro River. A flat, fast, Boston qualifying course with views of the D. Luís Bridge.
Illustrative photo Web Summit 2026 Lisbon: Dates, Tickets and Program
From 9 to 12 November 2026, Lisbon hosts Web Summit, the world's biggest tech conference with over 70,000 attendees. Expect top tier speakers, thousands of startups and the legendary Night Summit program across the city.