Festas 2026 - Vila Boa do Bispo
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-16 | Vila Boa do Bispo, Vila Boa do Bispo, Porto, Portugal
The 2026 Festivals are already taking shape… and the banner is heating up!

Thursday the 13th
Suspensive Mood

Friday the 14th
Filipe Sequeira

Saturday the 15th
Cristiana Sá

But be careful…

We still haven’t revealed the big name that will take over the 2026 Festivities.

The artist… or the artist… or even the artists who will make the audience vibrate are still in secret.

One thing is certain:

The best is yet to come.

Stay tuned…

Very soon we’ll reveal who will be the big highlight of these holidays!!

Festas de Santo Antonio - Lardosa
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-16 | Lardosa, Lardosa, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Festa em Honra de N. Sra dos Milagres (Milagrosas) - Ruivais, Cinfães
2026-08-13 07:00 - 2026-08-15 23:30 (Europe/Lisbon) | Ruivais, Ruivais, Cinfães, Viseu, Portugal
Celebrate sacred traditions and massive summer entertainment at this spectacular three-day festival honoring Nossa Senhora dos Milagres. The musical lineup features a blockbuster concert by the famous artist Toy and a headline performance by Victor Rodrigues, alongside live shows from André Teclas and Bruno Cordeiro, and late-night electronic sets from DJ Nguimbi and DJ Antoniix. The event includes daily traditional dawn awakenings, a stunning midnight fireworks display, and extensive performances from visiting philharmonic bands, including the “Banda Musical de Ferreiros” de Cinfães and the “Banda Marcial do Vale” de Santa Maria da Feira. Moving religious highlights feature sung masses with sermons and beautiful processions, including a candlelit procession on Thursday evening.

Festas em Honra de Nossa Senhora da Paz - Vilar Formoso
2026-08-13 16:00 - 2026-08-16 23:30 | Vilar Formoso, Vilar Formoso, Castelo Branco, 6355-321, Portugal
Enjoy four days of incredible live entertainment, bulls, and community traditions at this massive summer festival. The musical entertainment is packed with top-tier acts, featuring massive shows from Grupo Musical Função Públika, Orquestra Magma, Soma&Segue, Banda Lux, and live sets from organist Celso Fernandes, Los Desmadraos, and DJ Kenliss. Dive into cultural highlights including flamenco and gitano music with Flamenquitas de la Raia, Taconeos da Raia, and Alma Gitana, alongside traditional sangria tastings, a local inter-penha tournament, a grand fireworks show, and the presentation of the new festival committee. Equestrian and bullfighting enthusiasts can enjoy traditional bull releases, multiple daytime and late-night bull games, and a dedicated Sunday gathering for horse riders featuring a countryside meetup, breakfast, lunch, and a horse parade. Moving religious highlights feature solemn masses accompanied by the Grupo Coral Polifónico de Vilar Formoso, a beautiful candlelit procession, and a grand main procession, all supported by the Banda Musical Malhadense.

Festa de Verão - Sarzedas
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Sarzedas, Sarzedas, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Gather for a lively three-day summer festival in the historic village of Sarzedas.

Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo 2026 - Montes da Senhora
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-17 | Montes da Senhora, Montes da Senhora, Castelo Branco, 6150-128, Portugal
A four-day traditional summer celebration in the “land of enchantment.”

Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes - Outeiro da Maceda
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-08-16 21:30 | Outeiro da Maceda, Outeiro da Maceda, Murtosa, Aveiro, Portugal
Celebrate sacred maritime traditions and community life at this three-day festival held near the monument of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes. Each day begins with a traditional dawn awakening, leading into evenings packed with diverse musical acts. The entertainment features live performances by singers Estevão Oliveira, João Belo, and Carlos Soares (visiting from the United States), alongside traditional sets from Conjunto Típico Sto. André, a lively show by Zé Fadoxa com Bailarinas, a headline concert by Bruno Silva Banda dos Estados Unidos, and a performance by Duo Patrick. A stunning midnight fireworks display lights up Saturday night. The festival’s rich religious and cultural highlights include a blessing of the boats at Cova do Chegado, an outdoor mass at the monument grounds supported by liturgical choirs, and a solemn procession moving to the Igreja Matriz da Murtosa, all beautifully accompanied by the Banda Filarmónica de S. Tiago de Lobão.

Festas das Colheitas - Arcozelo das Maias
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-23 | Arcozelo das Maias, Arcozelo das Maias, Viseu

Festa de Sobreira Formosa '26 - Sobreria Formosa, Proença-a-Nova
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-24 | Sobreira Formosa, Sobreira Formosa, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Sobreira Formosa Festival | August 21–24, 2026
Sport Clube Sobreirense invites everyone to attend the Sobreira Formosa Festival, taking place from August 21 to 24 at Largo da Devesa – Cónego José Esteves.
This year’s highlights include concerts by Quim Barreiros and Beatriz Rosário, promising nights full of lively entertainment.
The program also features traditional games, the traditional garraiada, folklore performances, an area for local artisans and producers, a food court, and plenty of entertainment for all ages.
Join us from August 21 to 24 to celebrate four days of tradition, community, and festivities!

𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐚 | 𝟐𝟏 𝐚 𝟐𝟒 𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

O 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 convida todos a marcarem presença na Festa de Sobreira Formosa, que terá lugar de 21 a 24 de agosto, no Largo da Devesa – Cónego José Esteves.

Este ano, com destaque para os concertos do 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬 e da 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐳 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚́𝐫𝐢𝐨, que prometem noites de grande animação.

O programa inclui ainda jogos tradicionais, a tradicional garraiada, folclore, zona de artesanato e produtores locais, espaço gastronómico e muita animação para todas as idades.

De 21 a 24 de agosto, contamos consigo para celebrar quatro dias de tradição, convívio e festa!

Festa em honra de Santa Margarida - Fundada
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-24 | Fundada, Fundada, Vila de Rei, Castelo Branco, Portugal
This four-day festival takes place from August 21st to August 24th, 2026, in the parish of Fundada, located in the municipality of Vila de Rei (Castelo Branco district). The event is organized by the villages of Fouto, Silveira, and Ribeira.
The detailed program includes:

Sexta, 21 (Friday, August 21):

17:00 – Opening of the festival grounds, bazaar, and terrace (Abertura do Arraial, Quermesse e Esplanada).

22:30 – Performance by Banda Kabull (with stage truck).

24:00 – Performance by the headline artist Saúl.

03:00 – Remember the 90’s & 00’s party.

Sábado, 22 (Saturday, August 22):

12:00 – Opening of the festival grounds and terrace.

14:30 – VIII Motorized Vehicle Tour (VIII Passeio de Motorizadas).

19:30 – Evening Mass in honor of Santa Margarida (Missa Vespertina).

20:30 – Opening of the traditional bazaar (Quermesse).

20:45 – Performance by the concertina group Grupo de Concertinas da Casa do Benfica da Vila de Rei.

22:00 – Performance by Villa D’El Rei Tuna.

23:00 – Performance by Banda Alta Ligação (with stage truck).

03:00 – DJ Hugo Rafael.

Domingo, 23 (Sunday, August 23):

12:00 – Opening of the festival grounds.

14:00 – Traditional cake collection (Recolha das fogaças) accompanied by the Filarmónica União Sardoalense.

15:00 – Solemn Mass followed by a religious Procession (Missa Solene e Procissão).

17:00 – Cake auction (Leilão das Fogaças), opening of the bazaar, and children’s entertainment with inflatables near the market.

17:30 – Torneio de Sueca (Traditional card game tournament).

19:00 – Performance by Rancho Folclórico Flores da Primavera da Ortigosa – Leiria.

20:30 – Performance by the Orquestra Tradicional da Escola de Música de Vila de Rei and the Coro D’Ol Rei (from the Municipality of Vila de Rei).

22:00 – Music and entertainment with Banda Cosmos (with stage truck).

03:00 – Late-night Karaoke with Luís Karaoke.

Segunda, 24 (Monday, August 24):

12:00 – Opening of the festival grounds and terrace.

16:00 – Rally Paper event.

19:00 – Thanksgiving Mass (Missa em Ação de Graças).

20:00 – Opening of the traditional bazaar.

20:30 – Local folklore memories with Rancho da Fundada.

22:00 – Performance by organist Graciano Ricardo.

24:00 – Raffle draw (Sorteio das Rifas), nomination of the new 2027 festival committee, and continuation with Graciano Ricardo.

Festas em honra de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré - Praia da Aguda
2026-08-21 17:00 - 2026-08-24 23:00 | Praia da Aguda, Arcozelo, Porto, Portugal

Festas em Honra de S. Mamede 2026 – Vila-Verde
2026-08-21 19:00 - 2026-08-23 23:59 | Vila-Verde, Vila Verde, Braga, Portugal
This traditional community festival takes place on August 17th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 2026, in Vila-Verde, located in the municipality of Vila Verde (Braga district).

Festa 2026 - Castelo de Paiva
2026-08-21 22:00 - 2026-08-23 22:00 | Castelo de Paiva, Castelo de Paiva, Aveiro, Portugal

Festa do Cabeçudo 2026 – Cabeçudo
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-31 | Cabeçudo, Cabeçudo, Sertã, Castelo Branco, Portugal
This traditional community festival takes place from August 28th to August 31st, 2026, in the parish of Cabeçudo, located in the municipality of Sertã (Castelo Branco district). The annual event is held in honor of Nossa Senhora da Piedade and Santo Estêvão.

Barosa Festa '26
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-06 | Barosa, Barosa, Leiria, Portugal

Biker Fest Old School in Beerfield IV 2026 – Ota
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-06 | Ota, Ota, Alenquer, Lisboa, Portugal
This four-day motorcycle festival takes place from September 3rd to September 6th, 2026, organized by the Brotherhood MC Portugal.

Festival Sabores de Perdição 2026 – Castelo Branco
2026-09-03 - 2026-09-06 | Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
This gastronomic festival organized by the Câmara Municipal de Castelo Branco takes place over four days from September 3rd to September 6th, 2026. The event invites visitors to discover the authentic flavors of the region.

Ceyceyra Medieval 2026 (X Edição) – Asseiceira, Tomar
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-20 | Asseiceira, Tomar, Asseiceira, Tomar, Santarém, Portugal
This three-day medieval historical festival takes place from September 18th to September 20th, 2026, celebrating its 10th edition. The event is held in the parish of Asseiceira, located in the municipality of Tomar (Santarém district).

Feira Nacional do Cavalo / XXVII Feira Internacional do Cavalo Lusitano – Golegã
2026-11-06 - 2026-11-15 | Golegã, Golegã, Santarém, Portugal
This prestigious, long-running event takes place from November 6th to November 15th, 2026, in the historic horse capital of Golegã, Portugal.
Also deeply rooted in tradition as the Feira de São Martinho (dating back to 1571), this massive ten-day celebration brings together the 50th National Horse Fair and the 27th International Lusitano Horse Fair. It stands as one of the country’s most iconic cultural and equestrian gatherings, celebrating Portuguese heritage, equestrian sports, and the world-renowned Lusitano horse.
