Festa

A three-day religious and community summer celebration. Saturday features the arrival of the Banda Filarmónica de Riodades, a solemn Mass and procession, a popular march parade, a foam party with Banda Uskadkasa, and late-night music from DJ Mx Dias. Sunday includes a morning arrival of the Riodades band, a festive Mass and grand procession at… Read More »Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora das Neves e Santa Bárbara – Travanca

A four-day traditional summer festival featuring daily restaurant service, sweet fritters, and a bazaar run by the local church fabric. Saturday opens with dinner followed by music from Nelson Lord's and late-night beats from DJ Ivo Simões. Sunday features afternoon entertainment, a field Mass and procession in honor of St. Dominic, and an evening performance… Read More »Tradicional Festa do Pé Descalço – Asseiceira

A week-long religious and community summer celebration held across Praça do Município and Largo da Capela da Senhora da Veiga. The main entertainment program includes performances by Diapasão on Thursday, Tiago Maroto & Banda alongside DJ David Bento on Friday, and Jorge Guerreiro & Banda followed by DJ Ricardo Ascenção on Saturday. The festivities wrap… Read More »Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da Veiga – Vila Nova de Foz Côa

A major week-long municipal festival featuring a book fair, a culinary exhibition dedicated to lamb, and a star-studded musical lineup split across venues like the Anfiteatro AMCP, Queiriga, and Largo do Ramalhal. The festival opens on Monday with regional theatre by Teatro Regional da Serra do Montemuro. The rest of the week features a dedicated… Read More »Festas do Município Ver Paiva 2026 – Vila Nova de Paiva

A major six-day celebration uniting three neighboring villages with a mix of religious faith and community feasts. Tuesday opens with the arrival of a sound system. Wednesday features a car blessing, a dedicated picanha steak night, and a performance by Concertinashow. Thursday includes a traditional candlelit procession, while Friday offers a mixed grill dinner and… Read More »Festas 2026 – Friões, Ferrugende, Vilarinho – Valpaços

A five-day traditional celebration starting Wednesday with an alvorada awakening, bar service, spit-roasted pork dinner, and music by Canário. Thursday includes a morning awakening and a night-time candlelit procession. Friday offers pork bifanas and caldo verde soup followed by Fado music from Paulo Fadista & Mara Sebastião. Saturday features a street parade with the Zé… Read More »Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho – Mafómedes

A traditional community festival celebrated across five specific days under the motto "The meeting point of generations." The program heavily features traditional drumming groups alongside musical performances, religious acts, and fireworks. Highlights include a tour of the parish by "Amigos da Borga," a multi-group bombos face-off, a candlelit procession, popular neighbourhood marches, and live musical… Read More »Festas em Honra do Divino Salvador 2026 – Salvador do Monte

A four-day traditional celebration kicking off Thursday with a "Noite das Tradições" featuring performance groups (rusgas) from Godinhaços, São Pedro do Gontinho, and Aboim da Nóbrega, alongside Amigos do Bombo and DJ Tito Lopes. Friday brings music from Siga a Farra, fireworks, and DJ Tito Lopes. Saturday features a morning street parade with Zés Pereiras… Read More »Festas em Honra de Santa Marinha 2026 – Penascais

Bring your tent and connect with nature at this weekend camping trip and social gathering organized by the Clube TT da Zimbreira at the scenic Pego da Rainha waterfall. Designed for members, families, and friends, the event focuses on camaraderie and friendship in the great outdoors. The itinerary includes arrival and campsite setup on Friday,… Read More »Convívio dos Sócios (Clube TT da Zimbreira) – Pego da Rainha

A traditional three-day summer celebration featuring daily food and beverage services alongside diverse musical entertainment. Friday evening kicks off with the opening of the bar and restaurant, followed by a performance by Banda Shakra and a late-night set by DJ Pancadão. Saturday continues with the restaurant opening, a dance featuring organist Bruno Ricardo, a live… Read More »Festas das Várzeas em Honra de Nª Sra da Conceição – Várzeas

A dynamic three-day community festival packed with traditional sports, motorized events, and diverse entertainment. Friday kicks off with an opening barrel ceremony, musical newcomer Daniel Alves, stand-up comedy with João Caçoilas, a dance, and a late-night set by DJ Bruno Pires. Saturday features a Malha tournament, live entertainment from André Mira, a dance with João… Read More »Festas Populares 2026 – Espinheiro

A lively three-day summer festival offering a mix of tournaments, children's activities, and a diverse musical lineup. Friday kicks off with the opening of the food stall, a Petanca tournament, a Sueca card tournament, and a late-night local trivia quiz game. Saturday features a morning walk drumming animation by Contro' Bombo, free inflatables for kids,… Read More »Festa da Nossa Senhora da Consolação de Fráguas – Fráguas

A traditional three-day religious and community summer celebration featuring a permanent bar service. Friday evening opens with a Mass followed by a candlelit procession, wrapping up with musical animation by Carlos Fial. Saturday features the arrival and street parade of the Banda de Música de Vila Boa de Quires, a morning Mass and procession, an… Read More »Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios – Golfar

A three-day summer festival deeply rooted in equestrian and bullfighting traditions, heavily featuring border-region cultural influences. Friday kicks off with a kids' mock bull run, a bull release, a flamenco or Spanish dance performance by Taconeos de la Raia, and live music from Grupo Alkar. Saturday features the Interpeñas gathering, a major mixed bullfight featuring… Read More »Festa das Peñas – Nave de Haver

A three-day summer festival featuring religious traditions, live music, and regional dining. Friday evening features a solemn Mass and candlelit procession, followed by a rock tribute performance by Banda Rock Prova de Fogo and a late-night set by DJ Damn Sisters. Saturday afternoon starts with a bazaar and kids' inflatable, followed by the restaurant opening… Read More »Grandiosos Festejos em Honra de Nossa Senhora da Piedade – Urqueira

A traditional three-day festival of faith and community music set in the Serra d'Arga region. Friday kicks off at midday with a firecracker salute and recorded music transmission, followed by late-night improvised singing with Daniel Alves and Soraia Araújo. Saturday features a morning awakening, evening concerts by Grupo Real Som and Mini Break, and a… Read More »Festa em Honra de Santa Rufina e Nª Sra de Fátima – Cerquido

A traditional three-day summer festival packed with community sports, games, and entertainment. Friday kicks off at midday with the start of the festivities, followed by the opening of the restaurant and an evening dance with Grupo Musical Brysas. Saturday features a morning awakening, a Sueca tournament, the restaurant opening, children's inflatables, and a late-night dance… Read More »Festa do Bodo – São Pedro do Esteval

Enjoy a wonderful weekend community celebration at the Festas de Verão em Vale da Ursa, organized by the Centro Social do Vale da Ursa. The weekend kicks off on Saturday with a morning mass honoring São Luís, followed by a community lunch (registration required), a charity bazaar, an afternoon of traditional games, and a community… Read More »Festas de Verão – Vale da Ursa