Portimão’s ‘Christmas Dream’ will be running until January 6 with “all kinds of Christmas activities and events”
– December 19, 2022
Christmas is being celebrated in Portimão with a festive programme entitled ‘Sonho de Natal’ (Christmas Dream), which is running until January 6 and will see all kinds of Christmas activities and events taking place throughout the municipality.
The biggest change compared to previous years is the new ‘Santa Claus Factory’, which is taking place at the renovated ‘Lota’ building and will feature a long list of festive entertainment.
Christmas lights have also been installed at 40 locations around the borough but will only be turned on between 6pm and midnight due to the government’s recommendations in light of the ongoing energy crisis.
Workshops
Visitors will be able to take part in a series of workshops where they can learn how to make Christmas cookies or wrap presents, or enjoy one of the many Christmas stories which will be told.
Admission is free, but visitors must sign up for any events they want to take part in.
Ice Rink
Other highlights include the town’s life-sized nativity scene, which can be visited at Largo da Mó on the town’s Rua das Lojas shopping street and can be visited 24 hours a day, and the town’s ice rink which is located in Praça da República (more commonly known as Alameda) and will be open between 2pm and 7pm on weekdays and between 11am and 7pm at weekends – excluding Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (11am to 4pm) and Christmas Day (closed).
Shows
19 Dec
7pm – ILLUSIONISM – Illusionist Salguery
Awarded several international prizes in Spain, France and Japan, Salguery will present a memorable show full of fantasy.
7.30pm – DANCE – Ritmo Studio presents “Dance Show”
20 Dec
7pm – MUSIC – Stars of Portugal, The Voice Portugal
Several participants of “The Voice” Portugal, will form a quartet and present us with national and international hits.
7.30pm – Academy “Dança Mais” presents “Dança Comigo”
21 Dec
7pm – PERFORMANCE – ZÉLELÉ, The Clown
With a background at the well-known Chapitô Artschool in Lisbon, “Zélelé” promises to wander through the children’s world with his circus performances, a show highly recommended for kids and adults alike.
7.30pm – MUSIC – “Glória ou Morte Portimonense” presents “O Seu Grupo De Cantares”
22 Dec
7pm – THEATRE – “Uma Paródia De Natal” (“A Christmas Parody”) with Violin, Percussion and Cachamorada
Carla Domingos and Jorge Soares will give life to the puppets, also known as puppets of the cachamorrada. This Christmas parody is accompanied by João Feliz on violin and Tiago Feliz on percussion.
7.30pm – MUSIC – Cantata de Natal “Shine to the World”
For the Christmas spirit, enjoy a Christmas-themed concert performed by a group comprised of a saxophone, trumpet, violin and bass.
23 Dec
7pm – ILLUSIONISM – Paulo Cabrita Show
Illusionism Show with classic magic numbers for the whole family.
7.30pm – MUSIC – Senior University (Universidade Sénior) presents “Cante Alentejano”
Christmas Market
A Christmas market will be taking place every day at Jardim 1º de Dezembro in front of the TEMPO theatre, open from 5pm to 8pm on weekdays and 3pm and 8pm on weekends.
Santa’s House
Santa’s House will also be open to visits at Praça Manuel Teixeira Gomes every day from 10am to 7pm, except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve when it will close earlier at 4pm.
The full programme and schedules can be found online at https://portimaosonhodenatal.pt/, or visit the Facebook page for Portimão Sonho de Natal.
