Lagos welcomes the Arte Doce Fair with major concert headliners, starting this July 24
This summer’s sweetest event will have a variety of regional sweets, typical Algarve products, gastronomic demonstrations, and concerts by Expensive Soul, Fernando Daniel, Hybrid Theory (Linkin Park Tribute), Plutónio and Luís Trigacheiro – July 10, 2024 Photo Câmara Municipal de Lagos Calling all sweets lovers – Lagos will host its popular Arte Doce sweets competition between July 24 and 28, boasting a variety of regional sweets,...
Lagoa Jazz Fest starts this July 19, with top jazz performances
Three-day festival brings together national and international jazz musicians to Lagoa’s Sítio das Fontes Park – July 9, 2024 The famous natural park Sítio das Fontes, in Estômbar, will once again set the stage for another edition of the Lagoa Jazz Fest, a festival which started in 2003 and continues to bring many exciting jazz performances for music lovers to enjoy by the riverside. Over 250 musicians have already performed at the...
Noitada Festival: A new summer festival in Portimão will bring together light, art, and culture this July
Portimão’s centenary celebrations spark the debut of the Noitada Festival – July 7, 2024 In honour of its centenary, Portimão is set to dazzle with the debut of the Noitada Festival, transforming the city centre into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture on July 26 and 27. For two days, the city’s most iconic areas will come alive with an array of live performances, light installations, and interactive displays, all part of...
Lagoa’s famous Fatacil fair returns in August
The town’s major summer fair attracted around 200,000 visitors last year’s edition – July 6, 2024 Fatacil 2023 This year, the 43rd edition of FATACIL will take place from August 16 to 25 with hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of musicians and live performances, and multiple points of interest. Fatacil 2023 Headliners include Os Quatro e Meia (August 16), Ivandro (August 17), D.A.M.A (Agust 18), João Pedro Pais (August 19), Carolina...
Lagoa showcases collective Portuguese handicraft exhibition in honor of ancient techniques and stories
Lagoa’s Art school is showcasing a collective exhibition that shares “valuable ancient techniques and stories in a unified portrayal of Portugal”, until July 31 – July 5, 2024 Escola de Artes Mestre Fernando Rodrigues in Lagoa is featuring creations by artisans from the Algarve and the north of Portugal, in a collective exhibition entitled “Artesanato de Mãos Dadas” (Hand-in-Hand Craftsmanship), which will be on show at the Galeria...
Beach Sunsets: Lagos’ Duna Beach Club hosts top UK and Portuguese DJs this Summer
Some of the hottest sunset dance parties are coming to Lagos Duna Beach Club – June 28, 2024 Part of the third edition of Duna Beach Sunsets, organised by DJ Toby One, the Duna Beach Club is preparing to host a series of exclusive events featuring top UK and Portuguese DJs for four incredible nights of Electronic, Hip Hop, Drum and Bass, Dancehall, and House music. The Lagos-based British DJ aims to “bring quality to this side...
Afro Nation ignites Praia da Rocha with a vibrant opening day
The world’s biggest celebration of African music and culture transformed Praia da Rocha and is expected to attract around 35,000 festival-goers – June 28, 2024 | Photos Beatriz Maio The Afro Nation festival couldn’t have got off to a better start this Wednesday (June 26), bringing thousands to Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão. Festival-goers in beachwear enjoyed the festival’s tribal decorations and infectious energy on the...
Renowned Tivoli Carvoeiro Sky Bar celebrates Summer with unforgettable event
Tivoli Sky Bar’s summer kick-off in Carvoeiro – June 26, 2024 | Text and Photos Charlotte Cockayne As the sun set on the evening of June 21, the Tivoli Carvoeiro hosted an unforgettable event to celebrate the first day of summer. Set against the backdrop of their renowned Sky Bar, guests were treated to a night of good views, good food, and lively entertainment, marking the perfect start to the summer season. Perched above the...
The magic of Bernd Koch’s light shows has been shining at events for over 30 years
Creating visible dreams: From liquid lights, colours, and kaleidoscopic effects, the local artist’s light projections recreate visible dreams for every type of party or event, ensuring unforgettable memories – June 13, 2024 | Text Beatriz Maio Using advanced lighting techniques and his 16 analogue projectors, Bernd Koch manages to transport us to a different universe, thanks to strong colours and geometric images. Bernd’s light show...
Afro Nation Festival returns to Portimão this June, with Nicki Minaj as headliner
Portimão’s Praia da Rocha beach will welcome back the Afrobeats festival with a star-studded lineup – June 7, 2024 Burna Boy 4 – Afro Nation Portugal 2023 Portimão’s Praia da Rocha beach will once again set the stage for the Afro Nation festival, returning for its fourth time between June 26 and 28. This year’s headliner is Nicki Minaj, following on the footsteps of Chris Brown in 2022, and 50 Cent in 2023. The...
