Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival returns this September with performances by renowned musicians all around town
The municipality will host emblematic guitar performances next to monuments and cultural spaces, as well as outdoor concerts in Carvoeiro’s Main Square and Estômbar’s natural park – August 31, 2023 It’s almost time for Lagoa’s International Guitar Festival, which will be held between September 9 and October 1 at a variety of venues in the municipality. In addition to ensuring a quality artistic offer, from both national and...
Lagoa Jazz Fest’2023 starts this weekend
The Lagoa Jazz Fest’2023 takes place in Estômbar’s Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park, between July 21-23 – July 18, 2023 From July 21 to 23, jazz nights are back to Lagoa, with the Lagoa Jazz Fest, now in its 18th edition, taking place at the Sítio das Fontes Park in Estômbar. This year’s special guests include Camille Bertault, recognised by Vanity Fair as the ”new voice of jazz” and by Le Figaro as a “daring talent”. She comes...
Lagoa Art Gallery “Lady in Red” moves to new location to “explore new creative possibilities”
New location is yet to be announced – July 13, 2023 Lady in Red, the art gallery located in the historic Adega Cooperative (wine cooperative) building in Lagoa, has announced it is moving to a new location. With over nine years of existence, Lady in Red “has established itself as a benchmark in contemporary art”. “While it is difficult to say goodbye to a space that has become so dear to all of us, we believe this move is...
Lagoa’s candle market pays tribute to Ibero-American culture
“Over 40 candlelit symbols will be displayed in seven areas, highlighting Ibero-American mythology, traditions, gastronomy, and religion” – July 7, 2023 | Photos: Lagoa Council The eighth edition of ‘Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas’, a candlelit market is taking place in Lagoa until July 9. The festival celebrates a different culture every year with a unique theme. This year’s theme revolves around...
How a Local Dental Clinic helps the little ones feel at ease
Big tiny smiles – July 7, 2023 | Text Beatriz Maio Located in Lagoa, the Vitra Clinic dentist office came up with an innovative idea that arose from the need both to increase the physical space and to give children a place of their own, where they feel comfortable and break the stigma associated with going to the dentist. Not only do they have their own entrance, but also an unequalled waiting room full of joy and fun, making it...
Great Success: This year’s Lagoa Wine Show hosted over 6,000 wine tastings
Another successful ‘Lagoa Wine Show’ brought together 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve – June 19, 2023 This year’s Lagoa Wine Show, held between June 7 and 10, attracted thousands of wine lovers to Lagoa and was hailed as another success by Lagoa’s council. A total of 6,000 wine tastings were held over the weekend, with 20 winemakers from Portugal and the Algarve. In addition to show cooking and live...
Lagoa Wine Show returns with an exciting lineup of concerts, wine tastings, entertainment and delicious local food
Celebrating the beginning of the summer season, Lagoa will bring together Fado music with delicious food and wine – June 1, 2023 The Lagoa Wine Show is back from June 7 to 10 with live music performances, entertainment, wine tastings and great local gastronomy with show-cooking demonstrations during which renowned Portuguese chefs will prepare tasty dishes using local ingredients. As the Algarve gradually gains notoriety as a...
American Glee Club wows during Lagoa Choir Week, which ends this Saturday
The inaugural concert of the 23rd Lagoa Choir Week opened to a full house, featuring the Pennsylvania State University Men’s Glee Club – May 18, 2023 The event was held at the Carlos do Carmo auditorium on Sunday, May 14th, with spectators highlighting the “beautiful work” that was performed by the American choir, which included students of the university and members of the Penn State Glee Club. The performers were directed by...
Lagoa welcomes 4th Piano Festival with four different concerts this May
This year’s edition brings together solo piano, jazz piano, four-hand piano and orchestra – May 4, 2023 Starting this May 7th, the 4th edition of the Lagoa Piano Festival comes to four different Lagoa boroughs. The festival, organised by Artis XXI – Associação de Educação Artística de Lagoa, will take place each Sunday at 6.30pm throughout this month. This year’s theme will be about reflecting on the piano in its various...
Lagoa marks its 250th Anniversary with a Festive Lineup of Events
To celebrate the special milestone, the Local Council has prepared a vast programme of events throughout the year – April 11, 2023 In 1773, King D. José redefined the administrative areas of the Algarve and created the municipality of Lagoa. “Throughout two and a half centuries, the people of Lagoa worked to maintain and develop their administrative territory. By linking the ocean with the river, they were able to secure a piece of...