Portugal calendar of events for March.

March 20 - 28

Beja (Alentejo region)

Ovibeja Handicrafts, gastronomy, and economic activity fair. This fair also includes concerts and a jumping competition.

March 23

Lisbon - Spring Festival

A great number of shows, concerts, and exhibitions take place at the Belém Cultural Centre to celebrate the beginning of spring and the centre’s anniversary.

Weekends in March

Vila Franca de Xira (Lisbon region)

Shad Festival in Vila Franca de XiraVila Franca’s culinary expertise is in freshwater fish - the shad. Normally, it is fried and served with egg açorda.

February - March

Vila Nova de Foz Coa (North of Portugal)

Festas das Amendoeiras em Flor (Almond Blossom Festival)

February - March

Torre de Moncorvo (North of Portugal)

Festas das Amendoeiras em Flor(Almond Blossom Festival)

March – April

Festival Interceltico do Porto – Porto Celtic Festival

This festival’s program includes performances by several Celtic Groups from different countries.

March – April

Porto– Festival Interceltico do Porto

celtic festival
Location: Teatro Municipal Rivoli

March – April

Tomar (Lisbon region)

Lamprey Festival-Various lamprey eel dishes are served in participating restaurants. Sweets, such an egg-based dessert in the shape of a lamprey, can also be tasted in some of the city’s pastry shops.

Other March Events

Various Locations

Holy Week - The program for Holy Week includes the ritual of the bathing of the feet, the procession of the flags, the procession of the Passion of the Lord, and a performance by musical choirs of sacred & classical music.

Aveiro (Beiras region)

Feira de Marco (March Fair)

Guarda (Beiras region)

Ciclo de Jazz da Guarda (Jazz event)

Oliveira do Hospital (Beiras region)

Feira do Queijo (Cheese Fair)

Rio Maior (Lisbon region)

Feira das Tasquinhas (Taverns Fair)

Monchique (Algarve region)

Feira dos Enchidos Tradicionais – traditional food fair

Sao Marcos da Serra (Algarve region)

Feira do Folar (Easter-gift Fair)

Funchal ( Madeira)

Madeira Island Golf Open