Portugal calendar of events for July.

July 1 - 6

Velas – Island of São Jorge (Azores)

Semana Cultural das Velas (Velas Cultural Week)

July 8 - 11

Valença (North of Portugal)

Expo Minho (trade show of local products)

July 10 - 25

Viana do Castelo (North of Portugal)

Expo-feira do Livro (Festa da Lusofonia). Book Expo & Fair - Portuguese Language Festival

July 15 - 31

Arcos de Valdevez (North of Portugal)

Expovez – local products fair

July 16 - 18

Soajo – Arcos de Valdevez (North of Portugal)

Feira de Artes e Ofícios (Arts & Crafts Festival)

July 16 - 19

Lajes das Flores - Island of Flores (Azores)

Festa do Emigrante (Emigrant Festival)

July 18 – 22

Madalena – Island of Pico (Azores)

Festas de Santa Maria Madalena – religious festival and market fair

2nd half of July

Évora (Alentejo region)

Festival Évora Clássica (music and cultural festival)

July 27 - 31

Viana do Castelo (North of Portugal)

Festival de Jazz da Praça da Erva (jazz festival)

4th week of July

Bombarral (Lisboa region)

National Wine Festival - A big event where you have the opportunity to enjoy Portuguese wine and food

The last weekend of July

Lagos (Algarve region)

Feira-Concurso Arte Doce (Food Show and Competition) - This contest requires its participants to be creative and skillful preparing their “works of art” using almonds, eggs, and other traditional Portuguese ingredients & methods for sweets. This fair also offers other regional products.
Location: Mercado do Levante

July July 29 – August 8

Esposende (North of Portugal)

Expozende – trade fair

July July 29 – August 8

São Roque - Island of Pico (Azores)

Cais de Agosto – local festival

Until July 31

Espinho (North of Portugal)

Festival de Música (Music Festival)

July 30 – August 1

Terras de Bouro (North of Portugal)

Festa de São Brás (traditional religious festival and market fair)

July 30 – August 1

Vila Nova de Cerveira (North of Portugal)

Festas de São Sebastião (local religious festival and market fair)

July 30 - Aug. 8

Barcelos (North of Portugal)

Mostra de Artesanato e Cerâmica (Handicrafts & Ceramics Showcase) - Visitors can appreciate regional handicrafts and ceramics as well as witness live demonstrations by the artisans.

July 30 – August 8

Praia da Vitória (Island of Terceira – Azores)

Festas da Vila – local festival

July – August

Vila Real (North of Portugal)

Encontros de Música na Casa de Mateus (Musical Performances at the Mateus Manor-house)
Location: Solar de Mateus

July – August

Figueira da Foz (Beiras region)

Festival Internacional de Música (International Music Festival)

July – August

Montemor-o-velho (Beiras region)

Citemor – The theater festival

July – August

Vila do Rei (Lisboa region)

XV Cheese, Honey and Smoked Sausage Fair - This fair offers tasty opportunities for those who would like to participate.

Other July Events

Guimarães (North of Portugal)

Romaria Grande de São Torcato (pilgrimage and traditional market fair)

Mirandela (North of Portugal)

National Championship of Jet Ski

Mirandela (North of Portugal)

Festas da Senhora do Amparo e Feira de São Tiago - Local religious festival and market fair

Paços Brandão (North of Portugal)

Festival de Música (Music Festival)

Porto

Semana de Música Barroca (Baroque Music Week)

Póvoa do Varzim (North of Portugal)

Festival Casino da Póvoa Jazz (Jazz Festival)
Location: Casino da Póvoa do Varzim

Santo Tirso (North of Portugal)

Festival Internacional de Guitarra (International Guitar Festival)

Vila do Conde (North of Portugal)

Festival Internacional de Curtas Metragens (International Short Film Festival)
Location: Auditório Municipal de Vila do Conde

Vila do Conde (North of Portugal)

Feira Nacional de Artesanato (National Handicrafts Fair)

Vilar de Mouros (Caminha – North of Portugal)

Festival de Música (Music Festival)

Aveiro (Beiras region)

Festival Dunas de São Jacinto - Modern music festival

Coimbra (Beiras region)

Festas da cidade – town’s annual festival

Coimbra (Beiras region)

Festival Internacional de Música (International Music Festival)

Condeixa-a-Nova (Beiras region)

Expo-Condeixa (Trade show)

Figueira da Foz (Beiras region)

Grande Prémio de Motonáutica (Speedboat Racing Championship)

Cascais (Lisboa region)

Cascais Summer Festival - This festival has live entertainment nightly along the coastal pathway linking Cascais to Estoril. Firework displays are another regular highlight.

Estoril (Cascais – Lisboa region)

Estoril Jazz - Also known as Jazz Summer’s Day, attracts the great names in the world of jazz. At the Palmela Auditorium in Cascais, there is a packed program that brings in thousands of jazz fans.

Leiria (Lisboa region)

Festival de Música (Music Festival)

Lisboa

Beer Festival in the Castelo de São Jorge – 4th edition. Apart from the panoramic views over the city, which are undoubtedly some of the best, this event marks the beginning of the summer festivals in Lisboa. It is a recreation of the medieval times. You will find entertainment, gastronomy, a rich Portuguese music program, handicrafts and... gallons of beer.

Mação (Lisboa region)

Feira Mostra (Fair & Showcase) - This fair focuses on economic activities, handicrafts, and gastronomy.

Óbidos (Lisboa region)

Medieval Market - A historical showcase in the Castle of Óbidos recreates a medieval atmosphere. There will be horse tournaments, medieval shows, and a handicrafts exhibition, as well, as a parade featuring the king and the queen.

Palmela (Lisboa region)

International Street Entertainment Festival - Street entertainers promote quality street art in Palmela.

Pombal (Lisboa region)

Festas do Bodo – local festival

Setúbal (Lisboa region)

Feira de Santiago – local fair

Sintra (Lisboa region)

Feira do Artesanato de Sintra (The Handicrafts Fair of Sintra)

Vila Franca de Xira (Lisboa region)

Festas do Colete Encarnado (The Red Waistcoat Festival) - This is the most important festival in Vila Franca de Xira, and it celebrates the “campino” (a sort of Portuguese cowboy of the Ribatejo). The festival derives its name from the traditional red waistcoat of the “campino”. The festival’s program includes a running of the bulls, and a showcase of horses. There will be fireworks displays, livestock riding contests, a boat procession, a regatta on the Tejo, and regular feasting on sardines. The high point of the festival is on Saturday when the festivities will last until dawn.

Monsaraz (Alentejo region)

Monsaraz – Museu Aberto (Open Museum) - In the historic village of Monsaraz, this important cultural event occurs only once a year and includes exhibitions, concerts, traditional dances, theater, and a showcase of handicrafts.

Various Locations in Algarve

Festival Internacional de Música do Algarve - Algarve’s International Music Festival

Cacela Velha (Algarve region)

Noites da Moura encantada – music festival

Faro (Algarve region)

Festa e Feira da Senhora do Carmo - traditional religious festival and market fair

Faro (Algarve region)

Festival do Marisco da Ria Formosa – festival celebrating the seafood from Ria Formosa

Loulé (Algarve region)

Festival Internacional de Jazz (International Jazz Festival)
Location: Convento do Espírito Santo

Portimão (Algarve region)

Festival da Sardinha (Sardine Festival)

Silves (Algarve region)

Festival da Cerveja (Beer Festival) - At this festival one can enjoy the most diverse types of beers, as well as traditional dishes from the region. The festival also includes performances by Portuguese traditional dance groups, artists, and musical groups.
Location: Fábrica do Inglês