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Albufeira stages a wide range of cultural, celebrative, sportive and entertaining events. These actions provide moments of leisure as much as for inhabitants as for visitors and are a mark of life in the county and a proof of cultural identity conservation from its people.
List of bank holidays and main events occuring in Albufeira and the Algarve along the year
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | Caliços Market | |
| 3rd Friday of the month | Guia Market | |
| 1st Saturday of the month | Paderne Market | |
| 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month | Flea Market | Caliços |
| 1st Sunday of the month | Flea Market | Olhos d'Água |
| 4th Saturday of the month | Flea Market | Areias de S. João |
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| 22nd | "Good Friday" | National Holiday |
| 23rd3pm | «Postman Pat»Famous children show - Tickets: 18/22€ | Teatro das FigurasFaro |
| 23rd10pm | ÁureaPortuguese female singer - Tickets: 15€ | Centro de Congressos do Arade - ParchalLagoa |
| 29th&30th9:30pm | White CapsMix of Dance and Video Show- Tickets: 10/12€ | Teatro das FigurasFaro |
| 25th | Carnation Revolution Commemorations | National Holiday |
| 24th to 1st May | Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cupin Portimão | Portimão Arena |
| 30th to 2nd May | III Exhibition of Portuguese WinesConfraria de Bacchus de Albufeira | EMA - Albufeira |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | "Labour Day" Commenorations | National Holiday |
| 6th1pm | «Festival das Papas» | Espaço Multiusos de Albufeira |
| 6th to 8th | FIA GT1 World Championship | Autódromo Internacional do AlgarvePortimão |
| 14th & 15th10am | Bonsai Exhibition | Espaço Multiusos de Albufeira |
| 15th10am-3pm | Minibikes RaceMinibike Junior, Minibike Senior and 50cc Minibike races | Parque Desportivo da NoraFerreiras |
| 21st & 22nd | F1 Powerboat Race - 13th editionPortugal/Algarve Grand Prix | Rio AradePortimão |
| 22nd | Harlem Globe TrottersSpectacular Basketball Show | Sports PavillionAlbufeira |
| 27th9:30pm | Algarve Orchestra ConcertMozart. Maestro: Cesário Costa | Municipal AuditoriumAlbufeira |
| 28th7am | TT Terras de Paderne 'Challenge 2011'4x4 Plus Regional Cahmpionship | Monte dos ElóisPaderne |
| 28 & 29 | Children's FestivalShows, Games, Ateliers, Inflatables, Train,... | Praça dos PescadoresAlbufeira Old Town |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9th-29th10.30pm | Popular Saints FestivalsAlbufeira 29th at 10pm | Albufeira, Lagos, Loulé, Portimão, Tavira |
| 10th | Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities | National Holiday |
| 10th 10pm | Concert: LAMB British Band - Tickets: 25€ | ParchalLagoa |
| 10th & 11th10-12am | Show Cooking | Mercado MunicipalOlhão |
| 10th - 12th4pm-0pm | Traditional «Barrocal» Arts ExhibitionsHandicraft & Gastronomy with local folclore & bands | Paderne |
| 10th10pm | Summer Parade Street show with color, light and multimedia numbers | Oura / Areias S. JoãoAlbufeira |
| 11th - 19th10am-7pm | Albufeira Tennis TournamentUnder 14 International Tennis Tournament | MontechoroAlbufeira |
| 12th, 23rd & 28th8pm | Olhos d'Água Marching Band | Lg. PescadoresOlhos d'Água |
| 15th10.30pm | Summer AnimationAcademia Artística de Dança Soul | Main SquareAlbufeira |
| 16th10pm | 'Entretenga' GroupTraditional Portuguese Music | Lg. Cais Herculano (Old Docks)Albufeira |
| 18th6pm | Snail FestivalTasting & Shows from local artists | Parque Desport. da NoraFerreiras |
| 18th10pm | Concert: Mafalda ArnauthPortuguese Fado Singer - Tickets: 15€ | Auditório MunicipalLagoa |
| 22nf10.30pm | Summer AnimationAcademia de Dança Imortal DC | Main SquareAlbufeira |
| 22nd10pm | Concert: MorcheebaBritish Pop Band - Tickets: 25€ | ParchalLagoa |
| 22nd-25th |
Festival MedCultural and Musical Entertainment by several artitist | Historical CentreLoulé |
| 25th9am-7pm | Street Basket ZonBasketball Tournament | Praça dos PescadoresAlbufeira |
| 25th9.30pm | Albufeira ModaFashion Show | Main SquareAlbufeira |
| 22nd - 26th | Portimão Portugal Match CupWorld Sailing Competition | MarinaPortimão |
| 25th & 26th4pm-0pm | Classic Bikes and CarsExhibition of classic and current racing motorbikes and cars | Parque Desport. da NoraFerreiras |
| 29th10.30pm | Summer AnimationMarching Bands Meeting | Main SquareAlbufeira |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st to 3rd2pm | World Challenge FootvolleyContest between the best international teams | Praia dos PescadoresAlbufeira |
| 6th10pm | Tonny CarreiraRomantic Portuguese Singer | Praça dos PescadoresAlbufeira |
| 8th to 10th10am-4pm | Algarve Classic Cars The biggest event of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula with 170 vintage cars | Albufeira, Lagoa, Loulé, Portimão, S. Brás de Alportel, Silves |
| 9th10pm | London Gospel ChoirBritish Gospel Show | Silves |
| 10th7.30pm | Algarve Orchestra'Music at Monuments' Cycle | PaderneCastle |
| 13th10.30pm | 'Entretenga' GroupTraditional Portuguese Music | Lg. Engº Duarte PachecoAlbufeira |
| 15th10pm | VivianePortuguese singer | S.B. Alportel |
| 15th to 17th8.45pm | Guadiana Football TournamentParticipating teams: Paris Saint-Germain (France); Anderlecht (Belgium) & Benfica (Lisbon) | Álgarve Stadium |
| 16th10pm | Ivan LinsBrazilian Singer | Hotel Grande Real Santa EuláliaAlbufeira |
| 16th8pm | 4th Folklore Festival of PaderneDances and songs from several regions of the country | Next to the stadiumPaderne |
| 14th to 17th | Faro Motorbike Concentration 2011 and Bike Show30th Concentration organized by the «Motoclube de Faro» withIRON MAIDEN, Xutos & Pontapés, Hells Bells, Mindlock, Mago de OZ, Íris e Los Inhumanos | Faro |
| 20th to 24th8pm | Festival Al-buheraExhibits of handicraft, regional and international gastronomy, musical shows, etc. |
Praça dos PescadoresAlbufeira |
| 22nd10pm | Morcheeba ConcertBritish Pop Band | Vale do LoboLoulé |
| 23rd10pm | Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber with Sofia Escobar, John Addisone and the Algarve Orchestra | Lagoa |
| 26th to 30th7pm | Allgarve GourmetInternational Chefs meeting | Portimão & Vilamoura |
| 27th10.30pm | Rancho Folclórico Amigos de Ferreiras Marching Bands | Lg. Engº Duarte PachecoAlbufeira |
| 28th to 30th10pm | International Jazz Festival of Loulé28 - Maria João & Orquestra de Jazz De Matosinhos 29 - Richard Galliano Group 30 - Aaron Parks Quartet |
Cerca do ConventoLoulé |
| 29th10pm | Sarruga Street Show | Olhão |
| 30th -31st9.30pm | Tocándar Street Show | Aljezur & Monchique |
| 30th10pm | "Só Nós 3" Music from the 50´s until today with Paulo De Carvalho, Fernando Tordo and Carlos Mendes | Teatro das FigurasFaro |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 15th | Silves Medieval Fair Relive the 12th to 14th Centuries with many street entertainments and performers. The event will be held in the historical centre of the city starting at 18.00 and ending at 01.00 | Silves |
| 10th to 15th | Seafood Festival festivaldomarisco.com 10 - Queen on Fire 11 - Xutos & Pontapés 12 - Pedro Abrunhosa 13 - Tony Carreira 14 - Ar de Rock 15 - Calcinha Preta |
Olhão |
| 4th10pm | The Human LeagueBritish Band from the 80's | Portimão |
| 7th | Joe CockerThe famous british singer will perform at the Pine Cliffs Resort Summer Gala | Pine Cliffs Albufeira |
| 11th10pm | Carlos do Carmowill sing Frank Sinatra | Tavira |
| 14th | Festival in honour of Our Lady of Orada Supplication celebrations | Albufeira & Orada |
| 15th | Assumption of Mary | National Holiday |
| 15th & 17th9.30pm | Kumpania AlgazarraMulticultural music street show | Aljezur & Vila do Bispo |
| 16th10pm | Duran DuranFamous British Band from the 80's CONCERT IS CANCELLED |
Herdade dos SalgadosAlbufeira |
| 17th10pm | Rui VelosoFamous portuguese singer, composer and guitarist | Tavira |
| 20th10pm | Sons ArdentesConcert of the Algarve Orchestra with fireworks show to commemorate the Albufeira Municipal Day | Municipal HolidayFishermens Square |
| 26th10pm | CarminhoPortuguese fado singer | Tavira |
| 25th to 28th | Medieval Days of Castro Marim Tournaments, traditional games, street entertainment and other traditional spectacles from that era. |
Castelo e vila deCastro Marim |
| 27th7.30pm | Algarve White Night Night turns to day. glamour, entertainment, street artists, open shops... For one night, the city dresses in white EVENT IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR | Loulé |
| 29th10pm | Bestiário Travelling theatre show, with lots of visual entertainment | Lagos |
| To be confirmed | Olhos d'Água Sardine Festival | Fishermen BeachOlhos d'Água |
| To be confirmed | Albufeira Folklore Group | Old Town squareAlbufeira |
| To be confirmed | Chicken PiriPiri Festival | Guia |
| To be confirmed | Sardine Festival | Olhos d'Água |
| To be confirmed | «Arraial do Petisco»Traditional party with food and folklore | Paderne |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd to 4th | Fishermen's Festival | Fishermen's SquareAlbufeira |
| 3rd | Festivities of Saint Vincent of Albufeira | Old town squareAlbufeira |
| 17th10pm | Maria MedeirosMaria Medeiros presents her new Album 'Penínsulas & Continentes' | Tavira |
| 27th | World Tourism Day Celebrations | Albufeira |
| to be confirmed | Paderne Folklore Band | Old Town squareAlbufeira |
| to be confirmed | Gastronomy Festival | Several restaurants in Albufeira |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Allgarve Master Series | Vila Sol - Vilamoura Loulé |
| 5th | Portuguese Republic Day | National Holiday |
| 7th9.30pm | Mozart Group4 polish musicians will play classical music with humour | Lagoa |
| 13th to 16th | Portugal Masters | Victório Golf Course - Vilamoura Loulé |
| 14 to 16th | Super Bike FIM World Championship | Autódromo Internacional do AlgarvePortimão |
| to be confirmed | Guia Annual Fair | Guia |
| to be confirmed | «Feira Franca» Annual Fair | Caliços / Vale PedrasAlbufeira |
| to be confirmed | Dry Fruits Exhibition | Paderne |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | All Saints Day | National Holiday |
| 5th9.30pm | Organ Festival with Gyula SzilágyiShow with this Hungarian-dutch musician | Faro |
| 25th9.30pm | António ZambujoSinger from the Alentejo Region | Faro |
| 27th9.30pm | Organ Festival with José Luis González UriolShow with this Spanish musicianl | Faro |
| Date/Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Independance Day / Youth Day | National Holiday |
| 2nd & 3rd9.30pm | Winter Jazz2nd - Norma Winstone 3rd - Peter King com a Orquestra do Algarve |
Faro |
| 4th9.30am | Father Xmas Walk/RaceLong path: 8km Short path: 4km |
Starting lane at Câmara Municipal |
| 8th | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 10th9.00pm | 17th Great Night of Amateur FadoOrganization: Juventude Desportiva de Paderne | Casa do Povo dePaderne |
| 10th9.30pm | 5th Meeting of "Cantares ao Menino", Christmas 2011Organization: Associação de Pesquisa e Estudo da Oralidade | Auditório Municipal de Albufeira |
| Dia 1117h00 | 'Concert for Families'The Algarve Orchestra will perform themes from the composers: Alexander Borodin, Anton Arensky, Sergei Rachmaninoff e Sergei Prokofiev | Auditório Municipal de Albufeira |
| Dia 1921h00 | Christmas ConcertConcert performed by the students and teachers of the Albufeira Conservatory. | Auditório Municipal de Albufeira |
| 25th | Christmas Celebration | National Holiday |
| New Year's Eve | End of Year Show with Aurea in live ConcertConcert of a Portuguese female soul & blues singer with a "golden voice." Having already performed in Albufeira in July, Aurea, a successful young artist, returns to star in a live show with the presence of thousands of visitors and spectators. | Praça dos PescadoresAlbufeira |