Latest news and stories about carnival in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Lazarim room is highlighted at the Iberian Mask Interpretive Centre. Masks in different stages of construction and the costumes that accompany them during Carnival and Shrove Sunday. By the way, what is it?
The Iberian Mask Interpretive Centre is exhibiting the Lazarim mask. It is used to celebrate Carnival, but it could not always be worn in public view.
On April 30th, the school Carnival parade will take place in the morning, followed by a Carnival parade with spontaneous floats in the evening.
The event takes place between April 30 and May 3 and includes floats, street art, and parades, following a loss of 600,000 euros.
There will be four days of urban art in the city, featuring the exhibition of 10 'caraças' (masks) being created live by artists using various materials, as well as the six carnival floats.
With the festivities cancelled due to storms, the local council confirms a spring Carnival that includes a long weekend for many revellers: it will take place from 30 April to 3 May.
The consequences of bad weather extend beyond the weather itself, and some sectors take time to recover, such as tourism. The association representing professionals in the sector reports losses during Carnival and is already concerned about the Easter period.
The local council regrets the inconvenience caused by the cancellation and asks for the understanding of residents, associations, participants and visitors.
The Vila de Rei municipal council has cancelled the 2026 Carnival parade, scheduled for the 15th, following damage caused by Storm Kristin as it passed through the municipality.
Home News Carnival 2026 in Portugal: All you need to know Carnival 2026 in Portugal: All you need to know The dates for Carnival in Portugal vary each year, and in 2026, the Carnival Tuesday falls on 17 February.
Carvoeiro Carnival 2026 is set to bring four days of colour, music and street celebrations to the seaside town this February. From February 14 to 17, Carvoeiro’s streets will come The post Parades, music and masks at Carvoeiro Carnival appeared first on Portugal Resident.
After all, it is 'Entrudo' because it takes place at the start of Lent! It mentions the associated festivities: the Burial of the Rich Brother, the reading of wills, masquerade balls with wooden and cardboard masks, carnival parades and processions.
Portugal’s oldest Carnival parade is returning to Loulé from February 15 to 17, promising showstopping parades that mix humour, satire and pop culture. This year’s theme, “Super Carnival”, brings iconic The post Superheroes, satire and Zé Povinho take over Loulé Carnival appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Baile da União event previews the Carnival atmosphere at the Fábrica Braço de Prata cultural venue, with music, dancing and festivities that kick off the Carnival season.
The traditional Carnival Balls at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada will take place on 13 and 16 February.
The regional administration says it will provide support to the blocos under a protocol signed between mayor Carlos Moedas and Brazil's ambassador to Portugal, Raimundo Carreiro. Eight neighbourhoods will host parades.
The fancy-dress week runs from 12 to 18 February.
A roundup of highlights: a Carnival warm-up night featuring frevo music and dance, a programme by Coletivo Gira at the Factory venue, and an art exhibition.
The frevo bloco Boi Tabaco is organising a 'warm-up' event ahead of Carnival this Saturday.
Lisbon rings in the new year with a carnival atmosphere — parades, music and street festivities set a lively tone for the year ahead.
