Fernando Daniel, Sara Correia and Mariza at the Coliseu Micaelense
The traditional Carnival Balls at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada will take place on 13 and 16 February.
Get ready: Lisbon will have 17 'blocos' parading at Carnival, warns city council
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.
Seven days of Carnival in Torres Vedras
The fancy-dress week runs from 12 to 18 February.
What's Good: Carnival warm-up with frevo, Coletivo Gira at the Factory and art exhibition
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.
Boi Tabaco: frevo bloco organises a warm-up for Carnival this Saturday
The frevo bloco Boi Tabaco is organising a 'warm-up' event ahead of Carnival this Saturday.
What's good. The year begins to the rhythm of Carnival in Lisbon
Lisbon rings in the new year with a carnival atmosphere — parades, music and street festivities set a lively tone for the year ahead.
