Latest news and stories about events in Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal is witnessing a rare total solar eclipse today, August 12, the first visible from the mainland since 1912. The phenomenon is expected to draw thousands of spectators, with the village of Rio de Onor in Bragança being a prime location for totality, followed by a meteor shower after sunset.
Portugal is preparing for a spectacular astronomical double-feature as a rare solar eclipse is set to be followed by a vibrant meteor shower. Experts are advising residents on the best viewing locations and safety precautions for these upcoming celestial events.
Coimbra hosts the GLEX Ignition summit, an event that brings together explorers, astronauts, and scientists. This edition features key speakers such as ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and NASA's Kelsey Young, who will discuss the integration of science into Artemis lunar missions. Organized by Manuel Vaz in partnership with The Explorers Club, the summit aims to bridge the historical legacy of the Age of Discovery with modern space exploration.
With a sold-out capacity, the global debut of the Dinner of the Year in the gardens of the Belém Tower gathered over 850 guests. After Lisbon, the organisation aims to take the event to the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2027.
Portimão Arena is set to become a giant indoor Halloween playground on October 31 and November 1, as Fun Day Halloween returns for two full days of bouncing, climbing, sliding The post Portimão Arena turns into giant Halloween playground appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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Until Sunday, Lisbon is transformed into the capital of the underwater world. The Cordoaria Nacional is once again hosting the largest international meeting and congress dedicated to diving in Portugal, the Diving Talks.
The Brazilian Gabriel Medina and the American Griffin Colapinto will contest the final of the world surf circuit event in Peniche today, after eliminating Ítalo Ferreira and Yago Dora, respectively, in the semi-finals.
Lugrade joins forces with the MICHELIN Guide Gala for Portugal in 2027.
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In its 10th anniversary year, the MATE festival and professional meeting returns to Coimbra. Among many showcases, it will bring creative tourism to the discussion. It is aimed at sector agents and beyond.
For two days, Loureiro, the star grape variety of the Vinho Verde region, took centre stage in Ponte de Lima. The event featured tastings and discussions, wine glasses, and a careful appreciation of aromas and palates.
The line-up for the Meo Commedia a La Carte Fest, which takes place in Lisbon at the end of the month, has changed. Jerry Seinfeld, at the centre of the controversy that called the comedy festival into question, ended up being the driving force for its revival. In the shows he performed this year, politics did not always stay at the door, but it is rarely he who brings it to the stage. And now he is coming accompanied.
The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella The post Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The event has reached full capacity, gathering industry professionals from thirteen different international markets.
Teresa Bonvalot opens the competition this Tuesday at Supertubos.
On October 23rd and 24th, Solar dos Zagalos will host free talks, workshops, and reading clubs for all ages.
The show takes place on March 19th at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. The ticket pre-sale, for which prices are not yet known, begins on Wednesday, with general sales starting on Friday.
These days, the city of Amadora is transforming into the comic book capital. The international Cosplay competition and 14 different exhibitions are part of the programme for the 37th edition of Amadora BD.
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visits Portugal to participate in a student rocketry event and shares insights on innovation.
The agenda includes classics for reflecting on modernity, a Heroes Day, Amadora BD, clown and performing arts gatherings, and lessons on bullying and the flowers that surround us.
The 7th International Conference “Order of the Temple, Spiritual Chivalry and Templarism” begins this Friday and will last for three days in Vila Nova da Barquinha.
This week's Shortlist begins with an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the great LVMH luxury houses, in an initiative taking place across 13 countries, and continues with the latest from Sisley and Omega. In Lisbon, Ruinart is opening a space dedicated to champagne at the Mustra tailoring shop, while chef Rodolfo Lavrador prepares a...
The Aveleda winery is featured as part of the launch event for the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026 competition held in Portugal.
