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Lisbon’s ‘Santos Populares’ (popular saints) festivities ended last night/ in the early hours of this morning with GNR police arresting 66 motorists for drink driving – and detecting dozens more The post 66 drivers arrested for drink driving as Lisbon Festivities end appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The GNR arrested 66 people today on the expressways leading to Lisbon within four hours for driving under the influence, a higher number than in a similar operation carried out in 2025 for the capital's Santos Populares festivities.
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Residents of some of the Lisbon neighbourhoods most frequented during the nights of Santos Populares have been complaining about the accumulation of litter on the streets.
As June arrives in Portugal, the smell of grilled sardines fills the air, colourful paper decorations appear above narrow streets and music echoes through neighbourhoods long after sunset. It can The post What are the Santos Populares? Portugal’s biggest June celebration explained appeared first on Portugal Resident.
There is no way to simultaneously preserve the Santos Populares marches and lock their traces away in a museum.
On the eve of the public holiday, there were many street parties in Lisbon. In Belém, for example, there was entertainment for all ages, music by Toy, and nearly 200 kilograms of bifanas to grill.
The singer was entertaining on the programme 'Olá, Bom Dia!' during the Santos Populares season.
At a time when so many cities seem to be losing their communal spaces and traditions, the Santos Populares continue to prove that Lisbon knows how to celebrate its identity. Opinion by Tatiana Nascimento
The Popular Saints festivities are not just about street parties and dances. Some people also celebrate by running.
The Santos Populares festivals no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth: a new generation is using technology to guide people through the locations, schedules, and concerts of street parties from the north to the south of the country.
A guide on travel destinations for June 2026, coinciding with the traditional Santos Populares festivities in Portugal.
In June, we are all saints. In the capital, Saint Anthony fills streets and squares, spreads dance parties, and brings the scent of basil and grilled sardines. Here are some coordinates for the festivities, with free admission.
With the Santos Populares festivities just around the corner, the aroma of sardines on charcoal can be smelled and the crackling of the embers heard in the typical neighbourhoods of Lisbon. Whether on bread or on a plate, the sardine season is open; just follow this guide to good dining.
Lisbon is celebrating the Santos Populares (Popular Saints) throughout June with various street festivals, or 'arraiais', across the city. Key locations include Campolide, the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, Penha de França, Alvalade, Campo Pequeno, Praça de Londres, Belém, the Santos riverside area, Benfica, Arroios, Praça da Alegria, São Vicente, Alfama, Carnide, Bica, and the Parque das Nações. These events feature traditional food like grilled sardines, live music from popular Portuguese artists, DJs, and community celebrations.
A guide of classic and alternative suggestions for experiencing the Santos Populares, reading recommendations for Children's Day, pilgrimages to Eduardo VII Park, and ideas for those who just want to stay at home.
In the free app, besides discovering parties, street festivals, and concerts near you (and finding them on an interactive map), anyone can also submit posters and suggest events to be included on the platform.
