Algarve Events -

what to enjoy during your stay

Read all about upcoming Algarve events during the next few weeks.  I try to update this page whenever I learn about something new that looks interesting, so don't forget to visit often - if only to discover what you're missing!

Now you've no excuse for not planning what to do when you're not lolling around on those gorgeous beaches, whenever your Algarve vacation takes place.

Choose from: 

festivals | fairs | sports | entertainments
music | shows | art exhibitions | markets

As you may know if you have read my Algarve Culture page, there's stuff going on in Algarve, no matter what time of year you may visit. It took me ages to discover that there was another Algarve, beyond where the beaches ended - but now you don't have the same excuse. Here's what you could be enjoying during the rest of this month...

(Often, at the beginning of the month, there's not much information available. But do check back to see my regular updates as the information comes in!)

Algarve Events - Festivals

Fado Festival

First round of a major event, at the Recreation Society, Mexihoeira da Carregacao, 1600 start, 8th February.

Algarve Events - Fairs

None found so far!

Algarve Events - Sports and Stuff

International Tennis

Ladies Open Tournament - Montechoro Hotel, Albufeira until 15th February, from 0930 to 2130.  World Rankings event.

Portugal Cup Parachuting

Portimao Skysurf Pro event, beginning at 0900 until 8th February, Municipal Aerodrome.  Tel: 282 470 700

Algarve Events - Entertainments

Carnaval!

Entertainments? Yes! It's Algarve Carnival time again. Over the weekend of the 22nd to 24th, there'll be fun and frolics almost wherever you may be.

As usual, the biggest bash will be the one in Loule, which was the original and is celebrating its 103rd year!  But, I must admit to a sneaking preference for the smaller carnivals, like those in Tavira and Moncarapacho. I  try to attend as many as possible, so I'll be on the lookout for some I haven't seen in a while.

Check out what's going on in your area, wherever you're staying in Algarve. Here's hoping for great weather - and lots of colour and fun.

Algarve Events - Music

Jazz Club at the Museum, S. Bras de Alportel. Starting at 5pm on Sunday the 15th, see the André Mota Quartet live in action. As usual, there's a jam session after the concert, so don't forget to take your instrument of choice!

Tickets are 10 euros, or 8 euros if you're a 'Friend of the Museum'. 

Contact for details.

Jazz Time at Café Concert, Portimao Municipal Theatre. Starts at 2200. Entry free! Tel. 282 470 700

Every Sunday – Art ’n’ Jazz at Monte de Vale D’Eguas, Almancil. From 5pm to 8pm. Free admission. I'm pleased to see that these afternoons have resumed. A lovely, relaxing way to finish off the weekend before having a leisurely meal.

Chill-out Sunday Afternoons - Live music on the garden terrace at Johnny Hooper’s Albufeira Saxophone Bistro. Every Sunday. If you like cool sax music, check this out. Johnny can play a bit! Tel: 963 176 635.

Friday night Jam Session weekly at the Lounge Bar, Boliqueime. Join in if you wish! (tel. 281 369 004 for details).

Algarve Events - Shows

Casino Shows

'Ivan the Jester' is showing at Vilamoura Casino, at 10 pm. It's a tongue-in-cheek romp through Ballet Russe, with lots of great tunes and dance numbers. 
(tel. 289 310 000 for details).

'From Russia With Love' is a new show that is based on the theme tunes from many of the spy's hit movies. 'Seduction is a weapon', they say. Handy when you're surrounded by so many women. 
Hotel Algarve Casino, Praia da Rocha.  
(tel. 282 402 000 for details). 

'Mundo Latino' inspired by the magical rhythms of Latin music. 10.30 pm nightly at the Monte Gordo Casino. (We went to see this one and all enjoyed it immensely. I was even roped into having a twirl with one of the male dancers: fame at last!) 
(Tel. 281 530 800 for details).

The tariff offered at Monte Gordo allows you to see the show with either a complimentary drink for about 10 euros, a fixed menu meal for some 22 euros or à al carte for around 27 euros. The shows are usually followed by live dance music.  (Note that prices are a little higher at the Vilamoura and Portimão venues, so do check first).

Algarve Events - Art Exhibitions

Various Artists (until 19th February) - Sao Lourenco Cultural Centre, Almancil. A large number of artists are exhibiting at what will surely be a very interesting exhibition. Tel 289 395 478  

Nature - Paintings by Ana Rubin. Hotel Luar, Praia da Rocha. Ends on the 12th. 

Silencescapes - by Jorge Rodrigues, at Lagos Cultural Centre until 1st March, from 1000 to 2200. Tel: 282 770 450

Last Lines - an exhibition by Margarida Palma, at Tavira's Municipal Museum, from Tuesday to Saturday until the 17th, 10.00 to 12.30 and 14.00 to 17.30. 
Tel: 281 320 500

Exhibition of assorted Algarve artists at Off the Wall Galeria, Alte. Open daily except Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Tel. 917 160 921

Corte Real Gallery, Boliqueime (the former railway station) 
This gallery hosts various temporary and permanent exhibitions, including:

Until further notice: 

"Another Time, Another Place" - paintings by Jessica Dunn
Paintings by Meinke Flesseman
"Women’s Collective" - An exhibition of works by thirty international painters 
Works by Alma van Wilgenburg
"Lighting Sculptures" by Pascale Palun 
Paintings by Ali Cavanaugh

Permanent exhibition:
Paintings by Peter Kavanaugh (male and female nudes).
Weekends – Works from Jeanine Leclaire

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Tel: 912 737 762 / 918 980 199.

David Haines is a popular Algarve-based artist who seems to have plenty of exhibitions going on at any one time. Currently, you can catch his (rather striking) work at:

Patricia’s Restaurant and Gallery, Montes de Cima, north of Penina, and the Magna Carta Bookshop, Quinta da Praia, Alvor

Lua Azul Gallery, São Brás de Alportel;

George Timber showroom, on the EN125 road between Ferreiras and Patã de Cima (near Albufeira).

And husband Nev's favourite Algarve artist, Clive Cook, has an exhibition that's open every day at the Private Gallery, Figueira, Vila do Bispo. There are watercolours and oil paintings to admire (and covet). Tel: 282 695 446

Algarve Events - Other Exhibitions

Enjoy the Silence - Photography by Pedro Noel da Luz. At EMARP, Portimao during workdays until the 13th. Tel. 282 470 832

Algarve Events - Markets

There are regular markets held all over the Algarve, so if you want to sample the flavour of local wheeling and dealing during your stay, why not go along and join in the colourful (and, when you pass one of the snack/drinks areas, often odour-ful) fun?

The Algarve markets tend to be held on the same days every month, public holidays permitting, so here's where I've put my comprehensive listing so you can find  one that's near you, wherever you're staying...

Algarve Markets - find out more!

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