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Massive Attack return with the Splitting the Atom EP, a taste of what is to come on their much-anticipated forthcoming album. The band's current tour brings them to Lisbon's Campo Pequeno.
The historic city of Guimarães, in the north of Portugal, hosts the Guimarães Jazz Festival each year in the Centro Cultural Vila Flor.
Portugal's premier contemporary art show, Art Lisbon (Arte Lisboa), attracts 60 galleries to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). Join collectors, critics and art-lovers, who come to the…
Travel 20km south of Lisbon for the Musidanças Festival in Seixal's Tambor Q Fala, which presents foot-tapping music from Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries. There's also dance, some…
Arch funksters Franz Ferdinand head out on an extensive tour on the back of their latest album, Tonight. This date sees them bring their spiky guitars and dance beats to Lisbon's Campo Pequeno.
The Lisbon Marathon is one of Europe's most popular, attracting big names to the professional race and thousands to run for charity or for the sense of achievement it offers. Catch the…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This feast day celebrates the conception of Mary, mother of Jesus, who according to Catholic doctrine was conceived and born free of sin as the perfect vessel for the coming Messiah.
On 13 May 1917 the Virgin Mary reportedly visited three shepherd children in fields near Fatima. Today several million head for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima to take part…
Lisbon's New Year's Eve party, Magic Night (Noite Mágica), spills out from hotels onto the street. Lit by an elaborate display of lights, the focal point is Belém Tower, where there is live…
As well as an exhibition of hundreds of cartoons from around the world, the PortoCartoon World Festival presents famous artists in live sessions. Different views, multiple cultures and various…
Christmas and New Year in Madeira
If you're planning on heading for somewhere warmer over Christmas, why not try Madeira? At this time of the year the weather is mild and the capital city, Funchal, comes alive as it is turned…
On 13 May 1917 the Virgin Mary reportedly visited three shepherd children in fields near Fatima. Today several million head for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima to take part…
Santa Maria da Feira boasts one of the prettiest castles in Portugal and also plays host to the Festa das Fogaceiras. On this day young people dressed in white carry breads and cakes on their…
Mix with locals at the bustling Ladra Alternativa, a treasure trove of jewellery, arts, crafts and fashion accessories. This annual fair is held at the Dr Magalhães Lima Cultural Centre and…
On 13 May 1917 the Virgin Mary reportedly visited three shepherd children in fields near Fatima. Today several million head for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima to take part…
Around eighty art collectors and antique dealers gather at the Lisbon Congress Centre to sell their valuable goods. The fair attracts approximately 10,000 people who are looking to buy unique…
People surge onto the streets of Funchal to celebrate the annual Madeira Carnival. The main street parade takes place on the evening of Carnival Saturday, with plenty of music, dancing and…
At carnival time the people of Loulé really let rip and stage a lively event with plenty of floats, fancy dress, parades and parties, mostly along the Avenida José da Costa Mealha.
Fantasporto is a competitive film festival screening around 200 features annually in venues across Porto. Originally focusing on fantasy and science-fiction, it now takes in movies of all…
On 13 May 1917 the Virgin Mary reportedly visited three shepherd children in fields near Fatima. Today several million head for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima to take part…
