The Algarve is very much a hub for the cultural arts, so combined with its vast history, this Portuguese region is where old meets new. This year is set to be very busy for the Algarve, with various cultural events taking place throughout the region. So, whether you are about to book you Algarve holiday or already have done so, make sure you are clued up on what cultural events you can catch in the Algarve this year.
Art fans will be please to hear that a number of art exhibitions will be open throughout the spring and summer. These include Global Artists United in Portugal (Costume Museum, So Bras de Alportel, until 14th May), sculptures by William Sneijers (Convento S. Jose, Iagoa, until 30th June) and photographs by Fausto Napier (Archaeological Museum of Albufeira, Albufeira, until 30th June).
The region also hosts a number of fairs throughout the summer, too. The most exciting is the Silves Medieval Fair which, over nine days between 28th July-5th August, will be hiring out Medieval costumes and putting on stalls selling traditional food and drink, including spit-roasts, all of which can bought using money from the Middle Ages. The event takes place on the cobbled street leading up to the castle and ticket should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Music and performance arts events will also be taking place throughout the summer. Music in the Algarve is very varied and includes rock, opera and jazz, so make sure you check your local listings to see what is on near you. One date for the diary is The Biker's Festival in Faro in the 21st July, which will be headlined by 80s rocker, Billy Idol. And one venue worth checking listings for is again the Costume Museum; one of the region's finest music venues.
July and August are two of the busiest months for festivals, so if you are planning on having an Algarve holiday during these two months, watch out for the Handicrafts Fair and the Al-buhera Festival (July) and the Folklore Festival and Festival of Our Lady of the Oracle (August) as well.
Art fans will be please to hear that a number of art exhibitions will be open throughout the spring and summer. These include Global Artists United in Portugal (Costume Museum, So Bras de Alportel, until 14th May), sculptures by William Sneijers (Convento S. Jose, Iagoa, until 30th June) and photographs by Fausto Napier (Archaeological Museum of Albufeira, Albufeira, until 30th June).
The region also hosts a number of fairs throughout the summer, too. The most exciting is the Silves Medieval Fair which, over nine days between 28th July-5th August, will be hiring out Medieval costumes and putting on stalls selling traditional food and drink, including spit-roasts, all of which can bought using money from the Middle Ages. The event takes place on the cobbled street leading up to the castle and ticket should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Music and performance arts events will also be taking place throughout the summer. Music in the Algarve is very varied and includes rock, opera and jazz, so make sure you check your local listings to see what is on near you. One date for the diary is The Biker's Festival in Faro in the 21st July, which will be headlined by 80s rocker, Billy Idol. And one venue worth checking listings for is again the Costume Museum; one of the region's finest music venues.
July and August are two of the busiest months for festivals, so if you are planning on having an Algarve holiday during these two months, watch out for the Handicrafts Fair and the Al-buhera Festival (July) and the Folklore Festival and Festival of Our Lady of the Oracle (August) as well.
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