Discover Faro’s FARCUME short film festival, a contemporary art exhibition in Loulé and the return of Walk & Art Fest to Barão de São João this autumn 

Walking with art

From November 6 to 8, Barão de São João hosts the 9th Walk & Art Fest, combining walking, art and a close connection with nature.  

Featuring dozens of artists and activities for everyone, the programme includes long, short and themed walks exploring the area’s geology, botany and history, as well as birdwatching and drawing.  

Workshops and mountain bike rides are also among the activities designed to encourage active and creative ways of discovering the landscape. With its relaxed atmosphere, the festival offers opportunities to spend time with family, reconnect with nature and enjoy moments dedicated to well-being. 

Short stories, big ideas

For its 16th edition, the FARCUME International Short Film Festival returns to Faro from October 16 to 18, once again providing a stage for emerging talent and works of fiction, documentary and animation.  

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Under the theme “Humour as a way of thinking about the world”, this year’s festival explores laughter as a form of critical expression and reflection, showing how humour can go beyond entertainment to offer different perspectives on reality.  

In a relaxed, informal atmosphere, FARCUME celebrates the creativity and dedication of directors, actors, and technical crews, with a particular focus on filmmaking achieved with limited resources. 

Ritual connections 

Alfaia – Arte e Comunidade in Loulé presents Ritual Bodies until November 7, an exhibition featuring works by Christine Henry and Joana Coelho.  

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From different generations, the two artists find common ground in practices exploring the body, nature, animality, and memory. Curated by David Revés and Nicolai Sarbib, directors of Salto in Lisbon, the exhibition considers ritual as a space for transformation and connection between individual experience and the outside world.  

It creates a dialogue between two distinct artistic practices, brought together by questions surrounding the body and its relationship with its environment. Admission is free, with visits on Thursdays and Fridays (2.30pm-6pm) and Saturdays (10.30am-6pm). 

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