Stargazing, music festivals, sports events and much more, from April through summer
Spring stargazing
On the evening of April 26, Vale do Lobo will host a special stargazing event, inviting visitors on a journey through the night sky.
Using a high-precision motorised telescope, participants can observe the crescent moon in remarkable detail and even photograph it through the lens. The session will also explore star clusters, distant galaxies, nebulae and double stars, whilst highlighting seasonal constellations.
Guests may spot the Orion Nebula as well as the bright planets Venus and Jupiter during this serene Algarve spring experience. Advance booking is required.
Lagoa unveils 2026 cultural programme
Lagoa has unveiled its 2026 events calendar, with Fatacil taking centre stage from August 21 to 30.
As usual, the 10-day fair will feature music, entertainment, business stands, agriculture, handicrafts, and regional promotion, drawing thousands of visitors. Concert highlights include Tony Carreira, Festa M80, Hybrid Theory, Sara Correia, Richie Campbell, and Os Quatro e Meia closing the festivities.
Beyond Fatacil, Lagoa’s programme includes the Youth Festival, Lagoa Wine Show, Black and White Night, Candlelit Market, Lagoa Jazz Fest, Sweet Art Fair, and the Magic Fest, ensuring a full calendar of cultural experiences throughout the year.
Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival
From May 12–17, the 9th Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival returns to Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira, bringing together leading international names in contemporary jazz.
The multi-day festival will feature performances from artists across the United States, UK, and Canada, offering audiences a week of smooth jazz concerts and collaborations on Portugal’s Algarve coast.
Headliners include pianists Alex Bugnon and David Benoit, saxophonists Eric Marienthal, Jeff Kashiwa, Jessy J and Kim Waters, guitarist Blake Aaron, trumpeter Ilya Serov, vocalist Erin Stevenson, and bands Citrus Sun and Four80East.
Health & Padel Event at Tennis & Padel Club Carvoeiro
On April 19, the Tennis & Padel Club Carvoeiro is hosting the 5th Health & Padel Event, combining sport, well-being and family activities.
Organised by Lovitall, the event features a health fair with around 30 stands from local wellness professionals, alongside lectures, workshops and free tennis try-out sessions. Highlights include the Lovitall Padel Tournament and beginner padel lessons.
Running from 10am to 5pm, the event offers food, drinks and activities for children, with free entry for visitors.
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