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Junta de Freguesia de Alvalade
Medieval Alvalade 2026
For three days—September 18, 19, and 20—the town of Alvalade “dresses up in full regalia” for what is one of the largest medieval fairs on the Iberian Peninsula. This event, likened to an authentic immersive history lesson, commemorates the granting of the Manueline Charter to this town in 1510.
This year’s festival is themed “From Illness to Healing.” A new theme every year.
A journey into the past is what the Alvalade Medieval initiative offers to all who visit the town, located in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. The historical reenactment aims to mark the 516th anniversary of the granting of the Town Charter, which took place on September 20, 1510, by King Manuel I.
Sun, 11 Oct · 09:00
Monthly Market - Alvalade 📆 SEPTEMBER 13 📍Market and fairgrounds. Don’t miss tomorrow’s monthly market—rich in tradition and featuring fresh produce, crafts, fashion, sweets, and much more. Come visit us
Sat, 24 Oct · 10:00
Museum Saturdays – Basket Weaving Workshops – an ancient art The event will take place on October 3 and 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Museum of Rural Labor in Abela and the Alvalade Museum of Archaeology, the “Museum Saturdays – Basket Weaving Workshops: An Ancient Art” initiative. October 3 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Museum of Rural Labor in Abela October 24 | 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Alvalade Museum of Archaeology Registration for the Museum of Rural Work in Abela is due by October 2 via email at museu@cm-santiagocacem.pt Registration for the Alvalade Museum of Archaeology is due by October 23, by emailing museu@cm-santiagocacem.pt Open to participants ages 14 and older | limit of 8 participants (per workshop)
Sun, 11 Oct · 08:00
🍂🪗🏺 October Fair and 15th Accordion and Handicrafts Festival || 2026 On October 10 and 11, come to the village of Abela and enjoy a fantastic weekend! You can count on plenty of entertainment, music, socializing, local and regional products, as well as the items the vendors have to offer! David Rosa – Live Music | From Trend to Trend Rui Matos | Maria Adelia Botelho Candeias | Daniel Matos
Mon, 12 Oct · 08:30
Mysore practitioners 08:30-10:00 (enter by 9:00 am) Please book in advance as classes get full *Cancellations on the day or no shows is 10 Euros* The Mysore style is the traditional way of teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. In the Mysore class, everyone works within their own breathing rhythm and abilities; slowly growing with the practice to ensure a sustainable lifelong practice. For Beginner or those that do not know the sequence an all level class we take place from 9:30am 💕