Events in the municipality of Monchique in May 2026

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  Passed · Thu, 14 May 2026

  "Harvesting the ears of corn"

  "Those who have Ascension wheat all year round will have bread." Ear Day coincides with Ascension Thursday, the date on which the municipal holiday is celebrated. On May 14, gather with the community and take part in the scheduled activities: watch the sunrise and relive the tradition with the "Apanha da Espiga" walk to learn more about its significance, attend the outdoor mass, and enjoy the communal lunch and musical entertainment taking place in the natural amphitheater of Parque da Vila. We look forward to seeing you there!

  anfiteatro natural do Parque da Vila, MonchiqueWalks & Tours
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  Passed · Sat, 23 May 2026

  “Não se Pode! Não se Pode!”

  Families are being called upon by EscolaNova and the Monchique Parish Council to 🐾 “No! No!” Two guard dogs spend their days patrolling a yard, from one wall to the other. There are very important rules to follow: everything has its set times, even the break to scratch an ear. But a stray cat shows up by the gate and starts doing everything differently. And that… you just can’t do! You can’t do that! Or maybe all it takes is changing the rules just a little bit? A show for families and children ages 3 and up, created as part of the Boca Aberta project by the D. Maria II National Theater. — An initiative of the D. Maria II National Theater and the “la Caixa” Foundation, in collaboration with BPI, and in partnership with the National Arts Plan and the municipalities of Lagos, Ourém, and Ponte de Lima.

  Junta de Freguesia, MonchiqueFamily friendly
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  Passed · Sun, 24 May 2026

  “Não se Pode! Não se Pode!”

  Families are being called upon by EscolaNova and the Monchique Parish Council to 🐾 “No! No!” Two guard dogs spend their days patrolling a yard, from one wall to the other. There are very important rules to follow: everything has its set times, even the break to scratch an ear. But a stray cat shows up by the gate and starts doing everything differently. And that… you just can’t do! You can’t do that! Or maybe all it takes is changing the rules just a little bit? A show for families and children ages 3 and up, created as part of the Boca Aberta project by the D. Maria II National Theater. — An initiative of the D. Maria II National Theater and the “la Caixa” Foundation, in collaboration with BPI, and in partnership with the National Arts Plan and the municipalities of Lagos, Ourém, and Ponte de Lima.

  Junta de Freguesia, MonchiqueFamily friendly
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  Free

  Passed · Fri, 29 May 2026

  Vamos à Vila

  In May, Monchique will once again host “Vamos à Vila,” an event that, in its 2026 edition, will take place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st. In addition to the traditional fair, one of the concerts set to liven up the town’s streets is that of singer-songwriter Tiago Bettencourt. According to the municipality, Vamos à Vila “once again becomes a gathering place and celebration, a tribute to local traditions that makes Monchique a place where popular culture, music, arts and crafts, and local knowledge and flavors come together.” As is now tradition, in addition to the showcase of local flavors and knowledge—featuring traditional sausages and local products—there will be culinary, musical, and artistic attractions, as well as dancing and other performances that promise to bring joy to the town. The event, with free admission, will take place from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Friday (29), from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday (30), and from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday (31). Check out some highlights and, at the end of the text, the full program: – Tiago Bettencourt: Friday (29), 9:30 p.m. – Rua 80: Friday (29), 11 p.m. – Homero Fonseca: Saturday (30), 9:30 p.m. – Manel João and Ricardo Madeira: Saturday (30), 11:00 p.m. – Fábia Rebordão: Sunday (31), 6:00 PM The Monchique newspaper will once again be present at Vamos à Vila and will be welcoming subscribers and the general public at its booth at the event.

  Monchique, MonchiqueMarkets & Fairs
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  Free

  Passed · Sat, 30 May 2026

  Vamos à Vila

  In May, Monchique will once again host “Vamos à Vila,” an event that, in its 2026 edition, will take place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st. In addition to the traditional fair, one of the concerts set to liven up the town’s streets is that of singer-songwriter Tiago Bettencourt. According to the municipality, Vamos à Vila “once again becomes a gathering place and celebration, a tribute to local traditions that makes Monchique a place where popular culture, music, arts and crafts, and local knowledge and flavors come together.” As is now tradition, in addition to the showcase of local flavors and knowledge—featuring traditional sausages and local products—there will be culinary, musical, and artistic attractions, as well as dancing and other performances that promise to bring joy to the town. The event, with free admission, will take place from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Friday (29), from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday (30), and from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday (31). Check out some highlights and, at the end of the text, the full program: – Tiago Bettencourt: Friday (29), 9:30 p.m. – Rua 80: Friday (29), 11 p.m. – Homero Fonseca: Saturday (30), 9:30 p.m. – Manel João and Ricardo Madeira: Saturday (30), 11:00 p.m. – Fábia Rebordão: Sunday (31), 6:00 PM The Monchique newspaper will once again be present at Vamos à Vila and will be welcoming subscribers and the general public at its booth at the event.

  Monchique, MonchiqueMarkets & Fairs
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  Free

  Passed · Sun, 31 May 2026

  Vamos à Vila

  In May, Monchique will once again host “Vamos à Vila,” an event that, in its 2026 edition, will take place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st. In addition to the traditional fair, one of the concerts set to liven up the town’s streets is that of singer-songwriter Tiago Bettencourt. According to the municipality, Vamos à Vila “once again becomes a gathering place and celebration, a tribute to local traditions that makes Monchique a place where popular culture, music, arts and crafts, and local knowledge and flavors come together.” As is now tradition, in addition to the showcase of local flavors and knowledge—featuring traditional sausages and local products—there will be culinary, musical, and artistic attractions, as well as dancing and other performances that promise to bring joy to the town. The event, with free admission, will take place from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Friday (29), from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday (30), and from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday (31). Check out some highlights and, at the end of the text, the full program: – Tiago Bettencourt: Friday (29), 9:30 p.m. – Rua 80: Friday (29), 11 p.m. – Homero Fonseca: Saturday (30), 9:30 p.m. – Manel João and Ricardo Madeira: Saturday (30), 11:00 p.m. – Fábia Rebordão: Sunday (31), 6:00 PM The Monchique newspaper will once again be present at Vamos à Vila and will be welcoming subscribers and the general public at its booth at the event.

  Monchique, MonchiqueMarkets & Fairs