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Passed · Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Choral Groups Gathering
Choral Groups Gathering in Ourique September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Padre António Pereira Square Organized by: Ourique Choral Group
Praça Padre António Pereira, Ourique
Traditions in the municipality of Ourique
Traditions in the municipality of Ourique: what's coming up and what happened over the past 12 months, gathered by Pá Semana's community agenda.
Nothing scheduled in this category right now. Here's what happened over the past 12 months.
Past 12 months
FreePassed · Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Summer parties
Summer Festivals in Honor of Our Lady of the Conception Village of Conceição Saturday, September 12, 1:00 p.m., Village of Conceição Organized by: Union of Parishes of Panóias and Conceição Supported by: Municipality of Ourique
Aldeia da Conceição, Panóias
FreePassed · Tue, 8 Sept 2026
Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Cola | The Best Summer Festival
Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Cola | The Best Summer Festival Organized by the Santa Casa Misericórdia de Ourique, the Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Cola is back. We’re just over two weeks away from the best summer festival. As usual, the pilgrimage will take place on September 7 and 8 (a municipal holiday) at the Sanctuary of Cola, in the municipality of Ourique. Hundreds of pilgrims and visitors are expected, drawn by their devotion and, at the same time, by the excitement of two days of festivities. On September 7 and 8, the devout and the curious alike will relive the spirit of this celebration. Straddling the line between the sacred and the profane, some fulfill vows and pray, while others sing, laugh, and toast in honor of Our Lady of Cola, celebrating the most authentic tradition of the municipality of Ourique. On the evening of the 7th, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a dance featuring Emanuel and Tânia. Mário Pica. Then, at 11:00 p.m., get ready for the concert featuring Chave D’Ouro. On the 8th, at 11:00 a.m., a solemn Mass will be held in honor of Nossa Senhora da Cola. An hour later (at 12:00 p.m.), the procession, accompanied by the Ourique Choral Group, will take to the streets once again. One of the new features of this year’s festival begins at 2:00 p.m., with a performance by the Ourique Choral Group and the Ourique Municipality Children’s Choral Group, bringing together different generations of the municipality’s choral tradition on stage. Finally, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a matinee performance by Luis Godinho. Don’t miss the best summer festival!
Ourique, Ourique
FreePassed · Mon, 7 Sept 2026
Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Cola | The Best Summer Festival
Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Cola | The Best Summer Festival Organized by the Santa Casa Misericórdia de Ourique, the Pilgrimage of Nossa Senhora da Cola is back. We’re just over two weeks away from the best summer festival. As usual, the pilgrimage will take place on September 7 and 8 (a municipal holiday) at the Sanctuary of Cola, in the municipality of Ourique. Hundreds of pilgrims and visitors are expected, drawn by their devotion and, at the same time, by the excitement of two days of festivities. On September 7 and 8, the devout and the curious alike will relive the spirit of this celebration. Straddling the line between the sacred and the profane, some fulfill vows and pray, while others sing, laugh, and toast in honor of Our Lady of Cola, celebrating the most authentic tradition of the municipality of Ourique. On the evening of the 7th, at 8:00 p.m., there will be a dance featuring Emanuel and Tânia. Mário Pica. Then, at 11:00 p.m., get ready for the concert featuring Chave D’Ouro. On the 8th, at 11:00 a.m., a solemn Mass will be held in honor of Nossa Senhora da Cola. An hour later (at 12:00 p.m.), the procession, accompanied by the Ourique Choral Group, will take to the streets once again. One of the new features of this year’s festival begins at 2:00 p.m., with a performance by the Ourique Choral Group and the Ourique Municipality Children’s Choral Group, bringing together different generations of the municipality’s choral tradition on stage. Finally, at 2:30 p.m., there will be a matinee performance by Luis Godinho. Don’t miss the best summer festival!
Ourique, Ourique
FreePassed · Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026 🎉 Good things come to those who wait. And for those who can’t wait, the poster for our long-awaited festivities is now available! Come celebrate with your friends and family, enjoy our traditions, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to experience the magic of the Garvão Festivities! 💃🏽 Mark your calendars: August 28, 29, and 30. Don’t miss it! To reserve tables at our festival venue, just call 968 488 745!
Garvão, Garvão
FreePassed · Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026 🎉 Good things come to those who wait. And for those who can’t wait, the poster for our long-awaited festivities is now available! Come celebrate with your friends and family, enjoy our traditions, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to experience the magic of the Garvão Festivities! 💃🏽 Mark your calendars: August 28, 29, and 30. Don’t miss it! To reserve tables at our festival venue, just call 968 488 745!
Garvão, Garvão
FreePassed · Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026
Garvão Festivities 2026 🎉 Good things come to those who wait. And for those who can’t wait, the poster for our long-awaited festivities is now available! Come celebrate with your friends and family, enjoy our traditions, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to experience the magic of the Garvão Festivities! 💃🏽 Mark your calendars: August 28, 29, and 30. Don’t miss it! To reserve tables at our festival venue, just call 968 488 745!
Garvão, Garvão
FreePassed · Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Santana da Serra Festivals
It is with great joy that we present the official poster for the Santana da Serra Festival! 🎉 Days filled with tradition, music, fellowship, and lots of fun await everyone. Mark your calendars now and join us to celebrate this great festival in our hometown. We’re counting on you!
Santana da Serra, Santana da Serra
FreePassed · Sat, 22 Aug 2026
An Afternoon of Alentejo Folk Singing in Garvão
An Afternoon of Alentejo Folk Singing in Garvão Saturday, August 22 | 4:00 p.m. at Casa do Povo de Garvão Organized by: Casa do Povo de Garvão Supported by: Municipality of Ourique and Garvão Parish Council
Casa do Povo de Garvão, Garvão
FreePassed · Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Santana da Serra Festivals
It is with great joy that we present the official poster for the Santana da Serra Festival! 🎉 Days filled with tradition, music, fellowship, and lots of fun await everyone. Mark your calendars now and join us to celebrate this great festival in our hometown. We’re counting on you!
Santana da Serra, Santana da Serra
FreePassed · Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Santana da Serra Celebrates Its Summer Festival
Ourique - Santana da Serra is preparing three days of festivities featuring music, traditions, and entertainment The parish of Santana da Serra, in the municipality of Ourique, will once again celebrate its Summer Festivities on August 21, 22, and 23, with a diverse program featuring live music, sports activities, folk traditions, and entertainment for all ages. The festivities kick off on Friday, August 21, with a dance to the music of Tomás Faisca, followed by a performance by the group Sonido Andaluz, promising a night of great entertainment. On Saturday, August 22, the program begins first thing in the morning with a paintball tournament and a kayaking and paddleboarding trip on the Pomarinho Dam. In the afternoon, there will be extreme go-kart races and activities for children, including inflatable attractions and mechanical rides. In the evening, music takes center stage with a dance party featuring Ricardo Glória and a tribute to the Kizomba Masters, with Jake, Messias Maricoa, Gasso, and DJ Ademar. Sunday, August 23, is dedicated to traditions and popular culture, featuring traditional games, a wall-climbing challenge, the “Bino do Porco” event, a bonfire, children’s entertainment, and a performance of traditional Portuguese storytelling. The musical finale will be performed by Vania Silva, followed by the candlelight procession accompanied by the band and the traditional dance, which marks the end of the festivities.
Santana da Serra, Santana da Serra
FreePassed · Sun, 16 Aug 2026
Santa Maria Festivities
António Zambujo, Átoa, and Alcoolémia Bring the Festas de Santa Maria to Life From August 13 to 16, Ourique will once again celebrate the Festas de Santa Maria, one of its most cherished popular and religious traditions. Over the course of four days, concerts, dances, bull runs, religious ceremonies, children’s activities, and street entertainment bring together the town’s residents, visitors from neighboring municipalities, and those returning home for the festivities. Admission is free. The festivities begin on Thursday, the 13th, with the “As Vozes de um Sonho” event, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at Praça d. Dinis. The event raises funds for the Ourique Children’s Choir. On Friday, August 14, António Zambujo will perform at 10:30 p.m. A native of Beja, he is one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned singers, with a career that blends fado and Alentejo folk music with Brazilian music. At midnight, the band Alcoolémia—founded in 1992 in Amora and known for songs like “Não Sei Se Mereço”—takes the stage. DJ Rena will close out the night. On Saturday, the 15th, Los Invictus will perform at 10:00 p.m., followed by Átoa at 11:30 p.m. The band from Évora has been active for over ten years. Paredão Baile Funk and DJ Dagô round out the night’s lineup. Something for everyone The religious celebration takes place on Saturday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church of Santa Maria, with Mass followed by a procession in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption. The program also includes a bull run through the town’s streets, a moped parade, exhibitions, street markets, children’s activities, dances, choral groups, DJs, and street entertainment by Charanga das Fresquinhas. On Sunday, the Rossio do Poço will host the Alentejo-style bullfight, the town’s sardine feast, and a dance featuring Ricardo Glória. The traditional açorda will bring the festivities to a close at 2:00 a.m. The Ourique Festival The Festas de Santa Maria are one of Ourique’s most cherished popular and religious traditions. It recalls the days when residents handmade the flowers that decorated the streets, the fireworks and the philharmonic bands at dawn, the village fairs, and the young men who faced off against the cows in the wooden arena set up behind City Hall. It is this history that returns to the streets of Ourique every August. See the full program in the image below.
Largarda de Touros pelas Ruas da Vila, Ourique
FreePassed · Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Santa Maria Festivities
António Zambujo, Átoa, and Alcoolémia Bring the Festas de Santa Maria to Life From August 13 to 16, Ourique will once again celebrate the Festas de Santa Maria, one of its most cherished popular and religious traditions. Over the course of four days, concerts, dances, bull runs, religious ceremonies, children’s activities, and street entertainment bring together the town’s residents, visitors from neighboring municipalities, and those returning home for the festivities. Admission is free. The festivities begin on Thursday, the 13th, with the “As Vozes de um Sonho” event, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at Praça d. Dinis. The event raises funds for the Ourique Children’s Choir. On Friday, August 14, António Zambujo will perform at 10:30 p.m. A native of Beja, he is one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned singers, with a career that blends fado and Alentejo folk music with Brazilian music. At midnight, the band Alcoolémia—founded in 1992 in Amora and known for songs like “Não Sei Se Mereço”—takes the stage. DJ Rena will close out the night. On Saturday, the 15th, Los Invictus will perform at 10:00 p.m., followed by Átoa at 11:30 p.m. The band from Évora has been active for over ten years. Paredão Baile Funk and DJ Dagô round out the night’s lineup. Something for everyone The religious celebration takes place on Saturday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church of Santa Maria, with Mass followed by a procession in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption. The program also includes a bull run through the town’s streets, a moped parade, exhibitions, street markets, children’s activities, dances, choral groups, DJs, and street entertainment by Charanga das Fresquinhas. On Sunday, the Rossio do Poço will host the Alentejo-style bullfight, the town’s sardine feast, and a dance featuring Ricardo Glória. The traditional açorda will bring the festivities to a close at 2:00 a.m. The Ourique Festival The Festas de Santa Maria are one of Ourique’s most cherished popular and religious traditions. It recalls the days when residents handmade the flowers that decorated the streets, the fireworks and the philharmonic bands at dawn, the village fairs, and the young men who faced off against the cows in the wooden arena set up behind City Hall. It is this history that returns to the streets of Ourique every August. See the full program in the image below.
Largarda de Touros pelas Ruas da Vila, Ourique
FreePassed · Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Santa Maria Festivities
António Zambujo, Átoa, and Alcoolémia Bring the Festas de Santa Maria to Life From August 13 to 16, Ourique will once again celebrate the Festas de Santa Maria, one of its most cherished popular and religious traditions. Over the course of four days, concerts, dances, bull runs, religious ceremonies, children’s activities, and street entertainment bring together the town’s residents, visitors from neighboring municipalities, and those returning home for the festivities. Admission is free. The festivities begin on Thursday, the 13th, with the “As Vozes de um Sonho” event, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at Praça d. Dinis. The event raises funds for the Ourique Children’s Choir. On Friday, August 14, António Zambujo will perform at 10:30 p.m. A native of Beja, he is one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned singers, with a career that blends fado and Alentejo folk music with Brazilian music. At midnight, the band Alcoolémia—founded in 1992 in Amora and known for songs like “Não Sei Se Mereço”—takes the stage. DJ Rena will close out the night. On Saturday, the 15th, Los Invictus will perform at 10:00 p.m., followed by Átoa at 11:30 p.m. The band from Évora has been active for over ten years. Paredão Baile Funk and DJ Dagô round out the night’s lineup. Something for everyone The religious celebration takes place on Saturday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church of Santa Maria, with Mass followed by a procession in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption. The program also includes a bull run through the town’s streets, a moped parade, exhibitions, street markets, children’s activities, dances, choral groups, DJs, and street entertainment by Charanga das Fresquinhas. On Sunday, the Rossio do Poço will host the Alentejo-style bullfight, the town’s sardine feast, and a dance featuring Ricardo Glória. The traditional açorda will bring the festivities to a close at 2:00 a.m. The Ourique Festival The Festas de Santa Maria are one of Ourique’s most cherished popular and religious traditions. It recalls the days when residents handmade the flowers that decorated the streets, the fireworks and the philharmonic bands at dawn, the village fairs, and the young men who faced off against the cows in the wooden arena set up behind City Hall. It is this history that returns to the streets of Ourique every August. See the full program in the image below.
Largarda de Touros pelas Ruas da Vila, Ourique
FreePassed · Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Santa Maria Festivities
António Zambujo, Átoa, and Alcoolémia Bring the Festas de Santa Maria to Life From August 13 to 16, Ourique will once again celebrate the Festas de Santa Maria, one of its most cherished popular and religious traditions. Over the course of four days, concerts, dances, bull runs, religious ceremonies, children’s activities, and street entertainment bring together the town’s residents, visitors from neighboring municipalities, and those returning home for the festivities. Admission is free. The festivities begin on Thursday, the 13th, with the “As Vozes de um Sonho” event, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., at Praça d. Dinis. The event raises funds for the Ourique Children’s Choir. On Friday, August 14, António Zambujo will perform at 10:30 p.m. A native of Beja, he is one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned singers, with a career that blends fado and Alentejo folk music with Brazilian music. At midnight, the band Alcoolémia—founded in 1992 in Amora and known for songs like “Não Sei Se Mereço”—takes the stage. DJ Rena will close out the night. On Saturday, the 15th, Los Invictus will perform at 10:00 p.m., followed by Átoa at 11:30 p.m. The band from Évora has been active for over ten years. Paredão Baile Funk and DJ Dagô round out the night’s lineup. Something for everyone The religious celebration takes place on Saturday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the Church of Santa Maria, with Mass followed by a procession in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption. The program also includes a bull run through the town’s streets, a moped parade, exhibitions, street markets, children’s activities, dances, choral groups, DJs, and street entertainment by Charanga das Fresquinhas. On Sunday, the Rossio do Poço will host the Alentejo-style bullfight, the town’s sardine feast, and a dance featuring Ricardo Glória. The traditional açorda will bring the festivities to a close at 2:00 a.m. The Ourique Festival The Festas de Santa Maria are one of Ourique’s most cherished popular and religious traditions. It recalls the days when residents handmade the flowers that decorated the streets, the fireworks and the philharmonic bands at dawn, the village fairs, and the young men who faced off against the cows in the wooden arena set up behind City Hall. It is this history that returns to the streets of Ourique every August. See the full program in the image below.
Praça D. Dinis, Ourique
FreePassed · Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of Safe Travel
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of the Safe Journey Village of Palheiros July 23, 24, 25, and 26 July 2026 Organized by: PALHEIRENSE Cultural and Youth Association Supported by: Municipality of Ourique, Ourique Parish Council, Ourique Volunteer Fire Department, and Nossa Terra
Aldeia de Palheiros, Ourique
FreePassed · Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of Safe Travel
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of the Safe Journey Village of Palheiros July 23, 24, 25, and 26 July 2026 Organized by: PALHEIRENSE Cultural and Youth Association Supported by: Municipality of Ourique, Ourique Parish Council, Ourique Volunteer Fire Department, and Nossa Terra
Aldeia de Palheiros, Ourique
FreePassed · Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of Safe Travel
Festivities in Honor of Our Lady of the Safe Journey Village of Palheiros July 23, 24, 25, and 26 July 2026 Organized by: PALHEIRENSE Cultural and Youth Association Supported by: Municipality of Ourique, Ourique Parish Council, Ourique Volunteer Fire Department, and Nossa Terra
Aldeia de Palheiros, Ourique
FreePassed · Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Traditional Panoias Festivals I 2026
Traditional Festivals of Panoias I 2026 July 17, 18, and 19 Organized by: Panóias Sports and Cultural Club Supported by: Municipality of Ourique and Union of Parishes of Panóias and Conceição
Clube Desportivo e Cultural de Panóias, Panóias
FreePassed · Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Traditional Panoias Festivals I 2026
Traditional Festivals of Panoias I 2026 July 17, 18, and 19 Organized by: Panóias Sports and Cultural Club Supported by: Municipality of Ourique and Union of Parishes of Panóias and Conceição
Clube Desportivo e Cultural de Panóias, Panóias
FreePassed · Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Funcheira Festivals
Funcheira Festivals July 10 and 11 in Funcheira Organized by: Garvão Association of Festivals and Traditions Supported by: Municipality of Ourique and Garvão Parish Council
Funcheira, Garvão
FreePassed · Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Funcheira Festivals
Funcheira Festivals July 10 and 11 in Funcheira Organized by: Garvão Association of Festivals and Traditions Supported by: Municipality of Ourique and Garvão Parish Council
Funcheira, Garvão
FreePassed · Sun, 5 Jul 2026
Traditional Festivals of Santa Lucia
Traditional Festivals of Santa Luzia July 3, 4, and 5, 2026
Saint Lucia, Ourique
FreePassed · Sat, 4 Jul 2026
The Neighborhood Boys' Flagpole
The Neighborhood Youth's Flagpole Saturday, July 4 | 8:00 p.m. | Cerca do Lagar | Ourique
Cerca do Lagar , Ourique