Events

What's happening in Tavira and the Eastern Algarve

Sept7
Family

Guided Bird-Watching Walk – Ria Formosa

Expert-led bird-watching walk through the Ria Formosa salt marshes. Flamingos, spoonbills and terns commonly spotted.

7 Sept 2026Ria Formosa Nature Park – Tavira entrance€12 per person
Sept8
Music

Tavira Sacred Music Festival

Annual festival of sacred and classical music held in Tavira's historic churches.

8 Sept 202615 Sept 2026Igreja da Misericórdia & Igreja de Santiago€10–€25 per concert
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Sept10
Markets

Cabanas Night Market

Weekly summer night market along the Cabanas de Tavira waterfront with local crafts, food stalls, and live music.

10 Sept 2026Cabanas de Tavira WaterfrontFree entry
Sept13
Exhibitions

Tavira Film Festival

International short film festival showcasing Portuguese and international cinema.

13 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Cineteatro António Pinheiro€5 per session, €15 festival pass
Sept17
Food & Wine

Seafood Festival (Festival do Marisco)

Annual celebration of Algarve seafood featuring restaurants, cooking demos, live music and wine tastings.

17 Sept 202620 Sept 2026Olhão Waterfront€3 entry, food from €5
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Sept25
Food & Wine

Santa Luzia Octopus Festival

Celebration of the local octopus fishing tradition with tastings, cooking contests and boat races.

25 Sept 202627 Sept 2026Santa Luzia HarbourFree entry