Events
What's happening in Tavira and the Eastern Algarve
Oct242026
Family
Guided Bird-Watching Walk – Ria Formosa
Expert-led bird-watching walk through the Ria Formosa salt marshes. Flamingos, spoonbills and terns commonly spotted.
24 Oct 2026Ria Formosa Nature Park – Tavira entrance€12 per person
Oct252026
Music
Tavira Sacred Music Festival
Annual festival of sacred and classical music held in Tavira's historic churches.
25 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026Igreja da Misericórdia & Igreja de Santiago€10–€25 per concert
Book / More infoOct272026
Markets
Cabanas Night Market
Weekly summer night market along the Cabanas de Tavira waterfront with local crafts, food stalls, and live music.
27 Oct 2026Cabanas de Tavira WaterfrontFree entry
Oct302026
Exhibitions
Tavira Film Festival
International short film festival showcasing Portuguese and international cinema.
30 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026Cineteatro António Pinheiro€5 per session, €15 festival pass
Nov32026
Food & Wine
Seafood Festival (Festival do Marisco)
Annual celebration of Algarve seafood featuring restaurants, cooking demos, live music and wine tastings.
3 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026Olhão Waterfront€3 entry, food from €5
Book / More infoNov112026
Food & Wine
Santa Luzia Octopus Festival
Celebration of the local octopus fishing tradition with tastings, cooking contests and boat races.
11 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026Santa Luzia HarbourFree entry