Calendar
What's on
Festivals, concerts, cinema, markets and sport across the municipality. Dates come from Notícias Portel and the council's agenda — always check their posts for last-minute changes.
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14
Sept
Histórias Encantadas na Gruta dos Desejos — story time
Free read-aloud sessions for all ages: a new book every week (Quem está aí?, É um Livro, O Ladrão de Sol). Groups book on 266 612 078.
14 Sept – 2 Oct 2026 · Biblioteca Municipal, weekdays 10:30 · Culture
24
Sept
Sign-ups open: sports, arts school and senior university
Enrol for 2026/27 municipal sports, clinical Pilates, Escola Municipal de Artes and Universidade Sénior. Sports forms due by 15 October.
24 Sept – 15 Oct 2026 · ofertas-atividades.portel.pt or Loja do Munícipe · Sport
26
Sept
Vox Aurea Ensemble — Roteiro Musical do Alentejo
Vocal ensemble from the University of Évora in a concert with commentary by Prof. Pedro Moreira. Free entry, subject to space.
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · Convento dos Capuchos, Portel, 18:00 · Music
26
Sept
CNFI 2026 futsal — Portel vs Paredes (round of 16, 2nd leg)
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · Pavilhão Municipal, 10:00 · Sport
26
Sept
Festa Branca — Endless Summer
White party: Copas & Cantorias with Al Compás del Corazón, a 90s & 2000s throwback and an after-party with DJ Wood. Wristband entry.
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · Cerca de São Paulo, 19:00–04:00 · Music
26
Sept
World Tourism Day: canoe trip on the Great Lake
Guided canoe outing among the Alqueva islands and montado, ending with lunch at Amieira Marina at 13:00. Limited places.
Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · Meet 08:30 at Portel bus terminal; start 09:00 Praia Fluvial de Amieira · Sport
27
Sept
Gravel Race — Aldeias do Montado
140 km gravel bike race past the Alqueva shores. Entry €30 (companions €10) at apedalar.pt. Contacts: +351 968 194 909 / +351 913 912 471.
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · Portel municipality, start 08:00 · Sport
27
Sept
World Tourism Day: guided heritage walk of Portel
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · Castle Interpretation Centre, 11:00 · Culture
27
Sept
Cinema: Patrulha Pata — O Filme dos Dinossauros (PAW Patrol)
Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · Auditório Municipal, 16:00 · Cinema
29
Sept
Escola Municipal de Artes — opening meeting 2026/27
Meet the teachers and see this year's music, dance and theatre activities. Open to the public.
Tue, 29 Sept 2026 · Auditório Municipal, 18:00 · Culture
30
Sept
Municipal Assembly — ordinary session
Public council session. Agenda on cm-portel.pt.
Wed, 30 Sept 2026 · Assembleia Municipal, Portel, 21:30 · Culture
30
Sept
Exhibition: This Is Music — paintings by Vitor Pisco
Expressive acrylic and oil paintings inspired by fado and music, by the Alandroal-born artist.
30 Sept – 3 Jan 2027 · Museu Maria Fernanda Toscano Rico, 09:30–13:00 / 14:30–18:00 · Culture
1
Oct
Universidade Sénior — opening meeting 2026/27
Welcome session presenting the new year's activities and teachers. Open to the public.
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · Auditório Municipal, 18:00 · Culture
3
Oct
Eduardo Madeira — Grande Entre os Assassinos (stand-up)
The comedian's first solo stand-up show in 12 years. Ages 16+. Tickets only via Ticketline.
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · Auditório Municipal, Sat 21:30 · Culture
27
Nov
24th Feira do Montado
The big fair of cork and the montado: about 150 exhibitors, local food, talks, and concerts including Tony Carreira and Miguel Gameiro. Free.
27 Nov – 1 Dec 2026 · Fairground, Portel · Market
Every year & every week
1st Sun
Monthly
Monthly market — first Sunday of every month
Portel village · Market
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All year
Live music nights in cafés and bars
Portel and the villages · Music
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Jun
Festas de São João
Portel village · Culture
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Aug
Agosto em Festa — Música na Cerca
Open-air stage in the Cerca garden, Portel · Music
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Jul
Cante Alentejano evenings
Auditório Municipal · Music
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Aug
Summer season at the outdoor pools
Piscinas Municipais · Sport
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Nov
Feira do Montado
Portel · Market
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Oct
Medronho harvest and distilling
Museu do Medronho, Alqueva · Culture
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All year
Cinema nights, including 3D
Auditório Municipal · Culture