Happy December!
The jolly season is officially here. Lagos always gets a bit excited with the fairy lights and they’ve already been up for a month 😅. When it comes to Festivities, Portuguese efficiency is at its best. They’ve got their priorities right ☺️.
Its time for drinking mulled wine and indulging in sugary treats at the Christmas Village, plus there is a bunch of other stuff going on….
Highlights include:

• a Ginger bread baking session while drinking mulled wine 🧑‍🍳🍷

• 🔥Vinyasa + Beats: Yoga with Live DJ

• 🎛️ A warehouse christmas Rave with a big DJ line-up, food & gin🍸

• Dining with the Faulty Towers team taking care of you 😬😂

• 🍿 Christmas Flicks at the Outdoor cinema

• and of course, 🎅🏼 Santa’s arrival

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🔥This week’s hot drops

P.S.: Click on the event titles (pink=link) to find out more.
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⭐️ More regularly happening events after the weekly section ↓↓

Monday, Dec 1  

🎅🏼 Lagos goes full-on Christmassy
For the next month, Christmas takes over Praça do Infante(and the town). The Xmas village (open daily) includes Santa's house, mini-market, sleigh track, ice rink, (a mini) Ferris wheel, train, face painting, jugglers, photo booths, arts and crafts workshop and fun activities for the little ones. See the program here. Santa Claus arrives at 15:00 on Dec 1. 
Dec 1–Jan 10 | 📍Praça do Infante

👩🏻‍💻Free Coworking at Nest (we think). Usually the first Monday of the Month
8:00–20:00 | Free | 📍Nest Coworking

🎤 Open Mic Night
18:30 | Free | 📍The Collab 

Tuesday, Dec 2  

📚 Books and Wine Club 
A cosy monthly get together for discussing a book over wine. This month’s book: Small Things Like These
19:00–20:30 | 10€ | 📍The Space

Wednesday, Dec 3

🍵 Ceremony for Mothers
Tea ceremony, humming, reflection and sharing intentions for the year ahead.
15–18:00 | Donation based | 📍Arco Preloved

🪗 Musical Entertainment at Vivo Mercado: Roberto Bernardino
17:30 | Free | 📍Mercado do Levante, Lagos

Thursday, Dec 4 

🎄 Luz Canta Christmas Concert
An evening of Christmas music with the Luz & Lagos Canta Choirs, led by Luiza Dedisin.
19:00–20:00 | Free entry | 📍Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz  | Follow @luz_cultura

✅ Quiz night
Test your knowledge over drinks and laughs at this weekly community gathering. Booking a table recommended. Quiz starts 19:30 | Free | 📍The Collab 

Friday, Dec 5

☕️ The Space Girls Monthly Breakfast Club
A welcoming space for females to come together, uplift each other, collaborate, and nurture their creative journeys, share ideas and spark inspiration over breakfast.
10:00–12:00 | 7€ | 📍The Space

😂 Faulty Towers Dining Experience
Dec 5–7 (three nights only) 19:00 | 90€ inc. dinner, wine, water | 📍Fortaleza da Luz | Booking: (+351) 282 789 926 · [email protected]

🎭 Improv-Off! (Like a dance-off)
Teams compete in theatrical improvisation to win prizes. Come watch
21:00 | Free | 📍Teatro Experimental de Lagos

🎶 Artefactos para o Futuro - Art & Music Exhibition of SRAF 
Dec 5 & 6, 15:00–midnight | 📍Favo Bistro Bar, Hortas de Tabual

🐒 Christmasland at Lagos Zoo
Dec. 5–24, 10:00–17:00 | 50% discount for residents, Children 3-11 free | 📍Lagos Zoo

🇧🇷 Fórro Fridays! Dance classes
18–19:00 Beginners | 19–20:00 Intermediate | 10€ | 📍Factory Fusion hub

Saturday, Dec 6

🕵🏼 Guided Tour “Discovering Lagos” (PT)
Learn about the city's history through the analysis of various tombstones.
10:00 | Free sign up here | 📍Lagos

🎺 Lagos Philharmonic Society Band 10:00 | Free | 📍Santo Amaro Market

🎄 St Vincents Christmas Fair
10:30–13:30 | 📍Salão (hall behind the Luz church), Praia da Luz

🌸 Paper Flowers workshop
15–18:30 | €25 | 📍TEIAS Arte Local

🐝 Biodegradable Beeswax Candle Workshop
15:00 | Free, Register here | 📍Barão Convida, Barão de São João

🎊 Entertainment in the Christmas Village on Sat, Sun & Monday (Dec 6-8):
15–17:00 Jugglers and Face Painting | 15:00 Theatre play “Christmas in the Elf Village” | 16:30 Christmas Tales with Márcia Gamito | 17:30 Theatre play “The Pirates Return for Christmas” | Free | 📍Praça do Infante, Lagos

💍 Basics of Making Silver Jewellery 
Create your own elegant sterling-silver jewellery as Linda guides you through traditional techniques, hands-on practice, and the use of beautiful gemstones to design a unique piece to treasure or gift.
16–19:00 | 45€ | 📍Algarve Alchemy

🧑‍🍳 Ginger Bread Workshop
Shape, Bake and Decorate your own Christmas cookies, with mulled wine, hot choc & cosy vibes.
18–20:00 | 45€ | 📍My Cake Lagos 

🎛️🔥 Matinee 10Pointride - Xmas RAVE
A huge line up of DJs (@djgroundswell / @nicola.landgraf / @ilona.lica / @tby1) + Food, Alma Luz Cocktail bar, Flash Tattoos, face painting, Psycolights & more.
15:00–23:00 | 10€ tickets |📍Armazéns Antiga Fabrica Feu, Portimão

💫 Re-Imagine, Re-Connect, and Re-Set Day retreat
Get ready for 2026 with a deep Yin Yoga practice, beach walk and creative session.
14–18:00 | 45€ | 📍A/Creative, Meia Praia

✍🏼 Life Drawing with live model 
11–13:00 | 20€ | 📍Lilac Art Studio, Laco Hub

🎄🧵 Christmas Craft Fair
Dec. 6, 17:00–20:00 | Dec. 7 & 8, 14:00–19:00 | Free | 📍Mercado do Levante, Lagos

🍿 Outdoor Cinema Christmas editions: The Elf
18–20:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Marina de Lagos

Sunday, Dec 7  

🔥 Vinyasa & Beats
I love a good dynamic yoga session with a live DJ… And this weekend you can find that: Manuela leads a vinyasa flow, accompanied by Wiebke’s live DJ set
9:30–11:00 | 18€ | 📍Algarve Alchemy

🎲 Games Night from 18:00 | Free | 📍The Collab 

Coming up…  

👩🏻‍🎨 Artists Community Meeting at Lilac Studio, Laco Hub on Dec 9
🧶 Crochet Christmas Tree Workshop at Teias on Dec 9
💍 Wear Your Art: Create Your Own Jewellery at The Space on Dec 9
🍹 Remoters Meetup (social drinks for everyone) on Dec 9
🍷 Festive Wine Tasting with Terra Doce at The Space on Dec 10
🎄 Tito’s Christmas Fair at Titos Luz (inside Obitur) on Dec 10
🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga Brunch w/ Le Dôme at The Space on Dec 11
🗣️ Christmas Concert by students of Luz Cultura at Clube Artístico Lacobrigense on Dec 11
🧶 Cute Crochet Workshop at Factory Fusion Hub on Dec 12
🥙 Christmas Vegan GF Lunch & Tombola at Beco do Sol on Dec 12
🎬 Home Alone at Creative Ape Outdoor Cinema, on Dec 13
🚴‍♀️ Santa Claus Bicycle Ride starting at Almádena on Dec 14
🏍️ Christmas Parade, by the Lagos Motorcycle Club, on Dec 14
✨ Self connection 1 day retreat at The Sanctuary on Dec 14
🪘 Kirtan singing at Algarve Alchemy on Dec 14
🍲 That Asian Home Cook - new dates for her special dinner parties: Dec 16 & 18
🌞 Winter Solstice Sound Journey & Harp Ceremony at In Harmony on Dec 20 

💫 Need more?

Find more tips for eating, drinking & playing at goodtimeslagos.com

For yoga, pilates, dance and wellness in Lagos, find all the details here.

Daily: Surf Lessons, Kayak trips, SUP tours, mountain biking, horse riding, boat trips, dolphin watching, wake boarding, massages & more.
Pickleball: Open Daily, 5€/2hrs, at Lagos Tenis Center - & Pickleball, Lagos | 📍here

Every Monday:

• 🥐 Yoga & Brunch Booking required 8:00, €39 at Kestè, Porto de Mos

• 🐕 Volunteer dog walking at Mayday Mon, Wed, Sat 10–12:00

• 🍷 Wine Tasting Every Mon, Wed & Friday, 11:00, €35 at Monte Casteleja

• ✍🏼 Write Night 2 hours of productivity 18–20:00, 5€ inc drink at Factory Fusion hub

• 🎲 Games Night Uno, Rummikub, Jenga & more. From 18:00 at The Collab 

• ♟️ Illicit Chess Club 19:30, Free at Illicit Burgers Poolside

• 💡 Pub Quiz Every Monday, 20:00, Free at The Star bar

Every Tuesday:

• 💪 Beach Workout at Batata Beach 8:00, 22€ Booking required

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s beach walks: Meet at Bar Quim, 9am every Tuesday. Free

• 🌱 Get your hands dirty at the farm Help work on various soil restoration & permaculture projects. More info & sign up here. 10–13:00, free at Quinta Vale de Lama 

• 🌮 Taco Tuesday: Free taco with every cocktail before 19:00, at The Green room

• 🌅 Sunset Yoga at ≈19:30 at Porto de Mos Beach. €22, Booking required

• 💃 Salsa & Bachata Dance classes & Party 20:00 at at Guanabana and at Peppers Bar. 10€.

• 🎉 Neon Night at The Tavern Bar 22–2:00

Every Wednesday

• 🧘🏼‍♂️ Sunrise beach Yoga ≈6:45 (depends on sunrise time) 22€, at Praia da Batata, Book here

• 🏃🏽🍄 Zenergy Run Club Wed. 7:30am, free. Meet at Luz beach parking. Check the Facebook group for more info.

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s walks (beach walk) 8am, meet at Bar Quim. Info: fb group & Insta 

• 🦮 Social Walks for Dogs with Alessandra Wednesdays 9:30–11:00, €20, Meeting point Friends Cafe, Luz

• 💦 Underwater Fitness 9:30, €18/class book here. At Santo Antonio Golf & Spa, Budens

• 🐕 Volunteer dog walking at Mayday Mon, Wed, Sat 10–12:00

• 🍜 Industry day at The Collab: 15% off food for hospitality staff. 12–23:00 at The Collab 

• 🇵🇹 Portuguese Classes: beginners 13–14:00, 15€ DM to register at Everyday People Coffee 

• 🗣️ Lagos Canta Lagos’ mixed choir. 18:00 Wednesdays at Clube Artístico Lacobrigense | Email

• 🏀 Social Netball every Wednesday 18:30 at Boa Vista Golf Club

• 🫐 Vivo Mercado: Produce, music, food + beer stands and good local fun. 16–20:00, Free, at Mercado do Levante

• 🎤 Tito’s Open Mic night every Wed. from 18:30 at Tito’s Luz

• 🧘🏻‍♀️ Sunset Beach Yoga & Handpan Meditation 18:00, €30 Booking required at Porto de Mos Beach

• 🤸🏽‍♂️ Acrobatic Aerial Hoop Class 18–19:30, 20€ at Factory Fusion hub

• 💃 Kizomba Dance - Beginners Class 19:30, 10€, at Factory Fusion hub

• 🌅🛹 Sunset Surf Skate: Grab your board and group skate to a dreamy sunset backdrop. Lessons for beginners available. Join their WhatsApp group.

Every Thursday:

• 🧘🏼 Beach Breathwork class 8am, €22 booking required at Porto de Mós beach

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s walks: Meet 9:00 at the train station then decide for city/beach walk. Free.

• 👩🏻‍💻 The Content Sessions  10–11:15, €10 at The Space

• 🧶 Studio Stitch Learn to Crochet 16–18:00, €15 at The Space

• 🥂 Coworking Social, every Thursday at 16:00 you are invited to free 🍷, 🍺 and socialising at Nest Coworking.

• 👯‍♀️ Girls on Wake x Pole Dance 16–19:00 at Wake Park Lagos

• 💃 Salsa Classes & social dancing Every Thursday 19:00, 10€ (for lesson) at Factory Fusion hub

• 🌅 Sunset Yoga at ±19:30 at Porto de Mós Beach. €22, Booking required

• 🧠 Quiz Night: Be sure to book a table 19:30, free, at The Collab bar

• 🎛️ Spin & Sip Sessions every Thursday, 21:15 at the Urban Station, Lagos

Every Friday:

• 🧘🏼‍♂️ Morning beach Yoga 22€, 8:00 at Praia da Batata, Book here

• 👩‍👧Mama’s meet up every Friday, meet 10:30 at Arco Preloved, free.

• 💪 Urban Fit, a great work out, 8:30am at Urban dance studio 

• ☕️ Feel Good Coffee Club only on the last Friday of every Month at Laco Hub

• 💦 Underwater Fitness 10:00 | €18/class book here | 📍Memmo Baleeira hotel, Sagres

• ✨ Sound Bath with Essential Oils Reserve on WhatsApp: +372 52 70030 17:30–19:00, €22 or 2p for 30€ | 📍Soluna Space

• 💦 Wakeboarders Meet-up & ride 17:00 | 📍Wake Park, Lagos

• ⚽️ Casual Fun Football in Lagos - Join the WhatsApp group

• 💃 Salsa & Bachata Party Fridays 21–0:00 at Guanabana.

• 🪘 Live Music at OLI wine&dine 20–22:00 | Book a table | 📍OLI wine&dine

• 🎉 Neon Night at The Tavern Bar 22–2:00

• 🍕Friday Happiness Pizza Party in Monchique insta | web | 📍Location

Every Saturday:

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 9:00–12:00, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter or 10–12:00 at Mayday Vila do Bispo

• 🫐 Lagos Farmers Market, 7–13:00 at Mercado do Levante, Lagos

• 💪 Bootcamp Fit N Flow Lagos: 1 hour of power. Join their Whats App group for updates & info. 9:00 | 10€ | at the viewing point over Batata Beach

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s beach walks + dogs: Meet at Bar Quim, 9:30 am Sat. Free

• 🌅 Sunset Yoga at ±19:30 at Porto de Mos Beach. €22, Booking required

• 🪗 Open Mic night at Mullens Bar | free

Every Sunday:

• 🧘🏼‍♂️ Morning beach Yoga 22€, 8:00 at Praia da Batata, Book here

• 🏃🏽 Easy day run club: free, social runs (≈5-6km) every Sunday morning. Meet 8:15 at Everyday people coffee. Finish with a coffee & chat.

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 9:00–12:00, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter (Sat & Sun)

•  🍗 Sunday Roast & Live music 12–18:00 at Tito’s Luz | Booking required: +351 282072172

• 🎷 Jazz Lunch Every Sunday a set menu with different Jazz musicians performing in the garden. 12:30–14:30 at Fortaleza de Luz

• 🧠 Quiz Night Winning team gets the bill burned. 19:30, Illicit Burgers Poolside

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