Bom dia Amigos! ☀️

We hope you’ve been enjoying the summer so far! After a little break we are back to fill your inbox with good times.

Its summer and the agenda is looking 🔥🔥🔥. This week we’ve got a Duna Beach Party, a Bar crawl with pups🐕, Summer market at the Wake Park, Ferraris, The picnic, the World Cup Final, more DJ sessions, and a sewing session… just to name a few!
And next week, Arte Doce Fair, Noitada Festival and more..

There’s a lot, so lets get into it!

And remember: Being alive is the occasion.

Tuessday July 14 (tonight!)

🍷 Noite de Arte e Vinho (Art & Wine Evening) Paint alongside artist Samantha, wine in hand. 17–20h | €35 | 📍TEIAS Art Local | Register [email protected]

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Notting Hill 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Lagos Marina

🧘🏻‍♀️ Free Meditation session 19:30–20:15 | Just show up | 📍Inlight Yoga Studio

🏟️ World Cup: France vs Spain 21:00 | 📍Big screens & atmosphere at The Collab, The Tavern or around the town plazas

Wednesday July 15

💦 SUP Yoga on the Kinoah pool. Follow it with a great brunch 9:00 | 30€ | Kinoah Luz

🔥🌅 DUNA Beach Sunset Party #1
The biggest parties of the summer are here. Dancing as the sunsets to top international DJs. This edition: locals Chubby T & Ventura warm up for headliner MELÉ. Sold out but check their insta for resales. Or get your tickets for the next 2 events on July 29 and Aug 12. 18:30 | dunabeachlagos.com

🚶🏽Men's Walk and Talk Lagos 19:00 | Free | 📍Meet at the Lagos Train station

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Madagascar 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Paraiso Beach bar, Praia da Luz

🎤Live music: Josephine Nightlife 4 person Booth with bottle 120€ | 📍Vitae Lagos

🏟️ World Cup: England vs Argentina 21:00 | 📍Big screens & atmosphere at The Collab, Pie Lagos, The Tavern or around the town plazas

Thursday July 16

🔥🐕 Can Release Party
Join a fun pub crawl around Lagos with the pups from Cadela Carlota! 📍17:00 at Captain Crumpet | 18:00 Pie Lagos | 19:00 The Collab bar | 20:00 Quiz at The Collab

💿 XIX Feira do Disco de Lagos Lagos' long-running record fair sets up for two weeks — crates of vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia to dig through. 16–29 July | Free | 📍Armazém Regimental

🎊 Lota Cool Market Art, music, streetfood along the Esplanade. July 16–20, 18–02:00 | 📍Zona Ribeirinha de Portimão

👩🏻‍💻 Free Coworking with LOFT Community, at a big villa with a pool, gym & more. Every Thursday in July & August check it out

💍 Jewellery Workshop: Make your own ring 17:00–20:00 | 📍Burgau

Friday July 17

🪗 Animação de Rua 2026 Nightly open-air street performances kick off in the main square and run right through summer — tonight it's Roberto Bernardino, different acts every other night after that. 17 Jul–28 Aug, nightly from 21:00 | Free | 📍Praça do Infante

💃 Miss Vintage A retro-styled ballet showcase from Estúdio de Ballet Gwen Morris. 20:30 | Tickets at reception. Price not listed, likely ≈10€ | 📍Centro Cultural de Lagos

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: ET 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Lagos Marina

🎉 Neon Night Glow Party from 10:00-Late | Free entry | 📍The Tavern, Lagos

Saturday July 18

🔥🏄 Summer Market Local stalls, food and drinks by the lake, with the cable running all day if you fancy a ride between browsing. All day | Free entry | 📍Wake Park Lagos

🧺 The Picnic social beach Meetup is back. 14–17:00 | Free but bring something to contribute | 📍Meia Praia (last boardwalk near Bar Quim)

🎉 Paradise Called Algarve - 10 Pointride Party from 17:00 | 10€ tickets |📍Nova Beach Club, Burgau

💃 Miss Vintage Retro Ballet 15:30 & 20:30 | 📍Centro Cultural de Lagos

🎷 Concertos em Cadeia #14: Abajour Nonok & Musgos LAC's jazz concert series returns for its 14th edition, pairing a Lisbon contemporary-jazz act with an Aveiro outfit for a night dedicated to the genre. Doors 21:00, concert 21:30 | Adults €10 | 📍LAC – Laboratório de Actividades Criativas

🎻 Audição de Encerramento – XIII Cursos Musicais de Férias Closing recital for this summer's clarinet and saxophone course — young musicians 18:00 | Free | 📍Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo

🕯️ Candlelight Summer: The Best of Hans Zimmer A candlelit string tribute to Zimmer's film scores. 21:30 | 18€ | 📍Hotel Vila Galé Lagos

🧘 Soma Social Club with Efia & Wiebke Ceremonial cacao, guided breath and movement, then free rein between the studio, infrared sauna and rooftop ice bath. 11:30–15:00 | €35 | 📍Algarve Alchemy

🌻 Paper Flower Workshop – Sunflower with Rita Cosma Make your own sunflower from paper, no experience needed. 14:30–17:30 | €25 | 📍TEIAS Artísticas

🌅 DJ Sunset Session, Monchique, with various DJs, aerial performances, face painting, tombola, food and drink 5€ | Junta de Freguesia Gardens, Monchique

🎸 Queen Sensation will recreate the energy and music of Freddie Mercury 20:00 | 📍Vale do Lobo

🏎️ Ferrari Challenge July 17-19, races at 13:40 & 14:50 | Free | 📍Algarve International Circuit in Portimão

🏟️ World Cup: Semi Final 23:00 | 📍Big screens & atmosphere at The Collab, The Tavern, Pie Lagos or around the town plazas

Sunday July 19

✂️ Summer Sewing Lab A relaxed, hands-on session sewing your own summer top — beginner-friendly, all fabric and machines provided. 14:00–17:30 | €50 | 📍Algarve Alchemy

🍖 BBQ Buffet + Live music Music: Cecilia from 13–16:00 | Unlimited buffet €20 | 📍Tito’s Luz

🏟️ World Cup: Grand Final 21:00 | 📍Big screens & atmosphere at The Collab, The Tavern, Pie Lagos or around the town plazas

Tuesday July 21

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Alladin 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Lagos Marina

Wednesday July 22

🍬🎶 37ª Feira Concurso Arte Doce Lagos' biggest summer fair — traditional almond and fig sweets, craft stalls, and a free headline concert & DJs every night. Tonight: Marisa Liz. Fair opens 18:00 daily · concert 22:30 July 22-26 | Free entry | 📍Complexo Desportivo de Lagos

🍕 Wake & Pizza Wednesdays are all you can eat wood oven Pizza night with live music, from 18:00 | 10€ | 📍Lagos Wake Park

🎷 Alexandre Castaldo Quarteto (Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve) Opening-night jazz set as part of the fair's programme. 20:00 | Free | 📍Complexo Desportivo de Lagos

🖨️ Gel Plate Printing + Collage gel-plate monoprinting, then collage the results into something new. 14:30–17:00 | €25 | 📍TEIAS Artísticas

🚶🏽Men's Walk and Talk Luz 19:00 | Free | 📍Meet at the main Luz bus stop

Friday July 24

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Grease 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Lagos Marina

🎉 Noitada Portimão The riverside and city lights up with colour, live concerts, illuminated installations, a silent disco, laser displays and immersive experiences. July 24-25, 20:30–02:00 | Free | 📍Portimão

🎚️ Winery Sunset Sessions 19–23:00 | 5€ |📍Quinta do Sol, Lagoa

Saturday July 25

🍋 Weekly Farmers Market 16–21:00 | Free | 📍Mercado do Levante

Ceramics Breakfast Set Workshop with Vanessa Carrasco Handbuild your own ceramic breakfast set to take home. 14:00–17:00 | €45 | 📍TEIAS Artísticas

🧘🏻‍♀️ Release & Reset Somatic movement, followed by coffee 🥐 & chats. 10–11:30 | 12€ | 📍Nest Coworking

⛵️ Mamma Mia Boat Party 17:00–19:00 | 43€ inc free drink | 📍Lagos Marina

Sunday July 26

🎊 Feira Concurso Arte Doce closes 🎤 Closing night: Ana Moura, 22:30 | Free | 📍Complexo Desportivo de Lagos

Tuesday July 28

📖 Livro de Artista com Collage Build a small handmade book using collage techniques. 14–16:30 | €35 | 📍TEIAS, Sign up [email protected]

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: School of Rock 19:30–23:00 | 12.50€ | 📍Creative Ape Cinema, Lagos Marina

Wednesday July 29

🔥🌅 DUNA Beach Sunset Party July #2 with Storm Mollison, Sam Lincoln & Dam Swindle. Buy tickets before they’re gone.

🖌️Creative Watercolour Workshop 14–16:30 | €35 | 📍TEIAS, Sign up [email protected]

🚶🏽Men's Walk and Talk Lagos 19:00 | Free | 📍Meet at the Lagos Train station

Coming up

Quiz night July 30, 19:30 | Free, Booking a table recommended | 📍The Collab 
🎛️ DJ TobyOne at ROOM Lagos July 31, 22:00–02:00
🎶Filarmonia na Praia — Largo da Fortaleza, Praia da Luz, July 31 – Aug 2
🍽️ Bolivar Concept – Latino Tropical Dinner 6 courses with live music, 70€pp, at Hotel Magnolia Mar. Limited spaces, book now for Aug 2
🐟 Sardine Festival Portimão Aug 4–9
☕️ Coffee Cupping event with Clifftop coffee at their warehouse in Laco Hub, Aug 4
🎷 LAGOS MMFEST’26 a week of musical training for young musicians Aug 10–14, Apply by Aug 1
🙋‍♀️ Lagos Women in Motion next Meetup, 10–13:00 on August 12
🏰 Silves Medieval Fair August 7–15.
🏕️ Algarve Adventure School: Youth Mountain Program week-long, screen-free wilderness expeditions for local youths ages 11–16 in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain (transport from Lagos included). Aug 23–29
🎬 TEDx at All Stars Cinema with Panel and TED talks on Sept 4

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  • 😌 Tai Chi - Moving Meditation 09:30-10:30 | 10€ first session | 📍Lagos City Park (Wisteria Circle)

  • 🐕 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

  • 🪗 Open Mic night at Mullens Bar | free

  • 💃 Salsa & Bachata, Family social Dance with pizza and drinks. Every Saturday 17–20:00 | 📍Urban Dance Studio Lagos

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