We give below details of annual events, such as the Lisbon Book Fair (Feira do Livro) in 2024, foto above, taking placing in the Estoril Coast with dates in 2024 and some planned for 2025.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE – FIREWORKS:
Fireworks take place at the Tamariz beach at midnight, lighting the skies of Estoril to greet in the New Year. There are concerts to the countdown and fireworks in Cascais Bay. In Lisboa they are at the Praça do Comercio. Please see the programme available at the time in hotel receptions. -
MILLENNIUM ESTORIL OPEN – TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP: 30th March to 7th April 2024
Held annually at the Estoril Tennis Club.
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BOOK FAIR LISBON 2024 – FEIRA DO LIVRO DE LISBOA: Parque Eduardo VII. 94th Edition – 29th May to 16th June 2024
The Book Fair in 2024 above. Publishers and bookshops selling books at special prices. Events include book signings, entertainment, street food. Located in Lisboa’s Parque Eduardo VII. Monday to Thursday 12noon to 10pm. Friday 12noon to 11pm. Saturdays: 10am to 11pm. Sundays: 10am to 10pm. www.feiradolivrodelisboa.pt -
ST ANTHONY’S FEAST DAY – Every Year on 13th June:
Lisboa celebrates the festival of this Saint on 13th June. On the eve of the 13th groups representing each borough parade down Lisboa’s Avenida da Liberdade in colourful costumes. One group is chosen as the winner for having the best dance and costumes. Please see our article Spirit of Santo Antonio
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35th INTERNATIONAL LUSITANO HORSE FESTIVAL, CASCAIS
28th, 29th, 30th June 2024 (Festival Internacional do Cavalo Lusitano). Hipodromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais.
João Pinto riding Jaguar MC.
Javier Delgado Caballero above.
This event is organised by the APSL (Associação de Criadores do Cavalo Puro Sangue Lusitano). More on our page Horseriding .
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ESTORIL HANDICRAFT FAIR 2024 – FIARTIL. 59th Edition –
28th June to 25th August 2024.
Open in the summer from 5pm to 11pm. Fotos of stall selling morello cherry liqueur (Ginjinha) from Obidos, chocolates, honey and stall Temperos QB selling herbs, spices. Located behind the Estoril Casino. Stalls from the regions and local artisans sell handicrafts, liqueurs, honey, clothing. Restaurants serve meals and snacks. Concerts and folk dances take place in the late evening. Av. Amaral, Estoril.
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MIRPURI FOUNDATION SAILING TROPHY 2025, 6TH YEAR:
Warming up for the event in Cascais Bay. One of the annual sailing events that takes place in Cascais. In 2025 this will be from 5th to 6th July. More on our page Sailing. Details of the Mirpuri Sailing Trophy at https://mirpurisailingtrophy.com/
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JAZZ IN THE ESTORIL COAST – AGEAS COOL JAZZ FESTIVAL CASCAIS: 1st to 31st July 2025.
The AGEAS Cool Jazz Festival in Cascais in 2025 will take place from 1st to 31st July.
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NOS ALIVE July 2025:
This will take place on 10th, 11th, 12th July 2025 at the Passeio Maritima de Alges. An annual event with musicians playing rock, heavy metal, indie rock, etc. More details at : https://nosalive.com
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FESTIVAL OF THE SEA 2024 FESTAS DO MAR, CASCAIS:
Cascais celebrates its traditional ties with the sea with this being one of its annual events. This usually includes a procession and a parade of fishermen’s boats. You will find stalls selling street food in Cascais centre. Concerts take place in Cascais Bay in the evenings. Celebrations end on the last day with fireworks.
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CHEF’S ON FIRE CASCAIS: 20, 21, 22 September 2024
Well-known chef’s cooking for the audience. At the FIARTIL grounds, Av Amaral in Estoril behind the Casino.
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LISBOA FILM FESTIVAL 2024 – LEFFEST: 8th to 17th November 2024:
The 18th edition of the Lisboa Film Festival will take place from 8th to 17th November 2024. All details at http://www.leffest.com/en