| MARCH |
| Date |
Event |
|
Aveiro
(Beiras region)
– Feira de Março (March Fair) |
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Guarda (Beiras region)– Ciclo de Jazz da Guarda (Jazz event) |
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Oliveira do Hospital (Beiras region) – Feira
do Queijo (Cheese Fair) |
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Rio Maior (Lisboa region) – Feira das Tasquinhas (Taverns
Fair) |
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Lisboa – Meia Maratona Internacional
de Lisboa (International
Half Marathon of Lisbon)This
is considered one of the
most important athletic
events in Lisbon. Thousands
of athletes run 12 miles
across the 25th of April
Bridge to the Belém
Monastery. There is also
a Friendship Run. www.maratonaclubedeportugal.com
Organizers: Maratona Clube
de Portugal -Tel: 217572640 |
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Monchique (Algarve region) – Feira dos Enchidos Tradicionais
– traditional food
fair |
|
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São Marcos da Serra (Algarve region)–
Feira do Folar (Easter-gift
Fair) |
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Funchal (Madeira)– Madeira Island Golf Open
|
| Feb.
- March |
Vila Nova de Foz Côa (North of Portugal)
– Festas das Amendoeiras em
Flor(Almond Blossom Festival) |
| Feb.
- March |
Torre de Moncorvo (North of Portugal) – Festas
das Amendoeiras em Flor(Almond
Blossom Festival) |
| Feb.
28 - March 7 |
Lisboa– Nauticampo
The 2004th edition of
Lisbon’s popular
international salon for
leisure craft, camping,
caravanning, and sports.
www.fil.pt
|
| Weekends
in March |
Vila Franca de Xira (Lisboa region) – Shad Festival in Vila Franca
de XiraVila Franca’s
culinary expertise is
in freshwater fish - the
shad. Normally, it is
fried and served with
egg açorda.
|
| 1
- 10 |
Lisboa ( South of Lisbon)– The São Carlos National
Theatre presents its new
production Werther by
Jules Massenet. Musical
direction by Alain Guingal.
www.saocarlos.pt
|
| 13 - 28 |
Lisboa– An American Musical – Hosted by the São
Luiz Theater. Musical
direction by Henrique
Feist. www.lisboacultural.com |
| 17 – 20 |
Lisboa– Ballet Gulbenkian – The Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation presents its
3rd program choreographed
by Rui Horta and Juan
Carlos Garcia with the
artistic direction of
Paulo Ribeiro. www.gulbenkian.pt
|
20 - 28 |
Beja
(Alentejo region) – OvibejaHandicrafts,
gastronomy, and economic
activity fair. This fair
also includes concerts
and a jumping competition. |
23 |
Lisboa – Spring Festival. A great number
of shows, concerts, and
exhibitions take place
at the Belém Cultural
Centre to celebrate the
beginning of spring and
the centre’s anniversary |
26
-28 |
Lisboa– ModaLisboa - Lisbon Fashion Show (Fall/Winter) –
22nd Edition This huge
fashion event involves
hundreds of people and
dozens of designers. The
goal of the show is to
position national fashion
design in the world fashion
business. Top Portuguese
fashion designers, and
also new generation stylists,
show their collections
for the next season. For
trade only. www.modalisboa.pt
|
March
– April |
Festival Intercéltico do Porto – Porto Celtic Festival
– This festival’s program includes
performances by several
Celtic Groups from different
countries. |
| March
28 – April
4 |
Lisboa– Antiques Biannual Fair
- This fair is held at the
“Parque de Nações”
and hosts important collections
for art lovers. www.fil.pt |
| March
– April |
Porto– Festival Intercéltico
do Porto (celtic
festival)Location: Teatro
Municipal Rivoli |
| March
– April |
Tomar (Lisboa region)– Lamprey FestivalVarious lamprey
eel dishes are served in
participating restaurants.
Sweets, such an egg-based
dessert in the shape of
a lamprey, can also be tasted
in some of the city’s
pastry shops. |
March
– April |
Lisboa– Super Bock Super Rock –
9th editionThe first international
rock music festival in
Lisboa. This festival
always attempts to find
new forms of music to
promote to the general
public. Normally, it takes
place in different locations
in Lisboa. www.superbock.pt
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