The clocks have changed, bringing darker evenings, but the weather remains warm and dry, with afternoon temperatures of 23–25°C all week. Silves hosts one of Portugal’s oldest fairs beneath its red castle, while Tavira welcomes one of the country’s great fado voices on Saturday night.
Saturday is also Halloween, with parties, balls and costumed markets from Olhão to Odiáxere. On Sunday, All Saints’ Day, the serra celebrates with bonfires and the season’s first roast chestnuts.
Here’s what’s happening this week.
Saturday 31st October
Crafts and Producers Halloween Market - Markets & fairs, Jardim Pescador Olhanense, Olhão, 9am to 1pm. Local makers and growers, dressed up for the day.
Loulé Market - Markets & fairs, Historic centre, Loulé, 10am to 2pm. Saturday stalls spread through the old streets.
International Blues Festival - Music, São Brás de Alportel, from 10am, €8. Blues at the market, then a concert at the cineteatro.
The Sound and the Fury - Music, Auditório Carlos do Carmo, Lagoa, 7pm, €8. The Algarve Orchestra plays Boccherini's "House of the Devil".
International Organ Festival - Music, Sé Cathedral, Faro, 9pm, free. The cathedral's organ fills the old town at night.
Halloween Ball - Halloween, Clube Desportivo, Odiáxere, 10pm, free. A village ball in costume, free entry.
Sunday 1st November
Faro Antique Fair - Markets & fairs, Estoi, 8am to 1pm. First-Sunday antiques and bric-a-brac in a quiet village.
Portimão Antique Fair - Markets & fairs, Parque de Feiras, Portimão, 8.30am to 12.30pm, free. Old tiles, records, tools and furniture.
Albufeira Municipality Rally - Sports & outdoor, Ferreiras, Paderne and Guia, Albufeira. Rally stages through the inland roads after Saturday's night start.
Lagos Choir: 50th Anniversary Finale - Music, Igreja de São Sebastião, Lagos, 4pm, free. Includes a new Eurico Carrapatoso premiere.
Organ and Harp - Music, Igreja Matriz, Lagoa, 6pm, free. Ricardo Toste and Rebeca Csalog open the harp festival.
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