Weekly Events
MAY
🗓️ Week 1: May 1–4
Lisbon
- IndieLisboa Film Festival
📅 May 1–11
🎬 Celebrating independent cinema with screenings, workshops, and concerts across the city.
Porto
- Queima das Fitas do Porto
📅 May 1–7
🎓 A vibrant student festival featuring parades, concerts, and traditional serenades.
🗓️ Week 2: May 5–11
Lisbon
- Tate McRae – Miss Possessive Tour
📅 May 7
📍 MEO Arena
🎤 Pop sensation Tate McRae performs live in Lisbon. - FIMFA – International Festival of Puppetry and Animated Forms
📅 May 8–June 1
🎭 A festival showcasing puppetry and animated performances across various venues.
🗓️ Week 3: May 12–18
Lisbon
- Rod Stewart Concert
📅 May 13
📍 MEO Arena
🎸 Legendary Rod Stewart takes the stage. - The Academic Tour 2025
📅 May 14
📍 Cineteatro Capitólio
🎶 Irish indie rock band The Academic performs live.
Caldas da Rainha
- Municipal Holiday Celebrations
📅 May 15
🎉 City-wide festivities including concerts, exhibitions, and fireworks in honor of Queen D. Leonor.
Porto
- Rally de Portugal
📅 May 15–18
🏁 A major motorsport event with stages around Matosinhos and Fafe.
Portugal
- General Election
📅 May 18
🗳️ Portugal holds an early general election. .
🗓️ Week 4: May 19–25
Lisbon
- World Sevens Football Tournament
📅 May 21–23
⚽ Estoril hosts a new women's seven-a-side football series with international teams. - UEFA Women's Champions League Final
📅 May 24
📍 Estádio José Alvalade
🏆 Arsenal vs. Barcelona in the European final.
Porto
- Festival of Our Lord of Matosinhos
📅 Throughout May
🎡 A religious and cultural festival with processions, fairs, and concerts.
🗓️ Week 5: May 26–31
Lisbon
- Arco Lisboa – International Contemporary Art Fair
📅 May 29–June 1
🖼️ A major art fair showcasing contemporary works from around the world.
Notes:
- Óbidos: While specific events in Óbidos for May 2025 aren't listed, the town is known for its cultural festivals and may host local events during this period.
- Nazaré: No major events are listed for May 2025, but it's a great time to enjoy the coastal scenery and local culture.