ExhibitionsJun23
Looking at the Landscape from the Collections of MNAA
Faro
·until 4 Oct
Events in Faro
The Algarve's capital, with historic centre, Ria Formosa lagoon and the region's airport.
36 events found
Exhibitions
LiteratureJun23
Bibliographic Exhibition - Emotional Intelligence
Faro
·until 1 Jul
Family & Kids15,90-20,90 p/pessoaJun23
Run Experience *Exclusive online*
Rua Francisco Barreto, nº 28, R/C 800-344 Faro
Faro
·until 30 Jun
Jun23
Neofun Pt
Neofun
Faro
·until 30 Jun
ConferencesJun23
Accessibility 2.0 | Launch of the Virtual Assistant + Self Advocacy Training
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa
Faro
·Tuesdays
Family & Kids15,90-20,90 p/ pessoaJun24
Laser Tag *Online Reservations Only*
Rua Francisco Barreto, nº 28, R/C 800-344 Faro
Faro
·From 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
LiteratureJun24
Library Writing Club
Biblioteca Municipal de Loulé - Polo de Quarteira
Faro
LiteratureJun25
Book Club - Discussion of Joana Bértholo's work "The History of Rome"
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa
Faro
MusicJun25
TRIBUTE TO MANUEL ALEGRE - POETRY THURSDAYS
Club Farense
Faro
ExhibitionsJun25
Group Exhibition "I Tapped You on the Shoulder and Ran Away"
Gama Rama Gallery
Faro
ConferencesJun26
Meeting with Authors - Civil Liability of Municipalities Lecture
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro
Faro
LiteratureJun26
Meeting with the Authors - João Luís Gonçalves
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa
Faro
MusicFreeJun26
Concert by the Philharmonic Band of Faro
Sede da Associação, no Solar do Capitão Mor (ao lado do Teatro das Figuras)
Faro
WorkshopsJun26
Healthy Street Food Workshop
Auchan Live Faro
Faro
·Fridays
LiteratureJun26
Poetry Evening
Biblioteca Municipal de Loulé - Polo de Quarteira
Faro
TheatreJun27
Saturdays with Family
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro
Faro
·Saturdays
KidsJun27
Gadget Laboratory
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve
Faro
SportsJun27
Active Nautical Saturdays - Thematic Kayak Visit
Centro Nautico da Praia de Faro
Faro
·Saturdays
TheatreJun27
Family Saturdays - Interactive Theater Show and Workshop by Contos em Movimento
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa
Faro
·Saturdays
Sports€25.00Jun27
Mindful Hike in Portimão by el Sol - Lifestyle
Beach Alemão / Barranco das Canas
Faro
·Saturdays
Theatre10€Jun27
Scars of Dance
Faro
Faro
NatureJun28
Kayaking Tours in Ria Formosa
Centro Nautico da Praia de Faro
Faro
·Sundays until June 28
Music€10.00Jun28
EMBRASA convida NANDATSUNAMI | Faro-PT (Art Haus Club)
Art Haus Club
Faro
WorkshopsJun28
Summer Poke Bowls Workshop
Auchan Live Faro
Faro
MusicJun28
MIGUEL ANGELO TRIO - GLASS OF JAZZ
Club Farense
Faro
ConferencesFreeJun29
THE STREET OF EUROPE
RUA FM - Rádio Universitária do Algarve (102.7 FM) | 08h45 e 18h45 Org.: UAlg-CDE / Europe Direct Algarve / Rede MOVE / RUA FM
Faro
·Mondays in June
ExhibitionsFreeJun30
Exhibition: The Sessions of the Cineclube de Faro during the Estado Novo
Biblioteca da Universidade do Algarve no Campus de Gambelas
Faro
·Exhibition until June 30
LiteratureJun30
Creative Writing Club of the Library
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro - António Ramos Rosa
Faro
LiteratureJun30
Quarteira Reading Club
Biblioteca Municipal de Loulé - Polo de Quarteira
Faro
·Tuesdays
Music15€Jul1
Maria João, André Mehmari and Carlos Bica
Faro
Faro
What's on in Faro: concerts at Teatro das Figuras and Teatro Lethes, exhibitions at the Municipal Museum and parties in the Old Town — from the 13th-century Cathedral on Largo da Sé to the Chapel of Bones, with its 1,245 Carmelite skulls, and the Doca de Recreio, where boats leave for the Ria Formosa islands. Seasonal highlights include Festival F in the Old Town (4–7 September, 10th edition), the Senhor dos Passos procession on 15 March, and Municipality Day on 7 September. Updated daily with what's happening today, this weekend and in the weeks ahead.
- District:
- Faro (capital)
- Population:
- ~68,000
- To Lisbon:
- 280 km · 2h30 via A2
- City status:
- 1540 (King João III)
- Algarve capital:
- since 1756
Main places
Teatro das Figuras
Modern municipal theatre, opened in 2005 to a design by architect Gonçalo Byrne. Main hall with 786 seats plus a flexible second auditorium. Classical music and opera, dance, theatre, new circus. Estr. Senhora da Saúde, in the Penha district.
Teatro Lethes
Inaugurated on 4 April 1845 inside a former Jesuit college from 1605, with interiors inspired by São Carlos and La Scala. Member of Perspectiv, the European route of historic theatres. Programmed by ACTA – the Algarve Theatre Company. Rua de Portugal.
Sé Catedral (Cathedral)
Cathedral of the Algarve diocese, on Largo da Sé inside the city walls. Construction began in the 13th century on the site of a former mosque. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque mix inside; climbing the bell tower gives one of the best views of the Old Town and Ria Formosa.
Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones)
Small chapel behind the Igreja do Carmo, completed in 1816, with the bones of 1,245 Carmelite monks arranged in geometric patterns across the walls. The Igreja do Carmo itself is one of the Algarve's finest Rococo churches, its gilded carving funded by Brazilian gold.
Cidade Velha (Old Town)
Walled core of Roman origin, redrawn by the Moors and rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. Three gates: the Arco da Vila (neoclassical, with an 11th-century horseshoe arch hidden inside), the Arco do Repouso, and the discreet Porta Nova.
Cais das Portas do Mar / Doca de Recreio
Inner marina by the Old Town, with departures for Ilha do Farol, Ilha da Culatra and Ilha Deserta — boats roughly hourly between 10am and 6pm. Operators include Formosamar, Animaris and the council's regular maritime service.
Praia de Faro (Ilha de Faro)
The only Ria Formosa barrier island reachable by road — now via the new bridge opened in 2025 (180 m long, 11 m wide, with a pedestrian path and a cycle lane). External car park at the entrance (~1,000 spaces) with a wooden boardwalk down to the sand.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
18,400 ha along 60 km of coast between Ancão and Manta Rota. Five barrier islands (Deserta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira, Cabanas) and two coastal spits (Ancão and Cacela). Voted one of Portugal's 7 Natural Wonders in 2010.
Good questions
When is Festival F in Faro and how do tickets work?
The 10th edition runs 4–7 September 2026 in Faro's Old Town, across several stages around the historic centre — for the first time it lasts four days instead of three, with the closing day (7 September) coinciding with Municipality Day. Pre-sale tickets until 31 July: €20 (4–6 Sept) and €8 (7 Sept), or €50 for the festival pass; afterwards €22, €10 and €60. Line-up centred on Portuguese music, plus cinema, stand-up, crafts and street food.
How do I visit the Chapel of Bones in Faro?
You enter through Igreja do Carmo on Largo do Carmo. The chapel is at the back of the church and a single ticket covers both. Completed in 1816, it holds the bones of 1,245 Carmelite monks arranged in geometric patterns across the walls — the second-best-known bone chapel in Portugal after the one in Évora. Small space, quick visit — pair it with the Cathedral, a 10-min walk away.
Which Ria Formosa island should I visit from Faro?
For a day-trip, Ilha do Farol (on Culatra) is the most popular choice: wide sandy beaches, clean water, a traditional fishing-village setting, and a working lighthouse from 1851. Regular ferries leave from Cais da Porta Nova; private tours from Portas do Mar usually combine Farol + Deserta (~3h). Ilha Deserta (Barreta) is wilder and home to Estaminé restaurant. Praia de Faro (Ilha de Faro) is the only one reachable by car.