Azores Events Calendar 2026
Festivals, Music & Traditions

The largest and most important festival in the entire Azores archipelago. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors fill Ponta Delgada for a week of processions, music, and devotion. The grand procession on Sunday evening is one of the most spectacular religious events in Portugal.

The largest music festival in the Azores — three days of live music on a black sand beach in Ribeira Grande. International and Portuguese headliners, multiple stages, camping, and the unique atmosphere of a festival surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. 2026 lineup includes Two Door Cinema Club, Calema, Xutos & Pontapés and more.

Ponta Delgada's iconic white street party — the entire city centre transforms into an open-air festival. Everyone dresses in white, multiple stages fill the historic streets, and the party runs from dusk until 4am. Free entry, massive atmosphere, and one of the most unique summer events in Portugal.

The largest secular festival in the entire Azores archipelago — 10 days of celebrations in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. Marchas Populares parades, live concerts, traditional bullfighting (touradas à corda), gastronomic stalls, and the famous St. John's Eve celebrations on June 23.

The oldest and most iconic music festival in the Azores — over 40 years of world music, reggae, rock and folk on a stage just 20 metres from the ocean at Praia Formosa. A bucket-list festival experience: music until 6am, Atlantic waves as backdrop, and the unique atmosphere of a remote island festival.

Traditional summer celebrations in Ribeira Grande and Ribeira Seca, culminating on St. Peter's Day (June 29). The Cavalhadas are traditional horse parades through the streets — a centuries-old Azorean tradition. Fireworks, music, and local food stalls fill the town for several days.

St. John's celebrations across São Miguel — one of the most festive nights of the Portuguese calendar. Parades, fireworks, and street parties in Vila Franca do Campo and Ribeira Grande. The night of June 23 is the main event, with bonfires and celebrations running until dawn.

A beloved local summer festival in the fishing village of Ribeira Quente on the south coast of São Miguel. Celebrating the chicarro (horse mackerel) — a staple of Azorean cuisine — with fresh fish grills, live music, and a genuine village atmosphere. One of the most authentic local festivals on the island.

A major religious and social event in Vila Franca do Campo on the last Sunday of August. One of the most important summer festivals on the south coast of São Miguel, combining religious processions with a large popular festival, live music, and local food.

One of the most unique and moving traditions in the Azores — groups of men walk the entire perimeter of São Miguel Island over 8 days during Lent, stopping at churches and chapels along the way. A centuries-old pilgrimage that is deeply embedded in Azorean identity. Witnessing the Romeiros pass through a village is an unforgettable experience.