Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas season in Beja through our comprehensive guide. We have prepared an extensive itinerary showcasing the traditional celebrations of this Alentejo city, designed for both locals and visitors.
The historic center of Beja transforms into a festive setting, with Praça da República hosting the traditional Christmas market. The pedestrian streets around Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Church fill with local craft stalls, while Beja Castle serves as a backdrop for festive illuminations. In the Public Garden, family activities complement the city's Christmas programming.
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Christmas market with street animation and prizes for shopping at traditional commerce.
É Natal em Beja is a Christmas celebration featuring a Christmas market, photography and banner contests, and a Christmas raffle.
Where: Beja | More Info: Christmas in Beja
Offering handicraft workshops for children.
The Feira de Setembro is an event that celebrates Handicrafts, Tourism, and Nature, featuring a variety of activities, including exhibitions, handicraft workshops, and competitions.
Where: Moura | More Info: September Fair - Crafts, Tourism and Nature
5-day festival with performances, handicrafts, and local cuisine.
The Feira Anual de Cuba 2024 is a 5-day celebration featuring performances, handicrafts, local cuisine, Alentejo singing, and entertainment. The event is free and takes place from August 29 to September 2.
Where: Cuba | More Info: Cuba Annual Fair 2024
Exhibitions, taverns, and performances on three stages.
The Ferreira Fair is a tradition that brings together exhibitions, taverns, circus, and performances distributed across three stages, offering a rich cultural and gastronomic experience.
Where: Ferreira do Alentejo | More Info: Ferreira Fair
School visits and oath-taking of the town's men.
The Medieval Fair of Montemor-o-Novo is a historical celebration that brings medieval life back to life at the Castle of Montemor-o-Novo. With activities like school visits, oath-taking of the town's men, and demonstrations of craftsmanship, this fair offers a unique and immersive experience.
Where: Montemor-o-Novo | More Info: Montemor-o-Novo Medieval Fair
Affirmation of the importance of rural life and agriculture in the municipality of Aljustrel.
The Feira do Campo Alentejano is an annual event showcasing local products, attracting potential investors, and promoting local business dynamics. It features musical performances, equestrian activities, gastronomy, colloquiums, and an agricultural show.
Where: Aljustrel | More Info: Alentejo Field Fair
Musical animation by the M80 DJs.
The New Year's Eve celebration in Beja is a vibrant event that brings the community together to celebrate the end of the year with music and entertainment.
Where: Beja | More Info: New Year's Eve
Commemorative concert with Luís Trigacheiro's usual band.
Luís Trigacheiro performs in a commemorative concert for the 96th anniversary of the Pax Julia Municipal Theater in Beja. The performance features his usual band, with Bernardo Viana on viola and musical direction, João Ferreira on drums and percussion, Diogo Costa on bass, and Pedro Viana on Portuguese guitar. The concert celebrates Luís Trigacheiro's authenticity and career, highlighting his unique voice and interpretive abilities.
Where: Beja | More Info: PAX JULIA Anniversary
Eclectic celebration of music and art with over 800 participants.
The Festival Giacometti is an eclectic celebration of music, art, anthropology, cinema, dance, and gastronomy, with an engaging and diverse program.
Where: Ferreira do Alentejo | More Info: Giacometti Festival
Cultural celebration with outdoor music and theater performances.
The Festas de Santo António in Reguengos de Monsaraz are a cultural and musical event celebrating the city's patron saint. With a rich program of music, culture, traditions, and entertainment for the whole family, it includes theater performances, photography exhibitions, fanfare parades, and many other activities.
Where: Reguengos de Monsaraz | More Info: St. Anthony's Festivities
Valuation of traditional and innovative material and intangible heritage.
The Patrimónios do Sul fair celebrates the traditions, culture, and innovation of the Alentejo region, bringing together producers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and artists to promote regional identity.
Where: Beja | More Info: Southern Heritage
Offers interactive activities in various areas of regional society.
Beja Educa is an experimental, playful, and pedagogical space aimed at the infant and juvenile public. It provides experiences and learning in various sectors of regional society, including new technologies and robotics, communication and multimedia, arts and science, health and sports, security and civil protection, creativity and maker, agriculture and sustainability.
Where: Beja | More Info: Beja Educates
Exhibition of iconic wines from the regions of Southern Portugal.
Vinipax is a fair that reaffirms the culture of the Wines of the South, highlighting the regions of Alentejo, Algarve, Peninsular Setúbal, and Tejo. With over 40 wine exhibitors and more than 300 brands, it offers wine tasting and harmonization sessions commented by Aníbal Coutinho, as well as cooking shows with renowned chefs.
Where: Beja | More Info: Vinipax
Bird show with falconry and pigeon demonstrations.
Avibeja is an agricultural and sheep breeders fair that gathers breeders from various regions of the country, featuring exhibitions of technology and sustainable agricultural practices.
Where: Beja | More Info: Avibeja
Traditional bullfights and cultural entertainment.
The Fêra de Barrancos is a secular tradition that honors the patron saint of Barrancos with the celebration of the Mass and Procession in Honor of Our Lady of Conception, presenting the traditional bullfights and a wide range of cultural entertainment on the remaining days.
Where: Barrancos | More Info: Barrancos Fair 2024
Horseback riding and jousting demonstrations in a culturally rich environment.
Sul à Mesa features a variety of demonstrations and activities, including horseback riding, jousting, falconry, and traditional Alentejo cuisine. The events include cooking shows, equestrian demonstrations, and photography exhibitions.
Where: Beja | More Info: Southern Table