What's on in Castelo Branco

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Christmas in Castelo Branco
No need to dream about a White Christmas! It will take place in the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco.
A truly magical Christmas celebration that will delight its visitors with light and art installations, placed on the main streets of the city. There are many free events available, delightful concerts, workshops, a colourful Christmas market and an ice rink.  
There will be a traditional Christmas market with at least 50 wooden huts, where visitors can buy the best regional products. The typical Christmas fires - "madeiro" - will be burnt in the traditional places of Castelo Branco.
The city of Castelo Branco is set for a memorable Christmas time!
December 2026

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Easter Misteries in Idanha 
The Mysteries of Idanha are an essential part of the region’s culture and traditions. The programme of Easter Mysteries, presented by Idanha-a-Nova city hall, highlights the celebrations taking place from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost Sunday. The activities include religious rituals, such as the Commemoration of the Souls, the Men’s Rosary, and the community Stations of the Cross, as well as gastronomic events and concerts of sacred music. The preservation and promotion of these traditions are fundamental to local identity and the passing on of values to new generations.
Easter 2027

Boom Festival
30 years ago, the seed for Boom Festival was sown inside the 'magic forest' of Herdade do Zambujal, Águas de Moura, Setúbal. What began as a gathering of friends and artists – united by their love of 1990s Goa trance and steered by Good Mood Lda, a cultural organisation that pioneered the Goa trance scene in Portugal – eventually blossomed into the global celebration of psychedelic culture you know today. In 2002, after hosting two more editions in Setúbal, Boom Festival relocated to Idanha-a-Nova (district of Castelo Branco). It's here that the environmental principles and practices began to be developed, managed by IdanhaCulta: a non-profit cultural association dedicated to environmental and cultural regeneration. 
18. - 25.07.2027

Festival Sete Sóis Sete Luas
The cultural diversity of the Mediterranean and the Portuguese-speaking world is once again on display in Castelo Branco with another edition of the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival, one of the most renowned international cultural projects held in Portugal.
Founded in 1993, the Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival is organised by an international cultural network bringing together cities from various countries in the Mediterranean and the Portuguese-speaking world, establishing itself as a unique forum for intercultural dialogue, artistic creation and exchange between peoples.
Summer 2027

Watermelon Festival in Ladoeiro
Every year in July, the village of Ladoeiro hosts the Watermelon Festival, a celebration dedicated to one of our region’s most iconic produce. Over the course of three days, the parish reaffirms its status as the Watermelon Capital, bringing together producers, visitors and lovers of local flavours and traditions.
The festival features a watermelon farmers’ market, crafts, entertainment and plenty of music, offering some truly unique experiences.
July 2027

Gastronomic Festival Sabores de Perdição
Castelo Branco is hosting another edition of the Sabores de Perdição Festival, one of the leading events promoting the cuisine, local produce and cultural identity of the Beira Baixa region.
Over four days, the festival brings together producers, craftspeople, businesses and economic stakeholders from the region, offering visitors the chance to sample traditional produce, discover the region’s authentic flavours and learn about the work carried out by local producers. The programme also includes musical performances, exhibitions, craft demonstrations and a range of entertainment activities, establishing itself as a celebration of the region’s cuisine, culture and traditions.
September 2027