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Covilhã Creative Week
‘Design as a reflection of the city and its future’ is the theme of Covilhã Creative Week, an initiative organised by the local city hall, which aims to bring together creativity, knowledge, heritage and innovation.
Covilhã Creative Week stands out as a space for coming together, experimentation and reflection on the city and its future, bringing together different generations, areas of expertise and sectors of activity.
From the 9th to the 13th, the ‘Conversations with the City’ series will take place, exploring different perspectives on the present and future of design and the transformation of cities. In one of the sessions, Brazilian designer Eneida Figueiredo “will present the experience of Brasília as a UNESCO Creative City of Design”.
09. - 14.11.2026
Christmas in Covilhã
"Christmas with Art" in Covilhã offers a wide range of activities to liven up the festive season!
A natural ice rink, street entertainment, the train, the little market, the Christmas village and the traditional sharing of the traditional cake ‘Bolo Nevão’ are just some of the highlights.
December 2026
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WOOL | Covilhã Art Festival
The welcoming town of Covilhã at the foothill of Serra da Estrela is the epicentre of the street art scene in Center of Portugal.
WOOL is also the name of the first festival for street art in Center of Portugal, which has been held annually since 2011 with the help of many local volunteers.
The driving force behind the festival is Lara Seixo Rodrigues, who was born in Covilhã, studied architecture in Lisbon and has since become an internationally recognised and sought-after expert. For example, she is also the curator of a street art festival designed for senior citizens in Aberdeen, Scotland. Her successes can be seen: in the meantime there is not only a street art route through Center of Portugal, but also an official street art route through Covilhã, which leads to 40 works of art. And the organisers of the WOOL festival are also active in other cities in Portugal and abroad.
June 2027
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MIRADOR
Covilhã Municipal Theatre presents MIRADOR, a series of open-air concerts on the building’s terrace, blending pop, rock, electronic music and new sounds with a panoramic view over the city and the mountains.
June 2027
Parsnip Festival
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a root vegetable that looks like a carrot, but has the colour of a turnip. Its unique flavour is actually of mix of them, yet sweeter. This highly healthy vegetable needs the cold to grow. This is why it is very popular in the mountain city of Covilhã, known as the parsnip capital.
The charming restaurant Taberna A Laranjinha, located in the historical centre of Covilhã, offers its guests many irresistible delicacies made of parsnip!
September 2027
