Upcoming events
Nazaré Big Wave Season
From autumn to early spring, huge Atlantic swells hit Praia do Norte. Watch the giant waves from the lighthouse above the beach.
Golegã National Horse Fair
Ten days of Lusitano horses, riders in traditional dress and roasted chestnuts around São Martinho, in Portugal's horse capital.
MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal
The penultimate round of the 2026 MotoGP season at the Algarve International Circuit. Make the drive south part of the trip.
Óbidos Vila Natal
The walled medieval town of Óbidos becomes a Christmas village for families, usually from late November into early January.
Christmas and New Year in Lisbon
Christmas lights on the Baixa streets, a giant tree in Praça do Comércio and fireworks over the Tagus at midnight on 31 December.
Torres Vedras Carnival
Portugal's most famous carnival: satire, giant figures, street parades and the 'matrafonas'. Carnival Tuesday is 9 February 2027.
Events by season
Every event below can be planned as a private day tour from Lisbon or as a one-way private tour with stops.
Autumn 2026
Winter 2026–27
Summer 2027
Frequently asked questions
Which events can I visit on a day trip from Lisbon?
Fátima, Golegã, Nazaré, Óbidos, Torres Vedras and Tomar are all between 45 minutes and 1h30 from Lisbon, so each can be a private day tour with your own driver and hotel pickup.
Can you take us to Formula 1 or MotoGP in Portimão?
Yes, as a one-way private tour from Lisbon to the Algarve with stops on the way, ending at your Algarve hotel. Race tickets are not included.
Do you sell tickets for the events?
No. We plan and run the private tour around the event. Where an event has tickets, we tell you where to buy them and plan the timing.
What happens if an event's dates are not confirmed yet?
Events marked as dates to be confirmed follow their usual season. Ask for a quote with your preferred dates and we will confirm as soon as the official programme is published.
Tell us where you want to be
A festival or local tradition that is not listed here? We can plan a private day tour around it, with historic stops along the way.
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