What’s on in Tavira
What’s on in Tavira this week
Two weeks of fado and concerts in Tavira’s churches and theatre, a guided walk from Cabanas and the first São Martinho chestnut roast of the season. Picked from the municipal agenda and local event listings for visitors staying in and around Cabanas.
Friday 30 October
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11:00to 12:00
Fado for foreigners: a talk by Peter Booker
Rua da Comunidade Lusíada 21, Tavira
An hour on fado from a foreigner’s point of view: its roots in Lisbon, the Coimbra style, and how to get more out of a fado night. Free entry, organised by the Algarve History Association.
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21:30to 23:30
After Zer0 #3: DANZ live set
Museu Zer0, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
A live electronic set at Museu Zer0, the digital art museum in the old silos of the olive oil cooperative at Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo.
Saturday 31 October
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17:30
Fado concert: Fado Encontra Deus
Igreja da Misericórdia, Tavira
Fado in the Misericórdia church with Rita Inácio, João Vaz and Pedro Pinhal, opening the week of the 20th Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Proverbs.
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18:00to 20:00
Music in the churches: Silvino Campos, accordion
Igreja das Ondas, Tavira
Accordion in the Igreja das Ondas, part of the municipality's series of concerts in Tavira's churches.
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18:00to 22:00
Halloween night
Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira and other venues in town
An evening of Halloween activities for families, run by the Tavira science centre.
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21:30
Raquel Tavares in concert
Teatro Municipal António Pinheiro, Tavira
The fado singer returns to the stage with a new album, after a break from music. Tickets €15.
Sunday 1 November
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17:00to 19:00
Piano for four hands: Dialogue // Diálogos
Teatro Municipal António Pinheiro, Tavira
A recital for piano four hands at the municipal theatre, during the 20th Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Proverbs (1 to 8 November).
Thursday 5 November
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10:30to 12:00
Watching the sun from the old bridge
Ponte Romana, Tavira
A morning astronomy session observing the sun, set up at the old bridge over the Gilão river.
Saturday 7 November
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10:30to 12:00
The Modernist Weekend: architecture and digital art visit
Museu Zer0, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
A guided visit of the museum building and its digital art collection, part of The Modernist Weekend.
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15:00to 17:00
Group bike ride: Tavira Convid’a Pedalar
Starts at Praça da República, Tavira
An afternoon ride with the municipality's regular cycling group, leaving from the main square.
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18:00to 20:00
Music in the churches: Duo Cantabile, voice and piano
Ermida de São Sebastião, Tavira
Voice and piano in the small chapel of São Sebastião, in the same series of church concerts.
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Morning
Saturdays at the market: cooking demonstration
Mercado Municipal de Tavira
Free cooking demonstrations of traditional Algarve dishes built on vegetables and pulses, with a nutritionist taking questions. The October session started at 10:30.
Sunday 8 November
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10:00to 12:00
Group walk in Cabanas: Todos a Caminhar
Cabanas de Tavira
A Sunday morning walk with the municipality's walking group, starting in Cabanas. Check the meeting point on the event page.
Wednesday 11 November
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09:00to 16:00
São Martinho chestnut roast
Village centre, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Roast chestnuts in the village centre for São Martinho, the 11 November feast traditionally celebrated with chestnuts.
Stay 10 minutes from Tavira
Ria Green House is in Cabanas de Tavira, with its own garage space and a desk for the days you work.
Sources
We read the municipal agenda and local event listings every week and keep what is worth a visitor’s time. Times can change, so check the event page before you go.