7 Food Festivals Across Portugal You Shouldn't Miss

Portugal's food festival calendar is one of the best in Southern Europe, and 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year. Here are the highlights worth planning a trip around.

1. Peixe em Barcelos — May 16–18. Three days of seafood in the historic centre of Barcelos, with regional dishes, live cooking demos, and traditional music. Free entry.

2. Mercado da Ribeira — Festival de Vinhos — May 2–4. Time Out Market transforms into a Portuguese wine showcase with over 60 producers from Douro, Alentejo, Bairrada, and Vinho Verde.

3. Marrakkesh Jazz Nights — April 18. A Portuguese-focused jazz programme at Campo Grande in Lisbon with outdoor dining and food trucks.

4. Outdoor markets every weekend in Porto, Lisbon, Coimbra, and Braga rotate seasonal produce. Check the Voxma events calendar to find one near you.