23
Oct
23 Oct – 25 Oct
October 23–25, 2026
This weekend in the Azores
Events, festivals and places to visit in the Azores, Friday to Sunday.
Events
All events
23
Oct
23 Oct – 25 Oct
24
Oct
14:00
Terra Incógnita
Terra Incógnita comes to Flores on 24 October with a sound walk, Carme López's artistic residency, an artist talk and a concert by the Cantarilhas choir.
17
Oct
Happening now 17 Oct – 24 Oct
Girl on the Wave - Azores Island Surf Camp 2026
Surf camp in the Azores - 7 days of surf, yoga and island exploration in São Miguel. Ride the waves at Santa Bárbara with Girl on the Wave. October 2026.
17
Oct
Happening now 17 Oct – 24 Oct
Art x Surf Retreat – São Miguel, Azores
A seven-night painting and surf retreat in São Miguel, with expert workshops, guided island adventures, private chef meals and an eco-lodge stay.
25
Jul
Happening now 25 Jul – 1 Nov
The Silence of Hephaestus
An Arquipélago exhibition examines territory, memory and catastrophe in the Azores.
7
Jul
Happening now 7 Jul – 30 Dec
50 Years of Contemporary Art in the Azores
A documentary exhibition traces five decades of contemporary art in the Azores, in Ribeira Grande.
27
Jun
Happening now 27 Jun – 8 Nov
Sete Retratos e Outras Obras em Forma de Enlace
PDL26 exhibition brings works from the Museu Arpad Szenes - Vieira da Silva collection to Ribeira Grande.Places to visit
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Beaches
Ribeira das Tainhas Beach
Discover Ribeira das Tainhas Beach on São Miguel: a small volcanic-sand cove framed by cliffs, with a viewpoint, picnic area and stairway access.
Beaches
Vila Franca do Campo Islet
Vila Franca Islet is a small volcanic islet about 500 metres from the coast, with regular connections from the town's port during the bathing season.
Viewpoints
Grota do Inferno Viewpoint
Boca do Inferno Viewpoint overlooks the Canário, Sete Cidades and Rasa lagoons, the village and Serra Devassa within a wild, protected natural landscape.
Museums and Theaters
Closed now
Azores Volcanological and Geothermal Observatory
Non-profit geological association sharing knowledge about Azorean volcanology, seismology, geothermal science and geoenvironments, while supporting research.
Museums and Theaters
Closed now
Casa Manuel de Arriaga
The 18th-century home where Manuel de Arriaga, Portugal's first President, was born and raised, with exhibitions, film, a library and green space.
Museums and Theaters
Closed now