17
Oct
Happening now 17 Oct – 24 Oct
October 23–25, 2026
This weekend in São Miguel
Events, festivals and places to visit in São Miguel, Friday to Sunday.
Events
All events
17
Oct
Happening now 17 Oct – 24 Oct
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
All places
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.
Parks and Natural Attractions
Open now
Grená Park
Explore Grená Park beside Furnas Lake on São Miguel Island: woodland trails, waterfalls, scenic viewpoints and the ruins of a historic manor in the Azores.
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
Carlos Machado Museum
Century-old museum dedicated to conserving, preserving, and sharing a rich heritage expressing island identity and connecting the past with the future.
Museums and Theaters
Closed now
Arquipélago – Contemporary Arts Centre
Contemporary Arts Centre fostering reflection and the circulation of people, ideas, knowledge and culture through an open, outward-looking cultural space.
Museums and Theaters
Open now
Azorean Emigration Museum
Museum exploring the causes, hardships, and journeys of Azorean emigration through testimonies, research, and statistical data on migratory movements.Weekend weather
Full forecast
Fri
22°
16°
40%
Sat
22°
17°
Sun
22°
18°