Festivities & Festivals

The great celebration in honour of Nossa Senhora do Mar, patron saint of our fishermen, people of great faith and tradition, takes place in the fishing district of Silvalde on the first weekend of August

One of the most prestigious festivals in the world, the International Meeting of Living Statues is a privileged way of bringing art closer to everyday life, where "statue men” continue to surprise the public

With more than four decades of existence, Espinho International Music Festival is asserted as a festival of unique characteristics in the country, awakening the sympathy and admiration of many visitors who are annually present in Espinho

It is celebrated on the third Sunday of September in Espinho in honour of Santa Padroeira dos Pescadores

The event seeks to create a space where young and promising filmmakers may show and promote their work, develop their knowledge, share opportunities and create new audiences for independent films

Presented by the most prestigious national and international companies, ensuring as one of the main events for the promotion and spreading of the current panorama of the puppets world

The Festival of pioneering animation in Portugal. It is the oldest in the country and the third oldest in the world

Every year, in the place of Altos-Céus, parish of Anta, municipality of Espinho, takes place the popular festivities in honor of N. Sr.ª dos Altos-Céus and S. Mamede, the traditional "Festivals of Rojões".

This is a festival with a program of high national and international artistic value, with different disciplines (music, street theater, contemporary circus, gastronomy)

Say goodbye to the holidays with sand on his feet, dark skin and summer...

In recent years, the San Pedro Celebration has become one of the greatest pilgrimages of the municipality

"Coming to Baths" recalls the golden age of Espinho, when "villains and gentlemen" came to the beach, by medical prescription.