Feira de Todos os Santos 2026: All Saints’ Fair in Silves, Algarve

Feira de Todos os Santos, Silves’ traditional All Saints’ Fair in the central Algarve, brings four days of live music, fairground rides and classic Portuguese autumn treats, ideal for families, expats and curious visitors.

What is Feira de Todos os Santos in Silves?

Feira de Todos os Santos is Silves’ historic All Saints’ Fair, a long-running autumn celebration that mixes local tradition with a lively fairground atmosphere. Held at Sítio do Encalhe, it is considered one of the Algarve’s oldest fairs and continues to attract people from across the region.

Across four days, the fair combines food stalls, rides and live performances, creating a relaxed, family-friendly environment. It is a chance to see how a typical Portuguese fair looks and feels, with a strong sense of community and local heritage.

Why visitors and expats will enjoy this event

For tourists, digital nomads and expats, Feira de Todos os Santos offers an easy way to experience everyday Algarve culture beyond the beaches. You can wander between food stands, listen to Portuguese music and watch families enjoying the rides, all in a compact, walkable space.

Silves itself, with its castle and old-town streets, makes a charming backdrop. Combining the fair with a daytime visit to the town is a great option if you are looking for authentic things to do in the Algarve in late October and early November.

What to expect at Feira de Todos os Santos

The fair focuses on simple pleasures and traditional flavours. Based on the event information, you can expect:

• Food stalls serving roasted chestnuts, farturas (Portuguese-style doughnuts), popcorn, candyfloss and other classic fairground snacks.
• Exhibitor stands offering a variety of products, from everyday items to seasonal goods.
• Fairground rides and attractions providing entertainment for children and teenagers, as well as the young at heart.
• Live music throughout the fair, with different acts performing on the various days.

Silves Council highlights the fair as an important local tradition that brings generations together and helps preserve the municipality’s cultural heritage, so expect a very local crowd and a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Practical information

Dates and opening times

According to the event details, Feira de Todos os Santos in Silves is scheduled from 29 October to 1 November 2026. The musical programme in the reference information mentions evening concerts around 21:30 on some days and afternoon performances on others, so you can expect activity both during the day and into the evening, although exact daily opening hours are not specified.

Tickets and prices

The available information does not state whether there is an entry fee or how much tickets cost. Many local fairs in the Algarve allow free entry with paid rides and food, but this cannot be confirmed for this event. For now, assume you will need some cash or card for food, drinks and attractions, and check locally closer to the date for any official ticket details.

Food and facilities

You will find plenty of snack-style food, especially sweet treats and roasted chestnuts, which are a seasonal favourite in Portugal. As this is a long-running fair, basic facilities such as toilets are normally provided on-site or nearby, but specific details are not listed in the event description.

How to get to Feira de Todos os Santos in Silves

Silves is in the central Algarve, inland from the coast and roughly between Portimão and Albufeira. It is a popular day-trip destination thanks to its castle and historic centre, and the fairground area at Sítio do Encalhe is typically reached by local roads from the town.

If you are staying elsewhere in the region, travelling by car is usually the most straightforward option, especially in the evening when public transport is more limited. If you are flying into Faro and planning to explore several inland towns and events, it can be worth comparing car hire options at Faro Airport in advance.

Parking arrangements for the fair are not detailed in the event information, so allow extra time to find a space and follow any local signage or instructions from stewards.

Tips for making the most of your visit

• Arrive earlier in the evening if you are visiting with children, so you can enjoy the rides before it gets too busy.
• Bring some cash as smaller stalls and fairground attractions may prefer it, even if some accept cards.
• Dress for cooler nights – late October and early November evenings in the Algarve can feel fresh, especially if you are standing around watching performances.
• Combine with sightseeing by visiting Silves’ historic centre and riverside during the day, then heading to the fair afterwards.

Make a day of it in the Algarve

Feira de Todos os Santos fits perfectly into a wider Algarve itinerary. Spend the day exploring Silves and nearby coastal towns, then enjoy the fair in the evening. If you want to balance inland culture with time by the sea, use our Algarve beach finder to pick a nearby beach for earlier in the day before heading up to Silves.

Where to stay nearby

Silves itself makes a pleasant and convenient base if you want to be close to the fair and the historic centre. Alternatively, staying in coastal towns such as Portimão or Carvoeiro gives you easy beach access while still being a manageable drive to Silves for an evening at the fair.