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The Azores in October 2026
Pick a day to see what is on.
17 events
Thursday, October 1
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69th Anniversary of Capelinhos Volcano – Ilha Nova
HortaAll day
Celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Capelinhos Volcano with a week of diverse events in Horta, Faial.
- Several dates
15:00
Serões à Conversa – Praia do Norte
Casa do Povo da Praia do Norte, Horta15:00
Join a lively discussion about local heritage at Casa do Povo da Praia do Norte on October 1st.
- Free
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Friday, October 2
—All day
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69th Anniversary of Capelinhos Volcano – Ilha Nova
HortaAll day
Celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Capelinhos Volcano with a week of diverse events in Horta, Faial.
- Several dates
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Saturday, October 3
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Concert: Luís Martelo and Sociedade Filarmónica Unânime Praiense
HortaAll day
Celebrate the 145th anniversary of Sociedade Filarmónica Unânime Praiense with a special concert featuring trumpeter Luís Martelo in Horta.
—All day
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69th Anniversary of Capelinhos Volcano – Ilha Nova
HortaAll day
Celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Capelinhos Volcano with a week of diverse events in Horta, Faial.
- Several dates
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Today · Sunday, October 4
09:30
Nossa Senhora do Rosário Celebration in Horta
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça, Horta09:30
Join the community in Horta for the annual Nossa Senhora do Rosário celebration, featuring a solemn mass and a procession.
- Outdoor
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69th Anniversary of Capelinhos Volcano – Ilha Nova
HortaAll day
Celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Capelinhos Volcano with a week of diverse events in Horta, Faial.
- Several dates
—All day
Festa de São Mateus in Capelo
HortaAll day
Celebrate São Mateus in Capelo with a traditional procession and festivities.
- Outdoor
17:00
Quarteto Quadrivium Concert
Casa Manuel de Arriaga – Horta, Horta17:00
Experience classical masterpieces by Schubert and Mozart at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Free entry.
- Free
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Monday, October 5
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Tuesday, October 6
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Angústias in Horta
Casa do Bote – Angústias, Horta18:30
Join a free evening discussion at Casa do Bote in Horta, open to both locals and tourists.
- Free
Wednesday, October 7
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Thursday, October 8
18:30
Serões à Conversa – Matriz at Casa Manuel de Arriaga
Casa Manuel de Arriaga, Horta18:30
Explore local history through objects and stories at Casa Manuel de Arriaga in Horta. Join the conversation on October 8.
- Free
- Several dates
Saturday, October 17
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Documentary Screening: Naturally Faial
HortaAll day
Explore the beauty of Faial with a free documentary screening in Horta on October 17, 2026.
- Free
Friday, October 23
—All day
Azores Triangle Adventure
HortaAll day
Experience a three-day trail running event across Pico, São Jorge, and Faial islands, covering over 86 km.
- Outdoor
- Several dates
Saturday, October 24
—All day
Azores Triangle Adventure
HortaAll day
Experience a three-day trail running event across Pico, São Jorge, and Faial islands, covering over 86 km.
- Outdoor
- Several dates
Sunday, October 25
—All day
Azores Triangle Adventure
HortaAll day
Experience a three-day trail running event across Pico, São Jorge, and Faial islands, covering over 86 km.
- Outdoor
- Several dates
Running for weeks — go any day
—All day
Painting Exhibition: Deep Sea
HortaAll day
Explore the marine-inspired paintings by Lúcia de Brito Franco in Horta, Faial. Admission is free.
- Free
- Ongoing
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Laboratório-Sombra Exhibition
HortaAll day
Explore the intersection of art and marine science at the Laboratório-Sombra exhibition in Horta, Faial.
- Ongoing
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Sérgio Luís: Between Canvas and Melody
HortaAll day
Explore the diverse artistic legacy of Sérgio Luís at the Horta Museum's temporary exhibition.
- Ongoing
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50 Editions of Sea Week – Sharing Memories
Museu da Horta, HortaAll day
Contribute to an exhibition celebrating 50 years of Portugal's largest nautical festival at Museu da Horta.
- Ongoing
10:00
Temporary Exhibition: 50 Years of Azorean Constitutional Autonomy
Museu do Parlamento, Horta10:00
Explore the historical journey of the Azorean constitutional autonomy at Museu do Parlamento in Horta. Free entry.
- Free
- Ongoing
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Formação: An Afternoon for You
Sala de Formação BPARJJG, HortaAll day
A unique workshop designed for personal reflection and action, taking place in Horta.
- Ongoing