
Storm Charles: Portugal closes schools on 11 November
Mainland Portugal’s 11 November alert closes schools and non-essential public services and suspends outdoor events as Storm Charles approaches.
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Mainland Portugal’s 11 November alert closes schools and non-essential public services and suspends outdoor events as Storm Charles approaches.

Meet Portuguese employers online on 20 November. Check participation rules, vacancy status and interview arrangements before planning your next move.

Three free harp concerts offer a relaxed way to explore the Algarve’s music and community spaces this November. The sixth Algarve Harp Festival continues on 15, 22 and 28 November 2026, with performances in Paderne, Lagoa and Monchique. The remaining dates bring together harp, kora and music from several traditions, giving international residents and visitors […]

CINANIMA marks its 50th edition from 6 to 22 November, with family animation, live orchestral screenings and exhibitions in Espinho.

Sintra’s first FLIS runs from 13 to 22 November, with free author conversations, poetry and music centred on MU.SA.

A Korean late-night food stall, a whirling Italian dance and a live journey through Bamako: Alkantara Festival brings an international performing-arts programme to Lisbon from 13 to 29 November 2026. It is an invitation to spend an evening somewhere new and see the city through different creative eyes. The 2026 programme stretches across theatres, museums […]

Armamar is taking registrations for an A1 Portuguese course for newcomers, with two evening classes a week expected to start in November 2026.

Discover Lisbon Art Weekend, 5–8 November 2026, with free English gallery walks, creative workshops and museum visits across the city.

The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 is free at Parque dos Poetas, Oeiras, from 23 October to 22 November, daily from 10:00 to 18:00.