Festivals, dances, marches and processions: Santos Populares in Cascais

Between 8th and 13th of June, the Manuel Possolo Hippodrome extends its lawn to the long tables, stalls and stage of Santo António. Organised by Jovem Cascais, this festival promises bifanas, sardines, snails, caldo verde and farturas, as well as the kind of music you'd expect at this time of year: on the 9th Arrebimba o Malho sings, on the 10th it's Toy's turn, on the 11th Semibreve plays, on the 12th Carapau Azeite & Alho and on the 13th, to close on a high note, Quim Barreiros takes over. The programme kicks off on the 8th with the Cascais Marches, which parade from 6.30pm from the bay to the Hipódromo.

8th, 9th, 10th and 13th of June, 12.00-01.00; 11th and 12th of June, 18.00-01.00. Free entry

On the 8th, 17 associations from the municipality of Cascais will parade up the bay in full costume under a theme that has run through several of the 2024 events - Freedom. The route starts on Avenida D. Carlos, passes along Avenida da República and ends at the Manuel Possolo Hippodrome. On the 10th it's the turn of the little ones to parade. The Children's Marches take place in Praça Fernando Lopes Graça, in Tires.

Cascais Marches, Baía-Hipódromo. 8th of June from 18.30 . Children's March, Tires. 10th June from 17.30

Tradition is still what it used to be and on 13th of June the procession of Santo António, which has been taking place since 1959, is repeated. Starting at the Citadel of Cascais, it runs along some of the town's most iconic roads for two kilometres.

13th of June, Citadel of Cascais, from 15.00

Much more than sardines and mangericos, the Tires Festivities are an authentic folk fair, with carousels, bumper cars and other attractions for the brave. Anyone who crosses the A5 every day already knows: from 7th to 16th of June, there's no shortage of lights, entertainment and music. And speaking of music, this year's line-up is a treat. Highlights include Piruka on the 7th, Virgul on the 10th, Quim Barreiros on the 11th, Tribute to Abba on the 13th and T-Rex on the 16th.

Tires Festival Grounds, 7th-16th of June. Fri, Sat and public holidays 15.00-01.00. Sun 15.00-00.00. Mon-Thu 17.00-00.00. Free entry

The festivities aren't only held in the centre of Cascais. Malveira da Serra also celebrates Santo António - and the marches are serious business. Mark your calendars: on the 12th there's the typical food and drink of the season, DJ Gimmy and performances by the home march (Sociedade Familiar e Recreativa da Malveira da Serra) and guest marches.

Malveira da Serra, 12th June from 18.00. Free entry

Perfect for families, the festival organised by the Grupo Recreativo Livramento Estoril Clube takes place every year in the square around the church, between Rua do Paraíso and Rua do Pinheiro. The 2024 festival has already kicked off but there are still four nights to enjoy - with the bonus of being able to book a table with Dona Dalila (919329068) to eat sardines, bifanas, snails, filhoses, cotton candy or popcorn to your heart's content. The next bands to liven up this Estoril neighbourhood are Trio Sentido Obrigatório (7th June), k8 (8th June), Arte Música (9th June) and Cristais da Noite (12th June).

Livramento. 7th, 8th, 9th and 12th June from 19.30. Free entry.