Fisherman's parties liven up Albufeira on the first weekend of September

Albufeira will dedicate the first weekend of September to the Fisherman's Festival. The event returns to Praça dos Pescadores from 4 to 6 September with 20 local associations presenting various snacks and sweets. Bonga will headline the party and have a concert scheduled for Sunday night.

According to the Municipality of Albufeira, the Fisherman's Festivals «translate the spirit of a land, formerly a fishing village. For 18 years, the population gathers on this date to socialize around a table full of typical delicacies of the region and Portuguese sounds».

The party starts at 18:00, and will have the performance of regional artists. On the first night, at 20:30 pm, Trio Impacto takes to the stage, followed by the band José Praia and Água Viva, at 22:00 pm.

On Saturday, the 5th, the day is dedicated to Folklore with the performance of Ranchos Folklore Albufeira, Ethnográfico São Sebastião – Canha Dances and Singing (Montijo), Pinheiros Grandes (Chamusca) and Casa do Povo da Aguçadoura (Póvoa do Varzim).

Closing the festivities, on Sunday, at 22 pm, Bonga returns to Albufeira and, according to the municipality, «promises to live up to the status of one of the greatest Angolan artists of all time».