FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DO CHOCOLATE MARCH/APRIL

The sweet tooth cannot miss Óbidos during the International Chocolate Festival. For a few days the streets of this medieval village become real shop windows, selling cakes and treats for all tastes, and you can also visit exhibitions with sculptures and chocolate pieces. Several recreational and educational activities are offered for the whole family, where chocolate is the base ingredient, as well as culinary competitions and workhops for all the family.”

MERCADO MEDIEVAL JULY / AUGUST

The Óbidos Medieval Market is a historic recreation event that transforms the village of Óbidos into a middle-aged site. For about two weeks, fools, fire-breathing, dancers, musicians and jockeys invade the village, transporting the visitor to another dimension. Traditional taverns, warrior fights or horse tournaments are some of the main attractions

SIPO - SEMANA INTERNACIONAL DE PIANO DE ÓBIDOS AUGUST

Since 1996, the International Óbidos Piano Week – SIPO, has been a milestone in the international music scene. For several days, many artists with high reputation visit Óbidos, offering his talent with performances inserted in a rich and highly diversified program. Thus, this event has played a dynamic role in the cultural life of Vila de Óbidos, for its inhabitants and for those who visit it.

BUSKERS FESTIVAL OCTOBER

For several days, a number of international companies, with artists from around the world, present trends and traditions from around the globe, through music, street theater, contemporary circus and other art forms. These performances take place in various places in the town of Óbidos, such as Praça de Santa Maria or Porta da Vila, fostering moments of conviviality and that animate this medieval village.

FOLIO - FESTIVAL LITERÁRIO INTERNACIONAL DE ÓBIDOS OCTOBER

International Literary Festival of Óbidos - is a reference in the literary and cultural panorama of Portugal. For two weeks, Óbidos is a meeting point for writers, readers, artists and musicians who participate in various events throughout the village, sharing their works and creations with the community, fostering the taste for literature and for art.

VILA NATAL DECEMBER

During Vila Natal and recreating the mysticism and spirit inherent to the holiday season, Óbidos is covered with sparkles, stars, lights, ornaments and other chimeras that frame a Christmas painting that makes everyone's delight. In this environment designed to reunite and entertain children and adults, comes the dawn of imagination and charm, with the reproduction of the Christmas village with all its characters , such as gnomes, reindeers, snowmen, Christmas trees, stars… without forgetting the legendary Santa Claus.