calendar of events 2010

Turismo de Lisboa
Rua do Arsenal Nº 15
1100 - 038 Lisboa
Tel: +351 210 312 700
Fax: +351 210 312 899
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010
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Abril
GREAT
LISBON
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ESTORIL PORTUGAL GOLF OPEN
One of the most important sports events in Portugal. Since 1973 the
Portugal Open has formed a part of the European competition, gaining
increasing fame on the European Tour and featuring some of the best
players from Europe. At
April – until date
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GREAT
LISBON
AREA
WORLD PRESS CARTOON – in Sintra
A tribute to the national and international cartoonists. At the Olga Cadaval
Cultural Centre.
April
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
ESTORIL COAST PRO - Carcavelos
The world's surfing circuit will visit the Estoril Coast in a spectacle of pure
adrenaline, forming part of the WQS – World Qualifying Series. (6 stars
series).
www.aspeurope.com
April – May
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
BILLABONG GIRLS CASCAIS FESTIVAL - Cascais
The world's feminine surfing circuit will visit Cascais in a spectacle of pure
adrenaline, forming part of the WQS – World Qualifying Series. (6 stars
series).
www.rock-sisters.com /
[email protected]
July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
3nd LUSOPHONE GAMES – LISBOA 2010
The various types of competition (athletic, basketball, football, futsal, judo,
taekwondo, table tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball and handicapped sport)
www.lisboa2009.org
shall be played out by the National Teams of each country with the exception
of Football which, similarly to the Olympic Games, shall be played by the
Olympic team of each country. In Lisbon, Oeiras and Almada.
From May to
October
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
EQUESTRIAN SHOWS – in the Queluz National Palace
Every Wednesday, at 11am, the Portuguese Equestrian Art School performs
Gala shows at the Queluz Palace Gardens, faithful to the traditions and
techniques that have long influence Portuguese equestrian art.
Escola Portuguesa de Arte
Equestre
T: +351 214 358 915
www.snc.minagricultura.pt/epae
May
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
ESTORIL TENNIS OPEN
The most important tennis tournament in Portugal, on the clay courts of the
Jamor National Stadium.
Estoril Open
T: +351 800 211 010
www.estorilopen.net
European Tour
T: + 44 1344 840400
www.europeantour.com
World Press Cartoon
T: +351 213 523 090
www.worldpresscartoon.com
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Tel: +351 210 312 700
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June
GREAT
LISBON
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VODAFONE TRANSIBERIAN RALLY / FIA CROSS-COUNTRY WORLD
CUP
Estoril is once again one of the stages of the Vodafone Transiberian Rally
competition. This only event held in Europe counts for the World Cross
Country Rally Competition. It is the longer Portugu
A.C.P.
T: + 351 210 933 922
www.acp.pt
04 - 13 June
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
FESTROIA –International film festival – 26th edition – in Setubal
Created in 1985, Festroia is aiming at divulgating small productions. About
150 films are presented in its competitive sections - Official, First Works,
American Independent Cinema, and Man
Festival Internacional de
Cinema
T: +351 265 525 908
www.festroia.pt
June – July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
45th SINTRA FESTIVAL
Every concert or ballet show of the Sintra Festival is a unique event,
performed in Sintra’s most beautiful settings: the palaces of Queluz, Sintra
and Pena, Quinta da Piedade and Quinta da Regaleira, as well as the very
popular Olga
Sintra Quórum
T: +351 21 910 71 10
www.festivaldesintra.pt
June July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
30th ESTORIL JAZZ FESTIVAL
In addition to the concerts organised in the Cascais Fortresses, parallel
sessions will take place in the Estoril Casino and in the Lisbon Hot Jazz Club.
July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
FIG - INTERNATIONAL GIANT FESTIVAL – in Palmela
In this first time street festival, at the crossroad of traditional art and the
most modern expressions of theatre, music and dance, the giants, as
mythical characters of the Iberian peninsula since the 13t
04 - 18 July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
27th ALMADA THEATRE FESTIVAL – in Almada and Lisbon
It is worth crossing the Tagus river to attend the various international and
national theatre productions, exhibitions, colloquia and musical events which
are part of the renowned Almada Festival.
Companhia de Teatro de
Almada
T: +351 212 739 360
www.ctalmada.pt
July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
ALIVE ! 2010 –in Oeiras
A music festival animating the riverfront of Algès with international and
national bands.
Everything is New
T : +351 213 933 770
www.everythingisnew.pt
www.oeirasalive.com
Projazz / DM Produções
T: +351 21 482 78 62
www.projazz.pt
FIG
www.cm-palmela.pt
www.festivalinternacionalgigant
es.org
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July
GREAT
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COOL JAZZ FEST – in Cascais, Mafra and Oeiras
A festival which brings to Portugal some of the more representative artists of
the new music stage, introducing a mix of new sounds, always cool but far
from traditional jazz. Organised in three cities from th
Música no Coração
T: +351.213.156.554
www.cooljazzfest.com
July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
RED WAISTCOAT - in Vila Franca de Xira
The most important festivities in Vila Franca de Xira pay a tribute to this
land of bulls, horses and farmers, featuring livestock riding contests, a bull
run in the streets and various concerts.
C. M. Vila Franca de Xira
T: +351 263 285 600
www.cm-vfxira.pt
09 - 11 July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING CSI - 5***** - in Estoril
Part of the Global Champion Tour, this five star international jumping gathers
the best international teams in Portugal. A unique event for all horse shows’
amateurs, at the Manuel Possolo hippodrome in
Turismo Costa do Estoril
T: +351 21 4678226
www.csiestoril.com
July
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
FIA WORLD TOURISM CAR CHAMPIONSHIP – in Estoril
After hosting the last stage of the ETCC in October 2007, the Estoril Circuit
is now ready to host the tourism cars competing for the world championship
trophy.
Autódromo Estoril
T: + 351 21469 05 50
www.circuito-estoril.pt
end July
first August
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
PORTUGAL WAVE MASTERS – World Kitesurf Championship - Cascais
The opportunity to find out more about the radical sport of the century.
Come and admire the best wave riders and their feats in the extreme
conditions.
KPWT
www.kiteboardpro.com
August
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
PORTUGAL WORLD CUP2010 - GUINCHO WAVE CONTEST
The mythical Guincho beach, one of the best stages of the world because of
its good waves, constant winds and the quality of the surrounding resort,
hosts a contest which is part of the Windsurfing World Cup.
Club Overpower
T: + 351 213 957 322
www.overpower.net
July –August
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
47e FIARTIL – ESTORIL CRAFTS FAIR
The oldest crafts fair in Portugal ensures the participation of more than one
hundred artisans from all over Portugal, demonstrating century old
techniques and tools. Also enjoy folk dancing, popular music, fado and taste
Turismo Costa do Estoril
T: +351 214 663 813
www.visiteestoril.com
July – August
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
36th ESTORIL FESTIVAL– Music Weeks in Estoril
Since 1975, outstanding artists, teachers, ensembles, orchestras and young
performers have contributed together for an international music event. The
Estoril Festival offers a wide program combining performa
Ass. Intern. de Música da Costa
do Estoril
T: +351 214685199
www.estorilfestival.net
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August
GREAT
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FESTIVITIES OF THE GREEN HATS AND OF THE SALINE – in
Alcochete
The popular festivities celebrate the town’s traditions, bullfighting and salt
panning, with bull runs in the street and grilled sardines. A procession on
the river tributes Nossa Senhora da V
Câmara Municipal de Alcochete
T: + 351 212348600/1
www.cm-alcochete.pt
August
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
10th CASCAIS QUEBRAMAR-CHRYSLER TROPHY – in Cascais
Stars of the world sailing championships will be in Cascais, where TP52
yachts, the finest of the cruise class sailing boats, will be competing for the
first time in Portugal in a event which will also g
Clube Naval Cascais
T: + 351 21 483 01 25
www.trofeu-quebramarchrysler.com
September
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
BUONDI BILLABONG PRÓ - Ericeira
The world's surfing circuit, will visit the Ribeira de Ilhas beach in a spectacle
www.aspeurope.com
of pure adrenaline. Some of the world's finest surfers will be present in the
Ribeira de Ilhas beach, in Ericeira, in order to take part in t
October
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
October
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
ANNUAL FAIR AND HANDICRAFT SHOW – in Vila Franca de Xira
This centenary fair is famous for its animations, for the best handicrafts
shows, but also for the bulls running in the street and the bullfighting in the
Palha Branco square.
C. M. Vila Franca de Xira
T: +351 263 285 600
www.cm-vfxira.pt
October
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
30th CORRIDA DO TEJO – in Oeiras
An opportunity to keep fit while running alone or as part of a team, 10 kms
along the outstanding Tage, between Algès and Oeiras.
C. M. Oeiras
www.corridadotejo.com
end October – first
November
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
21th FIBDA – International comics trip festival - in Amadora
Once again, the great comic strip festival l brings together the very best of
9e art to Amadora, with exhibitions of the best domestic and foreign
authors, lectures, novelties, signing sessions
CNBDi
T : +351 21 499 89 10
www.amadorabd.com
2010 MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP– in Estoril
Autódromo Estoril
T: + 351 21469 05 50
www.circuito-estoril.pt
www.motogp.com
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Tel: +351 210 312 700
Fax: +351 210 312 899
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November
GREAT
LISBON
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INTERNATIONAL GOLF WEEK – in Estoril
An entire week to play golf and enjoy five fabulous golf resorts of the Estoril
area.
Turismo de Lisboa
T: +351 210 312 700
www.visitlisboa.com
November
GREAT
LISBON
AREA
ESTORIL FILM FESTIVAL- in Estoril
Film competition, tributes, master classes, debates and exhibitions.
Estoril Film Festival
T: +351 21 325 5800
www.visiteestoril.com
www.estorilfilmfestival09.com
Prior confirmation of events and dates is advisable. For more
information visit the website of Lisboa and surrounding area:
www.visitlisboa.com
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Tel: +351 210 312 700
Fax: +351 210 312 899
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