Feast of St. John 2026

Feast of St. John 2026

June 14th to 24th 2026
2026




Feast of St. John 2026 - Porto Santo

The Feast of St. John are one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island of Porto Santo, and they are part of the celebrations of the municipality of Porto Santo.

The Popular Marches, in which various groups. dressed for the occasion in a parade along the city's main arteries, accompanied by the sound of popular music and the distinctive fragrance of basil and bonfires, are the culmination of these festivities.

In addition, the event includes several sports and cultural activities, ranging from golf and tennis tournaments to food tastings and live music performances.

Here are the main events included in the programme:

Musical Performances:
The event features concerts by well-known artists on stages such as Praça do Barqueiro and the Gastronomy Stage. Highlights include performances by Buba Espinho, Atoa and David Antunes & The Midnight Band (June 19), José Cid and Insert Coin (June 20), Ivandro (June 21), Resistência (June 22), and Rebeca (June 23).

Daily Entertainment:
At the Gastronomy Stage, activities begin daily at 7:00 PM, featuring regional talents and groups such as Fonte da Pipa and Amigos da Música.

Traditional Marches:
On the night of June 23, the traditional Marchas Populares take place, celebrating the island’s identity and traditions with vibrant colours and music. Several local groups participate, including the Camacha March, Dragoal March, and City March.

Fireworks Show:
Following the parade on the night of June 23, a fireworks display lights up Porto Santo Bay.

Sports and Cultural Activities:
The programme also includes golf and tennis tournaments, as well as events dedicated to local gastronomy.

 

PROGRAMME


JUNE 14 (SUNDAY)

City Stage

21:00 - Sónia Soares
22:30 - Aoakaso



JUNE 15 (MONDAY)

City Stage

21:00 - Lourenço Gonçalves
22:30 - Barbie Dias



JUNE 16 (TUESDAY)

City Stage

21:00 - Amigos do Cantar
23:00 - Joana Câmara



JUNE 17 (WEDNESDAY)

City Stage

21:00 - Nicole Reynolds
22:30 - Beatriz Caboz



JUNE 18 (THURSDAY)

City Stage

21:00 - Pedro Menezes
22:00 - Alternative Moments
23:30 - Aosesses



JUNE 19 (FRIDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

18:00 - Official Opening of the São João 2026 Municipality Festivities
19:30 - Carina Teixeira
00:15 - David Antunes e Emanuel Moura
02:00 - DJ Carl Ruas

Barqueiro Square

21:00 - Buba Espinho
22:30 - Átoa



JUNE 20 (SATURDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

19:00 - Fonte da Pipa
00:00 - Márcio Amaro
01:30 - Insert Coin
03:00 - DJ Leche

Barqueiro Square

22:00 - José Cid



JUNE 21 (SUNDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

19:30 - Sónia Soares
00:00 - Roni de Melo
02:00 - Américo Nunez e M da Silva

Barqueiro Square

21:00 - Garcias
22:30 - Ivandro



JUNE 22 (MONDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

19:30 - Aosesses
00:00 - Amigos da Música
01:30 - DJ Michael
03:00 - DJ Pedro Pestana

Barqueiro Square

21:00 - Stratus
22:30 - Resistência



JUNE 23 (TUESDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

19:30 - Elô Menoli
00:15 - Rebeca
02:00 - DJ SIL

Barqueiro Square

20:30 - Popular Marches Parade
22:30 - Marches Stage Performance
00:00 - Fireworks Display



JUNE 24 (WEDNESDAY)

Gastronomy Stage

21:00 - Duo MeS
23:00 - David Buzico e a sua Banda



Street Entertainment

Teatro do Bolo do Caco
Fonte da Pipa
Buzico e o seu acordeão mágico
Villa Ballons



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Upcoming events in Porto Santo

In Porto Santo island, there is always something to see and do thanks to the wide variety of activities.

The Feast of St. John, the Porto Santo Nature Trail, and the Columbus Festival are just a few of the activities that Porto Santo Island hosts throughout the year.