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Grill From Ipanema, 1858 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia
October 27, 2026
RSVP via Meetup; admission fee not stated
Portuguese conversation evening hosted by the DC Portuguese Conversation Group at a Brazilian bar and restaurant. Native speakers and learners are welcome; participants are encouraged to speak Portuguese. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6–9pm EDT; happy hour ends at 7pm.
Portuguese American Community Center (PACC), 117 Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703, Yonkers, New York
October 28, 2026
Admission not published; contact PACC: (914) 969-8222 or info@paccyonkers.com
Portuguese historian Daniel Bastos presents his book Portugal: da Ditadura à Democracia at PACC Yonkers. Drawing on Marques Valentim's photo archive, it revisits late-20th-century Portuguese history, from the Colonial War to 25 de Abril 1974. Petiscos served. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7pm ET.
Bairrada Restaurant, Mineola, New York
October 29, 2026
Open to the public; contact the venue for admission details
Book presentation with historian Daniel Bastos at Bairrada, exploring Portugal's democratic transition through the photographs of Marques Valentim. The bilingual publication brings Portuguese history to the local diaspora community. Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7pm ET.
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton, New Jersey
October 29, 2026
$62 (Explore New Jersey listing); tickets via McCarter box office
Portuguese fado star Mariza makes her McCarter debut. She grew up in Lisbon's Mouraria, the historic heart of fado. October 29, 7:30pm ET (90 minutes, no intermission).
The Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893, West Warwick, Rhode Island
October 30, 2026
$25 (box office 401-573-3443)
Fado night with New England fadista Catarina Avelar, born in Massachusetts to Portuguese immigrant parents and billed as the "angelic voice of Fado." Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30pm ET (rescheduled from September 26).
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
October 30, 2026
Free; ages 21+
Halloween night at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma, with dancing, drinks and costume contests. October 30, from 8pm PT.
Clube Luís de Camões, 10 Collins Street, Peabody, Massachusetts
October 31, 2026
Halloween-weekend edition of the club's monthly dinner dance, with a rotating menu of traditional Portuguese dishes followed by live music, a DJ, or social dancing. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the menu, price, and reservations.
Centro Romeu Cascaes, 14 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, Harrison, NJ, Harrison, New Jersey
October 31, 2026
$10
Halloween party at the Portuguese club in Harrison, open to the local Portuguese community: music and dancing with DJ Mario and a costume contest. The club's São Martinho night follows on November 14. Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 8:00pm ET.
Petaluma Holy Ghost Society Hall, 4649 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California
November 1, 2026
Not published yet
Mass in the hall chapel of the Petaluma Holy Ghost Society (founded 1891), then lunch, refreshments and football in the hall. November 1, 11am PT.
Milford Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford, Massachusetts
November 1, 2026
$20 members; $25 non-members; $10 kids' meal. Reservations: Ana Pinto (774) 271-1800
Sunday buffet lunch featuring Portuguese dobrada (tripe stew). A children's meal of chicken fingers and fries is available. Drinks are charged separately; advance reservations are recommended. Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon ET.
NJPAC Prudential Hall, 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey
November 1, 2026
Tickets via NJPAC (listed Available)
Mariza returns to NJPAC with Portuguese fado; special guests Derek Gripper and Duo Andalus. November 1, 6:00pm ET.
PACA, 1620 Vauxhall Road, Union, New Jersey
November 6, 2026
Gaita night marking the return to tradition of Rancho Folclórico Duas Pátrias at PACA in Union. November 6, 11:00pm ET.
Our Lady of Fatima Church, 85 Jefferson Street, Newark, New Jersey
November 7, 2026
Admission details not stated
Luso-American community Mass and blessing of badges honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency responders for their service. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 5:30pm ET.
Our Lady of Light Band (Banda de Nossa Senhora da Luz), 664 Quarry St, Fall River, MA 02723, Fall River, Massachusetts
November 7, 2026
$50 per person plus $2 Ticketleap service fee
Fall dinner fundraiser for Espírito Santo School, Fall River's Portuguese parish school, at the Banda de Nossa Senhora da Luz hall. The evening includes dinner, music, and live entertainment from Portuguese-American comedy duo The Portuguese Kids, Derrick and Brian. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6–11pm ET (show from 7pm).
Bella Vista Park (Portuguese bullring), Santa Fe Grade Rd, Gustine, CA 95322, Gustine, California
November 7, 2026
Admission and meal prices not stated; confirm with the organizer
Azorean-style Farmers Festival with a Bodo de Leite procession featuring singers José Ribeiro and Lénio Parreira and musicians Gino Almeida, Steve Soares, and Manuel Ávila. Animal blessings and lunch are followed by Grupo Mar Bravo da Casa dos Açores de Hilmar, an auction of donated gifts and animals, an oxen pull, a vacada, and dancing with DJ Machado. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10am–late PT: Bodo de Leite 10am; lunch noon; folklore 12:30pm; auction 1pm; oxen pull 4pm; vacada 7pm; dance 9pm.
TDES Hall, 515 N. 1st Street, Tulare, California
November 7, 2026
Not published yet
Festival of Portuguese filarmónicas (community brass bands) at Tulare's TDES Portuguese hall, presented by Luso-American Financial and United Way of Tulare County. November 7, 10am-2pm PT.
Benicia Public Library (at the Fireplace), 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510, Benicia, California
November 7, 2026
Admission not published; library information: (707) 746-4343
Afternoon fado concert by Bay Area fadista Ramana Vieira and her ensemble, mixing traditional fado and original compositions at the Benicia Public Library fireplace. Vieira was born in San Leandro to Portuguese immigrants and has Madeiran roots. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1–2pm PT.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall, 21 Traverse Street, Providence, RI 02903, Providence, Rhode Island
November 7, 2026
Adults $45 (English notice; the Portuguese notice says $40); children 6–12 $20. Tickets: Filomena Branco 401-688-8317, Frank Fernandes 508-336-8903, Ana Moniz 401-390-6862, rectory 401-421-5621
Annual St. Martin's Night dinner dance in the Portuguese parish hall: soup, salad, bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, chicken cordon bleu with rice, soda and wine, dessert and coffee, and roasted and boiled chestnuts. Entertainment by Soundwave DJ. Saturday, November 7, 2026, 6:30pm ET.
Santo Christo Parish, 185 Canal Street, Fall River, MA 02721, Fall River, Massachusetts
November 7, 2026
Not published yet (parish office 508-676-1184; office@santochristo.com)
Parish Matança do Porco dinner at Santo Christo, a historic Luso-American parish in Fall River with Portuguese-language services. Saturday, November 7, 2026 (time not published yet).
Clube Português de Long Branch, 191 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey
November 7, 2026
Members $20; non-members $25
São Martinho celebration at Clube Português de Long Branch, with music by Ricky Fernandes. November 7, 7:00pm ET.
SDES Alvarado Hall, 30846 Watkins Street, Union City, CA, Union City, California
November 7, 2026
Not published yet; info (510) 489-1837 or (510) 552-8523
Wine tasting party at SDES Alvarado Hall in Union City, listed on Portuguese musician Chico Ávila's official performance calendar. Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00pm PT.
Grupo Amigos da Terceira, 55 Memorial Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02860, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
November 8, 2026
Members $15; non-members $20; children $8 (401-722-2110, by Nov 1)
Breakfast and veterans' tribute at the Azorean club, with a ceremony at the club's Pedro Francisco Monument. Reserve by November 1. Sunday, November 8, 2026: breakfast 9:00am–noon ET, tribute ceremony 10:00am ET at the Pedro Francisco Monument.
Dacha Beer Garden, 1600 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, District of Columbia
November 10, 2026
RSVP via Meetup; admission fee not stated
Portuguese conversation meetup hosted by the DC Portuguese Conversation Group at Dacha Beer Garden in Shaw. Native speakers and learners can meet others and practice speaking Portuguese together. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6–9pm EST.
Vasco da Gama Portuguese Cultural & Civic Center, 355 James Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604, Bridgeport, Connecticut
November 13, 2026
Adults $45; children $25; under 5 free. Reservations: Cláudia (203) 218-7345, Lúcia (203) 906-5293
Magusto presented by the Escola Portuguesa Vasco da Gama: students perform São Martinho songs, with sardinhas, bifanas, castanhas and caldo verde, plus music. All proceeds benefit the Escola Portuguesa. Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:00pm ET.
St. John of God Parish, 1036 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726, Somerset, Massachusetts
November 14, 2026
$65 per person; order by Nov 7. Tickets: Paul Grillo (text only) 508-642-7702, parish office 508-678-5513 / office@sjogsomerset.org, or after weekend Masses
Fado dinner with fadistas Daniel Guerra and Sandy Baptista and two Portuguese guitar players. Appetizers of white cheese, pão de milho and crushed red pepper; caldo verde; 10oz prime rib with two baked stuffed shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables; bolacha Maria cake. Cash bar; tables of 8 can be reserved. Saturday, November 14, 2026: appetizers 6:00pm ET, dinner 6:30pm ET.
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, California
November 14, 2026
$90 adults; $50 children; reservations (831) 419-5377
Annual crab and shrimp dinner with salad, garlic bread, wine, and live music at the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall. Advance reservations by phone at (831) 419-5377. November 14; doors 4pm, dinner 6pm.
Taunton Sports Club, 33 Baker Road West, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, Massachusetts
November 14, 2026
Not published yet ("to be announced")
Dinner with music hosted by the Massachusetts delegation of Fundação Faialense. Proceeds fund scholarships for students in the United States and on Faial. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:30pm ET.
Centro Romeu Cascaes, 14 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, Harrison, NJ, Harrison, New Jersey
November 14, 2026
$60 adults; $30 children ages 6–12. Reservations: Conceição Marreiro (201) 401-0826 or the club (973) 483-7583
São Martinho dinner catered by Valença, with Portuguese starters, soup, meat and fish dishes, sides, chestnuts, desserts, and house wine. Music by DJ Mario. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00pm ET.
Portuguese-American Center of Suffolk, 1216 Portion Road, Farmingville, NY 11738, Farmingville, New York
November 14, 2026
Not published yet (nyportuguese@gmail.com)
Annual gala of the New York Portuguese American Leadership Council, with community awards, scholarships, dinner and live music from the Portuguese group 4 Mens. MC: Gabriel Carrelo. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00pm ET.
Milford Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford, MA 01757, Milford, Massachusetts
November 14, 2026
$50 adults (16+); $20 children ages 3–15; under 3 free. Reservations: Tiago Carvalho (774) 214-6593 or Eduardo Alves (774) 573-4952
Portuguese São Martinho dinner with roasted chestnuts and music by DJ Eduardo Alves at the Milford Portuguese Club. Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:30pm ET.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
November 14, 2026
$75 general admission includes $100 in game-play chips and a Drawdown ticket (contact@upses.com; 619-223-5880)
Casino Night fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall: table games and slots, music and drinks, prizes for top chip holders, and a Drawdown ticket included with admission. Saturday, November 14, 2026 PT (start time not published yet).
Portuguese Sporting Club, 782 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
November 15, 2026
Members $80; non-members $90; children 8–12 $35 (register on club site; 732-826-2288)
Portuguese Sporting Club afternoon and evening featuring Portuguese singer Zé Amaro. Register through the club site. Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1:00–8:00pm ET.
Grupo Amigos da Terceira, 55 Memorial Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02860, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
November 21, 2026
Members $45; non-members $50; children $20 (half price with 2 bottles of homemade wine). Reservations 401-722-2110 by Nov 14
Traditional São Martinho dinner at the Azorean club: soup, salad, bacalhau à Zé do Pipo, galinha rosada, dessert and roasted chestnuts. Music by Legacy. Bring two bottles of homemade wine and pay half price. Reserve by November 14. Saturday, November 21, 2026 (start time not published).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
November 21, 2026
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Traditional Azorean matança do porco dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall. The organizer says more details are coming. November 21, 6-11pm PT.
Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, 520 Second Street, Oakley, California
November 21, 2026
Contact the society for tickets and pricing
November crab feed at the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, bringing the local Portuguese hall community together for dinner. Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30–11:30pm PT.
The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub, 791 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
November 22, 2026
$23.18-$188.58 via Eventbrite
Annual toy-drive show: LIVE Pro Wrestling and Portuguese-American comedy duo The Portuguese Kids present Wrestle Festa Dos, sponsored by Cojo's Toy World. November 22, doors 3pm, show 4-6pm ET; all ages.
South River Portuguese Club (Clube Português de South River), 100 John Street, South River, NJ 08882, South River, New Jersey
November 28, 2026
$50 adults; $25 children ages 6–12; younger children free. Confirm the rate for age 6 with Bruno: (551) 580-0175; reservations required
Dinner and concert celebrating the first anniversary of the South River Portuguese Club's Banda Filarmónica. Reservations are open and seating is limited. Saturday, November 28, 2026 (time to be confirmed).
Clube Luís de Camões, 10 Collins Street, Peabody, Massachusetts
November 28, 2026
Monthly dinner dance with a rotating menu of traditional Portuguese dishes followed by live music, a DJ, or social dancing. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the menu, price, and reservations.
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall, 216 Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, California
December 5, 2026
Not published yet
Annual Christmas party at the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (Colonia Portuguesa do Divino Espirito Santo). December 5, 4-10pm PT.
Peabody Portuguese American Organizations, Peabody, Massachusetts
December 5, 2026
Holiday party of the Peabody Portuguese American Organizations. Venue, time, price, and guest access have not been published.
Sport Club Português, 55 Prospect Street, Newark, New Jersey
December 5, 2026
Anniversary gala celebrating Sport Club Português (since 1921). December 5, 6:30pm ET.
Portuguese Continental Union, Peabody, Massachusetts
December 6, 2026
Boiled dinner luncheon hosted by the Portuguese Continental Union. Venue, time, price, and reservations have not been published.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
December 6, 2026
Not published yet
Family Breakfast with Santa fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa, with crafts, games and a visit from Santa at the Point Loma Portuguese Hall. December 6, 2026 PT (historically 10am-2pm; confirm closer to date).
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California
December 11, 2026
Free; IDESST members and their guests only; RSVP requested
IDESST Christmas gathering at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. The society provides a main dish and festive drinks, members bring petiscos for a potluck, and guitarist Daniel Matchain plays classical and traditional holiday music. Optional nonperishable food drive for the SF-Marin Food Bank. Friday, December 11, 2026, 6–8pm PT (live music 6:15–7:45pm).
Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society, 520 Second Street, Oakley, California
December 12, 2026
Contact the society for tickets and pricing
Family Breakfast with Santa at the Flor do Oakley Holy Ghost Society. Check with the society for the program and booking details. Saturday, December 12, 2026 (time to be announced).
Clube Luís de Camões, 10 Collins Street, Peabody, Massachusetts
December 12, 2026
The club's Christmas dinner. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the time, menu, price, and reservations.
Portuguese Sporting Club, 782 State Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
December 12, 2026
Contact the club for tickets and pricing: (732) 826-2288
Anniversary celebration marking 103 years of the Portuguese Sporting Club of Perth Amboy, with dinner catered by Valença. Further program and booking details are to be announced by the club. Saturday, December 12, 2026 (time to be confirmed).
FDES Monterey Portuguese Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, California
December 19, 2026
Contact FDES for tickets and pricing: (831) 372-1913
Christmas family dinner at FDES Monterey, with dessert, a raffle, and a visit from Santa Claus. Saturday, December 19, 2026 (time to be confirmed).
Portuguese American Club, 137 Vineyard Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
December 20, 2026
Not published yet
Family Cookies with Santa at the Portuguese American Club of Martha's Vineyard, following the club's Brunch with the Board that morning. Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1:00–2:30pm ET.
Clube Luís de Camões, 10 Collins Street, Peabody, Massachusetts
December 31, 2026
New Year's Eve dinner dance at the club. Check the club's Facebook page or call (978) 532-2688 for the time, menu, price, and reservations.
Petaluma Holy Ghost Society Hall, 4649 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, California
December 31, 2026
$75 adults; under 15 free but still need a ticket; book by call/text (707) 971-5517 or petalumaholyghost@gmail.com
New Year's Eve dinner, champagne toast and dancing at the Petaluma Holy Ghost Society hall. No tickets are sold at the door. December 31 PT: doors 5pm, dinner 6pm, celebrations at 9pm and midnight.
Milford Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford, Massachusetts
December 31, 2026
$105 adults; $50 children ages 4–12; ages 3 and under free. Reservations: Tiago Carvalho (774) 214-6593 or Eduardo Alves (774) 573-4952
Welcome 2027 with an appetizer buffet, family-style Portuguese dinner, desserts, and a midnight buffet. Tony & Penny's Catering serves cod, Madeira-style steak, chicken soup, and sides; DJ Eduardo Alves provides the music. Formal dress requested. Individual tickets and tables of ten available. Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 5pm ET.
Grupo Amigos da Terceira, 55 Memorial Drive, Pawtucket, RI 02860, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
December 31, 2026
Members $95; non-members $105; children 12 and under $50 (401-722-2110)
Passagem de Ano gala with appetizers and martinis at the social hour. Dinner of soup, salad, baked fish, seafood rice, roast beef with roasted potatoes, dessert and coffee. Open bar all night (wine, beer, soft drinks), light snacks and champagne near midnight. Music by Legacy. Full tables of 10 choose their table after paying. Thursday, December 31, 2026: social hour 5:30–6:30pm ET, dinner after, champagne around 11:00pm ET.
I.P.F.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 400 W. 9th Street, Tracy, California
December 31, 2026
$75 adults; $55 ages 13-20; $35 ages 6-12; tickets from Paulo Ramos (510) 612-4107, Anna Ramos (510) 220-2662, Emanuel Parreiras (209) 346-4269 or Sandra Parreiras (925) 339-9757
New Year's Eve gala at the Tracy Portuguese Hall with music by Gilberto Amaral: a 3-course steak and shrimp or salmon and shrimp dinner, open bar, appetizers, dessert, a champagne toast, and soup at midnight. RV parking available. December 31, from 5:30pm PT.
Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560, Newark, California
December 31, 2026
Contact the organizer for tickets and pricing: (510) 793-4062
New Year's Eve party with Portuguese singer and bandleader Chico Ávila at Newark Pavilion, the Portuguese Holy Ghost hall of Sociedade Espírito Santo Council #8 and home of Newark's annual Holy Ghost Festa. Thursday, December 31, 2026 (start time to be confirmed; PT).
Vasco da Gama Portuguese Cultural & Civic Center, 355 James Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604, Bridgeport, Connecticut
January 9, 2027
Contact the league for tickets and pricing
Portuguese American Civic League of Bridgeport dinner recognizing scholarship recipients and celebrating the league's 60th anniversary. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend. Saturday, January 9, 2027 (time to be confirmed).
Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158, San Francisco, California
January 12, 2027
Luso YC2 group: $85 upper level; $145 Modelo Cantina; $150–285 lower level (Ana Teresa Maciel: quatroas6@gmail.com). Separate Lusitano group: $100 preferred bridge seats with pregame shootaround access; (925) 726-9543 or lusitanoclubusa@gmail.com
Portuguese Heritage Night for the Warriors game against the Sacramento Kings, featuring a Portuguese folk-dance halftime performance by Luso Youth Council #2. Luso-American Financial's youth council offers group tickets; Lusitano Club of California also offers a separate group seating package with pregame shootaround access. Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 8pm PT tip-off (arena doors 6:30pm).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
January 23, 2027
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Crab cioppino seafood dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall (Irmandade da Festa do Divino Espírito Santo) in Mountain View. January 23, 2027, 5-8:30pm PT.
FDES Monterey Portuguese Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, California
January 30, 2027
Pre-order tickets; contact FDES for pricing: (831) 372-1913
Crab cioppino dinner and dancing at FDES Monterey. Tickets must be ordered in advance. Saturday, January 30, 2027 (time to be confirmed).
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
January 30, 2027
Not published yet
Crab Feast fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma. January 30, 2027 PT (time not published yet).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
February 20, 2027
Not published yet; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Second winter crab cioppino dinner at the IFES Portuguese Society hall in Mountain View. February 20, 2027, 5-8:30pm PT.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, California
March 20, 2027
Not published yet
BBQ fundraiser for the 2027 UPSES Festa do Espírito Santo at San Diego's Portuguese Hall in Point Loma. Saturday, March 20, 2027 PT (time not published yet).
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 230 Bonney Street, New Bedford, MA
May 14 – 16, 2027
Contact the parish for admission and meal details
Holy Ghost Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New Bedford. The parish's official calendar lists celebrations on May 14, 15, and 16, 2027; the detailed program and times are to be announced.
San Diego, CA
May 14 – 16, 2027
Not published yet
Annual Festa do Espírito Santo weekend at United Portuguese S.E.S. in Point Loma. Official 2027 Festa Fundraisers calendar lists Festa Weekend Friday–Sunday, May 14–16, 2027, with Rosary Week on Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Provincetown, MA
June 25 – 27, 2027
Check the festival program for individual event admission
Celebration of Provincetown's Portuguese heritage and maritime community, including the Blessing of the Fleet. The official festival website announces June 25–27, 2027; individual event details will follow.
FDES Monterey Portuguese Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey, CA
July 10 – 11, 2027
Contact FDES for admission and meal details
FDES Monterey's celebration of the Holy Spirit, Saint Isabel, and Portuguese heritage. The official July 10–11 program includes queens' presentations, dancing, a parade, Mass, sopas, and an auction.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 230 Bonney Street, New Bedford, MA
July 24 – 25, 2027
Contact the parish for admission and meal details
Annual parish feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New Bedford. The parish's official calendar confirms July 24 and 25, 2027; check with the parish for the full program and hours.
26 Teofilo Braga Way, East Providence, RI
Date to be announced
Annual Feast of the Holy Ghost hosted by the Teófilo Braga Club in East Providence. The club has not yet announced its 2027 dates; the feast traditionally centers on the second Sunday of July.
Paia, HI
Date to be announced
Community Portuguese festival on Maui at Heritage Hall with food, culture, and fundraising. Dates vary significantly by year.
Tulare, CA
Date to be announced
Major Central Valley gathering at the TDES Portuguese Hall celebrating Portuguese and Luso-American community heritage.
Waipahu, HI
Date to be announced
Annual Portuguese cultural festival at Hawai'i Plantation Village with food, music, and community programming.
Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI
Date to be announced
Annual festival in June featuring a parade, live music, and Portuguese food stands.
Ferry St & Independence Park, Newark, NJ
Date to be announced
Massive annual festival in Newark with parade, music, and Portuguese food, held around June 10.
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Date to be announced
Annual festival in San Francisco celebrating Fado music and Portuguese culture.
211 Westbury Ave, Mineola, NY
Date to be announced
Portuguese community event.
11903 Ashworth Street, Artesia, CA
Date to be announced
Portuguese community event.
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California
Date to be announced
$75 members; $85 non-members; tables of eight available
Limited-capacity Portuguese dinner of 100 seats with Camarão Moçambique, presunto and cheese, caldo verde, a family-style main course, Portuguese wines, dessert with Tawny Port, and live guitar. October 2026 (date TBD on official IDESST calendar).
Taborspace, Portland, Oregon
Date to be announced
Weekly Portuguese conversation meetup hosted by the Lusophone Club of Portland. Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, through May 29, 2027.
East Providence Public Library, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Children's Portuguese culture series at the East Providence Public Library. April 2026 school-break period.
Portuguese Learning Center, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Weekly Portuguese language classes in East Providence. Monday-Thursday weekly schedule.
O Dinis, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Long-running selected-Monday dinner and live Portuguese music series at O Dinis. Selected Mondays; dinner 7pm, music 8-10pm.
Portuguese Language Meetup of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date to be announced
Recurring Portuguese language exchange and meetup in Philadelphia. Ongoing / recurring.
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Portuguese festival at Stanislaus County Fairgrounds hosted by the Carlos Vieira Foundation. Was canceled in 2025; 2026 status unconfirmed.
Urban Portuguese cultural festival in downtown Boston. Confirmed canceled for 2026.
Philadelphia's annual Day of Portugal celebration. No longer operational.
Portuguese cultural event on Hawai'i Island. Occurred once; not a recurring festival.
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A little help planning your next festa.
Some of the largest Portuguese-American festivals include the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford, Massachusetts (promoted as the largest Portuguese feast in the world), Portugal Day Newark in New Jersey's Ironbound, and long-running Holy Ghost festas in California, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
Most Portuguese festas in the US take place between late spring and early fall. Portugal Day celebrations cluster around June 10, Holy Ghost (Espírito Santo) festas often fall around Pentecost and through the summer, and many community festivals run from June through early September.
A Holy Ghost festa (Festa do Espírito Santo) is a traditional Azorean and Madeiran celebration of the Holy Spirit. It typically includes a religious procession, a crowning ceremony, communal meals such as sopas, and days of music, food, and community programming.
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