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Leitão, 547 Hudson Street, West Village, New York, New York
October 14, 2026
Intimate live-fado evening with a four-course meal by Chef Nuno Sousa, four Portuguese wines, and a welcome cocktail. Performances take place between courses, and seating may be at communal tables. October 14 at 8pm.
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 2401 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, California
October 15 – 18, 2026
Not published yet
Portuguese Fátima festa with sopas e carne, fado by Chico Ávila and Jessica Sousa of São Miguel, and a Bodo de Leite with floats, pezinho and blessing of the animals. Masses are celebrated by Fr. Luís Silva of Terceira, and the Sociedade Filarmónica Nova Aliança of San Jose plays the procession. Dances feature Chico Ávila on Saturday and Gilberto Amaral on Sunday. October 15-18 PT: Oct 15 Mass 7pm; Oct 16 sopas e carne 5pm, Mass 7pm, fado night 8:30pm; Oct 17 Bodo de Leite 11am, Portuguese Mass and candlelight procession 7pm, dance 9pm; Oct 18 Portuguese Mass and procession 11am, luncheon 12pm, auction and bazaar, dance 5pm.
The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, Connecticut
October 16, 2026
$200 individual; $375 for two; $2,000 table of 10
The New American Dream Foundation's 2026 gala is themed 'Little Portugal', celebrating the immigrant journey and 25 years of Danbury's Portuguese community around the Portuguese Cultural Center, with a reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment, and awards. October 16 at 5:30pm.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Parish Hall, 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, California
October 16 – 25, 2026
Not published yet
Azorean-style parish festa run by the Holy Rosary festa committee. Program includes a Bodo de Leite parade with decorated ox carts, the Lira Açoreana de Stevinson band and pezinho singers, folk dance by Saudades do Bravo (Tulare), Tempos de Outrora (San Jose), Bela Aurora (Turlock) and Mar Bravo da Casa dos Açores, blessing of the animals, a livestock auction, cantoria, and a fado night with André Batista, Filipa Cardoso and Ângelo Freire. Closes October 25 with a concert by Mónica Sintra and DNA Band from Portugal. October 16-25 PT: novena Masses 6:30pm Oct 16-18; Oct 22 comedy night 8pm; Oct 23 fado night 7:30pm and dance 9:30pm; Oct 24 Bodo de Leite 10:30am, folklore and children's carnival 1-4pm, bilingual Mass and procession 5:30pm, cantoria 8pm; Oct 25 Portuguese festa Mass and procession 10am, evening show 6:30pm.
Portuguese Instructive Social Club (PISC), 600 Grove Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey
October 17, 2026
$80 adults; $40 ages 6–12
Grand Minho festa celebrating the 39th anniversary of Casa do Minho ranchos folclóricos, hosted at the Portuguese Instructive Social Club in Elizabeth. October 17, 6:30pm ET.
Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, Massachusetts
October 17, 2026
From $65; includes dinner and show
Comedy, music, and Portuguese culture night at Venus de Milo with Mike Rita, hosted by The Portuguese Kids' Derrick DeMelo. Tickets include dinner and the show. October 17, doors 6pm, dinner 7pm, show to follow (ends ~10:30pm).
Clube Luís de Camões, 10 Collins Street, Peabody, Massachusetts
October 17, 2026
$20 per person; reservation required by October 10
Live cooking demonstration with Q&A and tasting, sharing the recipes behind carne de porco à Alentejana and arroz doce. Sponsored by Luso-American Fraternal Lodge No. 10 Pedro Álvares Cabral; all are welcome. Space is limited; reserve by October 10 with Patricia Larson (617-281-7525), Julie Aiello (978-821-2638), or Ann Gray (978-407-4468). October 17 at 11am.
St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Avenue, Tracy, California
October 21 – 25, 2026
Not published yet
Annual festa of the Irmandade de Nossa Senhora de Fátima de Tracy, with Portuguese/English rosary and Masses, a rosary procession, then Sunday lunch, a concert, an auction and a bazaar. October 21-23 bilingual rosary and Mass 7pm PT; Oct 24 bilingual Mass and rosary procession 6:30pm, appetizers and bazaar 8:30pm; Oct 25 bilingual High Mass and procession 11am, lunch and concert 1:30pm, auction and bazaar 2pm.
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
October 23, 2026
Tickets via Zeiterion / Bullseye Event Group
International fado star Mariza returns to The Z for a mainstage concert of traditional and contemporary fado. A New Bedford favorite; tickets via the Zeiterion box office. October 23, 8:00pm.
Sport Club Português (Salão Nobre), 55 Prospect Street, Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, New Jersey
October 24, 2026
Adults (11+) $80; children 6–10 $30; under 6 $15; reserve by Oct 17 (973-589-1133)
Formal gala for 90 years of the Sport Club Português's Portuguese school. Mesa típica dinner by Restaurante Valença, with sangria, wine, desserts and coffee. Formal attire. Parking at 32 Congress Street. Reserve by October 17. Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6:30pm ET.
St. John of God Parish Hall, 1036 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, MA 02726, Somerset, Massachusetts
October 24, 2026
$30 per menu option
Holy Ghost Society dinner at St. John of God Parish: bacalhau com cebolada with boiled potatoes and salad, or frango assado with roasted potatoes and vegetables, plus Portuguese soup and assorted desserts. Music by DJ Slick. Tickets from the parish office, after Sunday Masses, or from Holy Ghost Society members. Saturday, October 24, 2026, dine-in 6:30–10:00pm ET; takeout pickup at the parish hall (pickup time not published).
IFES Society Hall, 432 Stierlin Road, Mountain View, California
October 24, 2026
$75 adults; tickets via events@ifessociety.com or (650) 967-2759
Centennial gala dinner for the IFES Society (Irmandade da Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, founded 1926), with a steak and shrimp dinner, fado by Sandra Pacheco and Crystal Mendes, and dancing to Chico Ávila. October 24, 6-11pm PT.
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California
October 24, 2026
$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 24, 5:30-9pm.
Grupo Amigos da Terceira, 55 Memorial Drive, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
October 24, 2026
$23.18 via Eventbrite
Interactive comedy night with Hugo Brito's character Vavo Brito: stand-up, improv and audience participation, celebrating Portuguese culture through laughter. Portuguese food and drinks sold on site. October 24, 6:30-10:30pm ET; ages 18+.
Bisca Club, 157 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts
October 25, 2026
Donation-based; contact organizers for details
Afternoon of music, fellowship, and fundraising for Escola de Nossa Senhora do Monte and Escola Sena Barcelos in Nova Sintra, Brava. Music by Santiago's Band with guest musicians; food and appetizers served. Organized by Santiago's Band, the Bisca Club, and the PAI NB Center. October 25, 3:00pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
2026 prices not yet published (recent years about $90 adults, $50 children 12 and under)
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
Not published yet
São Martinho night at the Portuguese club in Harrison. The program and other details will be announced later. 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.
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.
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.
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.
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, California
December 11, 2026
Free; IDESST members and their guests only; RSVP requested
Holiday happy hour with Portuguese camaraderie, potluck petiscos, and festive drinks, with an optional food drive for the SF-Marin Food Bank. December 11, 6-8pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Use the Submit an Event form to send us a Portuguese festival, festa, parade, or community celebration. Include the dates, location, and an official link if you have one. We verify submissions against official sources before adding them to the calendar.
Every confirmed event links to its official source. We recommend confirming the exact dates and schedule on the organizer's official website, which we link on each event card and event guide page. Events without a confirmed 2026 date are clearly labeled Date TBA.