Events in Estoril & Cascais — what's on through the year

Q: What are the main events in Estoril and Cascais?

Highlights include the Millennium Estoril Open (ATP tennis), Ageas CoolJazz, Festas do Mar, the LUMINA light festival, Chef's on Fire, IRONMAN Cascais, WorldSBK and Estoril Classics at the Estoril circuit, and the FIARTIL crafts fair.

Q: When is the Estoril Open tennis tournament?

The Millennium Estoril Open (ATP 250) is held each year at the Clube de Ténis do Estoril. Dates change annually — check the official site for the current edition.

Q: Where can I stay for events in Estoril and Cascais?

Monte Estoril is a central base: walking distance to the Casino and seafront, minutes from the Estoril circuit and Congress Center, and on the train line to Cascais and Carcavelos. The Monte Estoril 93 apartment sleeps up to 4 — book early for major events, when accommodation fills quickly.

Local guide · Portuguese Riviera

For its size, the Riviera packs an extraordinary calendar — world-class tennis and motor racing, jazz by the sea, light festivals, crafts fairs and high-profile summits. Many take place a short walk or train ride from Monte Estoril.

Here are the recurring highlights, by theme. Dates shift from year to year, so use the official links to plan — and book your stay early, as the town fills up around the big events.

Festivals & culture

Festival Estoril Lisboa classical music
Classical and chamber music across Cascais and Estoril's cultural venues, including the Academia de Artes do Estoril.
Ageas CoolJazz jazz · open air
Open-air jazz, soul and contemporary music at the Hipódromo Manuel Possolo — music, nature and heritage combined.
Festas do Mar free · seaside
Cascais's great festival of the sea — free concerts in the bay, a fishing-boat procession and street food.
LUMINA — Festival of Light light art
Cascais lit up with video and light-art installations across its buildings and monuments.
Chef's on Fire food · live fire
A slow-fire gastronomy festival in Parque Marechal Carmona, with national and international chefs cooking over flame, plus music.
Festival de Sintra classical · nearby
Sintra's annual classical-music festival, whose programme often dialogues with Cascais and Estoril.
LEFFEST — Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival cinema
A film festival with screenings and talks split between Lisbon, Sintra and, at times, Cascais.
Festival Espanto philosophy
An international festival of philosophy and contemporary thought, with debates across the municipality.

Sport, sea & motor

Millennium Estoril Open ATP 250 tennis
The ATP tennis tournament at the Clube de Ténis do Estoril, putting Estoril on the international circuit.
IRONMAN Cascais & 70.3 triathlon
Long-distance triathlon with the swim in Cascais bay, a coastal bike course and a seafront run — one of the region's flagship sporting events.
Capítulo Perfeito surf · Carcavelos
A surf contest that waits for the "perfect conditions" at Carcavelos, on the international surf map.
Estoril Classics classic motorsport
Historic and classic motor racing (historic F1, classic GTs) at the Estoril circuit.
WorldSBK Estoril Round superbikes
The Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo do Estoril.
Cascais regattas sailing
International sailing trophies and championships (J/70 and more) organised by the Clube Naval de Cascais.
International Lusitano Horse Festival equestrian
A festival and competition celebrating the Lusitano horse and rural heritage.
IberCup Cascais / Estoril youth football
An international youth football tournament across the municipality, with a coaches' convention at the Estoril Congress Center.

Fairs, markets & gastronomy

FIARTIL — Estoril Crafts Fair crafts · summer
A crafts fair behind the Casino with makers from across Portugal, regional produce, food and music and folklore shows.
Portuguese Gastronomy Days food · culture
A culinary and academic gathering devoted to Portuguese cuisine — talks, demos and tastings in historic Cascais.
Stylista Market & Bossa Market lifestyle · seasonal
Seasonal fashion/lifestyle and Brazilian-culture markets held at the FIARTIL grounds.

Conferences & summits

Leadership Summit & Next Gen Nova SBE
A leadership, innovation and future-focused conference at the Nova SBE campus in Carcavelos.
Woman Summit leadership
An event on female leadership and entrepreneurship at Parque Marechal Carmona.
Estoril Congress Center events business · green venue
Year-round business conferences and tech, health and sustainability summits at the certified green venue, minutes from Monte Estoril.

Dates change every year and some events are seasonal — always check the official link for the current edition. For major events (Estoril Open, CoolJazz, Festas do Mar, IRONMAN, race weekends), accommodation in Estoril and Cascais books up early.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main events in Estoril and Cascais?

Highlights include the Millennium Estoril Open (tennis), Ageas CoolJazz, Festas do Mar, the LUMINA light festival, Chef's on Fire, IRONMAN Cascais, WorldSBK and Estoril Classics at the circuit, and the FIARTIL crafts fair.

When is the Estoril Open tennis tournament?

The Millennium Estoril Open is held each year at the Clube de Ténis do Estoril. Dates change annually — check the official site for the current edition.

Are there motorsport events at the Estoril circuit?

Yes — the Autódromo do Estoril hosts Estoril Classics (historic racing) and the WorldSBK Estoril Round, among others.

Where should I stay for events in Estoril and Cascais?

Monte Estoril is central — walkable to the Casino and seafront, minutes from the circuit and Congress Center, and on the train line to Cascais and Carcavelos. Book early for big events.