Sines celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the April 25 Revolution with cultural, sporting, civic, and recreational activities organized by the municipality, local institutions, and community groups.
The Night of Freedom, on April 24, at the Castle, featuring a concert by the group Os Napa, fireworks, and dancing with DJ Carolina Torres, is the highlight of the cultural events.
On April 25 itself, music returns to the Castle with a concert by the Orchestra of the Alentejo Coast School of Arts.
April 25
12th Alentejo Coast Swimming Tournament
A well-established event promoting swimming in the region
Carlos Manafaia Municipal Pool | 1st session: 9:30 a.m.; 2nd session: 3:30 p.m. | Organized by CNLA. Supported by CMS
Freedom on Wheels
Roller hockey games for school-age players and a veterans’ match between Hóquei Clube Vasco da Gama and CD Boliqueime
Sports Pavilion| 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Org. hcvg
Traveling Performance Installation "Inside, it’s always April," by Teatro do Mar
Intimate poetry listening experience in a public space
10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Outside the Sines Arts Center
3:00 PM–5:00 PM: Route through the city, between Jardim das Descobertas and Rua Serpa Pinto
Org. Teatro do Mar
Freedom in Your Hands
Gift to the public of carnations made by the children of the Gaivota youth club
Throughout the day | Organized by Sines Parish Council
Flag-raising ceremony
Performances by the Alentejo Coast School of Arts and the Alentejo singing group from Prosas "Os Compadres," accompanied by 6th-grade students from Vasco da Gama School. Appearance by the 100 Trambelho Motorcycle Group
Town Hall | 10:00 a.m. | Organized by cms
Exploring the spaces of democracy
Visit to the Sines Parish Assembly hall and tribute to its presidents
Sines Parish Council | 10:15 a.m. | Org. jfs
Performance by the Atlântico Choir
Harmonies of freedom amidst the solemn moments of the celebrations
Sines Arts Center – Atrium | 10:45 a.m. | Organized by ca + cms
Municipal Assembly Commemorating the 52nd Anniversary of April 25
Solemn session of the Assembly, concluding with a performance by the Prosas choir
Sines Arts Center – Auditorium | 11:00 a.m. | With online broadcast | Org. ams / cms
Community training in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Practical demonstration and training sessions to learn resuscitation techniques
10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Sonega (town center)
3:00 PM–4:30 PM: Porto Covo (next to the church)
Org. Resgate
Santa Casa celebrates April 25th
Presentation of carnations to residents, staff, and visitors of the Residential Facility and to residents and staff of Home Care. Collection and sharing of testimonials.
Organized by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Sines
Concert: Orchestra of the Alentejo Coast School of Arts
Performance celebrating April and the 18thAnniversary of the School of Arts
Sines Castle | 6:00 PM | Organized by eaal / cms
April 25 and 26
2026 Regional Surf & Softboard Circuit – Sines Surf Club
First stage of a circuit aimed at promoting the sport in the region
Praia Grande de Porto Covo | Organized by Sines Surf Club
