Past eventThis event has already taken place. You'll find upcoming events further down.
Organized by
Municipal de Castro Verde
“What Moves People – Aracelis | NEB Satellite Event 2026”,
The Chapel of Our Lady of Aracelis to Host an Official Event of the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026
On June 10, the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Aracelis will host the event “What Moves People – Aracelis | NEB Satellite Event 2026,” part of the official program of the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026.
Inspired by the values of the New European Bauhaus—sustainability, inclusion, and beauty—the event offers a collective experience that brings together culture, innovation, local identity, heritage, and community participation, transforming Aracelis into a vibrant space where people, ideas, and communities from Portugal and Spain come together.
Throughout the day, the public is invited to participate in a diverse and immersive program, featuring inspiring conversations and discussions, a fair showcasing innovative projects, music and artistic performances, interpretive walks, participatory workshops, local cuisine and products, as well as spaces for socializing and reflecting on the future of rural areas.
Organized by the Baixo Alentejo Social Innovation Incubator and ccdr Alentejo, in partnership with the municipalities of Castro Verde and Mértola, the Ayuntamiento de Puebla de Guzmán, the parishes of São Marcos da Ataboeira and Alcaria Ruiva, and various cultural and regional entities, the event also has a strong cross-border dimension, strengthening cultural and institutional ties between Portugal and Spain.
Under the motto “What Moves People,” the initiative seeks to spark a contemporary reflection on inland regions, questioning what drives people to stay, return, care for, and build community in rural areas defined by identity, landscape, and a close relationship with nature.
Participation is free, but requires prior registration.
The full program and registration are available at aracelisneb.eventbrite.pt. See less
Sun, 15 Nov · 16:00
Animation, comedy (Forgotten Island), directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. 98 min. M6. Jo and Raissa, best friends, find a portal to the fantastic island of Nakali. The new DreamWorks animation.
Wed, 18 Nov · 10:30
Ourique Once Again Honors Commander Hélder Mendes with a Film Series An animated adventure for the youngest viewers, a look at contemporary Alentejo, and a cinematic portrait of Natália Correia. Three films, catering to different generations, make up this year’s edition of the Film Series in Honor of Hélder Mendes, organized by the Municipality of Ourique at the Sousa Telles Cinema-Theater. The first screening takes place on November 18 with “Dora: A Magical Adventure Under the Sea” (vp), a showing intended for preschoolers. On the 21st, “18 Holes to Paradise,” by João Nuno Pinto, hits the screen. The film is set on a farm in the Alentejo region affected by drought, where owners and workers experience the same reality from different perspectives. The screening is open to the public, admission is free, and Rui Pedro Tendinha will be present for a discussion following the screening. The series concludes on November 25 with “The Woman Who Died Standing,” by Rosa Coutinho Cabral, a cinematic essay on Natália Correia, her life, work, and influence on Portuguese culture. The screening is aimed at high school students. Three distinct films that, through cinema, continue the tribute to Hélder Mendes, a native of Ourique, filmmaker, cinematographer, and one of the pioneers of audiovisual media and television in Portugal.
Sat, 21 Nov · 10:00
Let's go forage for Serralhas and Pinheiro. Learn about their medicinal and edible properties and how to use them for our well-being
Sat, 21 Nov · 21:30
Ourique Once Again Honors Commander Hélder Mendes with a Film Series An animated adventure for the youngest viewers, a look at contemporary Alentejo, and a cinematic portrait of Natália Correia. Three films, catering to different generations, make up this year’s edition of the Film Series in Honor of Hélder Mendes, organized by the Municipality of Ourique at the Sousa Telles Cinema-Theater. The first screening takes place on November 18 with “Dora: A Magical Adventure Under the Sea” (vp), a showing intended for preschoolers. On the 21st, “18 Holes to Paradise,” by João Nuno Pinto, hits the screen. The film is set on a farm in the Alentejo region affected by drought, where owners and workers experience the same reality from different perspectives. The screening is open to the public, admission is free, and Rui Pedro Tendinha will be present for a discussion following the screening. The series concludes on November 25 with “The Woman Who Died Standing,” by Rosa Coutinho Cabral, a cinematic essay on Natália Correia, her life, work, and influence on Portuguese culture. The screening is aimed at high school students. Three distinct films that, through cinema, continue the tribute to Hélder Mendes, a native of Ourique, filmmaker, cinematographer, and one of the pioneers of audiovisual media and television in Portugal.