What's on this week in Vila Nova de Santo André — markets, workshops, music and gatherings. Updated daily by the community agenda.
Wed, 18 Nov · 10:30
Municipal School Cross-Country Race – Vila Nova de Santo André 🏃🏃♀️ The 2026 Municipal School Cross-Country Race will take place on November 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Vila Nova de Santo André, organized by the Municipality of Santiago do Cacém and the Santo André School District. Join us!
Fri, 27 Nov · 21:30
Graffti Opera at “C’extas de Cultura” 🎶 “C’extas de Cultura” presents, on November 27 at 9:30 p.m., Ópera Graffti to the Mário Primo Auditorium at Padre António Macedo High School in Vila Nova de Santo André. “If the walls of a house are a confidant (to whom we don’t confess everything), those of a city are a mirror. In an age of walls, Ópera Graffti seeks to listen to those walls and, by bringing together apparent opposites, restore to us the sound and spirit of the times.” – Rui Zink This new production by arepo offers an unprecedented fusion of classical music, hip-hop, urban culture, and street art, transforming graffiti phrases collected from across the country into a contemporary operatic narrative. The project takes graffiti—an eminently urban raw material—as its starting point to question the boundaries between classical art and the artistic expressions that occupy public space. By incorporating hip-hop references, stage projections, and visual elements associated with street art, the production creates its own unique aesthetic, while always keeping opera as the central axis of the entire work. 👉 Tickets: €5.00 Quadricultura members | €8.00 General public 👉 Ticket outlets: Vila Nova de Santo André: Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library | Santiago do Cacém: António Chainho Municipal Auditorium
Passed · Fri, 13 Nov 2026
An elderly aristocrat from a bygone era wanders lost and abandoned at a gas station. A comedian on her way to a year-end show finds herself stranded on a highway. Fate seems to want to bring these two characters together on a tragicomic journey that combines an old story of family succession with a practical problem of the contemporary world. 90 min | M/12. Tickets on sale at the performance venues | CAPAG | 269 751 296 (national landline). €5 general admission | €3 for those under 21 and over 65 | free admission for AJAGATO members. Organized by: AJAGATO | In partnership with: Municipality of Santiago do Cacém and Municipality of Sines.
Passed · Fri, 13 Nov 2026
🌰🔥Chestnuts are on their way🔥🌰 🍂🚵♂️🥾 Fall is even better when enjoyed in good company‼️The Kotas and Casa do Benfica de Santo André invite you to a very special get-together, where there’ll be plenty of chestnuts 🌰, hot soup 🍲, a delicious pork sandwich 🥪, and drinks 🍷 We’ll have a 🚵 25-km mountain bike ride for cycling enthusiasts and an 🥾 8-km hike for those who’d rather enjoy the outing on foot‼️ 😋🔥 Gather your friends, bring your family, and come spend an afternoon/evening of camaraderie, friendship, and good cheer‼️ 📅 Date: November 13, 2026 (Friday) 🕢 Time: 7:30 p.m. 📍 Location: Os Kotas Headquarters 💶 Registration: 🔴 Members: 6€ ⚪ Non-members: 12€ Secure your spot now by emailing: 📧 kotasbiketeam@gmail.com 🔥 Don’t wait until the last minute! Join us! 👉 Sign up now
Passed · Thu, 12 Nov 2026
A series of gatherings, organized into thematic cycles, dedicated to reading and literary reflection. An initiative promoted by the Santiago do Cacém City Council in partnership with the Senior Academy of Arts and Knowledge.
Passed · Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Jazz with Beatriz Nunes and Luís Barrigas. The Santiago do Cacém Music Season is a project organized by the municipality that aims to attract new audiences, diversify the musical offerings, and promote cultural decentralization. Duration: 75 min. Free admission with advance ticket pickup at the usual locations.
Passed · Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Literary Fall 2026 | “Circontando”: A New Storytime Room November 7, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. "Circontando" a new Storytime room Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André will present “Circontando,” a new Storytime room, on the afternoon of November 7. These events are part of the “Literary Fall 2026” series. 3:00 p.m. | Circus entertainment with Aquarela Mágica and Clown Simão 4:30 p.m. | Presentation of the space and reading of the story “O Circo da Lua” by writer André Gago and illustrator Marina Palácio 9:30 p.m. | Discussion with writer Luís Filipe Sarmento, moderated by Ana Zorrinho
Passed · Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Oct. 31 | Saturday | 9:30 p.m. | Comedy | 90 min | m n/a Directed by: Rui Pedro Sousa Starring: Miguel Falabella, Marisa Orth, Inês Aires Pereira, Pedro Carvalho Synopsis: In a Portuguese apartment building, two couples share the same building but live in completely different worlds. Iara and Lusa, Brazilians, face the strain of a marriage marked by routine and emotional distance. Upstairs, Pedro and Inês, a younger Portuguese couple, are in an intense relationship, marked by energy, impulsiveness, and intimacy. Amid thin walls, sharp exchanges, and cultural misunderstandings, the interactions between the two couples become a stage for laughter, discomfort, and revelations.
Passed · Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Oct. 31 | Saturday | 9:30 p.m. | Comedy | 90 min | m n/a Directed by: Rui Pedro Sousa Starring: Miguel Falabella, Marisa Orth, Inês Aires Pereira, Pedro Carvalho Synopsis: In a Portuguese apartment building, two couples share the same building but live in completely different worlds. Iara and Lusa, Brazilians, face the strain of a marriage marked by routine and emotional distance. Upstairs, Pedro and Inês, a younger Portuguese couple, are in an intense relationship, marked by energy, impulsiveness, and intimacy. Amid thin walls, sharp exchanges, and cultural misunderstandings, the interactions between the two couples become a stage for laughter, discomfort, and revelations.
Passed · Sun, 25 Oct 2026
As part of the celebration of Municipal Equality Day, the “Equality in Your Hands” walk will take place on October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in Vila Nova de Santo André (next to the carnation statue in Central Park). This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of equality, inclusion, and respect for diversity, promoting a more just and inclusive community. Participation requires registration by October 16. Contact and registration locations: In person – Social Intervention and Health Service (Parque Verde da Quinta dos Chafariz, Santiago do Cacém), Santo André Parish Social Commission (Santo André Parish Council), and Social Commission of the Union of Parishes of Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz, and São Bartolomeu da Serra (Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz, and São Bartolomeu da Serra Branch Offices), or by calling 269829418. A boxed lunch and T-shirt will be provided. Transportation available subject to capacity. Join us for Equality and Solidarity. For every kilometer walked, the Galp Foundation donates a meal—“Every Step Counts.”
Passed · Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Literary Fall 2026 | Meeting with Author Ondjaki 🍁 On October 24, at 4:00 p.m., the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André will host a Meeting with Writer Ondjaki, as part of the “Literary Fall 2026” series. The session will be dedicated to Ondjaki’s work and literary career and will be moderated by João Morales. Ondjaki, the pen name of Ndalu de Almeida, is a renowned Angolan writer, poet, and filmmaker born in Luanda in 1977. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Lisbon and a Ph.D. in African Studies, and was the winner of the José Saramago Literary Prize for his novel “Os Transparentes.” His works focus on childhood, memories of Luanda, and Angolan reality, characterized by sensitive writing that has earned him international acclaim.
Passed · Fri, 23 Oct 2026
Literary Fall | Music Among Books “Bridges in the Alentejo” 🍁 The event will take place on October 23, at 9:30 p.m., at the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André, the “Music Among Books: Bridges in the Alentejo” event by Duo vbh, part of the “Literary Fall 2026” series. The duo’s concert builds musical bridges between Brazil, Latin America, Germany, and the Alentejo. “Pontes” is a journey both outward—across cultures, continents, compositions, eras, and musical landscapes—and inward—exploring adult complexity, childlike simplicity, a child’s seriousness, and an adult’s playfulness. The unusual combination of these two instruments treats us to surprising sounds.
Passed · Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Mark your calendar | October 17 and 18, 2026 Nature is calling again! 🌿 Mark your calendars now for the weekend of October 17 and 18 for the ObservaLagunas 2026 Nature Tourism Fair, at the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve in Brescos (Santiago do Cacém). Over two days, you’ll have the chance to discover a unique region through activities for the whole family, nature trails, birdwatching, lectures, workshops, regional products, and many other experiences that bring people closer to nature. A diverse program full of new features is being prepared, designed for everyone who enjoys nature, wants to learn about the natural heritage, and is looking to experience a different kind of weekend. 📍 Monte do Paio – National Center for Environmental Education and Nature Conservation 🗓️ October 17 and 18, 2026 Co-financing: Environmental Fund Note: No times were mentioned.
Passed · Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Emerging Tour 2026 - Vila Nova de Santo André 🎤 Concerts will be held on October 17 at 9:30 p.m. at the Mário Primo Auditorium in Vila Nova de Santo André, featuring performances by the bands 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘰 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰 and 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘲𝘶𝘦, as part of the Festival Emergente’s Tour Emergente 2026. The Tour Emergente 2026 is a national tour organized by the Festival Emergente that takes bands and projects from the new generation of independent music from the north to the south of Portugal. The tour aims to provide a stage for new talent, award winners, and participants from previous editions of the festival, creating musical connections across the country.