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Inspiration<\/a>><\/span>Itineraries<\/a><\/p>\n

By the Go\u00d3bidos Team\u25cf<\/i>20 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00d3bidos Events Guide: The Festivals of the Year, Season by Season<\/h1>\n
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Chocolate in spring, knights in summer, books in autumn and Father Christmas in December: the annual calendar of events in the medieval village.<\/p>\n

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The \u00d3bidos Medieval Market by the castle walls. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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In this article<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chocolate Festival<\/a> Latitudes<\/a> Holy Week<\/a> Medieval Market<\/a> SIPO<\/a> FOLIO<\/a> Christmas Village<\/a> Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u00d3bidos plans its events so there is something to enjoy all year round. Here is the annual calendar of the village; for each festival, follow the link to our full guide or see everything in Festivals in \u00d3bidos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Related: Festivals in \u00d3bidos<\/a><\/p>\n

Chocolate Festival<\/h2>\n

The \u00d3bidos International Chocolate Festival<\/a> is probably the sweetest festival in western Portugal. Every year, between March and May, the village fills with chocolate lovers.<\/p>\n

White, milk or dark, plain or filled: Portuguese and international chocolatiers, cookery workshops where chocolate is king, and the Chocolate House and sculptures for children.<\/p>\n

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The Chocolate Festival, in spring. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Latitudes<\/h2>\n

Latitudes<\/a> is a literary festival born from FOLIO<\/a>, which led UNESCO to name \u00d3bidos a City of Literature. It is devoted to travel writing, with book launches, talks, exhibitions and concerts.<\/p>\n

Holy Week<\/h2>\n

The ceremonies of \u00d3bidos Holy Week<\/a> draw thousands of people every year. They are among the oldest in Portugal: the Procession of the Steps is more than 400 years old. Concerts of sacred music complete the programme.<\/p>\n

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The Procession of the Steps during Holy Week. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Medieval Market<\/h2>\n

The \u00d3bidos Medieval Market<\/a> turns the village into a medieval town. For 16 days in July and August, jesters, fire-eaters, dancers, musicians and minstrels take over the streets. An event for the whole family.<\/p>\n

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The Medieval Market, in summer. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SIPO<\/h2>\n

Since August 1996, SIPO<\/a>, the International Piano Week, has brought students, teachers and great musicians from all over the world. For 12 days, master classes and concerts fill the village.<\/p>\n

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At the piano during SIPO. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

FOLIO<\/h2>\n

Since 2015, FOLIO<\/a>, the \u00d3bidos International Literary Festival, has been a reference in Portugal and abroad. Guests have included Salman Rushdie, Mia Couto, Jos\u00e9 Eduardo Agualusa and Rachel Kushner.<\/p>\n

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FOLIO, in autumn. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Christmas Village<\/h2>\n

In December, the \u00d3bidos Christmas Village<\/a> brings Father Christmas to \u00d3bidos Castle<\/a>. Puppets, magicians, theatre and workshops, plus an ice rink, an ice ramp, a magic carousel, Father Christmas\u2019s house and face painting.<\/p>\n

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The Christmas Village, in December. Photo: Go\u00d3bidos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Guided tour<\/p>\n

\u00d3bidos: Medieval Tales & Secret Spots<\/a><\/p>\n

Between festivals, discover the history of \u00d3bidos with a local guide: castle, walls, churches and legends.<\/p>\n

See the tour \u00b7 from \u20ac33<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

What are the main events in \u00d3bidos?<\/h3>\n

Holy Week, the International Chocolate Festival, Latitudes, the Medieval Market, SIPO, FOLIO and the \u00d3bidos Christmas Village.<\/p>\n

When is the best time to visit \u00d3bidos for festivals?<\/h3>\n

There is something all year: chocolate in spring, the Medieval Market in summer, FOLIO in autumn and the Christmas Village in December.<\/p>\n

More about \u00d3bidos<\/h2>\n