Lagoa Magic Fest brings free street shows across the Algarve municipality this week
The sixth Lagoa Magic Fest runs from 8 to 10 October with free performances in public spaces, schools and institutions, followed by a ticketed gala.
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Archived 12 September 2026Street activity is free, but the closing gala is ticketed and individual performances have their own place and time. Check the programme before travelling.
- The festival runs from Thursday to Saturday across Lagoa municipality.
- Street, school and institutional performances are free.
- The closing gala is scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday at Auditório Carlos do Carmo and costs 10 euros before any stated discount.
Magic moves through the municipality
The sixth edition takes illusion performances into streets, schools and institutions between 8 and 10 October. The distributed format means there is no single all-day venue where every performer can be seen.
The closing Grande Gala Internacional de Ilusionismo is scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday at Auditório Carlos do Carmo. The published ticket price is 10 euros, with a cultural-pass discount subject to its conditions.
Match the programme to the audience
Check the municipal programme for the specific parish, venue and time. School and institutional sessions may not be general public events, even where the wider festival is promoted as free.
For the gala, use the official ticketing channel and confirm seat availability and accessibility. Avoid unofficial resale links and keep the purchase confirmation.
What you can do now.
- 01
Choose the exact free performance from the official programme.
- 02
Use the official ticket channel for the closing gala.
- 03
Confirm venue access and start time before leaving.
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