December 18 –Carol singing at the Vu Cafe, Marina de Lagos, in aid of Madrugada from 6pm. Mulled wine and mince pies. Telephone 282 761 782
December 18 – Service of Readings and Carols with the All Saints Anglican church from 6.30pm at the Community Centre in Almancil. Call 282 380 311 or visit the website at www.allsaintsalgarve.org
December 19 – Christmas concert by Ossónoba choir at São Brás de Alportel’s main church from 9pm. Call 289 840 000
December 19 – Christmas concert with singing and piano accompaniment from 9.30pm at the Centro Cultural de Vila do Bispo. Call 282 082 786/ 919 804 662
December 19, 20 – Living nativity scene at Igreja do Castelo in Castro Marim from 3pm until 6pm
December 20 – Christmas concert at Olhão’s main church from 9pm performed by students of the Santa Cecília music academy
December 20 – Jazz club Christmas special at São Brás de Alportel museum from 5pm. Call 966 329 073
December 20 – St Vincent’s Anglican church – Carol service at St. Luke’s Church, Palhagueira, Gorjões, near Santa Barbara de Nexe, from 6.30pm, followed by refreshments. Call Fr Bob Bates 289 366 720
December 20 – Carol service with the All Saints Anglican church at São José Convent in Lagoa, from 6pm. Visit www.allsaintsalgarve.org or call 282 380 311
December 20 – St Vincent’s Anglican Church – Carol Service at Nossa Senhora da Luz church at Praia da Luz, Lagos 6pm. Nine lessons and carols. Call Fr Haynes Hubbard 282 789 660
December 20 – Fourth Advent service from 10.30am at the International Evangelical Church of the Algarve. Call 289 328 635
December 21 – Christmas show – gala from 9pm at Albufeira’s municipal auditorium. Call 289 599 500
December 21 – Christmas concert by the 1 Maio Lacobrigense Philharmonic Society at Lagos Cultural centre from 9.30pm. Call 282 770 450
December 22 – Christmas concert with the Lisbon chamber orchestra at the Lagos Cultural centre from 9.30pm. Tickets cost 6 euros. Call 282 770 450
December 22 – Christmas concert with the Portuguese chamber orchestra at Portimão’s municipal theatre from 9.30pm. Call 282 402 475
December 22 – Portuguese Christmas concert with the Lisbon chamber choir at Lagos cultural centre from 9.30pm. Tickets cost 6 euros. Call 282 770 450
December 22 – Free outdoor Concert by the Lagos choir group from 6pm at Praça Gil Eanes and Praça Luís de Camões, Lagos. Call 282 771 700
December 23 – Advent concert at Igreja do Colégio in Portimão by the Portimão choir group from 9pm. Free entry
December 23 – Christmas concert by the Lagos jazz orchestra at Lagos cultural centre from 9.30pm. Call 282 770 450
December 23 – IF Club Christmas party at the Hotel Algarve Casino. Costs 30 euros including traditional three course meal with drinks, professional show called Rock at the Opera, and dancing to live music afterwards. Everyone welcome. Please book and pay in advance. Call 282 799 111 or email [email protected]
December 24 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with life size manger scene at the International Evangelical Church of the Algarve from 7pm. Call 289 328 635
December 24 – St Vincent’s Anglican church – Midnight Mass at Nossa Senhora de Fátima church, Almancil, from 11pm. Call Fr Haynes Hubbard 282 789 660 or Fr Bob Bates 289 366 720
December 24 – St Vincent’s Anglican church – Midnight Mass at Nossa Senhora da Luz church at Praia da Luz, Lagos from 11pm. Call Fr Haynes Hubbard 282 789 660
