If you’re hunting for things to do this Halloween in Portugal, think candlelit traditions and cheeky night-outs side by side. On 31st October, cities organise ghost tours, rooftop parties and river cruises, while 1st November brings All Saints’ Day, quiet cemetery visits and Portugal's unique Halloween traditions, such as Pão por Deus.
- Best things to do this Halloween in Portugal 2025: top picks
- Lisbon Halloween 2025: crawls, parties, and ghost tours
- Porto Halloween 2025: Douro cruises, pub crawls and cellars after dark
- Algarve Halloween 2025: blowouts, family days and coastal parades
- Coimbra and the Centre: Bolinhos e Bolinhós and student-town nights
- The North beyond Porto: a Celtic goat festival and autumn fairs
- Islands: Azores Caspíadas and Madeira evenings
Best things to do this Halloween in Portugal 2025: top picks
It's a good idea to balance the spooky with the soulful: modern parties, river cruises and ghost walks on 31st October, then quiet rituals the day after.
Lisbon Halloween 2025: crawls, parties, and ghost tours
Lisbon does atmosphere rather well: lantern-lit alleys in Alfama, costumed crowds spilling through the centre, and the odd after-hours museum night.
- City-centre Halloween pub crawls around Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré
- Haunted history walking tours in Alfama/Mouraria with English-speaking guides.
- Halloween Fest 2025: more than 12 hours of dark electronic and techno music at NAADA 3.0.
Porto Halloween 2025: Douro cruises, pub crawls and cellars after dark
Porto leans into the Gothic feel of the river and granite lanes. You’ll see masks along Galerias de Paris, DJs on boats, and special sessions across the WOW cultural district in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- The Fear Cruise on the Douro River: themed night sailing with DJs and costumes.
- Porto Halloween Pub Crawl: costumed crawl through Galerias de Paris and Rua de Cândido dos Reis, with venue entries, drinks, and face painting included.
- WOW Porto Halloween events: escape rooms, exhibitions open late, kids' workshops, and themed sessions in the cultural district.
Algarve Halloween 2025: blowouts, family days and coastal parades
Down south, it’s resort-led fun with plenty for kids and late nights for grown-ups. Expect decorated squares, hotel shows in Albufeira, brunches and crafts in Quinta do Lago, and municipal parades inland.
- Jupiter Albufeira Hotel Halloween Programme: family shows, kids’ activities and costume contests across the holiday week.
- Halloween Fun at Quinta do Lago: daytime crafts, pumpkin games and themed dining for families in the resort hub.
- Loulé Halloween Parade 2025: municipal parade with costumes, music and street performances in the old town.
Coimbra and the Centre: Bolinhos e Bolinhós and student-town nights
Coimbra blends tradition and student energy. You’ll hear children trick-or-treating on 1st November around the streets, while the university crowd turns venues over to costume nights.
- Bolinhos e Bolinhós rounds on 1st November in neighbourhoods across the city.
- Student-run Halloween parties around Praça da República and Baixa with themed DJ sets and wristband entries.
- Museum and science-centre family workshops across the long weekend.
The North beyond Porto: a Celtic goat festival and autumn fairs
Up in Trás‑os‑Montes, it’s more folkloric than flashy: bonfires, drumming and the scent of roasted chestnuts rolling through stone villages.
- Festa da Cabra e do Canhoto in Bragança is a rural, community-led Halloween tradition built around the burning of the “Canhoto” bonfire, with torchlit processions, drumming and plenty of roasted chestnuts and vinho.
- Feira dos Santos, in Chaves, is one of Portugal’s largest All Saints’ street fairs. The historic centre turns into a city‑wide market and funfair for several days.
- Magusto chestnut roasts: family‑friendly chestnut feasts tied to São Martinho across the Bragança district and nearby towns.
Islands: Azores Caspíadas and Madeira evenings
On the islands, it’s more parish-led than party-driven. In the Azores, communities mark late-October customs, while Madeira folds Halloween themes into garden illuminations.
- Caspíadas tradition in Azorean parishes, particularly on São Miguel, where skull-shaped cakes are offered.
- Funchal hotel-led Halloween dinners and shows, with costume-friendly programmes for families.
- Night-time garden or levada-themed walks run by local operators, weather permitting.
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