Events

This year's São Pedro Festivities take place from June 25 to July 6, when the people of Póvoa de Varzim gather to celebrate, dance and eat roasted sardines by the light of bonfires. The traditional neighborhoods compete against each other in the "rusgas" and in the creation of the thrones of São Pedro.

The program begins with São Pedrinho e a Pequenada on June 25 and ends on July 6 with the Corrida de São Pedro. Highlights of the musical program include Aurea's concert on June 29. Don't miss the majestic St. Peter's Procession on June 29 and the Rusgas and Fireworks Show on July 5.