Fado singer Ana Moura (Photograph: All Rights Reserved)

19 August

Festival Bons Sons 2012

Held in the village of Cem Soldos, this festival brings together some of the best contemporary Portuguese music acts like A Naifa and Gala Drop.

From 10am
Cem Soldos
Tomar
Tickets: €35 (pass)

20 August

Boss AC

If you’re interested in finding out about one of the biggest names in Portuguese music, this is the gig that will show you how rapper Boss AC gets the masses moving.

8.30pm
Cascais Bay
Cascais
Free admission

21 August

Ana Moura

Fado singer Ana Moura gives a concert in Cascais bay. Free admission.

8.30pm
Cascais Bay
Cascais
Free admission

22 August

Steve Aoki

A master behind the mixing console, Steve Aoki comes to Bliss in Vilamoura (Algarve) to galvanise the crowds with some big electro house sounds.

11pm
Meo Spot Summer Sessions
Rocha Beach
Portimão
Tickets: €15

23 August

Blasted Mechanism

If you’re spending your holidays on the Costa Vicentina, this concert in Grândola, Alentejo, is a good choice. Portuguese band Blasted Mechanism plays at the Parque de Feiras e Exposições.

10.15pm
Parque de Feiras e Exposições
Grândola
Free admission

24 August

David Fonseca

Portuguese singer David Fonseca unveils his new album “Seasons” in Cascais Bay. Free admission.

8.30pm
Cascais Bay
Cascais
Free admission

25 August

Aurea

Portuguese soul singer Aurea performs in Fatacil at the Algarve’s biggest crafts, agriculture, equestrian arts and gastronomy fair.

10pm
Fatacil
Lagos
Tickets: €5

(Cover photograph: David Fonseca. All rights reserved.)