


FOLKFARO
FOLKFARO
PORTUGAL
South European Sector
FESTIVAL director
Amabélio Pereira
351962556599
Solar do Capitão-Mor, 1º - Horta das Figuras - Apartado 271 8001-904 FARO
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-22
2027-08-22 - 2027-08-28
2028-08-20 - 2028-08-26
FOLKFARO takes place in Faro, the capital of Algarve - the beautiful sunny region of southern Portugal, renown world-wide for its pleasant climate and beaches of golden sand. Looks to promote and share the folklore and traditions of different nations to strengthen the friendship and the identity of each country. It includes a large variety of activities: gala show in theatre, open-air performances, children and elderly programs, dance workshops, etc. FOLKFARO is the biggest folk dance festival in south Portugal and the only certified CIOFF® festival in the Algarve region.
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TYPE OF THE FESTIVAL


AUTHENTIC


ELABORATED


STYLIZED
TYPE OF THE FESTIVAL BY AGE


CHILDREN


ADULT
FESTIVAL CATEGORY


NATIONAL


INTERNATIONAL


RECOGNIZED
TYPE OF ACOMODATION


HOTEL


SCHOOL


HOSTEL


HOST
FAMILIES


OTHERS
BED TYPE


BED


FLOORE
WITH PAD


BUNK
BEDS
ROOM TYPE


SINGLE
ROOM


DoUBLE
ROOM


MULTI
ROOMS


OTHER
FESTIVAL ACTIVIETIES


FOLK
DANCING


FOLK
MUSIC


TRADITIONAL
COOKING


TRADITIONAL
GAMES


TRADITIONAL
TRADES


CONFERENCE


EXPOSITION
