UPCOMING EVENTS
20 events
ART & PLAY @ CASA VARELA
Synopsis: “Art & Play @ Casa Varela”, a games jam that brings together artists from different disciplines with games developers in a vibrant and collaborative environment, is being held in partnership with Pombal Municipal Council. “Art & Play @ Casa Varela” brings together talented game developers and artists from various fields, inviting them to embark on...
PROF. EDUARDO GOMES SPORTS HALL
Matches to be held at the Prof. Eduardo Gomes Municipal Sports Hall between 16 and 18 October 2026 in the sports of basketball and futsal
FAMILY ALBUM
Synopsis: *Álbum de Família* is a work by Lúcia Pires that takes photography as a realm of memory, exploring childhood, its imprints and the narratives that endure over time. In an inspiring dialogue with Roland Barthes’ *Camera Lucida*, the production revisits images, memories and absences, offering a sensitive reflection on identity, affection and the way...
PITCH NO. 2 – POMBAL SPORTS COMPLEX
Matches to be played at Pitch No. 2 at the Pombal Sports Complex on 17 October 2026
CASEIRINHOS FOOTBALL GROUND MATCHES
Matches to be held at the Caseirinhos Football Ground on 17 and 18 October
ARUNCA FOOTBALL GROUND MATCHES
Matches to be played on 17 October at the Arunca Football Ground
JOGOS CAMPO DR. ARMINDO CAROLINO
Fixtures for the weekend of 17 and 18 October at the Dr Armindo Carolino Ground
ANTÓNIO MOTA ASSIS FOOTBALL GROUND – MEIRINHAS
Matches to be held at the António Mota Assis Football Ground on 17 and 18 October 2026
PLAYROOM
Synopsis: The Play Centre is committed to providing opportunities for learning, acquiring knowledge, personal development and building healthy relationships in a natural and fun way, whether as a family or individually. This is where adults have the opportunity to learn to be better observers and, consequently, better participants in the children’s play, as...
EX SITU
Synopsis: EX SITU – a Latin expression meaning ‘outside the place of origin’ – is the title of João Ribeiro’s fourth solo exhibition. Bringing together works inspired by a journey through Asia, the exhibition features paintings created using fabrics collected in six countries, alongside the artist’s memories, photographs and personal experiences. Straddling...
MATCHES AT THE REDINHA MUNICIPAL SPORTS HALL
Matches to be played on 17 October at the Redinha Municipal Sports Hall
ZAMBUJO
Synopsis: António Zambujo embarked on a new creative phase in 2026 with *Oração ao Tempo*, his eleventh studio album, now available on all digital platforms. The first single, which shares the album’s title, is a duet recorded with Caetano Veloso, who wrote the song. With a repertoire featuring such essential tracks as “Pica do 7”, “Flagrante”, “Lambreta” an...
DISCOVER OUR MUNICIPALITY ON FOOT
Synopsis: A place whose very name evokes a sense of hospitality, Albergaria dos Doze has been closely linked to the Northern railway line since the mid-19th century. Its rural character, embodied in its farmland and pine forests, forms the basis of its natural wealth, not to mention the Adventure Park.
ORGANISATION OF TOURISM EVENTS
Synopsis: The Municipality of Pombal, in partnership with Turismo de Portugal and the Coimbra School of Hospitality and Tourism, is organising the training course ‘Organisation of Tourism Events’, as part of the +Próxima Training Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of professionals in the sector and anyone interested in organising and manag...
HAHAART FILM FESTIVAL – 5TH EDITION
Synopsis: Now in its 5th edition, the HaHaArt Film Festival continues to present powerful and kaleidoscopic auteur visions of comedy cinema. This year, the selection finds a particular affinity with the absurd, deadpan humour and a dark humour that is often dry and disconcerting. The programme has been expanded to include a new feature-length competition, a...
ORGANISATION OF TOURISM EVENTS
Synopsis: The Municipality of Pombal, in partnership with Turismo de Portugal and the Coimbra School of Hospitality and Tourism, is organising the training course ‘Organisation of Tourism Events’, as part of the +Próxima Training Programme. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of professionals in the sector and anyone interested in organising and manag...
FLOWER OF LIFE
Synopsis: This mandala-making workshop aims to provide an artistic, meditative and educational experience through the creation of mandalas using the pointillism technique, centred on the ancient symbol of the ‘Flower of Life’ – a sacred geometric pattern representing creation, harmony and the interconnectedness of all life. By constructing the geometry with...
OPENING OF THE PAINTING EXHIBITION ‘PARTILHAS: NEW FACES’
Synopsis: A group exhibition of paintings, comprising works created using a variety of painting techniques by Fernando Silva, Jorge Valente and Lília Buraga, employees of Pombal Municipal Council with different educational backgrounds. Building on the ‘Partilhas’ project, launched in 2023, the ‘Partilhas II’ exhibition helps to bring the community closer to...
A LIBRARY IS A PLACE WHERE THERE’S ROOM FOR EVERYONE
Synopsis: Every book is different. Every reader is different. The Library is a place for reading, imagination, creativity, play and challenges for everyone. Get ready to step into the magical world of stories in the blink of an eye and to cherish all the moments created by a book.
30TH POMBAL HALF MARATHON
🏃 30th Pombal Half Marathon On 29 November, Pombal will once again host one of the municipality’s most iconic sporting events. The 30th Pombal Half Marathon is scheduled to start at 10.00 am and features two competitive races over different distances: 🔹 Half Marathon | 21.0975 km For athletes born in 2006 or earlier. 🔹 Run | 8 km For athletes born in 2008...
MUNICÍPIO DE POMBAL
Official initiatives and cultural facilities in the municipality of Pombal.