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Friday, July 31, 2026
09:00
Open Water Swimming Competition - Faial-Pico Channel Crossing 2026
Faial-Pico Channel
11:00
Offering of Hydrangeas and Faial Products to Yachtsmen
Marina
12:30
Welcome Reception for Emigrants
Terrace at Peter Café Sport
18:30
Awards Ceremony: Open Water Swimming Competition - Faial-Pico Channel Crossing 2026
Horta Nautical Club
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:30
March Parade
“Marcha das Angústias” - Parish of Angústias, Faial Island
“Castelo Branco - Tradição, festa e mar” - Parish of Castelo Branco, Faial Island
“Marcha da Freguesia da Ribeirinha” Parish of Ribeirinha, Terceira Island
"Ilha de Fogo a Cantar” - Parish of Sé, Terceira Island
“Todos, Todos, Todos!” - Parish of Praia do Almoxarife, Faial Island
“Baleeiros Destemidos” - Town of Lajes do Pico, Pico Island
“São Brás no Coração dos Açores” - Parish of São Brás, São Miguel Island
“Marcha de São João” - Parish of São João, Pico Island
“Marcha dos Amigos da Ribeira Seca” - Parish of Ribeira Seca, São Jorge Island
(Machado Serpa Avenue/1st of May Road)
23:30
Concert by the Artist "LON3R JOHNY"
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Campira
02:30 AM - Forte Dupla
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Saturday, August 1, 2026
06:00
Sport Fishing by Boat - Bottom Fishing Competition - Mútua dos Pescadores
Horta Bay
14:00
Opening of the Nautical Events Secretariat
Horta Nautical Club
15:00
Sea Week 3x3 Street Basket
Faial and Pico Islands Basketball Association
Basketball Court at Torre do Relógio
18:00
Opening of the Exhibition “Sérgio Luís Paixão, entre a Tela e a Melodia”
Horta Museum
Manuel de Arriaga House - Exhibition Room
19:00
Fish Soup “How It All Began...”
Horta Nautical Club
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal)
20:00
Concert by the Band "Perros de Mar"
Horta Nautical Club
22:00
Dance Performance by the Group “BeForDance” – Corpuseven
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:15
Concert by the Band "Bruno Rosa Trio"
CEMAH Sea Stage
23:30
Concert by the Band "Quinta do Bill"
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:00
Concert by the Band "Brigada da Folia"
MEO Traditions Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Mello
02:30 AM - DJ Nany
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Sunday, August 2, 2026
11:15
Parade with the Philharmonic Group “Filarmónica Euterpe de Castelo Branco” and the Participants of the Nautical Festival
Maritime-Tourism Area / Santa Cruz Dock
11:20
Parade with the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Nova Artista Flamenguense”
Infante Square / Santa Cruz Dock
11:30
Official Opening of the 49th Sea Week Edition
Santa Cruz Dock
12:00
Opening of the Azores Handicrafts Fair – Sea Week
Alagoa Park
13:00
37th Atlantis Cup – Autonomy Regatta
ORC Inshore Race + ANC/NHC Coastal Race
Horta Bay
14:00
Opening of the Horta Book Fest 2026
João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive
João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive – Exhibition Room
16:00
Mass at Nossa Senhora da Guia Chapel
Nossa Senhora da Guia Chapel
17:00
Land Procession with the Image of Nossa Senhora da Guia
From Nossa Senhora da Guia Chapel to Porto Pim Beach, and from Porto Pim Beach to the Marina
18:00
Embarkation of the Image of Nossa Senhora da Guia for the Maritime Procession
From Porto Pim Bay to Horta Marina
19:00
Land Procession with the Image of Nossa Senhora da Guia
From Horta Marina Control Dock to Angústias Church
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Awards Ceremony: 37th Atlantis Cup - Autonomy Regatta
20:00
Traditional Group “Grupo de Música Capelinhos”
Meo Traditions Stage
21:00
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Recreio Musical Ribeirinhense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
21:15
Traditional Group “Grupo de Cantares Ilha Azul”
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Band "Horácio Gomes Band"
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:30
Traditional Group “Margens Vozes Açorianas”
MEO Traditions Stage
23:30
Concert by the Artist "Julinho KSD"
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Chá de Funk
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Monday, August 3, 2026
10:30
Dinghy Sailing - 4th Race of the Regional Dinghy Sailing Championship
Horta Bay
16:30
Cruise Sailing - Solo Sailing Regatta
Horta Bay
18:15
Whaleboats
Sailing Tours
Gathering at Horta Nautical Club – Registration at the Secretariat
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Until 01:00 AM
PSP/ Maritime Terminal
20:45
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico do Salão”
MEO Traditions Stage
21:00
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Filarmónica Euterpe de Castelo Branco”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
22:00
Folk Dance Group “Amigos das Angústias”
MEO Traditions Stage
22:15
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Filarmónica Lira Campesina Cedrense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
23:30
Concert by the Artist “ZARKO”
Afavias Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Ricky V
CEMAH Sea Stage
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
10:30
Dinghy Sailing - 4th Race of the Regional Dinghy Sailing Championship
Horta Bay
18:00
Radio-Controlled Model Sailboats - Sea Week Competition - Ourivesaria Olímpio
Horta Bay
18:15
Whaleboats
Sailing Tours
Gathering at Horta Nautical Club – Registration at the Secretariat
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
PSP/Maritime Terminal
19:30
Concert for Children by Prof. Idalécio
Afavias Main Stage
20:45
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Nova Artista Flamenguense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
21:00
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico da Feteira”
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Band “The Island Bandits”
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:15
Folk Dance Group “Rancho Folclórico e Etnográfico Os Camponeses do Varatojo” - Torres Vedras
MEO Traditions Stage
23:30
Concert by the Band “Insert Coin”
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Cisko
CEMAH Sea Stage
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
09:00
Dinghy Sailing - 4th Race of the Regional Dinghy Sailing Championship
Horta Bay
14:00
Start of the Mini Atlantique International Regatta – Les Sables – Les Açores – Les Sables
Horta Bay
16:30
Cruise Sailing - Horta Trophy Regatta
Horta Bay
17:30
Water Polo - Sea Week Tournament - Atlântida Cross Box
Horta Bay
18:15
Whaleboats
Sailing Tours
Gathering at Horta Nautical Club – Registration at the Secretariat
19:30
Awards Ceremony: Dinghy Sailing - 4th Race of the Regional Dinghy Sailing Championship
Horta Nautical Club
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Folk Dance Group “Grupo de Etnografia e Folclore AJA Baile”
MEO Traditions Stage
21:15
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico de Castelo Branco”
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Band “Red Line”
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:30
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico do Centro Cultural de Santo António" - Funchal
MEO Traditions Stage
23:30
Concert by the Band “Vizinhos”
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Perez
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Thursday, August 6, 2026
10:00
Canoeing – Regional “Esperanças de Mar” Meet
Horta Bay
11:00
Dinghy Sailing - Horta Bay Trophy
Beginners’ Categories
Horta Bay
14:00
Awards Ceremony: Dinghy Sailing - Horta Bay Trophy
Horta Nautical Club
14:30
Fencing Match
Faial Fencing Club
Fencing Room at the Horta Sports Pavilion
15:00
Swimming - Long Dock Crossing
Horta Bay
17:30
Dinghy Sailing - Old Sailors Regatta
Horta Bay
17:30
Water Polo - Sea Week Tournament - Atlântida Cross Box
Horta Bay
18:15
Whaleboats
Sailing Tours
Gathering at Horta Nautical Club – Registration at the Secretariat
18:30
Sunset – DJ M'Coal
Horta Nautical Club
19:00
Triangle Day
Toast to the “Azores Triangle”
Triangle Municipalities Association
Alagoa Park
19:00
Recreational Fishing Gathering – Sea Week at the Dock
Faial Island Sports Service
North Breakwater, Port of Horta, Maritime Passenger Terminal
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Awards Ceremony: Water Polo - Atlântida Cross Box
Horta Nautical Club
21:30
International Folklore Festival
Folk Group “Grupo de Etnografia e Folclore A.J.A. Baile” (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Rancho Folclórico e Etnográfico Os Camponeses do Varatojo” (Torres Vedras)
Folk Dance Group "Grupo Folclórico da Feteira" (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Rancho Folclórico da Região do Vouga” (Águeda)
Folk Dance Group "Tuna e Grupo Folclórico Juvenil dos Flamengos" (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico do Centro Cultural de Santo António” (Funchal)
Folk Dance Group "Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico de Castelo Branco" (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Rancho Típico de Vila Nova” (Coimbra)
Folk Dance Group "Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico de Pedro Miguel" (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Drieske Nijpers” (Belgium)
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico do Salão” (Faial Island)
Folk Dance Group “Agrupación Folklórica DBlaroz” (Mexico)
Folk Dance Group “Centro Cultural General Belgrano” (Argentina)
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:00
After Party
01:00 AM - DJ Danyboy
CEMAH Sea Stage
Friday, August 7, 2026
10:00
Canoeing – Regional Sea Canoeing Meet
Horta Bay
15:00
Swimming - Short Dock Crossing
Horta Bay
16:30
Cruise Sailing - Mermaids Regatta
Horta Bay
17:00
Coastal Sport Fishing - Children’s Competition - Mútua dos Pescadores
Horta Bay
17:30
Canoeing - Classics Race
Horta Bay
18:15
Whaleboats
Sailing Tours
Gathering at Horta Nautical Club – Registration at the Secretariat
19:00
Awards Ceremony: Swimming and Canoeing
Horta Bay
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Folk Dance Group “Rancho Folclórico da Região do Vouga” - Águeda
MEO Traditions Stage
20:45
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Unânime Praiense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
21:15
Folk Dance Group “Drieske Nijpers” - from Belgium
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Band “Máquina Zero”
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:30
Folk Dance Group “Agrupación Folklórica DBlaroz” - Mexico
MEO Traditions Stage
23:30
Concert by the Band “Blasted Mechanism”
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJ Carlos Manaça
02:30 AM - DJ Nash
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00
Apnea - Dynamic Apnea Competition with Fins
Horta Bay
10:00
Sea Week Competition / 2nd Round of the Faial Championship
Faial Hunting and Golf Sports Club
Faial Hunting and Golf Sports Club
12:30
Whaleboats – Canto da Doca Restaurant Regatta – Briefing for Whaleboat Regattas
Horta Nautical Club
14:00
Whaleboats – Canto da Doca Restaurant Regatta – Sailing Regatta
Horta Bay
15:00
Sea Week 2026 Beach Handball Tournament
Faial Island Handball Association
Almoxarife Beach
16:30
Whaleboats – Canto da Doca Restaurant Regatta – Women’s Rowing Regatta
Horta Bay
17:00
Whaleboats – Canto da Doca Restaurant Regatta – Men’s Rowing Regatta
Horta Bay
19:00
Awards Ceremony: Canto da Doca Restaurant Whaleboat Regattas
Horta Nautical Club
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Folk Dance Group “Tuna e Grupo Folclórico Juvenil dos Flamengos”
MEO Traditions Stage
20:45
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica União Faialense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
21:15
Folk Group “Rancho Típico de Vila Nova” - Cernache, Coimbra
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Band “A Tribo”
CEMAH Sea Stage
22:30
Folk Group “Centro Cultural General Belgrano” - Argentina
MEO Traditions Stage
23:30
Concert by the Artist Paulo Gonzo
AFAVIAS Main Stage
01:30
After Party
12:45 AM - DJs André Henriques & Gonçalo Roque
03:00 AM - DJ Diogo Vieira
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Sunday, August 9, 2026
08:00
Coastal Sport Fishing - White Seabream (with Groundbait) - Mútua dos Pescadores
Horta Bay
13:00
Cruise Sailing - Channel Regatta - Tribute to Fernando Manuel Machado Menezes
Horta Bay
17:00
Biker Parade
25th of April Avenue and Machado Serpa Avenue
17:30
Parade - "Cosmopolitan Faial"
25th of April Avenue
19:30
Sea Shuttle - Minibus
Operating until 01:00 AM
PSP/Maritime Terminal
20:00
Awards Ceremony: Cruise Sailing, Sport Fishing, Radio-Controlled Model Sailboats, Old Sailors Regatta and Apnea
Horta Nautical Club
20:00
Folk Dance Group "Roda Cheia do Faial"
MEO Traditions Stage
20:45
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Artista Faialense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
21:00
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico do CACI” - Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Horta
MEO Traditions Stage
22:00
Concert by the Philharmonic Group “Sociedade Filarmónica Liberdade Lajense”
INATEL Filarmonia Stage
22:15
Folk Dance Group “Grupo Folclórico e Etnográfico de Pedro Miguel”
MEO Traditions Stage
23:00
Concert by the Orchestra “Orquestra de Música Ligeira da Câmara Municipal da Horta”
AFAVIAS Main Stage
Exhibitions and zones
Horta Nautical Club Secretariat
Daily, from 9:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Horta Nautical Club
Horta Book Fest 2026
João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive
Daily, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, except on Sunday, August 2nd, from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive - Exhibition Room
Azores Handicrafts Fair – Sea Week
CADA - Azores Crafts and Design Center
Daily, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, except on Sunday, August 2nd, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Alagoa Park
Exhibitions
Daily, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Alagoa Park
Exhibition “Sérgio Luís Paixão, entre a Tela e a Melodia”
Horta Museum
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Manuel de Arriaga House – Exhibition Room
Baby Space
Daily, from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Alagoa Park
Children’s Area – Inflatables (Fun & Brink Park)
Daily, from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Alagoa Park
"Haja Saúde" Program
Santa Bárbara Community Centre, Terceira Island
July 31st– August 2nd, from 8:30 PM to 2:30 AM
Alagoa Park
Faial Island Health Unit
Nutrition Team of the Faial Island Health Unit
Flavours of Summer
August 4th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Alagoa Park
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Fayal Sport Club