Events
International Youth Day
As in previous years, to mark International Youth Day, the Municipality of Torres Novas will organise a range of free activities for young people on 12 August, at Jardim das Rosas. From 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, children and young people will be able to enjoy a variety of activities, including traditional games, children’s games, […]
Network Visit – “Partnerships in Museums: A Matter of Survival?”
On September 8, the Carlos Reis Municipal Museum will host the meeting “Partnerships in Museums: A Matter of Survival?”, a day of technical visits and discussions for professionals from different areas of cultural heritage, as part of the Network Visits programme, an initiative of the Portuguese Museum Network. The main objective of this meeting is […]
Music // AL Guitar Duo
AL Guitar Duo is an acoustic guitar duo made up of André Ramos and Luís Fialho. Their passion for the sound of the acoustic guitar and their desire to share the energy and harmony of this instrument led them to create this project. They now present their latest album, Reencontro (Reunion), featuring original compositions inspired […]
Exhibition “Conservation and Restoration Intervention of the Industrial Archaeology Collection of the Central do Caldeirão (2020–2023)”
This is a long-term exhibition that presents, following a careful restoration process, the machinery of the former Central do Caldeirão power station, as well as content relating to its workers. Inaugurated on 1 May 2023, this museum nucleus is the result of the restoration of the former Torres Novas hydroelectric power station, which operated between […]
Music // Meeting of Philharmonic Bands from the Municipality of Torres Novas
The Meeting of Philharmonic Bands once again brings together several bands from the region in Torres Novas to celebrate the philharmonic tradition and its cultural and social role within local communities. The event encourages fellowship, the sharing of experiences, and the appreciation of the region’s musical heritage, highlighting the diversity of repertoires, the importance of […]
Music & Dance // Meeting of Folk Groups from the Municipality of Torres Novas
Presented in a workshop format, this event offers a lively exchange of traditions, customs, and cultural practices, highlighting both the shared elements and the richness of the diversity reflected in the costumes, songs, and dances of the participating folk groups. The initiative showcases the unique cultural identity of each group, promoting the region’s intangible cultural […]
Trail do Almonda 2026
The 16th Trail do Almonda, originally scheduled for 4 July 2026 and postponed due to adverse weather conditions, will take place on 11 October, with the start and finish next to the Serra d’Aire School Centre, in the parish of Pedrógão, municipality of Torres Novas. The event will include a Trail (18 km), Mini-Trail (12 […]
Commemorative Exhibition “50 Years of the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic”
Dedicated to constitutionalism in Portugal, this exhibition explores the main Constitutions — fundamental laws that shaped the country’s political, social, and cultural evolution. It brings together documents from the Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo, placing them in dialogue with 20th-century Portuguese literary magazines, examining how the fundamental rights enshrined in 1976 were conceived, debated, […]
Critical Thinking Course with José Maria Pimentel
The Gustavo Pinto Lopes Municipal Library will host a Critical Thinking Course between May and November, led by José Maria Pimentel and open to the general public. In a context marked by an abundance of information and the growing influence of artificial intelligence, this course aims to develop essential skills for analysing, questioning and making […]