Christmas Market 2023 in Sines

From December 2nd to 10th, the Castle will be the epicentre of Christmas celebrations in Sines, presenting another edition of the Christmas Fair. Over the 9 days, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a festive atmosphere full of entertainment, including an ice rink and a carousel. On the extended weekends, from December 2nd to 3rd and 8th to 10th, a special programme with shows and plenty of entertainment will complement the experience.

Please note: The programme previously announced for December 1st has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. However, the programme for the remaining days remains unchanged, offering visitors a memorable Christmas celebration in the unique setting of Sines Castle.

PERMANENT OFFER ON SITE

• 2-10 December: Ice rink, carousel and scenes (Christmas village, Santa's house, reindeer and sleigh)
• 2-3 and 8-10 December: Christmas Train
• Opening hours 4th to 7th December: 10:00-20:00

WEEKEND PROGRAMME

Friday, 8 December

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Traditional Market

Castle Courtyard

10:00–00:00 | ENTERTAINMENT

Castle and historic centre

UH!TOPIA street theatre. Extras and animation of the sets with Ao Luar Teatro | Blublublu.

10:00–17:30 | LIBRARY AT THE FAIR

By the tree

11:30-17:30 | Storytelling Sessions

Castle Cafeteria Deck

9:30 PM | CONCERT: ANDRÉ SARDET

Stage in the Terreiro

In 26 years of his career, the musician from Coimbra has left his mark on Portuguese music with hits such as “Foi Feitiço” and “É Natal no Mundo de Cartão”.

Saturday, 9 December

10:00 AM - 12:00 AM | Traditional Market

Castle Courtyard

10:00–00:00 | ENTERTAINMENT

Castle and historic centre

UH!TOPIA street theatre. Extras and animation of the sets with Ao Luar Teatro | Blublublu.

10:00–17:30 | LIBRARY AT THE FAIR

By the tree

11:30-17:30 | Storytelling Sessions

Castle Cafeteria Deck

21:30 | CONCERT: ST. DOMINIC'S GOSPEL CHOIR

Stage in the Terreiro

Founded on 7th October 2002, by conductor João Castro, the St Dominic’s Gospel Choir infects audiences with the spirituality and emotion of gospel.

Sunday, 10th December

10:00-20:00 | Traditional Market

Castle Courtyard

10:00-20:00 | ENTERTAINMENT

Castle and historic centre

UH!TOPIA street theatre. Extras and animation of the sets with Ao Luar Teatro | Blublublu.

10:00–17:30 | LIBRARY AT THE FAIR

By the tree

11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Storytelling Sessions

Castle Cafeteria Deck

21:30 | EAAL Rock Combo

Stage in the Terreiro

Students from the Alentejo Litoral School of Arts, under the guidance of Prof. Miguel Pyrrait, are bringing rock music to the Christmas Fair stage.

Source Sines.pt