Ponta Delgada takes a lot of its festivals and events from the Christian calendar, however, you can expect that any event in the Azores will feature the unique culture of the island. If you get the chance to enjoy one of these festivals don’t let it pass you by:
Holy Ghost Festival
A three-day festival celebrated during the middle of August, the Holy Ghost Festival sees the city of Ponta Delgada provide citizens with beef and bread as groups of revellers hand out food to the poor and everyone is encouraged to party. If you visit during this time consider volunteering as the charity displayed during the Holy Ghost Festival is astonishing.
Festival of the Christ of Miracles
Normally held around Easter, the Festival of the Christ of Miracles is one of the oldest feast days in the Portuguese calendar and has been celebrated for centuries. The festival is held over a week and features lots of street performances, parades and more. It attracts people from all over Portugal making the Festival of the Christ of Miracles one of the busiest times to visit Ponta Delgada.