The Festival of Our Lady of Lourdes took place from 4 to 7 September 2026 in the village of Saímes, parish of Espadanedo (Cinfães), where the chapel of Our Lady stands. On Friday, Banda
Nova Dança and
DJ Paulo performed. Saturday featured music throughout the day, the drum groups
Espadanedo a Arrufar and Os Amigos de Cima, from Rio de Moinhos, the group
TZ Music, a fireworks display and
DJ Pedro Camelo. On Sunday, the
Banda Marcial de Tarouquela and the
Banda Marcial de Bairros took to the stage, with a solemn Mass, fireworks, afternoon and evening concerts and the majestic procession in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes. On Monday there was spit-roasted pork and the group
Tribaile.
