The Festivities of the Divine Holy Spirit, in Azaruja (São Bento do Mato, Évora), took place from 21 to 24 May 2026, with free admission. They opened on Thursday with a fado night, featuring
Luís Caeiro (Casa de Amália) as guest fadista. On Friday there was a dinner with saxophonist
João Teixeira, a dance with
Jovimusic and DJs Doubleman. Saturday featured a street parade by the
Banda Filarmónica do Grupo União e Recreio Azarujense,
Tomba Lobos, comedian
João Caçoilas,
DJ Johnny, a dance with
Tiago Miguel e Banda, the Ivete Sangalo tribute act
Sai do Chão, and a night-time balloon release. On Sunday, a niche in honour of Our Lady of Carmo was inaugurated, followed by mass and the procession, a concert by the philharmonic band, a balloon release, and a performance by
400Mil.
