Exhibition Guide in Albufeira - January 2026
Enjoy the calm of January to discover Albufeira through art and culture, exploring exhibitions that reveal the history, creativity, and most inspiring corners of the city. During this month, the municipality’s cultural spaces present painting, tapestry, and contemporary art, all with free admission. Find out more details.
Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros
Exhibition: “Beyond Colors” – Marie Ladeira
Period: January 8 to 31
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–12:30 / 13:30–17:30
Free admission
Artist Marie Ladeira invites visitors on a journey through the creative universe, where abstract and figurative forms meet in a spontaneous and emotional dialogue. Each work reflects memories, captured energies, and lived moments, revealing a personal language that goes beyond the image. The colors, gestures, and splashes allow visitors to explore what vibrates beneath the surface of the canvases, making the visit a sensory and reflective experience.
Galeria Municipal João Bailote
Exhibition: “The Sacred Mountain” – Eunice Ferreira
Period: January 9 to February 7
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00–12:30 / 13:30–17:30
Free admission
Eunice Ferreira’s contemporary tapestry exhibition presents around twenty projects inspired by the Serra de Monchique and the Algarve’s rocky landscapes. Each piece transforms threads and cords of different fibers into three-dimensional compositions that combine tradition and creativity. The works invite contemplation and touch, highlighting the craftsmanship and traditional skills of the region.
Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
Exhibition: “Contemporary Archaeology” – Tatiana Silva
Period: Until January 26
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:30–17:30
Free admission
Tatiana Silva’s exhibition brings visitors closer to contemporary art inspired by archaeology, creating a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation. It is an invitation to discover Albufeira in a different way, exploring the city through culture and the creativity of the artists who live and draw inspiration here.
Tips to enjoy the route:
All exhibitions are free and perfect for a cultural getaway in Albufeira. To make the most of your visit, start at Galeria Municipal João Bailote, next to the Paços do Concelho, then proceed to the Museu Municipal de Arqueologia, housed in the former Town Hall building, and finish at the Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros, at Largo Eng. Duarte Pacheco, also known as Jardim da Meia Laranja, right in the heart of the city.