Carvoeiro Black & White Night

Carvoeiro's legendary Black & White Night transforms this small coastal village into one massive party. Around 30,000 people dress in black and white and dance across nine stages, with the beach becoming a giant dance floor at midnight. Free entry, June 20, 2026.

Carvoeiro Black & White Night (Noite Black & White) returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, opening the summer season in the Algarve with one of the region's biggest and most unique street parties. Around 30,000 people descend on this small coastal village dressed head-to-toe in black and white.

What to Expect

Nine stages are set up throughout the village with live acts, DJs, and entertainment. The music ranges from electronic dance music on the beach to hits from the 60s through the 00s in the village streets. At midnight, Carvoeiro beach transforms into a giant open-air dance floor — the highlight of the night.

Food stands line the streets, and the entire village buzzes with energy from around 20:00 until 03:00.

Dress Code

Black and white. Everyone dresses up — it's part of the fun and the spectacle.

Getting There

Lagoa municipality provides free shuttle buses from parking areas at Fatacil, Intermarché, Apolónia, Aldi, and Gramital, running from 18:00 to 04:00. Driving into Carvoeiro itself will be difficult — use the shuttles.

Practical Info

Free entry. Starts around 20:00, runs until 03:00. The village is in the municipality of Lagoa, about 10 minutes from the EN125.