By the GoNazaré Team●21 October 2026
Rancho Tá-Mar Folk Festival in Nazaré
At Easter, the Rancho Tá-Mar brings Nazaré folk dancing and traditional games to the town’s seafront.
Folk dancing and traditional games: April
The main aim of this festival is to celebrate and promote Nazaré folk dancing, an important part of local ethnography. It is part of the Easter celebrations organised by the Nazaré Municipality.
There are parades along the Nazaré seafront, but folk dancing and traditional games (“Brincar é Tradicional”) are the most awaited guests of an event that brings the local community onto the streets to celebrate its traditions, help preserve them and pass them on to younger generations.
Guided tour
A local guide takes you to the Sítio, the São Miguel Arcanjo Fort and the town’s traditions, with the stories you will not find in guidebooks.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Rancho Tá-Mar Folk Festival?
In April, as part of the Easter celebrations organised by the Nazaré Municipality.
What can you see at the festival?
Parades on the seafront, folk dance groups and traditional games for all ages.
More about Nazaré
- Annual events in Nazaré
- Valado dos Frades Jazz Festival
- The Nazaré dried fish tradition
- Nazaré Half Marathon
This article was prepared by the GoNazaré team, the Nazaré tourist guide. Please check dates, opening hours and prices before your visit.