Opening of Magusto Feast
At 2pm the community lights the bonfire. Visitors can watch or join residents in roasting chestnuts over open embers and tasting local jeropiga or new wine, experiencing the warmth and generosity of the holiday.
~14:00
São Martinho's Magusto (Figueiredo)
Magusto de São Martinho
Braga, Portugal
Nov 11, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each November 11, the parish of Figueiredo in Braga gathers outdoors for a São Martinho magusto. Neighbors roast chestnuts and taste the new wine in the autumn air, in a convivial celebration of Saint Martin's Day that marks the close of the harvest across Portugal.
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Day 1 · Nov 11
Communal Chestnut Roast
Visitors gather around the fire pits to enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts and pour the newly fermented wine. Local music or folk performances often accompany the atmosphere, emphasizing communal sharing.
~16:00
Where it happens
Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro dos Prados
Braga, Portugal
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Plan the timing
None; casual outdoor attire recommended for cool weather
Prepare before you go
Optionally bring a small gift (e.g., sweets) for the hosts
Bring the right payment
Cash for small purchases at any stalls
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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São Martinho's Magusto (Figueiredo)
Magusto de São Martinho
Braga, Portugal
Each November 11, the parish of Figueiredo in Braga gathers outdoors for a São Martinho magusto. Neighbors roast chestnuts and taste the new wine in the autumn air, in a convivial celebration of Saint Martin's Day that marks the close of the harvest across Portugal.
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The story behind it
Saint Martin's Day (São Martinho) celebrates the end of the harvest season across Portugal. According to legend, St. Martin shared his cloak with a beggar, leading to a day of warmth and community in the midst of fall. The Magusto is a rural, folkloric celebration rooted in Celtic and Christian traditions: people light bonfires, roast chestnuts, and drink jeropiga or new wine. In the Minho region (northern Portugal) especiall...
Key moments to know
Day 1Nov 112 moments
Day 1Nov 11~14:00Expected
Opening of Magusto Feast
At 2pm the community lights the bonfire. Visitors can watch or join residents in roasting chestnuts over open embers and tasting local jeropiga or new wine, experiencing the warmth and generosity of the holiday.
Day 1Nov 11~16:00Expected
Communal Chestnut Roast
Visitors gather around the fire pits to enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts and pour the newly fermented wine. Local music or folk performances often accompany the atmosphere, emphasizing communal sharing.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
None; casual outdoor attire recommended for cool weather
Prepare before you go
Optionally bring a small gift (e.g., sweets) for the hosts
Bring the right payment
Cash for small purchases at any stalls
Respect local boundaries
Participants are invited to gather around the fire. Etiquette is informal and family-friendly; it is polite to...
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Nov 11, 2026
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City / Area
Braga
Northern Portugal
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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