The Winter Festival in honour of Saint Sebastian the Martyr takes place in Constantim, in the municipality of Vila Real, on 23, 24 and 25 January 2026. It opens on Friday with the Procession of Candles and a tribute to Our Lady at the Igreja Matriz. On Saturday there is a street parade by the
Grupo de Bombos da ADC Constantim, the II Festival das Sopas and evening entertainment. On Sunday, after the dawn celebrations, the
Banda de Música de Nogueira arrives, a solemn mass is celebrated in honour of Saint Sebastian, and the majestic procession sets forth.
