The 2026 edition of the Chocolate Fair in Grândola promises an immersive experience with original gastronomic proposals, live demonstrations, workshops, chocolate sculpting, concerts, and street theater. The event, which attracts thousands of visitors, reaffirms itself as a landmark moment in the municipal calendar.
The Showcooking area will feature chefs and professionals exploring the versatility of chocolate and cocoa. Highlights include Cake Designer Andreia Heleno (November 6), Chef Céu Carvalho (November 7) with a sensory creation, and a natural cosmetics workshop by Aldeia Sabão. Saturday evening will feature «Cocktails & Chocolate Puro», a collaboration between Black Pig Alentejo Distillery and Chocolate com Pimenta.
On Sunday, the 8th, chefs Tony Salgado, Manuel Alexandre, and Valdemar Onofre will present «Cozinha de Autor: O Desafio do Cacau como Especiaria nos Pratos Salgados». Chef Tiago Craveiro will close the Showcooking with «Pão de cacau: o duelo entre o doce e o salgado».
Mestre Chocolatier Marlene Alexandre returns to sculpt A Moagem, an emblematic building in Melides, in chocolate, honoring local heritage. The fair will also gather various exhibitors of chocolate products and dining areas.
Musical and theatrical entertainment includes the tribute band A Kind of Queen (November 6), international artist Loco Brusca with «Speerman» (November 7), and a concert with Micaela and Luciana Abreu (November 7). There will also be street entertainment and the Casinha do Chocolate for children.
In parallel, the Gastronomic Weeks of Chocolate and Autumn will take place from October 31 to November 8 in 10 restaurants in the municipality, associating autumn flavors with chocolate.
