About this festival
Viana do Castelo's pilgrimage brings together religious tradition, ceremonial hosts, processions and popular culture.
Context
The pilgrimage links devotion to Nossa Senhora d'Agonia with maritime traditions and Viana's traditional dress. The town hosts parades and celebrations across several urban spaces.
The pilgrimage began with a Via Sacra associated with Convento Franciscano de Santo António.
What to expect
- Desfile da Mordomia.
- Ethnographic and historical parades.
- A procession linked to the sea and fireworks.
Practical information
- 15 to 23 August 2026.
Make the most of your visit
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora d'Agonia.
- Museu do Traje.
- Navio Gil Eanes.
- Basílica de Santa Luzia.
