Venues
Bars, restaurants, cultural spaces, and other venues hosting events in Angra do Heroísmo.
Arts & Culture
Lar Doce Livro
A bookstore-cafe in the historic center hosting cultural events, readings, and the weekly reading club.
Weekly schedule:
- Monday — Clube de Leitura (Reading Club) at 18:00
Teatro Angrense
Historic theater in the UNESCO-listed city center. Hosts plays, concerts, fado nights, and the annual Festival de Teatro. One of the main cultural venues on Terceira.
CCCAH (Centro Cultural e de Congressos)
Angra's main cultural and conference center, converted from the former bullring. Hosts cinema screenings, music festivals, exhibitions, and conferences. Home to Festival Termómetro and regular film programming.
Casa do Sal / Oficina d'Angra
Cultural association and event space hosting live music nights, DJ sessions, and alternative cultural events.
Auditório AMIT / Espaço AMIT (Academia Musical da Ilha Terceira)
Auditorium and event space of the Musical Academy of Terceira Island. The auditorium hosts concerts, recitals, jazz courses, and choral performances; Espaço AMIT (the bar/event area, typically open Thu/Fri/Sat 20:00–02:00) runs DesaFINO karaoke nights, DJ sets, film screenings, and themed evenings like the Dragão metal nights.
Angra do Heroísmo Museum
Regional museum housed in the former Convent of São Francisco. Permanent exhibition 'Of Sea and Land: A History of the Atlantic' covers the role of Terceira and the Azores in Portuguese history; the museum also programs temporary exhibitions, talks, concerts (Sundays with Music), book clubs, and family activities. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
Terceira Weaving Cabin / Ebru Art Terceira
Small-group craft studio on Terceira offering Ebru water marbling (paint on water, transfer to fabric, paper, wood, or ceramic) and private weaving lessons on traditional looms. Beginners and experienced weavers welcome; tea or coffee served on the covered terrace. Booking required; sessions cap at four people.
Weekly schedule:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday — Weaving lessons, 14:00–17:00 (by appointment)
Ebru sessions run by appointment year-round (typical start 14:00). Bookings via Instagram, Airbnb Experiences, Viator, or Pelago.
Instagram · Airbnb Experience (Ebru) · Airbnb Experience (Weaving) · Viator (Ebru) · Pelago (Ebru) · Power Traveller (Weaving)
Edifício Cultural de São Bento
Parish cultural building in São Bento. Hosts book launches, talks, exhibitions, and community cultural events.
Casa do Povo de Porto Judeu
Community association founded in 1936, programming concerts, theatre, and folk-culture events for the village of Porto Judeu.
Website · Reservations: 295 905 690
Soundstore / The Vinyl Lounge
Food & Drink
The Texan / The Garden Club
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar with cocktails, large screens for sports, and a garden event space. The Texan handles dinner and karaoke; The Garden Club is the outdoor garden area for brunches, parties, and events.
Weekly schedule:
- Friday — Karaoke Night
- Saturday — Karaoke Night
Sala 319
Restaurant and bar serving Portuguese and European cuisine, with events and live music.
Instagram · Reservations: +351 967 021 868
Bars & Nightlife
Tasca do Camões
Bar and tasca in Angra do Heroísmo with weekly karaoke and Latin dance nights.
Weekly schedule:
- Monday — Karaoke Night
- Wednesday — Karaoke Night
- Thursday — Latin Night
Also hosts live concerts and special events throughout the year.
Wine Not
Wine bar with weekly live music nights bringing in solo artists or DJs.
Weekly schedule:
- Monday — Live music, around 21:30 (rotating themed nights: Crazy Monday, Ya Monday for reggae, etc.)
Porta 42
Bar specialising in 90s and 2000s music. Doors at 21:30. Themed banners rotate week to week (Rock/Pop Rock, 90s & 2000s Vibes, etc.); check Instagram for the current week.
Weekly schedule:
- Friday — 90s & 2000s Night
- Saturday — 90s & 2000s Night
Sometimes closed when Friday falls on a holiday; on long weekends they occasionally shift to a Thursday instead. Saturday is the most consistent slot.
Havanna Club
One of the busiest bars at the marina. DJ nights, karaoke-to-dancing Saturdays, and themed party events. Covered terrace with sea views.
Instagram · Reservations: 917 746 773
Twins Club
Two-floor nightclub in Angra known for late-night DJ sets and themed parties. Reopened May 23, 2026 after a temporary closure.
Weekly schedule:
- Friday — Club Night — DJ sets from midnight
- Saturday — Club Night — DJ sets from midnight
Headlining DJ + warm-up rotates each week. Check Instagram (@twinstheclub) for the current weekend's lineup.
Sports & Outdoor
Praça de Toiros da Ilha Terceira
Terceira's bullring, home to the Arraial Taurino and traditional bullfighting festivals during the season (May–October).
Ginásio da ADA (Academia Desportiva dos Açores)
Sports academy gym at Jardim dos Cortes Reais offering swimming, kickboxing, Krav Maga, yoga, Pilates, and functional training. Also hosts open martial-arts classes and demonstrations.
Cinco Ribeiras Camping Park
The municipality's largest campsite (up to 385 tents) on the southwest coast, with bar, hot showers, laundry, and electricity. Walkable to the Cinco Ribeiras swimming area and dive cave; hosts club anniversaries and outdoor concerts in season.
Website · Reservations: 295 907 200
Academia da Juventude e das Artes da Ilha Terceira (AJAIT)
Youth and arts academy in Praia da Vitória, hosting exhibitions, talks, seminars, film screenings, and concerts.
Civic
Paços do Concelho (Town Hall)
The historic town hall at Praça Velha square. Hosts book presentations, exhibitions, and civic cultural events.