LMFAO - concerts & festivals

The original party rockers will be in the Algarve for a one night only show on August 7.

The gig will be taking place in Vilamoura at the Centro Hípico de Vilamoura where the summer club Bliss can also be found.

The show is set to begin at 10.30pm with doors opening at 9,30pm and LMFAO are expected to perform some of their biggest hits including the Party Rock Anthem and Sexy And I Know It.

Tickets for the show are available to buy from the Fnac music store in Algarve shopping, from Worten stores and also online at www.ticketline.pt.

The tickets cost €32 per person.

Kool and The Gang

The Sheraton Algarve and Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira are celebrating their 20th  anniversary and the summer gala this year will feature a concert by Kool and the Gang.

The night is a mixture of top class cuisine followed by the concert and then an afer party with DJ guests.

Tickets to the event cost from €280 per person and includes the pre concert meal and the concert.

For further information about the concert or to book tickets please call 289 500 300.

Tony Carreira

The famed Portuguese crooner will be taking to the stage on August 8 at the Seafood festival in Olhão.

Tony Carreira is always guaranteed to draw a huge crowd with legions of his fans turning out to sing along with their idol.

Tickets to the concert include entry to the seafood festival and cost €8 for adults and €3 for children between the ages of 7 and 12

Sudoeste Festival

Although this festival is technically not in the Algarve it is the closest one to the region and is only about an hours drive away from Carvoeiro.

The festival runs from August 1 until August 5 and features a number of national and international acts.

This is a relaxed festival with a friendly feel and is a perfect choice for any festival first timers looking to soak up the atmosphere.

The line up for 2012 is as follows:

August 1 - Martin Solveig, Afrojack, Pete Tha Zouk

August 2 - Ben Harper, Fat Freddyd Drop, Ben Howard

August 3 - Eddie Vedder, Example, James Morrison, Richie Hansard

August 4 - Gorillaz Sound System, The Roots, The Ting Tings

August 5 - David Guetta, Jessie J, Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines

Tickets can be bought for one night only costing €50 or for the entire festival costing €95.  On site camping costs €20.

Tickets are available from Fnac, Worten or online from www.ticketline.pt