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Fred Scharf steps in at COLLECT RADIO for a DJ set full of rhythm and atmosphere.

Scorsese | The Wolf of Wall Street

Rua dos Missionários do Espírito Santo in Sassoeiros becomes a space for play, discovery and community, with traditional games, drawing, movement, a mud kitchen, road safety and first-aid awareness. A day to take over the street with more people and fewer cars.

An afternoon of DJ sets with Dede, La Gugga and Kee_ko.

A theatre and puppet piece that dives into the Mediterranean Sea to rescue the story of a boy on the seabed, inviting audiences to reflect on our common home, the Earth.

MIRA RIO presents Mad Professor, with performances by ANYA JAVYBZ and Seiji Ono.

A documentary double bill: 'Greetings from Washington, D.C.' captures the first National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979, while 'The Lesbian Avengers Eat Fire, Too' offers a rare look at the activist group's first year, including their fiery protest at the White House.

In San Francisco, Cass, a non-binary person living in precarity, becomes a caregiver for Ari, a sensitive girl, and struggles to build a home while facing eviction, in a film that explores the intersection of poverty and non-binary identity.

GREYOWL plays a DJ set on COLLECT RADIO.

A DJ set with L.O.V.E. on 25 SEP.

DECIMA presents a line-up of DJ sets with Leonardo Cruz, THEUSS, Tiago DJ, Nørbak and DVS1.

A program of short films exploring queer identity, asylum, desire, and survival, including works from Pakistan, Iran, Belgium, Spain, and more.

GAYANCE party at Pieces Chess Club Lisbon.

Sunset DJ set at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 18h00 to 21h00.

A documentary about Dimitri, a photographer gradually losing his sight, as he captures the world around him.

Animated comedy satirizing conversion therapies and the far right, following Jim, a bear influencer, and Lucien, his secret admirer.

Gilmário Vemba presents '3rd Round', a show that explores the three great dimensions of life with humor and reflection.

A DJ set with Vertigo at the beach.

Journey to the End of the Mute | The Iron Mask

European Heritage Days Session

Film screening of 'Dead Poets Society', directed by Peter Weir, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, among others.

A DJ set with Mercury celebrating the 2nd anniversary of SPECTRA.

A theatre production titled SUPERSTAR.

Queer Lisboa presents Black is... Black Ain"t, with tickets at €3.20 and discounts for students, seniors, and other audiences.

Documentary about a Chinese aspiring artist torn between Berlin's cultural scene and her traditional family in Beijing.

Fiction about Veneno, a rebellious young man who travels with Muñeco, a truck driver, developing an unexpected intimacy.

DJ set by João Melgueira.

QG das Crias returns to Lisbon with a special edition featuring an all-female lineup. The party brings DJ Marzzia, Laís Millk, DJ Mariana, DJ Mary and more surprises for a high-energy night.

A DJ set with Conhecido João & Terzi.

DJ set by Andre Cascais.

FERVO celebrates its first birthday with a DJ-set night featuring Meibi, King Kami, kennino and thing1 thing2.

Party at Ministerium Club featuring Kevin Saunderson.

A theatre piece centred on Rosaline, Romeo's ex, exploring the story from her point of view.

Based on Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain', this show turns the mountain into a place you enter, not a summit to conquer. Written during World War II and rejected in 1940, Shepherd's manuscript comes to the stage as a meditation on the wild world.

A play that delves into the life and work of Frida Kahlo, with two Fridas on stage and an admirer who confronts them.

A night walk through Castelo de São Jorge, led by biologists from Biota, to discover, observe and identify the various bat species that live there. The activity uses ultrasound detectors and helps demystify myths and legends about these animals.

The Affected Young Ladies, Molière's first major play, tells the story of two bourgeois girls who imitate aristocratic salons and are taught a lesson by their suitors, who dress their servants as noblemen to court them.

On its 25th anniversary, the Museu da Marioneta presents an exhibition dedicated to puppet creators in Portugal in the 21st century, bringing together the work of a group of artists.

A participatory theatre project by Keli Freitas that brings to the stage the stories of immigrants in Lisbon, exploring shared encounters and artistic practices.

One of August Strindberg's fiercest plays, a three-act seismic shock about a couple's open conflict over their daughter's education that plunges the Captain into paranoia. Gonçalo Waddington directs this co-production with Teatro Nacional São João and São Luiz Teatro Municipal.

Based on Georg Büchner's unfinished work, the auéééu collective creates a dystopian show about patriarchal power and scientific progress, culminating in femicide.

The Feira da Luz in Carnide, Lisbon, featuring various artists and events.

Intensive rock n' roll course at Academia Danças do Mundo on September 22, 2026.

Event inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, inviting participants on an imaginary journey guided by a magic carpet.

Cinema Nimas celebrates Agnès Varda with the largest retrospective ever held in Portugal, including 36 films ranging from features and shorts to fiction and documentary.

mostra_T is a young theatre festival at the Teatro Experimental de Cascais, featuring 8 productions and world premieres, running from September 8 to October 3.

mostra_T, 11th edition, is an experimental theatre festival by TEC, featuring eight productions and young artists, from September 8 to October 3.

Come from Away tells the true story of the 38 planes and nearly 7,000 passengers diverted to Gander, Canada, after the September 11 attacks, and how the local community welcomed them. Directed by Pedro Pernas, the musical includes performances with Portuguese and English subtitles.

Cine Society returns to Lisbon for a new season of outdoor cinema, screening recent Oscar winners such as Pecadores.

On an isolated island, the arrival of a stranger unsettles a community's fragile balance and awakens a dormant volcano. Zinnie Harris's play, directed by João Meireles, runs at Teatro Paulo Claro from 17 September to 17 October.

Black Cat Cinema returns with outdoor film screenings, featuring contemporary, cult and classic films at various locations across the city from May 13 to October 18, with musical programming and food offerings.

An unfiltered stand-up night in Com Calma’s basement, hosted by Liliana Marques with guest comedians, mixing new jokes and solid sets in an intimate atmosphere.

A vibrant and satirical Portuguese revue that returns to the Gil Vicente Theatre for a second season, celebrating popular theatre with humor and music.

Explore the romantic architecture of Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira on a guided night tour, available on select dates from April to October 2026.

The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens with 'Macbeth', the same play that was on stage during the 1964 fire, in a contemporary take on memory and rebirth.

This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.

A puppet theatre performance by Valdevinos Teatro de Marionetas at MASMO, adapting Mafalda Brito’s book 'O Menino do Lapedo', inspired by the discovery of a child’s fossil skeleton in 1998. Public sessions on 13 June and 28 November 2026 at 16h30.

A playful workshop that invites participants to look at MAAT's collection in a creative way and turn the visit into an aMAATzing experience.

Throughout the year, numerous traditional festivals and rituals of a religious nature take place in Japan, of great social and cultural importance. With solemn ceremonial moments and others of pure entertainment, they originate mainly from Shintoism - the ancient cult of the kami spirits - to which Buddhist practices were added. The exhibition Japan: Festivals and Rituals introduces these celebrations and their role in Japanese society, as axes of identity and community building, of its conception of the world and the forces that move it.

A fun observation challenge for families: walk a circular route in Quinta do Pisão and mark off natural elements on your bingo card as you spot them.

Enjoy the best 360º view over Lisbon from the top of Tower 1 of Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 meters above sea level. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Tagus River and landmarks such as Ponte 25 de Abril, Cristo Rei, Castelo de São Jorge and Torre de Belém, with free telescopes and informational maps.

The FDLI 1 Day Pass allows visits to several venues in Cascais, including Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, Centro Cultural de Cascais and Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm. The price is €7.50.

A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.

A guided orientation challenge with observation questions and puzzles adapted for children aged 6–12, minimum 10 participants.

In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.

Exhibition and conference cycle on the work of Maria de Sousa, celebrating 60 years of her pioneering scientific discovery in Immunology, with conferences on May 18 and 27 and June 19.

The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm. Tickets cost €10 for adults, with discounts for students and over-65s, and free entry for children up to 12.

In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.

The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.

Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.

After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.

Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.

In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.

The Puppet Museum presents its collection dedicated to puppets, with general admission at €5.

The exhibition 'What Are Things For?' at MUDE re-reads the history of design and presents Portuguese design in context, questioning how and why products are designed, communicated, perceived and consumed. Tickets cost €13, with discounts for students, young people and seniors.

Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, with last entry at 5:40pm. Tickets cost €5, with discounts for residents, seniors and students, and free entry for children up to 18 on the first Sunday of each month.

Set sail on a Lisbon night aboard a boat with dinner and views, with prices from €69 for a Coxia and €77 for a window seat; children aged 4 to 14 get a discount.

Sunset cruise on the Tagus with drinks and snacks included, such as wine, beer, juice or water and a Pastel de Nata. Tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

Boat trip with Tágides brunch, with prices for adults, young people and children, and a family pack.

Tagus river cruise with a drink included (Setúbal Moscatel or orange juice), with tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

The Lisbon Museum - Roman Theatre is a site museum that reveals the remains of the Roman theatre of Olisipo. It includes exhibitions and an archaeological field.

A contemporary art event in Belém, part of the CABE circuit.