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A visit to the back office of the National Archive of Torre do Tombo (ANTT) to discover how archival heritage is preserved and digitised. The activity takes place on 22 September 2026.

A 'Yellow September' initiative at the University of Lisbon inviting reflection on the value of life and suicide prevention. The event takes place on 22 September 2026.

A conversation with Os Garotin, moderated by Ivan Lima, at Fnac Chiado on 22 September 2026.

A reflection on laughter as an expression of humility and lucidity.

An intimate concert by cellist Jasmim Mandillo and guitarist Marta Fonseca, crossing Portuguese and Brazilian music from classical to samba, with original arrangements and own compositions.

Anabela marks 40 years of career on 22 September 2026 at Sala Carmen Dolores, Teatro da Trindade, with a concert combining her new album of original songs with unforgettable moments from her musical journey.

Ikebana workshop with Yuko Kase, learning the Japanese art of flower arrangement, including flowers and kenzan base.

A 'Motivational Tracks' session at TTC@ULisboa, the University of Lisbon's Technology Transfer and Knowledge Valorisation Centre, dedicated to the path from master's level to PhD. The event takes place on 22 September 2026.

Guided tour or audioguide exploring the history of beer, ending with a tasting of 3 Portuguese craft beers.

Audioguide visit exploring the history of beer over 7000 years, with a free craft beer for those over 18.

Amoreiras Shopping Center celebrates four decades with a programme of music, experiences and surprises. The event takes place at Amoreiras Shopping Center on 23 September 2026.

Free guided tour of the LISBON PROJECT Association at the Junta de Freguesia de Belém on 23 September 2026.

The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026 award ceremony will be broadcast live.

The Hot Clube Jazz Orchestra, with guests Anna Weber and Ingrid Laubrock, performs "Meditations" in the footsteps of John Coltrane, at the invitation of the new Muzeu DST museum in Braga.

Einar Solberg returns to Lisbon to present the new phase of his solo career, blending progressive metal, orchestral composition and expressive vocals. The concert at República da Música is part of his 2026 European tour and features an expanded band lineup.

A concert by New Zealand band Fat Freddy's Drop.

Fat Freddy’s Drop return to Campo Pequeno in Lisbon on 23 September 2026 for a special concert celebrating the 21st anniversary of their landmark album Based On A True Story.

Kali Malone presents a live electronic concert at Culturgest, designed in dialogue with visual artist Charlie Hope's lighting work, marking a return to electronics after several acoustic records. The performance, rated for ages 6+, explores pipe organ, modular synthesizers and alternative tunings.

Accompanied by pianist Ruben Alves, Patrícia Duarte pays tribute to the performers, composers and writers who shaped Portuguese musical identity, with songs associated with names such as Simone de Oliveira, Amália Rodrigues and Luísa Sobral. The concert takes place at Sala Ruy de Carvalho, in Centro Cultural Malaposta.

At Cossoul, the trio of Andreas Knudsen, Moritz Land and Francisco Nogueira reworks 19th- and 20th-century Danish traditional songs through jazz, mixing music with short stories about Danish culture. The show presents new readings of a songbook rarely heard by Portuguese audiences.

Ty Segall plays LAV in Lisbon on 23 September 2026, delivering an intense garage-rock show of controlled noise and unstoppable energy.

A Bridge, Two Banks takes place at CIUL, in Lisbon, on 23 September 2026.

A musical comedy that pits two opposite families against each other, one devoted to opera and the other passionate about pimba music, with plenty of chaos on the ice. With text by José Campos and André Pereira, staging by Hugo Franco and music by Carlos Pires, it promises music, dance and laughter from start to finish.