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An informal conversation with the winner and jury of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026, an opportunity to meet the laureate.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Waltz'.

Screening of two films: 'Spin Cycle' by Aarin Burch and 'The Watermelon Woman' by Cheryl Dunye, exploring queer black identity and desire.

A tribute to musician and activist Julius Eastman through a constellation of cinematic, choreographic and sound expressions.

A compilation of short films exploring queer themes, including 'kiss kiss bang bang', 'Sister of Mine', 'For Those Who Love, Leave, and Love Again', 'Larmes Crocodile' and 'Sunday Lunch'.

An eight-week online MBSR mindfulness course with Mário Rodrigues, including weekly sessions, a silent practice day and supporting materials to train present-moment attention and reduce stress. It is open to anyone, with or without meditation experience, for €160.

A hybrid documentary based on Lynn Crosbie's memoirs, exploring loss and love through pop culture and art.

A coming-of-age drama about a teenager on a cycling trip along the Danube, whose encounter with a boy changes everything.

A screening in the Scorsese cycle devoted to the film ‘Hugo’, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for students, young people, over-65s and other audiences.

A screening in the Scorsese cycle of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ about the life and work of the former Beatle. General admission €3.20, with the usual discounts.

The Gulbenkian Orchestra, conducted by Andrej Power, performs works by Mozart, Dvořák and Tchaikovsky in a string concert.

The Young Talents series continues at àCapela Live arts&bar in MACAM with a concert by Vange Trio, featuring young students or former students of the Hot Clube School.

Noa, a 48-year-old trans Roma woman, tries to rebuild her life and regain custody of her children after a 10-year prison sentence, facing eviction and precarity with the help of solidarity, friendship, art, and humor.

Queer Lisboa presents L"Homme Blessé, with tickets at €3.20 and discounts for students, seniors, and other audiences.

London, a young adult with a disability who works in a fetish club, must choose between medical diagnoses that could define his identity and the stubborn independence he has fought to achieve.

Os Músicos do Tejo perform Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Aula Magna, with free entry, as part of the Música na Universidade de Lisboa programme.

A joint concert by CLAUTHEWITCH and BALEIA BALEIA BALEIA.

The 10th edition of Festival Política returns to Lisbon to mark the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution with film, music, theatre, performances, workshops and talks on democracy, human rights and civic participation across São Vicente.

British singer Flora Hibberd brings her indie-folk, rooted in rock, synthpop and 17th-century folk traditions, to the Sótão da Casa Capitão on September 24. Her debut album Swirl (2025) and new release Mammoth (2026) offer a cosmic and mundane experience with surrealist allusions and raw emotions.

Leila Bordreuil and Imberbe meet at Galeria Zé dos Bois for a night of experimental music, improvisation and new acoustic and electronic textures.

On September 24, 2026, singer, composer and producer Myles Sanko performs at Casa Capitão in Lisbon for a night of contemporary soul and jazz with global influences. Doors open at 9pm and the concert starts at 9:30pm; tickets from €27.03.