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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.

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.

Sonia Sieff offers an intimate and contemporary look at male nudity, in a dialogue between photography, fashion and emotion.

Exhibition inspired by reproductions of the Parthenon friezes, proposing a multisensory experience based on the sculpted body.

The exhibition (R)encontro no Azulejo brings together Lourdes Castro and Ilda David in a dialogue between light and shadow, memory and contemporaneity, celebrating Castro's connection to Galeria Ratton.

An anthological exhibition dedicated to Paulo Bruscky, a pioneer of conceptual art in Brazil, curated by Natxo Checa, spanning his work since the 1970s across art, communication and technology.

The exhibition brings together for the first time in Portugal three fundamental works by Alfredo Jaar, proposing a reflection on the politics of the image, historical memory and the ethical responsibility of the viewer.

No ano em que celebra o 25.º aniversário, o Museu da Marioneta apresenta a exposição temporária Criadores de Marionetas em Portugal no Século XXI . Reunindo o trabalho de um conjunto de...

The Museu de Lisboa marks the 90th anniversary of the Grupo Amigos de Lisboa with an exhibition devoted to the role of one of the city's most influential civic associations.

The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum marks 150 years of Zés Povinhos, iconic figures of Portuguese visual culture, in an exhibition curated by Jorge Silva and João Alpuim Botelho.

The Museum of Lisbon presents three privately owned paintings illustrating Rossio and Terreiro de Belém between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a rare opportunity to see these views.

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.

An exhibition offering a visual reading of Portugal's birdlife, taking Monsanto Forest Park as its central reference and symbol of Lisbon's environmental policy.

Supercritters! Amazing by Nature invites young and old to discover the real 'superpowers' of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to color-changing bodies. An immersive exhibition revealing the science and evolution behind these surprising adaptations.

A scavenger hunt that invites participants to discover emblematic Lisbon landmarks through the city's artistic Portuguese pavement, in a recreational activity around town.

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

Outdoor Project 2026 presents, from July 1 to 31, works by seven artists on the panel at Largo Marquês de Angeja, near Avenida da Índia.

The Pharmacy Museum presents an exhibition of cartoons by Eduardo Perestrello that revisit the history of the pharmaceutical sector and the ANF with humour and irony.

Durante uma conversa com a Laura no seu atelier, falávamos sobre a experiência de criar imagens sobre imagens, daquelas que não têm qualquer outro significado para além da su...

Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro and Dagoberto Rodríguez, two established and highly regarded artists who use language, image, and memory.

Archaeology Remix addresses rhythm as the beat of counting life, exploring how we count time and stories.

The exhibition I Who Was Once Me, by Maria José Oliveira, brings together works that explore time, memory and connections between people, inviting reflection on continuity...

The exhibition Ver e Ler presents the self-published work of Paulo de Cantos (1892-1979), a multifaceted figure, pedagogue and artist.

The Historical Society of the Independence of Portugal presents the exhibition 'The Logistics of Democracy', as part of the commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the democratic foundation of Democracy.

Guided tours of the exhibition 'Higher', by Margarida Correia.

Carlos Vasconcellos presents an exhibition devoted to the sea as a permanently changing landscape, in light, sky, colors and the horizon line.

The exhibition Raw Earth looks at raw earth as a natural, local and available resource, not as a nostalgic return, at a time of pressure on the planet's limits.

An exhibition dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, exploring the presence and multiplicity of the Saint's image through the choices of collectors.

Em O Bestiário , Carla Cabanas apresenta uma instalação composta por esculturas inspiradas no universo dos seres imaginários reunidos por Jorge Luis Borges em O Livro dos Seres Imagi...

The exhibition is dedicated to the universe of technical wreck diving and the extraordinary legacy of the Portuguese team In-Silence Dive Team, through texts, photographs and videos.

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.

The exhibition Sonnet, by Ilídio Salteiro, explores the relationship between painting and poetry in a bidirectional path, from painting to poetry and back.

Exhibition of photographs by Luis Nogueira, taken during various trips, depicting children born and living in different geographies.

The exhibition Multiple Eyes brings together three artists from different generations who explore narration as an intimate and political practice, challenging singular and binary narratives, with parallel programming of talks and performances.

An exhibition by Emmanuel Babled reflecting on handmade craft, presenting pieces in glass, marble, bronze, cork, wood and acrylic. Each object reveals the relationship between designers, artisans and materials in a shared process of transformation.

At the invitation of Chapitô, this exhibition presents José Matos Alves's photography, born from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, celebrating the hard-won freedom.

In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents Cloud of Confusion, a powerful reflection on the circulation, archive and meaning of images in the digital age.

At Galeria Zé dos Bois, Alexandre Estrela presents a Replica of his piece RedSkyFalls, in which fruit flies act as sentinels responding in real time to the planet's seismic activity. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday, from 18h to 22h.

Reflection. 30 Years, 30 Projects celebrates three decades of Saraiva + Associados with a free street exhibition made up of 30 large-scale panels in front of the studio on Avenida Infante Santo.

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

A journey through the history of human communication, exploring its deep and continuous relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest. Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 2pm-6pm. Free entry.

Earth presents Beatriz Horta Correia's terracotta sculptures in dialogue with photographs from the novobanco Collection chosen by the artist.

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

A MAAT programme reflecting on maturity and ageing, bringing together art, memory and life experiences.

An exhibition marking the centenary of Júlio Pomar's birth, on display at the Panteão Nacional. Equus brings together works from the Caixa Geral de Depósitos Collection.

Regular oriental dance classes, in-person and online, with Carla Sofia, for ages 16 and up.

The exhibition Timeline celebrates 40 years of Lisbon's paving and gardening schools, highlighting their ongoing work in training professionals and enhancing the Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.

A session presenting a roadmap for mental health, sharing strategies and resources for well-being and psychological support.

Discovering São Jorge Castle, a landmark in Lisbon's urban fabric, with daily guided visits documenting the city's evolution. Visits last 1 hour, in Portuguese and English, and cost €4 (included in the castle ticket).

Personae brings together works by internationally renowned artists including Cindy Sherman, ORLAN, Marina Abramović, Erwin Olaf, Jane and Louise Wilson, Hannah Starkey, Helena Almeida and Nikki S. Lee.

Visits to the Radha Krishna Temple, officially inaugurated on November 4, 1998.

A technology tour showing how technology serves as fuel for artistic creation, revealing innovative processes and tools.

Outdoor escape room experiences in Lisbon, with two missions based on real episodes of Portuguese history, including a static game in Príncipe Real and a moving game through the historic center.

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

A guided tour that brings art and ecology together, exploring the idea that each work is part of a larger, interconnected whole.

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

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.

O CAMB , Centro de Arte Manuel de Brito apresenta Menez na Coleção Manuel de Brito , uma exposição dedicada a uma das mais singulares artistas portuguesas do século XX. Autodidata, Menez (1926, 1995) começou a pintar aos 26 anos, desenvolvendo uma linguagem profundamente pessoal, livre de escolas e convenções. Recusava

Guided tours of the exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, 'without sorrow of heart'.

Guided tours of the exhibition 'Turn around', offering a look at the EDP Foundation Art Collection.

A partir da Coleção Julião Sarmento, Era Uma Vez na América propõe uma reflexão sobre a influência duradoura do imaginário norte-americano na arte contemporânea internacional. Reunindo obras de artistas de diferentes nacionalidades, a exposição explora o impacto cultural e visual de referências associadas aos Estados U

CCB Market returns to Centro Cultural de Belém for another season, as a meeting space for creators, artisans and the community.

The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.

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.

Guided visit to the historic Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon, offering panoramic views and rich history.