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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.

Screening of the film 'The Aviator' by Martin Scorsese.

Semillites and Tania, queer siblings, traverse their bodies and family memories to reimagine their identity beyond colonial narratives.

In the Philippines of the 1990s, Eli, a reserved young man, carries the weight of a trauma his community refuses to acknowledge after surviving sexual assault. When he witnesses a mysterious plane crash, his warning is met with the same disbelief that greeted his earlier revelation.

Portrait of Hélène Hazera, a key figure of French counterculture, LGBTQIA+ activist and founder of the Trans and AIDS Commission within Act Up. The documentary celebrates her victory over a life marked by the struggle for transition and her career as the first transgender woman journalist at Libération.

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

The Shorts 4 programme at Queer Lisboa 30 brings together six short films exploring queer desire, memory and resistance, with several filmmakers attending the session.

In 'Nothing Remains', a group of queer people is kidnapped and left in the middle of nowhere, in a scenario of violence and resistance. The session features director André Godinho and the film's team.

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

A Queer Lisboa session dedicated to the film Shinjuku Boys, with general admission at 3,20€ and discounts for several audiences.

Screening of the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street' by Martin Scorsese.

In 'La Carn', Lluís Garau creates a dance show from his experiences on Chatroulette, until a mysterious encounter disrupts his relationship with the online world. The session features Joan Porcel.

A Queer Lisboa 30 session dedicated to the film Bound, with general admission at 4,50€ and discounts available.

Tribute session to Fanny Ardant, featuring the actress, a preview excerpt of her new film 'Ela Olhava Sem Nada Ver', and the participation of producer Ana Pinhão Moura and actress Ana Padrão.

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.

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.

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.

Board the salt galleon Estou Para Ver and enjoy a contemplative sail along Cascais' stunning coastline, with panoramic views of the town from the ocean. This outdoor activity is perfect for family and friends, subject to weather and sea conditions and exclusive to Cartão Viver Cascais holders.

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.

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.

Atelier Carlos Botelho presents its regular activity and one-off workshops for September, with online registration and email contact.

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.

In a conversation in her studio, Laura Caetano discusses the experience of creating images over images, ones that have no other meaning beyond themselves.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Sintra City Council joins the European Week of Sport under the motto #BeActive, with a diverse programme of sports activities.

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.

This route through Quinta da Regaleira explores Greco-Roman mythology with references to Camões, available in Portuguese on several dates in 2026.

Casa da Cultura Lívio de Morais hosts the solidarity exhibition 'The Purpose', from September 5 to October 10, aiming to help Salvador.

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 event by Associação Danças com História at Quinta da Ribafria, featuring dances and historical narratives in a poetic setting.

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

Carla Cabanas presents O Bestiário, an installation of sculptures inspired by the imaginary beings from Jorge Luis Borges's book.

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

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.

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.

Outdoor yoga classes at Quinta da Ribafria, moving online in bad weather; contact for details.

An exhibition dedicated to the work of Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos, focusing on his printmaking and his relationship with Paula Rego, presented at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego.

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.

Walk through Quinta da Regaleira at night following the steps of Greco-Roman mythology, with gods, heroes and monsters, on select dates in 2026.

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.

A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).

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 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.

In this activity about how the butterfly garden works, participants are invited to become colleagues for a day and try out the daily procedures of this space. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 7 to 11.

In this theoretical-practical workshop, participants explore the life cycle of butterflies, including their transformations, feeding and locomotion. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 6 to 11.

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.

Join Cascais Ambiente on monthly hikes through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, each offering a unique route suitable for all levels. Discover the rich fauna, flora, and stunning landscapes while enjoying outdoor physical activity.

Sintra City Council will run the 'Conversas à Volta da Cidadania' initiative throughout the year, hosting conversations about citizenship at Sintra’s libraries.

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

Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Municipal Library of Cascais, with open doors and free activities for all ages.

Small organic market with 4 producers, offering direct sale of fresh and processed organic products, all with organic certification.

The Saloio Market offers the best fresh produce: vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood, meat, bread, spices, honey, olive oil, legumes, eggs, cheese, flowers, plants, and seeds.

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.

Explore the biological and geological diversity of the Avencas Marine Protected Area on a guided circular walk between Parede and Avencas beaches, led by a technician.

A hands-on activity with the Miranda donkeys at Quinta do Pisão, where children can groom, feed, and ride the animals in a safe paddock.

An outdoor rope obstacle course with varying difficulty levels, including a zip line, for adventurous individuals.

A workshop on paleontology, exploring the age of dinosaurs and their extinction, designed for children aged 4 to 10.

An educational game highlighting marine conservation and sustainable fishing, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 18.

Observe life in a beehive and learn about products like honey, pollen, wax, and propolis in an awareness session focused on the importance of pollinators and their ecological services.

Navigate through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park using a map to find control points, suited for ages 8 and up.

A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.

A guided orientation challenge for teams aged 12+, exploring points of interest with observation questions and puzzles.

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.

Combine orienteering and geocaching to find hidden letters in the forest and decipher a mystery word at your own pace.

Bring your scout group to Pedra Amarela for a camping experience in nature with eco-friendly facilities and a conservation activity included.

Explore Quinta do Pisão on a guided horseback ride accompanied by the caretaker, lasting 1h30 and open to ages 16+.

A guided donkey ride around Quinta do Pisão for children aged 6 to 10, accompanied by a handler.

The Cidade das Profissões Cascais offers regular weekly activities to help residents develop self-care and digital literacy skills, essential for motivation and well-being in the workplace. See upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.

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.

Experience a suspended adventure activity where you slide along a steel cable between two points, a safe 'flight' for adults and children over 8.

Start with a nature walk for inspiration, then learn various ceramic techniques and take home your unfired piece.

Learn about ocean zones and how deep-sea organisms adapt, designed for children aged 10 to 14.

Test your aim and skill with bow and arrow on a course with obstacles and targets of varying difficulty; 1-hour activity for ages 8+.

Discover the new 'Nature for All' project at Quinta do Pisão, a circular sensory trail with 6 stations, braille and bilingual information, and adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility. Free rental.

Learn organic and seasonal horticulture strategies hands-on at Quinta do Pisão's vegetable garden, for groups of 15+ aged 3–18.

The Cidade das Profissões Cascais provides specialized support to help residents develop professionally, covering active job search, training, entrepreneurship, migrants and people with disabilities. Check upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.

Get to know the resident horses of Quinta do Pisão by brushing, feeding and riding them in the riding arena; 30-minute activity for ages 6+.

A set of clubs for developing key skills in today's job market, covering topics from language to personal and social skills, through group experiences. Monthly updated.

Take part in a workshop on the food chain to understand its importance across different levels and the ecological relationships between chains.

Learn to use archery equipment and improve your shooting technique through custom challenges; activity lasts 30 minutes and is open to ages 8+.

Discover the importance of bees through a plant identification walk and a visit to the apiary, where you can observe honeycombs, honey and pollen; suitable for ages 8+.

Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.

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.

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.

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

Visit highlighting Michel Giacometti's legacy in preserving Portuguese popular culture, with film records.

Explore the historical and natural treasures of Quinta do Pisão on a guided walk through the Nature Park, learning about its ecosystems and history.

Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.

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

The Baggage Fair in Cascais offers a variety of second-hand items, antiques, and collectibles at friendly prices, providing a fun experience and great deals.

Guided and free visits to the historic necropolis of Cascais, open weekends and holidays. Weekday guided tours for groups of at least 5 by appointment.

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.

Guided visits to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum in English, French or Spanish, by prior booking, on selected weekend dates at 3pm. Free with prior registration.

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.

Discover one of the world's oldest tide gauges, in continuous operation since 1882, and learn how it measures the altitude of mainland Portugal.

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.

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

Visit the ArtLoad craft fair, a marketplace for handmade goods and live demonstrations, organized by the artisans' association of Sintra.

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

Join a guided educational walk through the ecosystems of Quinta do Pisão, exploring the region's historical and natural heritage and its evolution over time.

Challenge gravity on an 8-meter climbing tower with two sides of varying difficulty; 30-minute activity for ages 8+.

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.

An exhibition bringing together for the first time pieces from various themes of the collections of renowned Portuguese decorator and collector Duarte Pinto Coelho, on display from May 10 at Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, with free entry.

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.

CAMB presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most singular Portuguese artists of the 20th century, tracing her production from early abstraction to a figuration marked by loss and the representation of biblical themes and the human condition.

The Bites of Time Exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of fossil teeth and what they reveal about life.

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.

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.

Drawing from the Julião Sarmento Collection, the exhibition reflects on the enduring influence of the American imaginary on contemporary art, bringing together works by artists such as Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha and Nan Goldin, and includes Rita McBride's sculpture Arena.

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.