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Leadership Summit Portugal at Casino Estoril, on 24 September 2026.

Registrations are open for young people to take part in volunteer initiatives through the Programa de Voluntariado Sintra Jovem.

Cascais International Health Forum 2026 at Centro de Congressos do Estoril, on 24 September 2026.

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

Workshop to learn how to prepare traditional Japanese sweets, mochi and dango.

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 dinner by chef David Jesus in which a garden reveals unexpected ingredients and the plant world is transformed into high gastronomy.

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.

Cellist Leila Bordreuil presents a concert crossing improvisation, noise, and contemporary composition, including pieces from her recent works 'not an elegy' and 'Geophonics'.

Quinta da Regaleira opens its doors for guided night visits, offering an immersive experience of the estate's heritage.

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.