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A photographic tour to discover Sintra, now sold out.

The photography project 'Sintra à Lente: 6 months, 6 territories, 6 looks', promoted by Sintra City Council, invites you to discover the municipality through photographic walks. Sold out.

Workshop with Catarina Preto to build a fold-out notebook with envelope, inspired by the Pilgrim's Notebook, including origami.

Guided tour of Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima to discover the rural Saloio world. Free participation.

Guided tours of the Prehistoric Monument of Praia das Maçãs, part of a programme promoted by Sintra City Council between July and September to enhance and publicise the site.

A museum activity for children aged 4 to 6 in which a lost hat turns into an interactive story: the group walks through the rooms asking the artworks if the hat is theirs. Observation and imagination solve the mystery.

Interactive workshop to discover the Angklung, a traditional Indonesian bamboo instrument, and learn to play collectively.

A guided tour exploring Lisbon's religious history, revealing the presence and circulation of communities such as Jews, New Christians, Muslims and Protestants over the centuries.

Guided tours of the Alto da Vigia Archaeological Site, part of a programme promoted by Sintra City Council between July and September to enhance and publicise the site.

Inês Zenha and Teresa Castro discuss the humblest of plants—ruderal species—in a conversation that explores their overlooked value.

A Pencak Silat workshop, a traditional Indonesian martial art, with an introduction, demonstration and practice of basic movements guided by experienced instructors. Activities are adapted to participants, with no previous experience required.

A concert specially designed for babies and their families at the Olga Cadaval Cultural Centre.

The Benfica Fair takes place at Centro Comercial Fonte Nova on 25 September 2026.

The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum marks a major milestone in Portuguese visual culture with the exhibition 'Take That! 150 Years of Zés Povinhos', curated by Jorge Silva and João Alpuim Botelho and dedicated to the iconic figure created by Bordalo Pinheiro.

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.

A exposição temporária F intar a Vida. Caniço, Futebol e o Estado Novo propõe uma viagem aos subúrbios de Lourenço Marques, nas décadas de 1950-70, convidando a uma reflexão sobre cultura, desporto e os legados do colonialismo. Fintar a Vida recorre à fotografia, a objetos da cultura pop da metade do século XX, a publi

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

For her first major exhibition in Portugal, Rosa Barba presents a new site-specific and temporal narrative, inspired by and expanding a series of conceptual themes.

Kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing ceramics with gold powder, with Nic and Inês.

The Peddy-paper Pela Calçada reveals several emblematic spots in Lisbon through a recreational exploration of Portuguese artistic pavement.

Mário Gomes's exhibition presents a visual reading of Portugal's avifauna, taking the Monsanto Forest Park as its main reference and symbol of the Lisbon City Council's environmental policy.

Joana Ramalho 1 a 31 jul O painel no Largo Marquês de Angeja, junto à Avenida da Índia, recebe rotativamente as obras de sete artistas, concebidas espec...

The Museu da Farmácia presents a cartoon exhibition that revisits the past of the pharmaceutical sector with humour and irony, bringing together works by Eduardo Perestrello published in Revista Farmácia Portuguesa between 1986 and 2011.

Super Critters! Incredible by Nature invites audiences, young and old, to discover the real superpowers of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to bodies that change color.

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

Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro and Dagoberto Rodríguez, two established artists who use language, image and memory as material for reflection.

Laura Caetano's exhibition explores the experience of creating images about images, starting from a conversation in her studio.

The gallery presents two exhibitions: Escape from Freedom by Ana Velez and The Beautiful One Is the Beast by Pedro Leitão.

Radical Gestures is the first of two acts that Tatiana Macedo presents at Rialto6, reinforcing her manifesto against an accelerated world of captivating image production.

A exposição Ver e Ler apresenta o trabalho autoeditado de Paulo de Cantos (1892-1979). Figura multifacetada , pedagogo, artista,...

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

The exhibition Eu que já fui eu, by Maria José Oliveira, brings together works exploring time, memory and the connections between people, inviting reflection on continuity and transformation.

Margarida Correia investigates, especially through photography, personal and institutional archives of specific communities, presenting her work in exhibitions and catalogues.

At CAM, Diogo Pimentão presents sculptural drawing works resulting from a performative action carried out in the exhibition space by the artist himself, with French dancer and choreographer Emmanuel Eggermont. His practice focuses on redefining drawing, using paper, graphite and other materials.

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

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.

At a time of pressure on the planet's limits, the exhibition looks at raw earth not as a nostalgic return but as a natural, local and available resource, proposing that building with earth means understanding the territory.

In The Bestiary, Carla Cabanas presents an installation of sculptures inspired by the imaginary beings gathered by Jorge Luis Borges in The Book of Imaginary Beings.

Dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, this exhibition offers a look at the presence and multiplicity of the Saint's image through the choices made by collectors.

A exposição é dedicada ao universo do mergulho técnico em naufrágios e ao extraordinário legado da equipa portuguesa In-Silence Dive Team. Através de textos, fotografias e vídeos, a mostra rev...

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.

O conjunto de fotografias que integram esta exposição foram registadas no decorrer de várias viagens por diversas geografias. As imagens pretendem mostrar crianças que nasceram e vivem em difer...

Sara Massa's exhibition And wait, and wait, and wait explores insular isolation, displacement, powerlessness and the absurd through imagery anchored in the Azorean pasture.

Olhos Múltiplos brings together three artists from different generations who understand narrative as a collaborative and political practice, inviting the public to see otherness as a space for learning and co-creation of knowledge.

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

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).

At the invitation of Chapitô, José Matos Alves presents a photography exhibition resulting from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, opening in April as a celebration of 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.

Carlos No traz à Fundação Carmona e Costa uma instalação que convoca questões que há muito têm lugar no seu trabalho: a fragilidade da condição humana, a exclusão, as margens e os desequilíbrios resultantes de dinâmicas sociais, do desamparo criado por opções políticas ou pela guerra. O lugar singular que ÓSTRACOS ocup

Ao reunir cinco artistas internacionais, Interchange explora a relação cada vez mais osmótica entre a vida e a tecnologia. Entre imaginários abissais, redes miceliais, inscrições neolíticas e a ordem rigorosa do laboratório, a exposição desenha um percurso por ambientes marcados por processos contínuos de transformação

On the occasion of his piece RedSkyFalls, on display at the Portuguese Pavilion in Venice at the Biennale 2026, Alexandre Estrela presents Replicas, including one at Galeria Zé dos Bois in which fruit flies, as sentinels, respond in real time to seismic activity.

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.

An exhibition tracing the history of human communication through its relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive installation evoking a real and symbolic forest. Open Monday to Friday and on Saturdays, with free entry.

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.

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.

In this workshop, participants build solar-powered cars and take part in an exciting race.

A tour of the History of Energy designed to include little ones, following the story of energy from the past to our collective future, focusing on the energy transition and sustainability.

A guided tour in Portuguese of the Casa Fernando Pessoa exhibition on Saturdays and Sundays at 16h00, lasting 60 minutes, with tickets at 6€.

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.

A museum activity for children aged 8 and over that explains what an electromagnet is, how it is built and what it is used for, ending with a game that tests what participants have learned.

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.

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.

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.

The exhibition Linha do Tempo, presented by Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, celebrates 40 years of the stone pavers' and gardening schools, showing their contribution to professional training and to the enhancement of Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.

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 daily visit to São Jorge Castle, where stories of a distant past document the evolution of Lisbon up to the present day. The tour lasts 1 hour and is available in Portuguese and English.

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

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.

A tour through various spaces of the old Central Tejo, a thermoelectric plant built in 1908 that supplied electricity to the entire Lisbon region, featuring original machinery.

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

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.

Timeless Experiences offers immersive outdoor escape games in Lisbon, where participants solve mysteries based on real Portuguese history while exploring the city. There are two missions: one at Príncipe Real garden and another through the historic area.

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.

A multi-sensory journey with audioguide through over 7,000 years of beer history, including a monastic brewery recreation and one Portuguese craft beer; free admission for under-16s.

Bringing together works by internationally renowned artists such as Cindy Sherman, ORLAN, Marina Abramović, Erwin Olaf, Jane and Louise Wilson, Hannah Starkey, Helena Almeida and Nikki S. Lee, the exhibition Personae explores questions of identity and representation.

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

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.

A multisensory and guided tour of more than 7,000 years of beer history that ends with a tasting of three Portuguese craft beers; free admission for under-18. Actually the original includes text says under-18 but better than includes alcohol, and check.

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+.

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.

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

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

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

A guided tour of the exhibition Turn Around, presenting a broad journey through the Fundação EDP contemporary art collection and bringing together artists of different generations, genders and disciplines.

A guided visit to Pedro Cabrita Reis's exhibition 'with a heart free of cares', bringing together around two hundred unpublished works across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. A mediator-led tour offering a deeper look at the artist's themes.

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

Turn Around presents one of the broadest public readings of contemporary art in Portugal, bringing together around 100 works from the EDP Foundation Collection at MAAT Central. Curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah, the exhibition remains on view until 2027, Wednesday to Monday.

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

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.

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