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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.

Group exhibition bringing together Bé Machado, Isabel Cunha and Maria Botelho, with works in acrylic painting and sculpture.

Exhibition dedicated to the archaeology of Praia das Maçãs, part of the valorization initiatives promoted by Sintra City Council between July and September.

An anthological exhibition dedicated to Paulo Bruscky, a pioneer of conceptual art in Brazil, tracing his work from the 1970s across visual and sound poetry, performance, mail art and new media.

A dialogue between the works of Lourdes Castro and Ilda David, exploring the relationship between light and shadow in azulejo tiles, crossing memory and contemporaneity.

This exhibition presents the Camonian collection of António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro, as part of the celebrations of the fifth centenary of Camões, on display at Quinta da Regaleira.

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.

The exhibition 'Feinting Life' travels to the suburbs of Lourenço Marques between 1950 and 1970, bringing together photography, pop culture, press and football to reflect on colonialism, culture and sport.

The Feira da Luz in Carnide, Lisbon, featuring various artists and events.

Rosa Barba presents her first major exhibition in Portugal, with a site-specific and temporal narrative that expands on the conceptual themes of her work.

A cartoon exhibition at the Pharmacy Museum that revisits the past of the pharmaceutical sector with humor and irony, highlighting the history of the National Association of Pharmacies.

An immersive exhibition inviting children and adults to discover the real superpowers of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to internal compasses, celebrating nature's diversity and ingenuity.

The billboard at Largo Marquês de Angeja, next to Avenida da Índia, will alternately display works by seven artists, starting with Joana Ramalho from 1 to 31 July.

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

Exhibition of fifteen analogue photographs by Carla Martins about exchanges at the Banco de Tempo do Lumiar, capturing the beauty of sharing time and knowledge.

Poster Exhibition turns the streets of Marvila into an open-air gallery, bringing together new talents and visual proposals until September 30, celebrating the poster as a means of artistic expression.

A visual reading of Portugal's birdlife, using the Monsanto Forest Park as a key reference and symbol of Lisbon's environmental policy.

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

The exhibition presents Paulo Paz's 'Rainbow' series, consisting of seven black-and-white photographs that explore color and light through collages and manipulations, all from the same space of the fort.

Exhibition of clocks by artist Ana Massaki, where time takes on form, colour and poetry, and each piece invites visitors to slow down and imagine.

An exhibition dedicated to José Mário Branco and the theme of exile, bringing together texts and iconographic material about the careers of Portuguese singers exiled in France.

Exhibition by Luís Almeida, Run Jiang and Sara Ivone, accompanied by a text reflecting on quality, the reception of works and taste in different contexts. Open Monday to Friday and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, from 10h to 18h, with free entry.

Cinema Nimas hosts the largest Agnès Varda retrospective ever held in Portugal, with 36 films spanning features, shorts, fiction and documentary, celebrating the work of the Belgian filmmaker.

'Músculo Mental' brings together works by João Louro and Dagoberto Rodríguez, two leading artists who explore language, image and memory.

The itinerant exhibition 'Habitar Cascais', organized by the Cascais City Council, showcases projects and works for municipal public housing, while fostering reflection and interaction on the universal right to adequate housing.

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

An exhibition of sculptural drawing by Diogo Pimentão, who redefines the practice of drawing, presenting works resulting from a performative action with dancer Emmanuel Eggermont at CAM.

An exhibition by the Historical Society for the Independence of Portugal that, as part of the 50th anniversary of the democratic founding, explores the mechanisms and infrastructures that make democracy possible.

Artist Margarida Correia presents her photographic research on personal and institutional archives of specific communities, through exhibitions and catalogues.

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

Exhibition by Carlos Vasconcellos devoted to the sea as a landscape in permanent transformation, through changing light, sky, colours and the horizon.

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.

Cine Society presents a new season of outdoor cinema in Lisbon, screening recent Oscar winners.

This exhibition honors the firefighters of the municipality of Cascais, revisiting their history since 1888 through pieces from public and private collections, highlighting courage, solidarity and dedication to the community.

Bruno Figueroa’s exhibition brings together photographs taken on the eve of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, portraying the neighbourhood as a space of exception where diversity and self-expression were welcomed. The images preserve the memory of what became known as Korea’s last carnival, before 159 young people lost their lives on 29 October 2022.

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

Exhibition of unpublished sculptures by Juan Miguel Quiñones investigating the tensions between matter, memory and temporality, from an imaginary shaped by the sea.

Black Cat Cinema returns with outdoor film screenings across the city, featuring contemporary, cult and classic films, with musical programming and food offerings.

A documentary exhibition marking 100 years with 100 documents, bringing together a selection of pieces that tell that story.

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.

An exhibition of posters documenting the breadth and diversity of the Gulbenkian Foundation's programming over its 70 years.

Photographs by Luis Nogueira taken during several trips across different geographies, showing children who were born and live in different places.

Exhibition of stereoscopic photographs by Carla Gaspar capturing parts of the human body, the whole body and clothes arranged on the floor.

A practical documentary photography course exploring Cascais' maritime heritage through images and testimonies, culminating in a 2027 exhibition at Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos.

Explore the romantic architecture of Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira on a guided night tour, available on select dates from April to October 2026.

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

An exhibition of paintings created by students of the +65 program, celebrating active aging and continuous learning through art.

At Chapitô, José Matos Alves shows photographs born from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, a celebration of freedom and of the lessons learned in the archipelago.

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).

Exhibition presenting the results of the Lisbon City Council's Cultural Heritage Department research into the history and identity of Charneca, through images and documents from the life of the community. Free entry.

12th edition of LandArt Cascais, at Quinta do Pisão, with interventions by Pedro Cabrita Reis and Susanne S. D. Themlitz.

Painting exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri, inspired by oceans, wildlife, and celestial landscapes, creating unique and immersive works.

Festina Lente is a visual approach to the resonances between architecture, culture and identity, focusing on what is about to disappear in the urban landscape.

Alexandre Estrela presents at Galeria Zé dos Bois a series of 'Réplicas' based on his piece RedSkyFalls, with fruit flies that react in real time to seismic activity.

Free open-air exhibition by Saraiva + Associados, with 30 large-scale panels on Avenida Infante Santo revisiting three decades of the studio's projects.

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

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.

An exhibition in which Beatriz Horta Correia's terracotta sculptures enter into dialogue with photographs from the novobanco Collection selected by the artist herself.

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.

The Constitutional Court offers guided tours to deepen citizens' knowledge of the functions and powers of this sovereign body.

In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.

In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.

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.

Exhibitions at the Centro Cultural de Cascais are 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.

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 exhibition celebrates 40 years of Lisbon's Pavers and Gardening Schools, highlighting their work in qualifying professionals and enhancing Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.

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.

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.

MUDE – Design Museum presents its long-term exhibition and temporary shows, with a combined ticket giving access to all exhibitions on display. Housed in the former BNU building in downtown Lisbon, the museum fully reopened in 2024.

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

Visit the permanent exhibition of the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon, which brings together around 13,200 objects by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, including tiles, ceramics and humorous drawings, and where the famous Zé Povinho was born.

A game-visit where participants help the Count pack his suitcase with pieces he likes, solving challenges, and then create their own suitcase based on the museum's collection. For organized groups ages 4 to 10, 15 to 20 pax.

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.

B-MAD, housed in the former summer residence of the Marquis of Abrantes in Alcântara, presents works from the Berardo Collection spanning Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Guided tours take place daily, cost €6 and are free for children under 12.

Temporary exhibition showcasing the Cunha e Costa Collection, highlighting a Portugal that unites us.

This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.

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.

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 guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.

Market of urban crafts and design with national brands, where the artists themselves sell their original works, every Sunday.

An exhibition 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.

A guided tour of the former Central Tejo, a thermal power plant built in 1908 that supplied Lisbon with electricity, covering several spaces among original machinery.

São Jorge Castle in Lisbon offers daily tours that tell the story of the city's evolution from the distant past. Tours are included in the ticket, with registration at the ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis.

In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.

Timeless Experiences offers outdoor escape rooms in Lisbon, with two missions based on true Portuguese history: The Rose Cross Mystery, played in a garden, and The Collector, through the historic area. Activities are for ages 12 and up, with prices from €17.99 per player.

The Aljube Museum Resistance and Freedom presents a permanent exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), repression and resistance, including 25 April 1974. Adult tickets cost €4, with discounts and exemptions for young people, seniors, residents and others.

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

Radha Krishna Temple was officially inaugurated on 4 November 1998.

A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.

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.

A branch of the Lisbon Museum dedicated to Saint Anthony, located next to the Church of Santo António, presenting the saint's life and his connection to Lisbon, where he was born and lived until he was 20.

A game-visit where participants solve a mystery inspired by Fernando Pessoa's work 'Mistério da Boca do Inferno', combining clues from the writer's universe and the museum's collection, aimed at secondary school students.

MAC/CCB, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre at Belém Cultural Centre, presents in 2026 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and architecture, featuring works by major national and international artists.

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+.

The long-term exhibition at the Palácio Pimenta - Museu de Lisboa reveals the evolution of Lisbon from the Paleolithic to the reign of King John V, with over 500 pieces and the pre-earthquake model.

In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.

An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.

Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.

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

The Museu do Oriente ticket grants access to all exhibitions on display, including the permanent 'Portuguese Presence in Asia' and the temporary 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals' and 'From Matrix to Print'. Admission costs €10, with free entry on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm.

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

Europe's largest exhibition of LEGO® models arrives at Cordoaria Nacional with more than 120 models, almost 15 million pieces, brand-new supermodels, an educational area and an interactive Fun Zone for the whole family.

An exhibition of around 100 works from the EDP Foundation Collection, curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah, on view at MAAT Central in two stages and running until 2027.

A new exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, curated by João Pinharanda, presenting the career of one of Portugal's most internationally recognised artists.

Curated by Mathieu Copeland, this exhibition brings together sixteen dreams interpreted as songs, following the forms of mandalas.

An exhibition of three-dimensional works from the MACAM collection exploring balance, tension and transformation in space, with works by Portuguese and international artists and curated by Adelaide Ginga and Carolina Quintela.

Mercado CCB returns to Centro Cultural de Belém, bringing together creators, artisans and the community for another season.

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.

An exhibition held as part of the Belém Art Circuit, showcasing contemporary art at MACAM.

Visit the Julião Sarmento Pavilion, part of the Belém Art Circuit (CABE), featuring the artist's work in Lisbon.

Casa Fernando Pessoa is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet. It offers exhibitions, a library, and guided tours.

Art circuit in Belém, organized by the CCB, featuring various exhibitions and artistic interventions.

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