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An intimate concert by cellist Jasmim Mandillo and guitarist Marta Fonseca, crossing Portuguese and Brazilian music from classical to samba, with original arrangements and own compositions.

Anabela marks 40 years of career on 22 September 2026 at Sala Carmen Dolores, Teatro da Trindade, with a concert combining her new album of original songs with unforgettable moments from her musical journey.

Vozes da Floresta - Chico Mendes Vive takes the stage at Teatro Villaret on 21-09-2026.

A temporary exhibition devoted to puppet makers in the 21st century, with general admission at €4.

Pimenta Palace hosts the exhibition 'For Love of the City', celebrating 90 years of the Grupo Amigos de Lisboa, highlighting its history and contribution to the city. Tickets cost €5 and include access to the permanent exhibition.

Concert by the Universus Ensemble at Quinta da Regaleira on September 6, featuring works such as 'Magisterium Spiritus', 'Golden Key' and 'Despertares'.

Intensive rock n' roll course at Academia Danças do Mundo on September 22, 2026.

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.

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

MUDE presents the most extensive exhibition devoted to Paulo de Cantos, featuring 31 of the 45 self-published books by this experimental graphic designer, teacher and editor. The show includes his 'two-faced' books and editorial objects that challenge linear reading.

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

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.

Concert cycle presenting Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, performed by Alexei Eremine. Free entry subject to room capacity.

This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.

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.

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

Fashion and lifestyle market with exclusive brands, live music and entertainment, for a demanding audience.

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

A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.

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.

A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.

In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.

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.

Exhibition and conference cycle on the work of Maria de Sousa, celebrating 60 years of her pioneering scientific discovery in Immunology, with conferences on May 18 and 27 and June 19.

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.

Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.

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.

Musical games of sensory exploration where participants guess sounds and build stories. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 and up.

After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.

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.

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.

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.

The Fado Museum, unique in the world and dedicated to fado and the Portuguese guitar, offers a unique experience with a wide-ranging program. The visit to the permanent exhibition is an immersion in the history of fado, with contact with instruments, scores and works of art.