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.
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A selection of upcoming events
Fri 25 Sept 16:00
Free
Family
The Street Is Ours
Rua dos Missionários do Espírito Santo · Cascais
Sat 3 Oct 10:30
Family
Presentation of the book "O Nemo e a Soraia", by Abel Cartaxo with illustrations by Davi Augusto
Biblioteca Municipal de S. Domingos de Rana · Cascais
until 11 Oct
Free
Exhibition
Exhibition "Soldiers of Peace: History(ies) of the Firefighters of the municipality of Cascais"
Casa Sommer · Cascais
until 30 Sept
Free
Exhibition
Rainbow, photography exhibition by Paulo Paz at Forte de Santo António da Barra
Cascais · Cascais
until 1 Nov
Free
Exhibition
LandArt Cascais 2026
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza · Cascais
until 11 Oct
Exhibition
Exhibition: The Last Carnival of Korea, by Bruno Figueroa
Centro Cultural de Cascais · Cascais
until 3 Oct
Theatre
mostra_T | 11th edition, 2026
Teatro Municipal Mirita Casimiro · Cascais
until 3 Oct
Theatre
mostra_T
Teatro Exp. Cascais · Cascais
10€
until 24 Oct
Theatre
The Return to Gil Vicente
Teatro Gil Vicente · Cascais
12,5€
until 17 Jan
Exhibition
Cristóbal Toral Exhibition: Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey
Centro Cultural de Cascais · Cascais
until 20 Dec
Free
Theatre
Theatrical visits: “The Counts of Castro Guimarães show their summer home”
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães · Cascais
until 28 Nov
Free
Family
Tales in the Garden - Story Time
Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta · Cascais
- The Street Is Ours Fri 25 Sept· 16:00· Free Rua dos Missionários do Espírito Santo · Cascais
- Presentation of the book "O Nemo e a Soraia", by Abel Cartaxo with illustrations by Davi Augusto Sat 3 Oct· 10:30 Biblioteca Municipal de S. Domingos de Rana · Cascais
- Exhibition "Soldiers of Peace: History(ies) of the Firefighters of the municipality of Cascais" until 11 Oct· Free Casa Sommer · Cascais
- Rainbow, photography exhibition by Paulo Paz at Forte de Santo António da Barra until 30 Sept· Free Cascais · Cascais
- LandArt Cascais 2026 until 1 Nov· Free Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza · Cascais
- Exhibition: The Last Carnival of Korea, by Bruno Figueroa until 11 Oct Centro Cultural de Cascais · Cascais
- mostra_T | 11th edition, 2026 until 3 Oct Teatro Municipal Mirita Casimiro · Cascais
- mostra_T until 3 Oct Teatro Exp. Cascais · Cascais
- The Return to Gil Vicente until 24 Oct Teatro Gil Vicente · Cascais
- Cristóbal Toral Exhibition: Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey until 17 Jan Centro Cultural de Cascais · Cascais
- Theatrical visits: “The Counts of Castro Guimarães show their summer home” until 20 Dec· Free Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães · Cascais
- Tales in the Garden - Story Time until 28 Nov· Free Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta · Cascais
Today Tuesday 22 September
33 events ›Exhibitions, runs & attractions 33 events
Exhibition
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.
10€ Theatre
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.
Theatre
mostra_T, 11th edition, is an experimental theatre festival by TEC, featuring eight productions and young artists, from September 8 to October 3.
Free Exhibition
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.
Free Exhibition
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.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings created by students of the +65 program, celebrating active aging and continuous learning through art.
Free Exhibition
12th edition of LandArt Cascais, at Quinta do Pisão, with interventions by Pedro Cabrita Reis and Susanne S. D. Themlitz.
Free Exhibition
Painting exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri, inspired by oceans, wildlife, and celestial landscapes, creating unique and immersive works.
Free 12+ Exhibition
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.
Family friendly Exhibition
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.
2,5€/participante Family friendly Family
A fun observation challenge for families: walk a circular route in Quinta do Pisão and mark off natural elements on your bingo card as you spot them.
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
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.
7,5€ Theatre
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.
2,5€/participante Family friendly Family
A guided orientation challenge with observation questions and puzzles adapted for children aged 6–12, minimum 10 participants.
4–10 Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Free 5–12 Family friendly Theatre
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.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Exhibition
Market of urban crafts and design with national brands, where the artists themselves sell their original works, every Sunday.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Free Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.
Free Family friendly Theatre
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.
Free Family friendly Exhibition
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.
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.
Free Family friendly Family
Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.
Free 8–12 Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Free 6–12 Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Free Exhibition
Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.
Free 6–12 Family friendly Family
Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.
Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.
5€ Family friendly Theatre
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.











