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Amoreiras Shopping Center celebrates four decades with a programme of music, experiences and surprises. The event takes place at Amoreiras Shopping Center on 23 September 2026.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed', with general admission at €3.20.

Frank, a 30-year-old teacher who sometimes dresses in drag, meets Bernd and starts a relationship, but struggles to keep his sexual freedom. At the annual drag queen ball, everything erupts.

Luthando, a diligent student, sees her normal school year threatened by the arrival of a new classmate who awakens repressed desires. Her scholarship and everything she thought she knew about herself are at stake.

This documentary addresses the violence of institutions through the work of philosopher Geoffroy de Lagasnerie, with collaborations from Assa Traoré, Édouard Louis and Didier Eribon. The session includes a conversation with the philosopher and the filmmaker.

A casual encounter turns into a ménage à trois and then into an orgy, in a gay odyssey of magical realism. Matias recalls his past encounters and reflects on the future, while talking to a fictional figure from Brazilian literature.

A Queer Lisboa session dedicated to the film High Art, with general admission at 3,20€ and discounts for several audiences.

Comedy based on the RuPaul's Drag Race phenomenon, with RuPaul as the US President, and Ginger Minj and Jujubee as hostesses trying to save passengers on a luxury train. A parody of 70s disaster movies, with references to Airplane! and Assault on Precinct 13.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Silence', with general admission at €3.20.

Johanna, who works in a luxury watch factory, decides to restore her old Beetle and face the world of car mechanics that once rejected her. A docufiction about emancipation and second chances.

The Hot Clube Jazz Orchestra, with guests Anna Weber and Ingrid Laubrock, performs "Meditations" in the footsteps of John Coltrane, at the invitation of the new Muzeu DST museum in Braga.

Screening of Elliot Tuttle's 'Blue Film' at Queer Lisboa 30, a tense drama about a cam boy and an older man, exploring power and trauma.

Einar Solberg returns to Lisbon to present the new phase of his solo career, blending progressive metal, orchestral composition and expressive vocals. The concert at República da Música is part of his 2026 European tour and features an expanded band lineup.

A concert by New Zealand band Fat Freddy's Drop.

Fat Freddy’s Drop return to Campo Pequeno in Lisbon on 23 September 2026 for a special concert celebrating the 21st anniversary of their landmark album Based On A True Story.

Kali Malone presents a live electronic concert at Culturgest, designed in dialogue with visual artist Charlie Hope's lighting work, marking a return to electronics after several acoustic records. The performance, rated for ages 6+, explores pipe organ, modular synthesizers and alternative tunings.

Accompanied by pianist Ruben Alves, Patrícia Duarte pays tribute to the performers, composers and writers who shaped Portuguese musical identity, with songs associated with names such as Simone de Oliveira, Amália Rodrigues and Luísa Sobral. The concert takes place at Sala Ruy de Carvalho, in Centro Cultural Malaposta.

At Cossoul, the trio of Andreas Knudsen, Moritz Land and Francisco Nogueira reworks 19th- and 20th-century Danish traditional songs through jazz, mixing music with short stories about Danish culture. The show presents new readings of a songbook rarely heard by Portuguese audiences.

Ty Segall plays LAV in Lisbon on 23 September 2026, delivering an intense garage-rock show of controlled noise and unstoppable energy.

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.

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.

A musical comedy that pits two opposite families against each other, one devoted to opera and the other passionate about pimba music, with plenty of chaos on the ice. With text by José Campos and André Pereira, staging by Hugo Franco and music by Carlos Pires, it promises music, dance and laughter from start to finish.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

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 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.