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Exhibition within the European Heritage Days, focused on restoring and reusing heritage, at the Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais.

Fred Scharf steps in at COLLECT RADIO for a DJ set full of rhythm and atmosphere.

An afternoon of DJ sets with Dede, La Gugga and Kee_ko.

A theatre and puppet piece that dives into the Mediterranean Sea to rescue the story of a boy on the seabed, inviting audiences to reflect on our common home, the Earth.

MIRA RIO presents Mad Professor, with performances by ANYA JAVYBZ and Seiji Ono.

GREYOWL plays a DJ set on COLLECT RADIO.

A DJ set with L.O.V.E. on 25 SEP.

DECIMA presents a line-up of DJ sets with Leonardo Cruz, THEUSS, Tiago DJ, Nørbak and DVS1.

Sunset DJ set at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 18h00 to 21h00.

Gilmário Vemba presents '3rd Round', a show that explores the three great dimensions of life with humor and reflection.

A DJ set with Vertigo at the beach.

Festival Ano Q 2026 takes place at Galeria Zé dos Bois (ZDB) on 25 September 2026, as part of the venue's exhibition programme.

Film screening of 'Dead Poets Society', directed by Peter Weir, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, among others.

A DJ set with Mercury celebrating the 2nd anniversary of SPECTRA.

A theatre production titled SUPERSTAR.

DJ set by João Melgueira.

QG das Crias returns to Lisbon with a special edition featuring an all-female lineup. The party brings DJ Marzzia, Laís Millk, DJ Mariana, DJ Mary and more surprises for a high-energy night.

A DJ set with Conhecido João & Terzi.

DJ set by Andre Cascais.

FERVO celebrates its first birthday with a DJ-set night featuring Meibi, King Kami, kennino and thing1 thing2.

The European Researchers' Night returns to Oeiras on September 25, from 4pm to 10pm, at the Gardens of Palácio Marquês de Pombal. The free programme includes games, interactive experiments, conversations and exhibitions for all ages.

A theatre piece centred on Rosaline, Romeo's ex, exploring the story from her point of view.

Based on Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain', this show turns the mountain into a place you enter, not a summit to conquer. Written during World War II and rejected in 1940, Shepherd's manuscript comes to the stage as a meditation on the wild world.

A play that delves into the life and work of Frida Kahlo, with two Fridas on stage and an admirer who confronts them.

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

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.

The Affected Young Ladies, Molière's first major play, tells the story of two bourgeois girls who imitate aristocratic salons and are taught a lesson by their suitors, who dress their servants as noblemen to court them.

A participatory theatre project by Keli Freitas that brings to the stage the stories of immigrants in Lisbon, exploring shared encounters and artistic practices.

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

One of Strindberg's fiercest plays, about a marital power struggle and doubt over paternity, directed by Gonçalo Waddington.

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.

Based on Georg Büchner's unfinished work, the auéééu collective creates a dystopian show about patriarchal power and scientific progress, culminating in femicide.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come from Away tells the true story of the 38 planes and nearly 7,000 passengers diverted to Gander, Canada, after the September 11 attacks, and how the local community welcomed them. Directed by Pedro Pernas, the musical includes performances with Portuguese and English subtitles.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

An unfiltered stand-up night in Com Calma’s basement, hosted by Liliana Marques with guest comedians, mixing new jokes and solid sets in an intimate atmosphere.

A vibrant and satirical Portuguese revue that returns to the Gil Vicente Theatre for a second season, celebrating popular theatre with humor and music.

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.

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

The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens with 'Macbeth', the same play that was on stage during the 1964 fire, in a contemporary take on memory and rebirth.

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.

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.

An introductory Tenchi Tessen session, a movement art created by Georges Stobbaerts that seeks harmony between the human being and the world, with the fan replacing the sword and confrontation giving way to reconciliation. Friday, from 19.00 to 20.30, for ages 16+, with a 30€ admission.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This ticket grants access to all exhibitions and spaces of MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, including MAAT Central, MAAT Gallery and MAAT Garden. Located on the riverside in Belém, the museum combines a 1908 thermoelectric station with a contemporary building and a garden along the Tagus.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A contemporary art event in Belém, part of the CABE circuit.

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