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September 2026

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  2. Thu 15 11
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  5. Sun 18 9
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Morning 5 events
Gold Leaf: Japanese Inspiration | Workshop

10:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

35€ M/16 Other

Workshop on gold leaf application, inspired by the Museum of the Orient's collection. Includes observation of pieces and hands-on gold leaf application on various supports.

Introduction to Oriental Dance | course

10:30 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

75€ M/16 Workshops & talks

An introductory Oriental dance course led by Carla Sofia at the Museu do Oriente, for adults and young people aged 16 and over, no previous experience required, available in person and online.

New Nations Square - The Colonies Neighborhood - Route

11:00 Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta Campo Grande Lisbon

7€ Other

A walking tour starting at New Nations Square that reveals the urban and architectural transformation of Lisbon in the 1920s-30s, exemplified by the Colonies Neighborhood.

Families: Guided Workshop

11:30 Pavilhão Julião Sarmento Lisbon

Free Family friendly Family

After visiting the exhibitions, participants choose a word connected to the concept of collecting and stamp it by creating a linocut engraving, leaving their mark on the Julião Sarmento Pavilion.

Afternoon 6 events
Marbled Paper Workshop

14:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

65€ Workshops & talks

A workshop on the art of marbled paper, led by Octávio Júlio, covering techniques from Suminagashi to Ebru, with materials included.

Orquestrália

15:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A musical tour introducing the families of instruments, following a little turtle on a journey through the seas of music and emotions.

Family Saturdays | To Be and to Have

15:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Family friendly Family

As part of the Family Saturdays series, this screening presents the film To Be and to Have, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for young people, students, seniors and pensioners.

Jewels and Gems in the Painting Collection

16:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Exhibition

In this themed visit, gemologist Rui Galopim de Carvalho guides participants through the Gulbenkian Museum's painting collection, highlighting the jewels and gems depicted in the works.

Sushi à Brás

16:00 Museu da Marioneta Lisbon

7,5€ Theatre

A theatre show titled 'Sushi à Brás'.

Collect LX Factory presents Shoal (live)

17:00 Collect LX Factory Lisbon

18+ DJ set

Dutch producer and sound artist Shoal brings his hypnotic, texture-rich live show to Collect LX Factory on 17 October 2026, with support from Ze Salvador and Billi.

Evening 8 events
Macbeth

18:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Live music

A Met Opera Live in HD presentation of Verdi's Macbeth, in a powerful production conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

LISBON REVISITED / SELMA UAMUSSE

19:00 Casa Fernando Pessoa Lisbon

10€ Live music

Selma Uamusse performs as part of Lisbon Revisited - Dias da Poesia, expanding the territory of poetry through voice and music.

For the Glory

20:00 República da Música Alvalade Lisbon

Live music

Portuguese hardcore pioneers FOR THE GLORY reunite their original line-up at RCA Club on 17 October 2026 to play "Drown In Blood" in full, with Fear The Lord and Sunny Slam as guests.

RODOX ORIGINALS TOUR - LISBOA

21:00 Lisboa ao Vivo Campo Pequeno Lisbon

Live music

RODOX ORIGINALS TOUR comes to Lisbon, with doors at 7pm and show at 9pm.

RUI VELOSO TRIO

21:00 Sagres Campo Pequeno Avenidas Novas Lisbon

30€ M/06 Live music

Rui Veloso announces two special concerts in 2026 with a trio of guitars and a 360-degree stage, offering an intimate experience.

Sofia Ribeiro

21:00 BOTA Lisbon

15€ Live music

Sofia Ribeiro concert, with entry at €15.

Gilsons

21:30 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

25€ 6+ Live music

The Brazilian trio Gilsons presents their new album 'Eu Vejo Luz em Maior Proporção do que Eu Vejo Escuridão' at the Coliseu de Lisboa, as part of a world tour.

Alpha Maid ⟡ Polido

22:00 Galeria Zé dos Bois Bairro Alto Lisbon

14€ Live music

A concert by Alpha Maid, presenting experimental guitar music between noise/dub and the noise of information, in the vein of her recent album Is this a queue. A show that destabilises and comforts along unpredictable paths.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 169 events