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In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin invites young audiences into Kate Bush's universe through an intimate fusion of music, movement and image, complete with magical holograms.

Da Pele is a series of sound installations centered on the adufe, exploring the power of collective and memory through a simple instrument.

Norquestra is an interactive concert in which audiences and musicians explore the mystery of musical creation, with the audience invited to intervene in the music being played. The show emerges from a creation-research process developed with musicians and neuroscientists.

Visit two rooms where Big Bang musicians live, exploring their fantastic imaginaries and secret adventures.

A percussionist, pianist and trumpeter guide us through the world of Miles Davis, exploring the infinite possibilities of improvised music.

A hands-on workshop in the Big Bang festival where participants combine singing and the traditional Portuguese adupe frame drum, mattering how small rhythmic impulses can become a collective flood of sound.

An interactive sound installation by composer Jaime Reis and violinist Beatriz Costa, inviting audiences to explore and create soundscapes from the skeleton of a reconstructed piano.

A family film screening in the Family Saturdays series, inspired by the tale 'The Ugly Duckling'.

A staged tour of the Ajuda Palace led by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, the queen who lived there longest. The visit ends with a ball in the palace's salons.

The Voz do Operário Children's Choir and the Retimbrar collective present a concert celebrating Portuguese roots music, reflecting on time, memory and community through song.

South Korean pianist Young-Choon Park presents a recital with works by Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven.

Bia Ferreira presents her new album Améfrica in Lisbon, with a 6-piece band.

C4 Pedro, one of the most influential artists in contemporary African music, performs at Monsantos Open Air in Lisbon.

Tribute to Queen by the Orquestra Nova de Guitarras, featuring 50 classical guitars and special participation of Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury's personal assistant. Musical direction by Miguel Madaleno.

Dance workshop for children aged 7 to 12. Price: €4.

Dance workshop for children aged 3 to 6. Price: €4.

A theatre show for babies and early childhood, from the same creator of Vivó Valdi, inviting little ones to discover the little monkeys that live in their hearts to the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Beethoven and Prokofiev. A clown-style, sensory experience accessible to all audiences.

A musical comedy full of humour about two completely opposite families — one devoted to the world of opera, the other passionate about pimba music — where intense rivalries, slips on the ice, karaoke and an unexpected love intertwine in a show of music, dance and twists that promises to entertain from start to finish.

ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition RedSkyFalls (Réplica), adapted for preschool and the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education, with a creative and participatory approach to contemporary art. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.

A group of young historians discovers clues in the Lisbon Museum - Palácio Pimenta about a lost key, leading to a treasure hunt through the palace and gardens.

Teatro Praga comes to MAAT and challenges participants to form ideas with their bodies through movement, inspired by the artworks in the exhibition.

In this workshop, participants build solar-powered cars and take part in an exciting race.

A tour of the History of Energy designed to include little ones, following the story of energy from the past to our collective future, focusing on the energy transition and sustainability.

A museum activity for children aged 8 and over that explains what an electromagnet is, how it is built and what it is used for, ending with a game that tests what participants have learned.

A visit to the Central Tejo designed for 7 to 12-year-olds, who put on helmets and discover what electricity is for and how it was produced in the old factory that powered Lisbon in the 20th century. Tickets cost €8 per child.

At the top of Tower 1 of the Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 metres above sea level, this viewpoint offers an unmissable 360º panorama over Lisbon, with free long-range telescopes and informative maps of the city's landmarks.

Timeless Experiences runs outdoor escape rooms through the streets of Lisbon, all based on true facts from Portuguese history: 'O Mistério de Rosa Cruz', a static game in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, and 'O Colecionador', a moving adventure through the historic centre in search of a stolen masterpiece, the Lusíadas. Teams of 2 to 6 people, ages 12 and up, from 17,99€ per player.

The Museu da Marioneta presents its puppet theatre programme in Lisbon, with general admission at €5 and discounts for visitors with specific needs.

In the heart of Lisbon, in the former summer residence of the Marquês de Abrantes in Alcântara, the B-MAD displays works from the Berardo Collection of the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements in period settings, with creators such as Ruhlmann, Lalique and Canto da Maya. Guided tours run daily, cost 6€, are free for children up to 12 and require prior booking.

At the Museu do Oriente, a single ticket gives access to the permanent exhibition 'Portuguese Presence in Asia', with over 3,400 pieces, and the temporary exhibitions 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals' and 'From Matrix to Print', with free entry on Fridays from 6pm to 8pm.

From 25 September 2026 to 31 January 2027, MUDE presents an exhibition dedicated to the newly donated Tereza Seabra Collection, part of the official programme of the 3rd Lisbon Contemporary Jewellery Biennial. The show brings together more than 300 works of contemporary jewellery by some 190 Portuguese and foreign artists, tracing six decades of the discipline's evolution.

The third edition of the Lisbon Jewellery Biennial's core exhibition at MUDE: an international group show where artists and designers use jewellery as a symbolic language to reflect on sustainability, ecology and coexistence between cultures, species and technologies.

A Lisbon night on board, with tickets for the upper deck at 69€ and window seats at 77€, and discounts for children aged 4 to 14.

A jazz night on board with table options by the aisle or by the window and separate prices for adults and children. After buying your ticket, you must contact the organisers to choose your main course.

A sunset boat cruise on the Tagus with Blue Cruises, including a complimentary bottle of white or red wine, a beer or orange juice, a pastel de nata and a selection of breads, jams, olives and dried fruits. Tickets are available for adults (€30.70), youths (€17), children (€12) and as a family pack (€76).

A family boat trip with Blue Cruises — Tágides Promenade 2026: tickets from 7€ for children (5–12) to 19€ for adults, with a 48€ family pack for 2 adults and 2 minors, each including a Moscatel de Setúbal (5cl) or orange juice.

The Blue Cruises - Tágides Brunch is a 2026 boat trip that pairs views over the Tagus with a brunch on board, with tickets at 19€ for adults, 12€ for youth, 7€ for children and a 48€ family pack.

A game-visit for the 2nd cycle that explores the biodiversity of the Gulbenkian Garden and the role of humans in protecting nature.

A guided tour of the Gulbenkian Museum for 2nd cycle students, journeying through different centuries and cultures.

A gastronomic tour through the Gulbenkian collection, full of ingredients for a mouth-watering menu.

A tour that adapts the eponymous game to the exhibition space, combining interpretation questions with sensory and creative exploration activities.

A game-visit through photography, video, painting, sculpture and installation, always with suitcase in hand and a special passport.

A visit for primary school children to explore the sounds of Lisbon's trees using a tree-box.

An activity that starts from observation to find the common element among works in the CAM collection.

A game-like tour that takes participants on a journey through France, Greece, Turkey and China, discovering different cultures through the artworks purchased by Calouste Gulbenkian.

A musical visit that combines space exploration and music, ending its mission on planet Earth with out-of-this-world sounds.

In this dynamic and engaging workshop, children are invited to dive into the world of music through free experimentation and collective creation.

A musical visit designed for preschool children, inviting them to observe the Museum's works through sound and the senses.

A game-like visit to discover the stories and memories of the objects collected by Gulbenkian.

A musical visit for preschoolers that encourages learning about musical instruments, the sounds of nature and the voice.

In the ABC of Music, each letter gains sound, rhythm and life, in an A-to-Z journey through composers, instruments and melodies that turn music into words, gestures and little sound stories.

In this game-like visit, sound is the starting point for a close observation of the works on display.

This visit turns into a choreography: a short dance you can take back to school and repeat as many times as you like.

The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.

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.

Casa Fernando Pessoa is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet. It offers exhibitions, a library, and guided tours.

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.