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17 Oct

September 2026

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Morning 1 event
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 2 events
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.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 53 events
Opera-Pimba on Ice! The First Musical on Ice...Melted

Teatro da Comuna Lisbon until 18 Oct

19€ Family friendly Live music

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.

Pum Pum Dá Dá

Boutique da Cultura Lisbon until 24 Oct

10€ Family friendly Theatre

A sensory show for babies where emotions take on colour, shape and sound through sounds, rhythms and melodies. A journey of discovery and affection for the little ones.

HOMEWORK: Frei Luís de Sousa

LU.CA - Teatro Luís de Camões Belém Lisbon until 25 Oct

4,9€ Todas as idades Family friendly Theatre

Two former sweethearts are forced to work together on a school project about the play Frei Luís de Sousa by Almeida Garrett.

Let's Sing with the Animals

Boutique da Cultura Lisbon until 31 Oct

10€ 0–6 Family friendly Theatre

A musical show for babies and children aged 0 to 6 about friendship and forest animals, featuring puppets, original songs and traditional tunes such as "Cuco na Floresta". Actress and singer Cat interacts with the animals and helps Raposa Brincadeiras apologise to Coelho Saltinhos.

Family Day - Acoustic Concert

Boutique da Cultura Lisbon until 31 Oct

10€ 0–8 Family friendly Live music

An intimate acoustic concert for children aged 0 to 8, with guitar, percussion and voice, celebrating the concept of family through audience interaction and puppets.

In the Shadow of Dracula

Boutique da Cultura Lisbon until 1 Nov

10€ Family friendly Theatre

A comedic play about Dracula's brothers plotting to overthrow him on Halloween night, full of magic and laughter.

Workshop visit to the exhibition ‘RedSkyFalls (Réplica)’ with the Educational Service

Galeria Zé dos Bois Bairro Alto Lisbon until 22 Nov

Free Family friendly Workshops & talks

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 THOUSAND TIMES REVUE

Teatro Politeama Lisbon until 29 Nov

20€ Todas as idades Family friendly Theatre

Filipe La Féria presents the new Portuguese revue show, with Marina Mota and Joaquim Monchique, at Teatro Politeama.

Meditating with Art

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 12 Dec

15€ 12+ Family friendly Exhibition

A monthly meditation experience at MAAT, with each session tailored to the current exhibition and featuring an exclusive meditation in the exhibition space. Aimed at young people (12+) and adults, it connects art, mindfulness and well-being.

The Fairy Oriana

Museu da Marioneta Lisbon until 13 Dec

Free Family friendly Theatre

A children's theatre show based on the story of the Fairy Oriana, with free entry.

These works MAAT me!

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 13 Dec

8€ 8–12 Family friendly Theatre

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

Snow White

Boutique da Cultura Lisbon until 20 Dec

10€ Family friendly Theatre

In this fun adaptation of the classic tale, Snow White, about to turn eighteen, flees the Queen and discovers, among a dancing hunter, a rule-bound dwarf and a poisoned apple, that true beauty lies within. With text and direction by Paulo Cintrão, humour, music, dance and lots of magic from Byfurcação Teatro.

Don't wake the dragon

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 20 Dec

11€ Family friendly Other

A workshop for children where you build a simple electrical circuit and test it in a skill and concentration challenge, inspired by getting past a sleeping dragon without waking it.

Toy Solar Cars

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 26 Dec

8€ 6+ Family friendly Other

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

History of Energy Tour + Little Ones

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 27 Dec

8€ Family friendly Other

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.

The Magic of Electromagnets

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 27 Dec

8€ 8+ Family friendly Other

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.

The Electricity Factory for the Little Ones

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 27 Dec

8€ 7–12 Family friendly Other

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.

MIRADOURO AMOREIRAS 360º PANORAMIC VIEW

AMOREIRAS 360º Lisbon until 30 Dec

5€ Family friendly Family

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

Local a anunciar Lisbon until 31 Dec

desde 17,99€ Family friendly Other

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.

MUSEU DA MARIONETA

Museu da Marioneta Lisbon until 31 Dec

5€ Family friendly Theatre

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

Guided Tours of the B-MAD, Berardo Art Deco Museum

B-Mad, Berardo Museu Arte Deco Lisbon until 31 Dec

6€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Exhibitions 2026

Museu do Oriente. Lisbon until 31 Dec

10€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Contemporary Jewellery. The Tereza Seabra Collection

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Jan

11€ Family friendly Family

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.

Coexistences - Jewellery and the Beauty of the World

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Jan

11€ Family friendly Family

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.

At the Bottom of the Sea

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 6 Mar

Family friendly Live music

A musical workshop for families that invites you to dive into an underwater sound universe, exploring sounds and music inspired by the bottom of the sea.

Art Cart

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 13 Mar

Family friendly Family

Art Cart is a workshop that invites families with children aged six and up to do creative activities together.

ZAF - Family Art Zone

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 14 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

A monthly open-access workshop for families where experimentation is the watchword.

Lisbon Night on Board

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 25 Mar

69€ Family friendly Party

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.

Jazz Night on Board

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 26 Mar

69€ Family friendly Live music

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.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Sunset 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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).

Blue Cruises - Tágides Promenade 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Brunch | Boat Trip 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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.

Journey into the Landscape

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Apr

Family friendly Other

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

Journey Through Time

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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

Family Recipes

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Family

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

Gira Girou: Awakening the Senses through the CAM Collection

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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

Passport to Art

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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

The Sound Tree

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Other

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

Animated Stories

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Other

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

Extraordinary Journeys

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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.

The Sound of the Planets

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

Parti-Tu.tti - Music for Little Creators

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

Sound Explorers

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

In the Collector's Pockets

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Other

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

Once Upon a Time... and Then You'll See!

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

ABC of Music

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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.

A Thousand and One Sounds on the Loose

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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

Art in Motion

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Sept

Family friendly Dance

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

Visit | Monument to the Discoveries

Padrão dos Descobrimentos Lisbon

10€ Family friendly Other

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.

LISBON MUSEUM - ROMAN THEATRE

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

4€ Family friendly Theatre

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.

Visit to the Museum

Casa Fernando Pessoa Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

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

Visit | Fado Museum

Museu do Fado Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Live music

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.