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Lecture on the historical evolution of Korean ceramics, exploring the aesthetics and spirituality of Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain.

Stand-up comedy show by Ana Garcia Martins, where she explores the feeling of inadequacy and self-criticism that has followed her since childhood.

A concert celebrating the connection between cultures, presented as part of Iberian Bridge.

DJ set with Mothership.

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

Theatre play 'Path to Heaven'.

In O Bestiário, Carla Cabanas presents an installation of sculptures inspired by the universe of imaginary beings Jorge Luis Borges gathered in The Book of Imaginary Beings.

At a moment of pressure on the planet's limits, this exhibition looks at raw earth not as a nostalgic return but as a natural, local and available resource for building.

Dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, this exhibition examines the presence and multiplicity of the Saint's image through the choices made by collectors.

Cine Society returns to Lisbon with a new open-air cinema season screening recent Oscar winners such as Sinners.

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.

This visit to the exhibition Gulbenkian, 70 Years in Posters explores posters of activities programmed or supported by different services of the Foundation over its 70 years of existence.

An exhibition dedicated to the world of technical wreck diving and to the extraordinary legacy of the Portuguese In-Silence Dive Team, told through texts, photographs and videos.

Zinnie Harris's play at Teatro Paulo Claro: on one of the world's most isolated islands, the arrival of a stranger promises progress but awakens new powers and secrets, until the volcano forces the community to leave. On stage from 17 September to 17 October, directed by João Meireles.

A theatre show celebrating the power of imagination, where a mysterious Story Enchanter invites the audience to create a story together.

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.

Black Cat Cinema returns with open-air screenings across the city from 13 May to 18 October, mixing contemporary, cult and classic films — from Oscar winners to the Cannes Palme d'Or. Each session comes with music, food offerings and, once a month, a curation by Lisbon publisher Cuca Monga; tickets are €14.99.

A documentary exhibition presenting one hundred documents in a journey through one hundred years of history.

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

In the exhibition And wait, and wait, and wait, Sara Massa uses imagery anchored in the Azorean pasture to explore a relationship at once intimate and resistant with island isolation, displacement, powerlessness and the absurd.

A cycle of six recitals in which Artur Pizarro performs the complete Mozart piano sonatas at Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara. A rare chance to hear these works in sequence, following the order of Sequeira Costa's historic 1956 cycle.

Multiple Eyes brings together Ines Doujak, Patrícia Domínguez and Lubaina Himid in an exhibition on narration as an intimate, political and polyphonic practice, with free entry (Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6:30 pm). On 13 May there is a conversation with the artists and a performance by Ines Doujak, with prior booking.

Filipe, a young man in love with theatre, identifies with Nina from Chekhov's 'The Seagull' and, by following a seagull's flight on a bridge, unleashes the conflicts and secrets of a family. A play about generations, misunderstanding and the belief that only love can save.

Teatro Praga challenges the public to attend performance-visits at MAAT Central, turning exhibitions into festive and provocative experiences.

Peddy + appears in the listings with only a fragmentary description, so the exact format of this activity has yet to be announced.

The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens after three years closed for renovation with Shakespeare's Macbeth — the very play on stage on the night of the 1964 fire — in a staging by Pedro Penim that fuses memory and rebirth.

At the invitation of Chapitô, José Matos Alves presents a photography exhibition born from 13 years of life in the Cape Verde archipelago, opening in April to celebrate the hard-won freedom.

GOA - Travelling Tales is Teatro Meridional's new creation: a show built from tales, poetry and novel excerpts about Goa, Daman and Diu, exploring the historical and human universe of these Portuguese-speaking territories and honouring the Indo-Portuguese communities living in Portugal today.

In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents Cloud of Confusion, a powerful reflection on the circulation, the archive and the meaning of images in the digital era.

Figaro is preparing to marry Susana, but Count Almaviva also desires her, setting off a comedy of disguises and conspiracies. Beaumarchais's play, staged by António Pires, promises a well-deserved lesson for the master.

A guided tour in Portuguese Sign Language with a deaf mediator, offering a new perspective on the pieces in the Casa Fernando Pessoa exhibition.

Guided tour in Italian of Casa Fernando Pessoa, lasting 60 minutes, on Sundays at 11am. Price: 6€.

A guided 941-metre walk along the Alcântara Valley crossing, discovering the importance this 18th-century hydraulic infrastructure had for the growth and development of Lisbon.

At Fundação Carmona e Costa, Carlos No presents the installation 'ÓSTRACOS', addressing the fragility of the human condition, exclusion and the imbalances born of social dynamics, political choices or war.

On the occasion of RedSkyFalls, his piece on show at the Portugal Pavilion at the 2026 Biennale in Venice, Alexandre Estrela presents a series of Replicas at Galeria Zé dos Bois, including one in which sentinel fruit flies respond in real time to the planet's seismic activity. On view Monday to Saturday, from 18h to 22h.

Bringing together five international artists, Interchange explores the increasingly osmotic relationship between life and technology, tracing a route through environments of continuous transformation — from mycelial networks to Neolithic inscriptions — without framing artificial intelligence as a rupture. On view Thursday to Saturday, from 13h to 18h.

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.

At Galeria Zé dos Bois, Alexandre Estrela presents a Réplica of RedSkyFalls, in which fruit flies act as sentinels responding in real time to nearby and distant seismic activity.

An exhibition tracing the history of human communication through its deep relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest. Free entry, Monday to Friday from 10h to 18h and Saturday from 14h to 18h.

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.

A playful workshop that invites participants to look at MAAT's collection in a creative way and turn the visit into an aMAATzing experience.

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

A MAAT programme reflecting on maturity and ageing, bringing together art, memory and life experiences.

A session of Tenchi Tessen, the art of movement created by Georges Stobbaerts in which the fan replaces the sabre, taking place on a Friday from 19.00 to 20.30 for ages 16 and over.

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.

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.

At the house where Fernando Pessoa lived, the Casa's mediation team leads 60-minute tours through a new exhibition and the fascinating Pessoa universe: the names he used to sign his texts, the imaginary figures he created, the books he read and everyday life in Lisbon in the early 1900s. Tours run on Saturdays and Sundays at 16h, cost 6€ and can be booked by email, with Portuguese sign language support.

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.

Regular oriental dance classes with Carla Sofia at the Museu do Oriente, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 13.00 to 14.00 for ages 16 and over, available in person or live online via Google Meets.

Lisbon City Council marks 40 years of the cobblestone layers' and gardening schools with the Timeline exhibition, tracing four decades of training, inclusion and the celebration of Portuguese cobblestone and the city's gardens. On show at ARV every day, from 6:30 am to 10 pm.

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.

The tours of São Jorge Castle, which stands out in Lisbon's urban fabric, bring together the stories of a distant past documenting the city's evolution up to the present day. They run every day, last one hour, are held in Portuguese and English and cost 4€, included in the ticket, with sign-up at the castle ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis.

A session presenting a roadmap for mental health, sharing strategies and resources for well-being and psychological support.

The MAC/CCB, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre for Architecture at the Belém Cultural Centre, presents its 2026 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and architecture, with works by Picasso, Warhol, Paula Rego, Dalí and many others.

Sinopse Exposição permanente do Museu Bordalo Pinheiro, em Lisboa. O Museu Bordalo Pinheiro abriu ao público em 1916, sendo o primeiro Museu em Portugal a ser construído de raiz para albergar a obra de um só artista. Tem como missão divulgar a obra de Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, marcante artista da segunda metade do sécul

A combined ticket for MUDE – Museum of Design in Lisbon, giving access to the museum's long-term exhibition and temporary exhibitions, with a collection of 35,000 items across 24 collections ranging from product design to fashion and contemporary jewellery.

An audio-guided visit through more than 7000 years of beer history, including the recreation of a European monastic cellar, with a complimentary craft beer for visitors over 18.

At the MUDE, the exhibition “What Are Things For?” rereads the history of design and presents Portuguese design as a design process, questioning how and why products are designed, communicated, perceived and consumed.

Sinopse A exposição do piso térreo do Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta revela a evolução de Lisboa, cidade que cresceu virada para o rio Tejo, desde o Paleolítico, há mais de cem mil anos, quando os primeiros habitantes chegaram a este território, até ao esplendor que a cidade atingiu no reinado de D. João V (r. 1706

A ticket granting access to all the exhibitions and spaces of MAAT — Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology — including the MAAT Gallery, MAAT Central and the MAAT Garden, on the Belém riverfront in Lisbon.

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.

Visits to the Radha Krishna Temple, officially inaugurated on 4 November 1998; the listing's description cuts off just after this inauguration date.

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

Breve Introdução Localizado na zona histórica da cidade, junto à Igreja de Santo António, próximo da Sé, este núcleo do Museu de Lisboa dá a conhecer a figura do Santo, enfatizando a sua relação com Lisboa, cidade onde nasceu e viveu até aos 20 anos. Inaugurado em 18 de Julho de 2014, o Museu de Lisboa , Santo António

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.

A guided or audio-guided visit through the history of beer, ending with a toast and a tasting of three Portuguese craft beers for visitors over 18.

Sinopse Através da sua exposição de longa duração, caracteriza o regime ditatorial português (1926-1974), os seus meios de repressão e opressão (a censura, as polícias e os tribunais políticos), a resistência das oposições (semilegais e clandestinas), a luta anticolonial e o 25 de Abril de 1974. Regularmente promove ex

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.

CAMB presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez (1926-1995), a self-taught painter with a deeply personal language, tracing her path from early abstraction to figuration and the luminous interiors of her final years.

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 guided tour of the immersive exhibition by artist Inês Zenha, featuring painting, sculpture, and installation.

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through hybrid bodies and beings, reservoirs, drainage and runoff systems.

A visit exploring the biography, paths, inspirations, ideas, techniques and works of artist Inês Zenha through her forgotten objects.

A guided visit to Pedro Cabrita Reis's exhibition 'with a heart free of cares', bringing together around two hundred unpublished works across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. A mediator-led tour offering a deeper look at the artist's themes.

At MAAT Central, one of the broadest public readings of contemporary art in Portugal brings together around 100 works from the Fundação EDP Collection in an open route shaped by dialogue between works, generations and languages, on show until 2027.

Guided tours of the exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, 'without sorrow of heart'.

Exhibition exploring MAAT's exhibition and publishing activities between 2016 and 2026.

Exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, titled 'without sorrow of heart', exploring memory, absence, and the human condition.

Exhibition crossing the universe of Valentino Garavani with the artistic vision of Joana Vasconcelos.

Exhibition by João Pimenta Gomes on the theme 'New Age'.

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

Exhibition bringing together over fifty artists from the CAM Collection, exploring the notion of place as a conceptual axis.

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.

This visit reinforces school curriculum content by crossing art and mathematics at the Modern Art Centre.

An outdoor class that questions the limits of the classroom and proposes learning geometry and history through the elements of the garden.

In this workshop, participants sharpen their senses to discover the Garden in a more complete way and build a sensory map of the place, inspired by Alberto Caeiro.

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

Drawing on the Julião Sarmento Collection, the exhibition explores the lasting influence of the American imaginary on contemporary art, with works by Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha, Nan Goldin and Richard Serra, alongside Conversa de Corvos, a solo show by Fariba Hajamadi.

In these visits, designed preferably for music students, participants can attend a rehearsal of the Gulbenkian Orchestra.

Visits that give students direct contact with rehearsals, backstage, concerts, musicians, conductors and guests of the Gulbenkian Orchestra.

Informal encounters with musicians and conductors of the Gulbenkian Orchestra or guests, where students can watch part of the rehearsals.

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

A customized visit, upon request, for students of various levels to the Gulbenkian Museum collection.

A guided tour of the headquarters, Museum, and Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

A journey to China through pieces from Calouste Gulbenkian's collection, exploring the main symbols of the Middle Kingdom and the ancient stories and traditions they tell.

A visit to the Gulbenkian Museum that addresses media literacy, questioning what we think we know about what was written for posterity.

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

In this visit, drawing helps us understand the possibilities that the pencil line offered artists throughout the ages.

A visit to revisit the CAM building and learn about its transformation.

A pedagogical visit that answers questions through the demonstration and deconstruction of Gulbenkian Música's educational projects.

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

Based on the Centro de Arte Moderna collection, the education team designs specific, transdisciplinary sessions tailored to the chosen theme and grounded in the artistic reference.

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

This activity invites a sensory experience through the exhibition, where art is not only seen but felt and explored through sound, music and dance.

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

In this workshop, participants are challenged to (de)construct their multiple portraits, based on works of Portuguese modernism from the CAM collection.

A visit that invites you to think and philosophize, like a banquet served hot and in a group, with a menu for all tastes.

A visit that offers a quick look at modernism, the avant-gardes and the very idea of modernity.

A visit to the Gulbenkian Garden adapted for people with memory loss or dementia and their caregivers, evoking the plants of childhood.

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 musical visit, we discover Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's Four Seasons through the five senses.

A multi-session visit exploring the life of Calouste and his collection, which spans different cultures and times.

This visit explores the Gulbenkian Garden and its design, revealing the symbiotic relationship between the garden and the Foundation's buildings and how this 20th-century landscape architecture masterpiece was realised.

A guided tour of the exhibition Xerazade. The Interminable Collection of CAM, which presents the collection in a surprising, non-chronological way, creating dialogues and relationships between authors and works from different styles and periods.

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

A concert where instruments bring to life the sounds of birds, insects and other creatures in a true musical animalarium.

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

A game-like visit that promotes learning Portuguese as a non-native language in a museum context.

A multisensory visit adapted to the needs of people with memory loss, a dementia diagnosis, and their caregivers.

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

A multisensory tour with audio description to get to know the Gulbenkian Garden up close.

A reflection on identity: like a puzzle, we are made of many pieces that together build who we are.

What happens when we gather in a circle in the Museum? This visit-workshop uses group portraits to explore the idea of being together.

A visit to the Gulbenkian Museum that highlights the importance of past, present and future choices for a more sustainable society.

A pedagogical visit that answers questions through the demonstration and deconstruction of the museum's educational projects.

This session draws on the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach to bring together music, senses and movement in a sensory artistic experience.

In this visit-workshop, participants explore the theme of collecting in an art exhibition, discovering how the things we keep gain meaning and tell stories.

A concert that turns listening into discovery, exploring music, nature and our place in an ever-changing soundscape from the other side of the window.

In this visit-workshop, participants explore a sensory studio with their whole body and create a sculptural object inspired by works from the Gulbenkian Museum collection.

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

Three different visits exploring changing times through the works of the Gulbenkian Museum, from Antiquity to the 19th century.

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.

This visit proposes revisiting episodes of history through diverse — and even conflicting — readings of the same moments.

A musical workshop for sensory, sound and creative exploration, based on exploring various musical instruments.

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

In this guided tour for private groups, visitors get to know the new building and tour the CAM Collection, with a focus on the key works of this collection.

A guided visit to this landmark project in landscape architecture in Portugal.

In this guided tour, participants explore various spaces of the Gulbenkian Building, including areas normally closed to the public.

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

A guided tour for private groups of the Gulbenkian Foundation's Building and Garden, a National Monument, highlighting the relationship between architecture and garden.

A guided tour highlighting the key pieces of the Gulbenkian Museum, from Ancient Egypt to Persia and Japan, ending with European Art.

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.

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.

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.

Guided visit to the historic Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon, offering panoramic views and rich history.