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A visit to the back office of the National Archive of Torre do Tombo (ANTT) to discover how archival heritage is preserved and digitised. The activity takes place on 22 September 2026.

A 'Yellow September' initiative at the University of Lisbon inviting reflection on the value of life and suicide prevention. The event takes place on 22 September 2026.

Screening of the film 'The Aviator' by Martin Scorsese.

Semillites and Tania, queer siblings, traverse their bodies and family memories to reimagine their identity beyond colonial narratives.

In the Philippines of the 1990s, Eli, a reserved young man, carries the weight of a trauma his community refuses to acknowledge after surviving sexual assault. When he witnesses a mysterious plane crash, his warning is met with the same disbelief that greeted his earlier revelation.

COLLECT RADIO session with ARRLOMP.

Portrait of Hélène Hazera, a key figure of French counterculture, LGBTQIA+ activist and founder of the Trans and AIDS Commission within Act Up. The documentary celebrates her victory over a life marked by the struggle for transition and her career as the first transgender woman journalist at Libération.

A conversation with Os Garotin, moderated by Ivan Lima, at Fnac Chiado on 22 September 2026.

The Shorts 4 programme at Queer Lisboa 30 brings together six short films exploring queer desire, memory and resistance, with several filmmakers attending the session.

In 'Nothing Remains', a group of queer people is kidnapped and left in the middle of nowhere, in a scenario of violence and resistance. The session features director André Godinho and the film's team.

A reflection on laughter as an expression of humility and lucidity.

A Queer Lisboa session dedicated to the film Shinjuku Boys, with general admission at 3,20€ and discounts for several audiences.

An intimate concert by cellist Jasmim Mandillo and guitarist Marta Fonseca, crossing Portuguese and Brazilian music from classical to samba, with original arrangements and own compositions.

Screening of the film 'The Wolf of Wall Street' by Martin Scorsese.

In 'La Carn', Lluís Garau creates a dance show from his experiences on Chatroulette, until a mysterious encounter disrupts his relationship with the online world. The session features Joan Porcel.

A Queer Lisboa 30 session dedicated to the film Bound, with general admission at 4,50€ and discounts available.

Pub Crawl takes the crowd from bar to bar with DJ sets.

Anabela marks 40 years of career on 22 September 2026 at Sala Carmen Dolores, Teatro da Trindade, with a concert combining her new album of original songs with unforgettable moments from her musical journey.

Vozes da Floresta - Chico Mendes Vive takes the stage at Teatro Villaret on 21-09-2026.

A 'Motivational Tracks' session at TTC@ULisboa, the University of Lisbon's Technology Transfer and Knowledge Valorisation Centre, dedicated to the path from master's level to PhD. The event takes place on 22 September 2026.

Group exhibition bringing together Bé Machado, Isabel Cunha and Maria Botelho, with works in acrylic painting and sculpture.

An anthological exhibition dedicated to Paulo Bruscky, a pioneer of conceptual art in Brazil, tracing his work from the 1970s across visual and sound poetry, performance, mail art and new media.

A dialogue between the works of Lourdes Castro and Ilda David, exploring the relationship between light and shadow in azulejo tiles, crossing memory and contemporaneity.

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

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.

The exhibition 'Feinting Life' travels to the suburbs of Lourenço Marques between 1950 and 1970, bringing together photography, pop culture, press and football to reflect on colonialism, culture and sport.

The Feira da Luz in Carnide, Lisbon, featuring various artists and events.

Rosa Barba presents her first major exhibition in Portugal, with a site-specific and temporal narrative that expands on the conceptual themes of her work.

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

A cartoon exhibition at the Pharmacy Museum that revisits the past of the pharmaceutical sector with humor and irony, highlighting the history of the National Association of Pharmacies.

An immersive exhibition inviting children and adults to discover the real superpowers of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to internal compasses, celebrating nature's diversity and ingenuity.

The billboard at Largo Marquês de Angeja, next to Avenida da Índia, will alternately display works by seven artists, starting with Joana Ramalho from 1 to 31 July.

Event inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, inviting participants on an imaginary journey guided by a magic carpet.

Exhibition of fifteen analogue photographs by Carla Martins about exchanges at the Banco de Tempo do Lumiar, capturing the beauty of sharing time and knowledge.

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.

A visual reading of Portugal's birdlife, using the Monsanto Forest Park as a key reference and symbol of Lisbon's environmental policy.

Exhibition of clocks by artist Ana Massaki, where time takes on form, colour and poetry, and each piece invites visitors to slow down and imagine.

An exhibition dedicated to José Mário Branco and the theme of exile, bringing together texts and iconographic material about the careers of Portuguese singers exiled in France.

Exhibition by Luís Almeida, Run Jiang and Sara Ivone, accompanied by a text reflecting on quality, the reception of works and taste in different contexts. Open Monday to Friday and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday, from 10h to 18h, with free entry.

Cinema Nimas hosts the largest Agnès Varda retrospective ever held in Portugal, with 36 films spanning features, shorts, fiction and documentary, celebrating the work of the Belgian filmmaker.

'Músculo Mental' brings together works by João Louro and Dagoberto Rodríguez, two leading artists who explore language, image and memory.

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 exhibition of sculptural drawing by Diogo Pimentão, who redefines the practice of drawing, presenting works resulting from a performative action with dancer Emmanuel Eggermont at CAM.

An exhibition by the Historical Society for the Independence of Portugal that, as part of the 50th anniversary of the democratic founding, explores the mechanisms and infrastructures that make democracy possible.

Artist Margarida Correia presents her photographic research on personal and institutional archives of specific communities, through exhibitions and catalogues.

Guided tours of the exhibition 'Higher', by Margarida Correia.

Exhibition by Carlos Vasconcellos devoted to the sea as a landscape in permanent transformation, through changing light, sky, colours and the horizon.

Cine Society presents a new season of outdoor cinema in Lisbon, screening recent Oscar winners.

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

Exhibition of unpublished sculptures by Juan Miguel Quiñones investigating the tensions between matter, memory and temporality, from an imaginary shaped by the sea.

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.

Black Cat Cinema returns with outdoor film screenings across the city, featuring contemporary, cult and classic films, with musical programming and food offerings.

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.

Photographs by Luis Nogueira taken during several trips across different geographies, showing children who were born and live in different places.

Exhibition of stereoscopic photographs by Carla Gaspar capturing parts of the human body, the whole body and clothes arranged on the floor.

At Chapitô, José Matos Alves shows photographs born from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, a celebration of freedom and of the lessons learned in the archipelago.

Exhibition presenting the results of the Lisbon City Council's Cultural Heritage Department research into the history and identity of Charneca, through images and documents from the life of the community. Free entry.

Festina Lente is a visual approach to the resonances between architecture, culture and identity, focusing on what is about to disappear in the urban landscape.

Alexandre Estrela presents at Galeria Zé dos Bois a series of 'Réplicas' based on his piece RedSkyFalls, with fruit flies that react in real time to seismic activity.

Free open-air exhibition by Saraiva + Associados, with 30 large-scale panels on Avenida Infante Santo revisiting three decades of the studio's projects.

Ikebana workshop with Yuko Kase, learning the Japanese art of flower arrangement, including flowers and kenzan base.

An exhibition in which Beatriz Horta Correia's terracotta sculptures enter into dialogue with photographs from the novobanco Collection selected by the artist herself.

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

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

The Constitutional Court offers guided tours to deepen citizens' knowledge of the functions and powers of this sovereign body.

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

Enjoy the best 360º view over Lisbon from the top of Tower 1 of Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 meters above sea level. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Tagus River and landmarks such as Ponte 25 de Abril, Cristo Rei, Castelo de São Jorge and Torre de Belém, with free telescopes and informational maps.

The exhibition celebrates 40 years of Lisbon's Pavers and Gardening Schools, highlighting their work in qualifying professionals and enhancing Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.

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.

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

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 technology tour showing how technology serves as fuel for artistic creation, revealing innovative processes and tools.

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.

An exhibition bringing together works by internationally renowned artists such as Cindy Sherman, ORLAN, Marina Abramović, Erwin Olaf, Jane and Louise Wilson, Hannah Starkey, Helena Almeida and Nikki S. Lee.

A guided tour of the former Central Tejo, a thermal power plant built in 1908 that supplied Lisbon with electricity, covering several spaces among original machinery.

São Jorge Castle in Lisbon offers daily tours that tell the story of the city's evolution from the distant past. Tours are included in the ticket, with registration at the ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis.

Timeless Experiences offers outdoor escape rooms in Lisbon, with two missions based on true Portuguese history: The Rose Cross Mystery, played in a garden, and The Collector, through the historic area. Activities are for ages 12 and up, with prices from €17.99 per player.

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.

Radha Krishna Temple was officially inaugurated on 4 November 1998.

Audioguide visit exploring the history of beer over 7000 years, with a free craft beer for those over 18.

A guided tour that brings art and ecology together, exploring the idea that each work is part of a larger, interconnected whole.

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.

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.

Guided tour or audioguide exploring the history of beer, ending with a tasting of 3 Portuguese craft beers.

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.

An exhibition of around 100 works from the EDP Foundation Collection, curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah, on view at MAAT Central in two stages and running until 2027.

A new exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, curated by João Pinharanda, presenting the career of one of Portugal's most internationally recognised artists.

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

Sunset cruise on the Tagus with drinks and snacks included, such as wine, beer, juice or water and a Pastel de Nata. Tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

Boat trip with Tágides brunch, with prices for adults, young people and children, and a family pack.

Tagus river cruise with a drink included (Setúbal Moscatel or orange juice), with tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.

An exhibition of three-dimensional works from the MACAM collection exploring balance, tension and transformation in space, with works by Portuguese and international artists and curated by Adelaide Ginga and Carolina Quintela.

Mercado CCB returns to Centro Cultural de Belém, bringing together creators, artisans and the community for another season.

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.