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The COLLECT RADIO series welcomes Portuguese DJ VIL for a session.

Launch session for the new edition of Estudos de História da Cultura Clássica – Vol. II: Cultura Romana, dedicated to author Maria Helena da Rocha Pereira.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' at Cinemateca. General ticket €3.20, with discounts for various audiences.

Breath Fair presents 'You had to be there', an experience made to be lived in the moment rather than recounted afterwards.

A lecture by Joshua Decter on transgression in art, based on Sarmento's exhibition, exploring the concept in the 21st century.

Attend an exclusive rehearsal for the preparation of Debussy's La Damoiselle élue and Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex.

Bring your character's backstory to life on 30 September in this 13-session horror campaign set in the realm of Strahd.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' at Cinemateca. General ticket €3.20, with discounts for various audiences.

Brighton duo Blood Red Shoes return to Lisbon on 30 September at Républica da Musica on their 2026 European tour — the first time audiences anywhere in the world will hear their new material live, including 'Screams', their first new song in four years.

British band Transvision Vamp, fronted by the charismatic Wendy James, returns to the world stage with a Lisbon date at LAV, promising a setlist that blends pop, punk and alternative rock, with iconic hits like 'I Want Your Love' and 'Revolution Baby' guaranteed to appear.

A cinema session associated with Paulo Branco featuring 'Snow White', with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for young people, students, seniors and other audiences.

A midweek ritual at Carpet Club: Jorge Caiado and Boyá (Morevi Records/GE) set the Wednesday flow in motion — no pause, just motion.

Every Wednesday from midnight to 6am at Temple Club, the Visionaries x Freaky Fiction alliance invites you aboard the Mothership for galactic explorations with ritualistic aesthetics, with an open beer bar until 01:00 and free entry on your birthday.

Brothers Samuel and Silvan Kuntz of the instrumental duo HOEHN present their debut album MISTRAL in a two-guitar concert at Cossoul, blending classical guitar, jazz and sonic experimentation. The show takes place on 30 September 2026 at 21h00, with tickets at 13€.

A theatre play about life's unexpected moments.

Rádio Macau return to the stage with two concerts in Lisbon on September 30 and October 2, after more than a decade of hiatus. Tickets range from €18 to €45.

Between September and November, the Taguspark Auditorium hosts a concert series dedicated to contemporary Portuguese music, featuring Carlos Bica, Cabrita and Ricardo Reis Soares. Concerts start at 21h00, last about 60 minutes, are recommended for ages 6 and over, and tickets cost 15€ via BOL.

An immersive exhibition inviting young and old to discover the real "superpowers" of the animal world — from eyes with thousands of lenses to colour-changing bodies — and the science and evolution behind these remarkable adaptations. Tickets cost €10 to €15 depending on age group.

From 1 to 31 July, the panel at Largo Marquês de Angeja, next to Avenida da Índia, shows work by Joana Ramalho as part of a project that rotates pieces by seven artists conceived especially for the panel.

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

The Pharmacy Museum presents an exhibition of cartoons by Eduardo Perestrello, published in the Revista Farmácia Portuguesa between 1986 and 2011, revisiting the history of the pharmaceutical sector and of the ANF with humour, irony and critical sense.

ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition Bruscky em Brusque by Paulo Bruscky, adapted for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education, exploring contemporary art in a creative and participatory way. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.

Musa paradisiaca premieres EMPORIO, a 90-minute audiovisual piece that crosses September 11 with private grief through raw VHS footage.

Atelier Carlos Botelho presents its regular activity and one-off workshops for September, with online registration and email contact.

The exhibition presents Paulo Paz's 'Rainbow' series, consisting of seven black-and-white photographs that explore color and light through collages and manipulations, all from the same space of the fort.

ZDB dedicates an anthological exhibition to Paulo Bruscky, centred on the series 'Bruscky em Brusque' and his method of linking chance and logic in creation.

Until 30 September, Poster Mostra turns the streets of Marvila into an open-air gallery, spreading posters by new talents across the neighbourhood's galleries, restaurants, studios and clubs. Entry is free, and the opening on 30 May at 4 pm includes a guided tour with the participating artists.

At Livraria Zé dos Bois, Francisco Corrêa presents an installation in which pigeons and arrows fix a suspended instant — the last memory of a life and the first gesture of a narrative yet to be assembled. The work is part of a broader project that will take complete form at Centro Cultural Raiano.

Laura Caetano's work grows out of conversations in her studio about the experience of creating images over images — those that carry no meaning beyond their own.

Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro (Lisbon, 1963) and Dagoberto Rodríguez (Caibarién, Cuba, 1969), two established and highly influential artists who work with language, image and memory.

The itinerant exhibition 'Habitar Cascais', organized by the Cascais City Council, showcases projects and works for municipal public housing, while fostering reflection and interaction on the universal right to adequate housing.

mostra_T, 11th edition, is an experimental theatre festival by TEC, featuring eight productions and young artists, from September 8 to October 3.

Radical Gestures is the first of two acts Tatiana Macedo presents at Rialto6, reinforcing her manifesto against an accelerated world of captivating image production.

The Gallery presents two exhibitions: Escape from Freedom by Ana Velez and O Belo é a Fera by Pedro Leitão.

The exhibition Ver e Ler presents the self-published work of Paulo de Cantos (1892-1979), a multifaceted figure who moved between pedagogy and art.

The musical 'Come From Away' by Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the true story of Gander, Canada, where nearly 7,000 passengers from planes diverted on 11 September 2001 were welcomed by the town's residents.

A theatrical triptych celebrating the changes in Portuguese women's lives since the April Revolution, evoking the lives and work of women who fought for equality and democracy.

Sintra City Council joins the European Week of Sport under the motto #BeActive, with a diverse programme of sports activities.

Maria José Oliveira's exhibition 'Eu que já fui eu' brings together a group of works exploring time, memory and the connections between people, inviting reflection on continuity and identity.

Sinopse No Campo, os vizinhos sabem de tudo. As notícias correm depressa mesmo entre as criaturas mais lentas (Estou a olhar para vocês, caracóis!). Por isso, quando o Rato do Campo decide visitar a sua prima na Cidade, já todos os animais sabem da viagem. Chegado à metrópole, dá-se conta de como tudo é diferente, e el

CAM hosts an exhibition by Diogo Pimentão, whose work redefines drawing through paper, graphite and materials such as cement and wood, featuring sculptural drawings born from a performative action in the gallery with French dancer and choreographer Emmanuel Eggermont.

Artist Margarida Correia investigates, mainly through photography, the personal and institutional archives of specific communities, which she presents in exhibitions and in catalogues of great graphic richness.

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

This route through Quinta da Regaleira explores Greco-Roman mythology with references to Camões, available in Portuguese on several dates in 2026.

Casa da Cultura Lívio de Morais hosts the solidarity exhibition 'The Purpose', from September 5 to October 10, aiming to help Salvador.

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.

A photography contest dedicated to the Reineta apple of Sintra, inviting photographers to capture this iconic apple variety of the region.

An event by Associação Danças com História at Quinta da Ribafria, featuring dances and historical narratives in a poetic setting.

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.

This exhibition honors the firefighters of the municipality of Cascais, revisiting their history since 1888 through pieces from public and private collections, highlighting courage, solidarity and dedication to the community.

Bruno Figueroa’s exhibition brings together photographs taken on the eve of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, portraying the neighbourhood as a space of exception where diversity and self-expression were welcomed. The images preserve the memory of what became known as Korea’s last carnival, before 159 young people lost their lives on 29 October 2022.

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

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 documentary exhibition, "100 Years, 100 Documents", presenting one hundred documents that trace a century of history.

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.

Outdoor yoga classes at Quinta da Ribafria, moving online in bad weather; contact for details.

An exhibition dedicated to the work of Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos, focusing on his printmaking and his relationship with Paula Rego, presented at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego.

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.

The Portuguese-style revue 'Regresso ao Gil' returns to the Teatro Gil Vicente stage for its 2nd season: a vibrant, musical and satirical show, produced by the Grupo Cénico of the Cascais Volunteer Firefighters' Humanitarian Association, celebrating popular theatre with humour, colour and plenty of Portuguese identity.

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.

Explore the romantic architecture of Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira on a guided night tour, available on select dates from April to October 2026.

Walk through Quinta da Regaleira at night following the steps of Greco-Roman mythology, with gods, heroes and monsters, on select dates in 2026.

Applications are open for the Sintra Photography Prize, with submissions centred in Sintra's historic town.

The Sintra City Council is receiving applications for the D. Fernando II Painting and Sculpture Prize.

An exhibition of paintings created by students of the +65 program, celebrating active aging and continuous learning through art.

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.

Artistic workshop inspired by the schist plaque from the Alapraia Necropolis, part of the European Heritage Days 2026. On September 23, from 10am to 12pm, at the Vila Museum, with prior registration and free participation for ages 4 and up.

A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).

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.

12th edition of LandArt Cascais, at Quinta do Pisão, with interventions by Pedro Cabrita Reis and Susanne S. D. Themlitz.

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.

Painting exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri, inspired by oceans, wildlife, and celestial landscapes, creating unique and immersive works.

Concert cycle presenting Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, performed by Alexei Eremine. Free entry subject to room capacity.

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.

This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.

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 outdoor storytelling series for families with children aged 4 and over, featuring storytellers such as António Gouveia, Vera Baptista, Cláudia Almendra, Pedro Tomaz and Bruno Batista, from June to November.

A puppet theatre performance by Valdevinos Teatro de Marionetas at MASMO, adapting Mafalda Brito’s book 'O Menino do Lapedo', inspired by the discovery of a child’s fossil skeleton in 1998. Public sessions on 13 June and 28 November 2026 at 16h30.

In this activity about how the butterfly garden works, participants are invited to become colleagues for a day and try out the daily procedures of this space. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 7 to 11.

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.

In this theoretical-practical workshop, participants explore the life cycle of butterflies, including their transformations, feeding and locomotion. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 6 to 11.

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.

Join Cascais Ambiente on monthly hikes through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, each offering a unique route suitable for all levels. Discover the rich fauna, flora, and stunning landscapes while enjoying outdoor physical activity.

Sintra City Council will run the 'Conversas à Volta da Cidadania' initiative throughout the year, hosting conversations about citizenship at Sintra’s libraries.

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.

Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Municipal Library of Cascais, with open doors and free activities for all ages.

In a staged visit, Manuel and Maria Ana de Castro Guimarães invite the public to discover daily life in their summer home, the old Torre de São Sebastião, including the romantic garden. Free participation with prior registration, recommended for ages 5 and up.

Small organic market with 4 producers, offering direct sale of fresh and processed organic products, all with organic certification.

The Saloio Market offers the best fresh produce: vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood, meat, bread, spices, honey, olive oil, legumes, eggs, cheese, flowers, plants, and seeds.

A guided tour through the history of energy, from the past to our collective future, focused on the challenges of the energy transition and sustainability, inviting visitors young and old to become active agents of change.

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 Casa Fernando Pessoa, where the poet once lived, is presenting a new exhibition bringing together pieces about one of the best-known writers of Portuguese literature. The guided tours are led by the Casa's own mediation team.

Fashion and lifestyle market with exclusive brands, live music and entertainment, for a demanding audience.

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.

In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.

A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.

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.

In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.

Explore the biological and geological diversity of the Avencas Marine Protected Area on a guided circular walk between Parede and Avencas beaches, led by a technician.

A fun observation challenge for families: walk a circular route in Quinta do Pisão and mark off natural elements on your bingo card as you spot them.

A hands-on activity with the Miranda donkeys at Quinta do Pisão, where children can groom, feed, and ride the animals in a safe paddock.

An outdoor rope obstacle course with varying difficulty levels, including a zip line, for adventurous individuals.

A workshop on paleontology, exploring the age of dinosaurs and their extinction, designed for children aged 4 to 10.

An educational game highlighting marine conservation and sustainable fishing, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 18.

Observe life in a beehive and learn about products like honey, pollen, wax, and propolis in an awareness session focused on the importance of pollinators and their ecological services.

Navigate through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park using a map to find control points, suited for ages 8 and up.

A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.

A guided orientation challenge for teams aged 12+, exploring points of interest with observation questions and puzzles.

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.

Combine orienteering and geocaching to find hidden letters in the forest and decipher a mystery word at your own pace.

Bring your scout group to Pedra Amarela for a camping experience in nature with eco-friendly facilities and a conservation activity included.

Explore Quinta do Pisão on a guided horseback ride accompanied by the caretaker, lasting 1h30 and open to ages 16+.

A guided donkey ride around Quinta do Pisão for children aged 6 to 10, accompanied by a handler.

The Cidade das Profissões Cascais offers regular weekly activities to help residents develop self-care and digital literacy skills, essential for motivation and well-being in the workplace. See upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.

Experience a suspended adventure activity where you slide along a steel cable between two points, a safe 'flight' for adults and children over 8.

Start with a nature walk for inspiration, then learn various ceramic techniques and take home your unfired piece.

The 1-Day Pass from Fundação D. Luís I gives access, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, to the Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, the Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, the Cascais Cultural Centre and the Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais. It costs €7.50.

Learn about ocean zones and how deep-sea organisms adapt, designed for children aged 10 to 14.

Test your aim and skill with bow and arrow on a course with obstacles and targets of varying difficulty; 1-hour activity for ages 8+.

A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.

A guided orientation challenge with observation questions and puzzles adapted for children aged 6–12, minimum 10 participants.

The Cascais Cultural Centre hosts exhibitions open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with tickets at €5 and numerous discounts and free-entry conditions, including free admission for under-18s under the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities plan.

Discover the new 'Nature for All' project at Quinta do Pisão, a circular sensory trail with 6 stations, braille and bilingual information, and adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility. Free rental.

Learn organic and seasonal horticulture strategies hands-on at Quinta do Pisão's vegetable garden, for groups of 15+ aged 3–18.

The Cidade das Profissões Cascais provides specialized support to help residents develop professionally, covering active job search, training, entrepreneurship, migrants and people with disabilities. Check upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.

Get to know the resident horses of Quinta do Pisão by brushing, feeding and riding them in the riding arena; 30-minute activity for ages 6+.

A set of clubs for developing key skills in today's job market, covering topics from language to personal and social skills, through group experiences. Monthly updated.

Take part in a workshop on the food chain to understand its importance across different levels and the ecological relationships between chains.

Learn to use archery equipment and improve your shooting technique through custom challenges; activity lasts 30 minutes and is open to ages 8+.

Discover the importance of bees through a plant identification walk and a visit to the apiary, where you can observe honeycombs, honey and pollen; suitable for ages 8+.

Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.

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 guided tour through several spaces of the old Central Tejo, the thermal power station built in 1908 that once supplied the whole Lisbon region with electricity, featuring original machinery in perfect condition.

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

A game-visit where participants help the Count pack his suitcase with pieces he likes, solving challenges, and then create their own suitcase based on the museum's collection. For organized groups ages 4 to 10, 15 to 20 pax.

An audio-guided tour through the history of beer, a multisensory journey spanning over 7000 years that includes a recreated European monastic cellar and a complimentary craft beer for over-18s (under-16s enjoy free access).

In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.

In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.

Visit highlighting Michel Giacometti's legacy in preserving Portuguese popular culture, with film records.

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.

The free-visit format at the Museu Bordalo Pinheiro lets you explore the permanent exhibition dedicated to Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, creator of the famous Zé Povinho, with some 13,200 objects ranging from tilework and ceramics to humorous drawing. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, full ticket €5.

Explore the historical and natural treasures of Quinta do Pisão on a guided walk through the Nature Park, learning about its ecosystems and history.

Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.

The Baggage Fair in Cascais offers a variety of second-hand items, antiques, and collectibles at friendly prices, providing a fun experience and great deals.

Temporary exhibition showcasing the Cunha e Costa Collection, highlighting a Portugal that unites us.

The exhibition “Building Bridges, Leading Paths” marks the 60th anniversary of Maria de Sousa’s discovery and opens the lecture series “Seeing the Unseen”, bringing together science, memory and social commitment.

The new long-term exhibition on the ground floor of Palácio Pimenta traces the history of Lisbon, a city that grew facing the Tagus, from the Palaeolithic to the splendour of D. João V's reign, with over 500 pieces and the emblematic scale model of Lisbon made before the 1755 earthquake.

This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.

Guided and free visits to the historic necropolis of Cascais, open weekends and holidays. Weekday guided tours for groups of at least 5 by appointment.

Guided visits to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum in English, French or Spanish, by prior booking, on selected weekend dates at 3pm. Free with prior registration.

A guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.

The Museum of the Orient ticket gives access to the permanent exhibition 'Portuguese Presence in Asia' and the temporary shows 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals' (until 3 January 2027) and 'Da Matriz à Impressão' (until 9 August 2026). On Fridays there is free entry from 6pm to 8pm. Entry 10€.

Market of urban crafts and design with national brands, where the artists themselves sell their original works, every Sunday.

A visit to the Museu da Marioneta in Lisbon, a space dedicated to the art of puppetry, with tickets at 5€ and discounts for visitors with special needs.

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 offers immersive experiences with several activities currently on offer, including escape rooms, in a format that breaks away from what is usual for this kind of entertainment.

In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.

The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with one ticket giving access to all exhibitions on display, plus a restaurant and shop; group visits of up to 20 people can be booked in advance.

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

Next to the Church of Santo António, near the Sé, this branch of the Museum of Lisbon introduces the figure of the Saint, highlighting his connection with Lisbon, the city where he was born and lived until he was 20.

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.

Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.

Discover one of the world's oldest tide gauges, in continuous operation since 1882, and learn how it measures the altitude of mainland Portugal.

In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.

The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.

A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.

Visit the ArtLoad craft fair, a marketplace for handmade goods and live demonstrations, organized by the artisans' association of Sintra.

A game-visit where participants solve a mystery inspired by Fernando Pessoa's work 'Mistério da Boca do Inferno', combining clues from the writer's universe and the museum's collection, aimed at secondary school students.

Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.

The combined ticket for MUDE, Lisbon's Museum of Design, gives access to the long-term exhibition and the temporary shows drawn from a collection of 35,000 items in 24 collections. Note: online sales are suspended from 7 to 19 July 2026, but tickets can be bought at the on-site box office. General admission 15€.

A guided or audio-guided tour through the history of beer, ending with a toast to Portugal's craft brewing scene and a tasting of 3 Portuguese craft beers for over-18s (under-16s enjoy free access).

Join a guided educational walk through the ecosystems of Quinta do Pisão, exploring the region's historical and natural heritage and its evolution over time.

Challenge gravity on an 8-meter climbing tower with two sides of varying difficulty; 30-minute activity for ages 8+.

Musical games of sensory exploration where participants guess sounds and build stories. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 and up.

In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.

An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.

Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.

The Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade presents a long-term exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), its means of repression, the resistance of the oppositions, the anticolonial struggle and 25 April 1974, alongside temporary exhibitions, guided visits and film and debate sessions. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with adult tickets at €4.

After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.

MUDE's long-term exhibition rereads the history of design and presents Portuguese design in context and as a design process, with a chronological journey back to the dawn of the 20th century and an exhibition design built on the reuse of materials.

Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.

In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.

An exhibition bringing together for the first time pieces from various themes of the collections of renowned Portuguese decorator and collector Duarte Pinto Coelho, on display from May 10 at Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, with free entry.

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.

The Bites of Time Exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of fossil teeth and what they reveal about life.

The exhibition 'Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey' brings together Cristóbal Toral's work, in which ordinary objects such as suitcases become metaphors for the human condition, exploring travel, memory and identity.

A mediator-led tour of 'Turn Around', an extended journey through the EDP Foundation's contemporary art collection at MAAT. It takes place on Saturdays and Sundays at 15.00 and lasts 60 minutes.

The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, with tickets at €5 (€2.50 for residents, seniors and students) and free entry for under-18s and on the first Sunday of each month.

From 25 September 2026 to 31 January 2027, MUDE dedicates an exhibition to the newly donated Tereza Seabra Collection, featuring over 300 contemporary jewellery works by more than 190 artists, as part of the 3rd Lisbon Contemporary Jewellery Biennial.

The third edition of the core exhibition of the Lisbon Jewellery Biennale, organised by MUDE in partnership with PIN, featuring international works that reflect on sustainability, the link between ethics and aesthetics, and coexistence between cultures, species and technologies. General admission 11€, with discounts for young students and seniors.

Guided visits to Pedro Cabrita Reis's exhibition 'com o coração livre de cuidados' (with a heart free of cares), which brings together some two hundred unpublished works spanning painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. Led by a mediator who contextualises the works and encourages open dialogue, the 60-minute tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.30, meeting at the MAAT Central ticket office.

Turn Around is one of the broadest and most ambitious public readings of contemporary art in Portugal, curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah.

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

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

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

A Blue Cruises boat trip on the Tagus with tickets from €7 (child) to €19 (adult) and a €48 family pack, each including a Moscatel de Setúbal or orange juice.

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 Blue Cruises boat trip featuring the Tágides Brunch, with tickets at 19€ for adults, 12€ for youths, 7€ for children and a 48€ family pack, plus optional extra meals.

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.

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.