Father and son Boy Gê Mendes and Mika Mendes share the B.Leza stage in Lisbon on 2 October 2026 at 22h30, in a concert crossing morna, coladeira, zouk and kizomba in celebration of Cape Verdean music.
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Our picks for the next 14 days
until 11 Oct
Free
Live music
The Days of Marvila
8 Marvila · Lisbon
Today
Live music
S. Pedro brings Portuguese indie pop to the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra
Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval · Sintra
Tomorrow 17:00
Party
ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise
Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
Sun 4 Oct 22:00
DJ set
Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2
Ministerium Club · Lisbon
Sat 10 Oct 15:58
Other
Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival
Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
Sat 10 Oct 17:00
Free
Live music
Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino
Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Mon 5 Oct
Free
Live music
5 October at the Assembly of the Republic
Assembleia da República · Lisbon
Sun 4 Oct
Other
Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket
Parque e Palácio de Monserrate · Sintra
Sun 4 Oct 10:00
Free
Party
Animal Party 2026
Parque Marechal Carmona · Cascais
Thu 15 Oct
Exhibition
Fado Experience at Casa da Amália with live concert
Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues · Lisbon
Thu 8 Oct
Exhibition
Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket
Palácio Nacional da Pena · Sintra
until 31 Dec
Free
Exhibition
Archaeological Adventure at the Vila Museum
Museu da Vila · Cascais
- The Days of Marvila until 11 Oct· Free 8 Marvila · Lisbon
- S. Pedro brings Portuguese indie pop to the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra Today Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval · Sintra
- ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise Tomorrow· 17:00 Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
- Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2 Sun 4 Oct· 22:00 Ministerium Club · Lisbon
- Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival Sat 10 Oct· 15:58 Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
- Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino Sat 10 Oct· 17:00· Free Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Today Friday 2 October
›Ongoing: 379 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓
No time published 20 events
M/12 Theatre
The play 'Emergency Exit' is presented in Estoril, a theatre show whose title evokes escape and urgency.
Sintra driver Lourenço Antunes represents Portugal at the Easykart International Grand Finals, his first international karting competition.
Foo Riders return to Pátio do Sol with a special concert built as a repertoire showdown between Nirvana and Foo Fighters, followed by an after party devoted to the 90s and 2000s.
Family friendly Theatre
The tenth edition of the international clown and comedy showcase Gargalhadas na Lua runs from 22 September to 3 October, bringing together more than twenty national and international artists to celebrate the art of laughter and clowning.
This summer, Cinema Nimas celebrates Agnès Varda with the largest retrospective of the filmmaker ever staged in Portugal.
Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro (Lisbon, 1963) and Dagoberto Rodríguez (Caibarién, Cuba, 1969), two acclaimed and highly influential artists who work with language, image and memory.
10€ Live music
Julie Wein presents Pianos e Canções at Cossoul, a new work joining piano, voice and the Brazilian song tradition, weaving her own themes with compositions by Johnny Alf, Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins and Benito di Paula.
Exhibition
⭐ The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in Lisbon for the first time! This immersive and revolutionary expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bastet, observe the embalming process, and much more! Embark on a journey to the p
Other
Laura Caetano's exhibition grew out of a studio conversation about the experience of creating images on top of images, ones that carry no meaning beyond their own.
Live music
Live Brazilian music at the restaurant and gallery Orixás, every Friday and Saturday at dinner.
Live music
Live music at Clube da Praia, in Praia das Maçãs, every Friday and Saturday night.
Live music
Night of live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores, every Friday and Saturday.
Other
The paintings in this series by Natália Gromicho evoke constantly reconfiguring memories, where recollections emerge as flows, fragments and reverberations.
10–30€ Live music
Nelo Carvalho returns to Malandro do Marquês for a night dedicated to Angolan music and culture, combining a live concert with Lusophone gastronomy. The restaurant serves a special Angolan-inspired menu featuring moamba, for those who want to dine or simply enjoy the music.
8–12€ Live music
Nova Geração Festival returns to Carcavelos for its second edition, placing hip-hop and the culture of the Cascais line at the centre of the programme. The line-up brings together Tiwi, Nex Supremo, Pakie and Loca, Cfas and Sheg, Costta and Flama, Capalot and DJ Rijo, in a concentrated portrait of the region's urban production.
Live music
Hannu Lintu opens his fourth season as Principal Conductor of the Gulbenkian Orchestra with Stravinsky's magnetic Oedipus Rex, based on the play of the same name.
25 € M/6 Live music
The Argentine duo Perotá Chingó, formed by Julia Ortiz and Dolores Aguirre, returns to Lisbon for a concert at Time Out Market, presenting the album 'Tá' (2024) alongside hits such as 'La Complicidad' and 'Ríe Chinito'.
S. Pedro performs at the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra on 2 October 2026 at 21h00, in a concert running through songs like Apanhar Sol, Passarinhos, Sem Ninguém and Campanhã and different phases of his indie pop.
30–60€ M/6 Live music
Simone Mendes returns to Portugal with a 90-minute show at Sagres Campo Pequeno, featuring the biggest hits of her career and a DJ warm-up set.
Morning 23 events
A youth volunteering action as part of the Eco-Schools Award, with a trail at Cruz Alta in Sintra.
Family friendly Other
Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, and a spectacular view over the Tagus.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.
Family friendly Other
Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, where you can walk the trails along the ancient fortification walls and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and the surrounding area.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery turned fairytale palace by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.
📱 Tickets on your smartphone. ⚡ Show your digital ticket at the store located at the bottom of the Arch, on Augusta Street. Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch with these tickets, see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and enjoy the incredible 360° view of the Lisbon harbour and beyond. Highlights. 🌇 Enjoy an
📱 Tickets from your cell phone. Instant access to your tickets. Explore the majestic Belém Tower in Lisbon! Book now and discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enchanted by the unique architecture, climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus. An experience you can't miss! Are you ready? Get your tickets
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.
📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets ⏳ Duration: up to 1 hour 10 minutes. 👉 Available in English. Dive into the amazing world of The National Coach Museum, one of Lisbon's hidden gems! Skip the lines with your e-ticket and unlock captivating tales through an audio tour right on your phone. Get your
📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Show your digital ticket at the entrance to the Park and National Palace of Pena The Pena National Palace, popularly known as Pena Castle, was a monastery before being transformed into a private palace by King Fernando II. The park that surrounds it is as interesting as the Pena Palace, with ex
📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets. Discover the magic of the world's most beautiful bridge at Experiência Pilar 7! Dive into interactive fun, experience virtual reality, and take an elevator ride to a stunning panoramic view of Lisbon from the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril. Nestled in Lisbon's charming
An introductory Adobe Illustrator workshop at FabLab Sintra on 1 and 2 October, from 10h00 to 16h30, with registration now open.
Exhibition
⭐ Enter the fascinating world of illusions where nothing is as it seems. At the Museum of Illusions Lisbon , perception tricks you and the mind is challenged. Between immersive rooms, interactive illusions and visual challenges, this is an experience that awakens curiosity, provokes laughter and invites you to see the
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter for free.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former royal residence transformed by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla. The ticket also covers a free hop-on hop-off service between the palace and the chalet.
Sintra City Council and Turismo de Portugal offer training for hospitality and tourism professionals entitled “Criar e Inovar o seu Modelo de...”.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter for free.
Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former royal residence transformed by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla. The ticket also covers a free hop-on hop-off service between the palace and the chalet.
Family friendly Exhibition
A visit to the Pharmacy Museum, a journey through 5000 years of health history featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese pharmacies and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus and explore the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries of this iconic monument.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra: explore the former royal residence, the exotic park with hidden trails and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla, with free and paid shuttle services on site.
Afternoon 51 events
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus and explore the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries of this iconic monument.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 optical illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that trick your perception — a fun experience for all ages, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra: explore the former royal residence, the exotic park with hidden trails and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla, with free and paid shuttle services on site.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Lisbon's Chiado district with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick the mind and blend science, art and entertainment. Ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, the flexible visit lasts around 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Other
An entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter free, and entry is free for Portugal residents on Sundays and public holidays.
Family friendly Exhibition
An admission ticket to Sintra's fairytale Pena Palace, the former royal residence transformed by King Fernando II, plus its lush park of exotic plants and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla. The ticket covers palace, park and chalet, with free hop-on hop-off and paid shuttle services on site.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Lisbon's Chiado district with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick the mind and blend science, art and entertainment. Ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, the flexible visit lasts around 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage fortress on the banks of the Tagus. Includes access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the river.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick perception and test the mind. Ideal for families, couples and school groups, with a flexible visit of about 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena, King Fernando II's former royal residence in Sintra. The ticket covers the palace, the exotic park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla, with free shuttle service between them.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick perception and test the mind. Ideal for families, couples and school groups, with a flexible visit of about 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus panoramic views over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter free, and residents of Portugal enjoy free entry on Sundays and public holidays.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former monastery turned royal residence by King Fernando II. The ticket also covers the exotic surrounding park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla, with free entry for children under 6.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers at the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, where perception tricks you at every turn. A flexible visit of around 45 minutes, suitable for all ages, with free entry for children under 4.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress on the Tagus, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and the lower and upper batteries, plus a spectacular view over the river.
Other
A festival dedicated to the Erasmus community, a meeting point for international students.
Family friendly Live music
A guided 40-minute tour of the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the daily life of the Queen of Fado through her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday and are available in Portuguese, French or English.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers at the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, where perception tricks you at every turn. A flexible visit of around 45 minutes, suitable for all ages, with free entry for children under 4.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former monastery transformed into a royal palace by King Fernando II. The ticket includes access to the palace, the exotic surrounding park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, with flexible visits at your own pace lasting around 45 minutes.
Family friendly Other
Explore the majestic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus, and access the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former monastery transformed into a royal palace by King Fernando II. The ticket includes access to the palace, the exotic surrounding park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages during a flexible visit of around 45 minutes.
Family friendly Other
Smartphone entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, and a breathtaking view over the Tagus.
Family friendly Live music
A guided 40-minute tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating her daily life with an exhibition of her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal belongings. Available in Portuguese, French or English, Tuesday to Sunday.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages during a flexible visit of around 45 minutes.
Family friendly Exhibition
Discover the Pena National Palace, a former monastery transformed into a palace by King Fernando II, and wander the exotic park with hidden trails and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla, in Sintra.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 optical illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that challenge perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, with a flexible visit of about 45 minutes.
Family friendly Other
Smartphone entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, and a breathtaking view over the Tagus.
3,2€ Cinema
A screening of 'Dear Brigitte' in the Lado BB cinema series. General admission is 3,20€, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Youth Card holders, the unemployed, students, over-65s and more.
Family friendly Exhibition
Smartphone admission to the Pena Palace and its exotic park in Sintra, including the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla and a free hop-on hop-off shuttle between the two.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions in Lisbon's Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages, in a flexible visit of about 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and the lower and upper batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus from the top.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions in Lisbon's Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages, in a flexible visit of about 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra's pearl that was a monastery before King Fernando II turned it into a palace, including access to the lush park with exotic plants and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in the Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick the mind — a blend of science, art and entertainment for all ages, with visits averaging 45 minutes at your own pace.
6€ Family friendly Cinema
Part of the 27th French Cinema Festival, Ugo Bienvenu's animated film ARCO follows Íris, a 10-year-old girl who in 2075 helps Arco, a boy from a distant future where humanity lives in harmony with nature, return home while he is pursued by those who want to uncover his secret. The film premiered at Cannes and won the Cristal for Best Feature at Annecy and the César for Best Animated Film.
Family friendly Other
Entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to Sintra's fairytale Pena Palace — King Fernando II's former royal residence — along with its lush park of exotic plants and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in the Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick the mind — a blend of science, art and entertainment for all ages, with visits averaging 45 minutes at your own pace.
7€ DJ set
City Jamz's UK Garage series continues with a full back-to-back from residents Opalia and Guy from 1990, a night dedicated to the genre that seeded grime, dubstep and UK funky; food is available and, without the free ticket, door entry costs 7€.
Family friendly Live music
A guided 40-minute tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues, the Queen of Fado, lived for 44 years, running Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English. The visit recreates her daily life through her stage dresses, jewelry, baladraus, awards and personal memories, with free entry for children under 12.
DJ set
The InfranoizZze party returns with its SonicBoom session on Friday 2 October, running from 17h to 23h.
Free Live music
A jam session in concert format, where musicians meet on stage to improvise together in the moment.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers combine science, art and entertainment at this museum on Rua Ivens in the Chiado. A flexible visit of about 45 minutes that tricks your perception and is ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission ticket to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery turned royal residence by King Fernando II, and to the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla. The visit includes the lush park with exotic plants and hidden trails, plus a free hop-on hop-off service between the palace and the chalet.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers combine science, art and entertainment at this museum on Rua Ivens in the Chiado. A flexible visit of about 45 minutes that tricks your perception and is ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.
Family friendly Live music
A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Suitable for all ages, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots projected alongside the performance.
Free 18+ DJ set
A DJ session on a hidden rooftop at the Evolution Valbom Hotel, with a pool, an open-air dancefloor and panoramic views over Lisbon from 17:30, with free entry upon registration and selected sets recorded live.
Family friendly Exhibition
Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former monastery turned royal residence by King Fernando II, with entry also included to the Chalet of Countess d'Edla. Just show your smartphone ticket at the entrance and explore the exotic park and its hidden trails at your own pace.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers at the Museum of Illusions on Rua Ivens in Chiado, combining science, art and entertainment. A flexible visit of around 45 minutes, suitable for all ages and ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.
Evening 42 events
18+ DJ set
Casa da Praia closes the season in style at Carcavelos on September 4th, with a progression from House to Trance to Bounce courtesy of NOQIA, Sahan and Nachspielzeit, cold drinks and a sunset right on the beach — plus free sangria if you arrive before 19:30.
18+ DJ set
ECOA Sessions 001 opens a new series of sunset-to-night house experiences in Lisbon, on October 2nd from 18:00 to 24:00 at A Praça, with warm house, vocal grooves and subtle Afro-Latin influences.
Family friendly Other
An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in central Lisbon, where you can immerse yourself in authentic Portuguese melodies and toast to life with a glass of port wine.
Family friendly Exhibition
More than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers at the Museum of Illusions on Rua Ivens in Chiado, combining science, art and entertainment. A flexible visit of around 45 minutes, suitable for all ages and ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.
DJ set
DJ set at sunset at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 18h00 to 21h00.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Lisbon's Chiado district with more than 20 optical illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers combining science, art and entertainment, explored on a flexible, self-paced visit of around 45 minutes.
A CINE YOGA session dedicated to Hermógenes, the Yoga teacher and poet, at the Yoga Dança de Shiva space on 2 October 2026.
A session on what we lose when we stop writing by hand, at El Corte Inglés Lisboa on 2 October 2026.
Family friendly Exhibition
An interactive museum in Lisbon's Chiado district with more than 20 optical illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers combining science, art and entertainment, explored on a flexible, self-paced visit of around 45 minutes.
Family friendly Live music
At the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, singers accompanied by acoustic and Portuguese guitars perform live fado for one hour, with images of Lisbon's most iconic locations, in sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
Free Live music
An open jam session concert, where musicians come together on stage to trade solos and improvise in a relaxed atmosphere.
Part of the 27th French Cinema Festival, Mélisa Godet's drama La Maison des Femmes, inspired by the Saint-Denis health and support centre for women victims of violence, follows a team that turns care and solidarity into tools of resistance as it accompanies women rebuilding their autonomy. With Karin Viard and Laetitia Dosch, it is a luminous and deeply human film.
18+ DJ set
This Friday, Sen_10_za takes over the decks at the Lobby Late Show from 7pm to midnight, with Balearic and deep house, warm grooves and touches of disco.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions Lisbon in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your mind in a flexible visit of about 45 minutes, ideal for families and all ages.
3,2€ Cinema
A screening of Noémia Delgado's 'Máscaras', with general admission at 3,20€ and discounts for Amigos da Cinemateca members, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.
15€ Live music
The soloists of Orquestra XXI celebrate the centenary of Morton Feldman's birth with a performance of his seminal work Crippled Symmetry, for flute, percussion and piano.
10€ Theatre
Drawing on Ájax, probably the oldest of Sophocles' tragedies, this show crosses the Greek text and the figure of Sophocles with testimonies, narratives and artistic interventions. A reflection on the limits of power, disinformation and the totalitarian threats of our time — a theatre eye to eye.
Family friendly Exhibition
At the Museum of Illusions Lisbon in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your mind in a flexible visit of about 45 minutes, ideal for families and all ages.
The performance 'CLAP & SLAP' by Agniete Lisickinaite and Igor Shugaleev explores the complex tension that arose between Lithuania and Belarus after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, staging a dialogue between fear and the need to act, between personal tragedy and geopolitical catastrophe. Performed in English with Portuguese surtitles, it arrives at TBA on 2 October, moderated by Maria Sequeira Mendes.
Family friendly Live music
At the Altis Grand Hotel, by the light of a sea of candles, a string quartet performs timeless works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and other composers in a 60-minute concert.
Family friendly Other
In an intimate setting on Rua do Crucifix, a 50-minute live fado performance comes with a glass of port wine, for an evening devoted to the essence of Portuguese culture.
3,2€ Cinema
A cinema screening pairing 'Lado BB' with 'Paparazzi' and 'Vie Privée', with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, film students, under-16s, over-65s and retirees.
35 € Live music
For the first time in Portugal, legendary Brazilian rock band IRA! presents an electric and visceral show, celebrating 45 years of career with all their greatest hits. Doors open at 7 PM.
Other
Lisbon Irish Session brings the informal tradition of the Irish session to Casa do Fauno: three hours of jigs, reels and polkas played side by side with the audience, with detours through Portuguese, Galician, Scottish and Swedish tunes.
Family friendly Other
A 50-minute live fado performance in an intimate Lisbon venue, paired with a glass of port wine. An authentic night of Portuguese music and emotion at Rua do Crucifix 84.
5€ Theatre
A theatre piece based on the true story of journalist Jean-Dominique Bauby, who after a stroke wrote The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by blinking his one working eye.
M/12 Theatre
A theatre piece exploring the concept of a superstar and fame culture.
Family friendly Live music
A Candlelight tribute concert in which a string quartet performs Pink Floyd classics such as Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb amid a sea of candles at the Altis Grand Hotel. Sixty minutes of live music in Lisbon's most magical setting.
Part of the 27th French Cinema Festival, Parallel Stories marks Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's foray into a playful Hitchcockian game presented in Competition at Cannes: while spying on her neighbours for inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie draws young Adam into a fiction that quickly spirals out of her control. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Cassel and Virginie Efira, with a special appearance by Catherine Deneuve.
3,2€ Cinema
A screening of Freedom at the Cinemateca as part of the series dedicated to producer Paulo Branco, with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for students, seniors and other groups.
18€ 6+ Live music
Rádio Macau, one of the most iconic bands of Portuguese pop-rock, return to the Coliseu dos Recreios with the line-up that consolidated their identity and a repertoire spanning several phases of their career, in a show being recorded for RTP.
45€ Live music
The Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna returns to Portugal with 'From Strauss to Léhar', a selection of waltzes, polkas and operettas by Johann Strauss, Lehár and Ziehrer, with tickets from 45€ to 70€.
12€ 12+ Live music
Xico Gaiato, one of the revelations of Festival da Canção 2025, takes the stage at the Sótão on the night of 2 October to serve up — open-bar style — songs that blend the tradition of his Beira Interior with protest music.
6€ Cinema
Part of the 27th French Cinema Festival, Stéphane Demoustier's thriller La Chaleur portrays 17-year-old Marouane during a sweltering summer on the Landes beaches, facing his last days at the campsite haunted by an event capable of changing everything. A relentless and unsettling portrait of an adolescent adrift, carried by a magnetic young lead performance.
18+ DJ set
DVRKSUN presents FANTASM's long-awaited Lisbon debut on Friday October 2nd, 22:00 to 06:00 at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, a bigger edition featuring Fantasm, Parsa Jafari, Alex TB, Buchecha, Gaston Zani and 5ogol. +18 event.
18+ DJ set
A pub crawl through Lisbon's nightlife visiting three venues in one of the city's best nightlife neighbourhoods, with welcome shots, an hour of unlimited sangria and beer (or a 10€ upgrade to gin, vodka, rum and whiskey) and VIP entry at a club to end the night.
18+ DJ set
Lisbon's iconic Incógnito club once again welcomes Glitz for a night blending the dark-romantic elements of Electro and New Wave with the groovy energy of Dark Disco and electronic Italo body music.
A RIOT club night at Village Underground Lisboa, with DJs playing from 23h to 06h on Friday, 2 October.
10.82€ 18+ DJ set
Casa Capitão turns into BAILE: downstairs, Décio's usual Apupu mass with R4kel, Clemente, VV$ and Blaeckfull, while the KOMBAVA label takes over the Sótão with San Solo, Amaha, TAHTAHTAH, The Service Guy and Page Blanche; a single ticket (10€ to 15€ + fees) gives access to all rooms.
18+ DJ set
A DJ set by Christian.
Ministerium Club presents a party night featuring Meskita, Bernardo Vaz and Hélio, with a line-up that includes Hélio and Bernardo Vaz.
10–12€ 18+ Party
Swag On kicks off its winter season at ZERO CLUB (formerly MOME) on Friday, October 2nd, from 00H to 06H, with R&B and hip-hop in open format by Overule and Static. Free guest list entry until 01H30 and tickets from 10€.








