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A family workshop at Casa Sommer in Cascais, part of the 'Soldados da Paz' firefighters exhibition: guided by Pinóquio Fun & Culture, families with children aged 4 to 12 build their own fully customisable 3D cardboard emergency vehicle.

An event dedicated to companion animals, with adoption campaigns, activities for families, dog demonstrations and awareness-raising actions, also taking place on 4 October.

A walk along the trails of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park on 3 October 2026 to explore the park's nature.

A hands-on community planting session to create a sensory garden at UNL - Nova SBE School of Business & Economics on 3 October 2026.

Presentation of the children's book "O Nemo e a Soraia", a story of magic, friendship and courage, for children aged 5 and up and their families.

Monthly free drawing meetup with Urban Sketchers Portugal, on the first Saturday of each month, for anyone who likes to draw.

A guided route starting from Santa Apolónia Station reveals how industrial development transformed Lisbon's riverside area, from former factories to working-class neighbourhoods.

In Cloudbusting, singer Aline Goffin invites young audiences into Kate Bush's universe through an intimate fusion of music, movement and image, complete with magical holograms.

A hands-on music workshop by Bruno Estima and WETUMTUM, where participants explore group music-making through playful challenges and instruments, culminating in a short public presentation.

Da Pele is a series of sound installations centered on the adufe, exploring the power of collective and memory through a simple instrument.

Norquestra is an interactive concert in which audiences and musicians explore the mystery of musical creation, with the audience invited to intervene in the music being played. The show emerges from a creation-research process developed with musicians and neuroscientists.

Visit two rooms where Big Bang musicians live, exploring their fantastic imaginaries and secret adventures.

Thiago Bernardes leads a tour of the Albuquerque Foundation's architecture, revealing how the project connects the built heritage, the contemporary spaces and the gardens. Suitable for ages 10 and up; the ticket includes access to the exhibitions.

A percussionist, pianist and trumpeter guide us through the world of Miles Davis, exploring the infinite possibilities of improvised music.

A hands-on workshop in the Big Bang festival where participants combine singing and the traditional Portuguese adupe frame drum, mattering how small rhythmic impulses can become a collective flood of sound.

An interactive sound installation by composer Jaime Reis and violinist Beatriz Costa, inviting audiences to explore and create soundscapes from the skeleton of a reconstructed piano.

Harbour turns seven and marks the anniversary with a party celebrating seven years of music, encounters, long nights and stories that keep happening. Save the date.

A live Raku firing ceremony led by ceramicist Yishai Simon, in which glazed pieces are transformed by heat, smoke and cooling. Held in English and Portuguese with free entry.

A family film screening in the Family Saturdays series, inspired by the tale 'The Ugly Duckling'.

A staged tour of the Ajuda Palace led by Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, the queen who lived there longest. The visit ends with a ball in the palace's salons.

Beleza Abstracta Prog Fest party on Saturday, October 3, from 17h to 06h.

Collect LX Factory welcomes Amsterdam-based producer Mammo, the project of Fabiano, for a special live performance on October 3rd, moving through dub techno, ambient electronics and experimental club music, with Andre Cascais also on the line-up.

NOTMAINSTREAM and TREBLE join forces for a 13-hour sunset-to-sunrise party at the legendary Praia de Bafureira, headlined by ELEVIN, with an open-air sunset experience from 17:00 to 22:00, an all-night club experience until 06:00, a chill-out area and an art gallery by ArtSubmit. Guestlist on Shotgun, entry subject to venue capacity.

The Voz do Operário Children's Choir and the Retimbrar collective present a concert celebrating Portuguese roots music, reflecting on time, memory and community through song.

The Cascais Philharmonic Bands Festival brings together the seven philharmonic bands of the municipality, celebrating intergenerational talent and the work of local associations. The 10th edition is co-organized by the Cascais City Council and the Sociedade Recreativa e Musical de Carcavelos, with free entry.

The Metropolitan Opera of New York presents Mozart's Così fan tutte in a vibrant production set in 1950s Coney Island.

A four-hour party boat on the Tagus every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, with a DJ mixing techno, deep house and reggaeton, cocktails, sunset views of Belém and Praça do Comércio, and after-party entry included once the boat docks.

South Korean pianist Young-Choon Park presents a recital with works by Mozart, Chopin, and Beethoven.

Gypsy returns to TEJÁ House with a special three-act dinner built around the new autumn menu served sharing-style. The night culminates in 'The Siren Song', an intimate musical experience from Mads Paige filled with storytelling about life, love, loss and philosophy.

Scottish hard rock legends Nazareth, defining the sound of the genre since 1968, take the stage in Lisbon on 3 October for a night of raspy vocals, powerful riffs and classic anthems.

A theatrical adaptation of Sophocles' 'Ajax', one of his earliest tragedies, exploring the limits of power and serving as a response to totalitarian threats. The performance, premiering at TMJB, crosses the text with testimonies, narratives, and artistic interventions to create a sharp, human theater that looks us in the eye.

A concert of saxophone and voice featuring Mark Cain and Katia.

Bia Ferreira presents her new album Améfrica in Lisbon, with a 6-piece band.

C4 Pedro, one of the most influential artists in contemporary African music, performs at Monsantos Open Air in Lisbon.

Tribute to Queen by the Orquestra Nova de Guitarras, featuring 50 classical guitars and special participation of Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury's personal assistant. Musical direction by Miguel Madaleno.

Theatre play 'Superstar'.

Rapper Lute, from Dreamville, makes his Portuguese debut at Casa Capitão with his soul-infused, dirty south style.

Recanto take the stage with a concert that strolls through the regions of Portugal, pairing traditional Portuguese tunes with original pieces on sanfona, guitar, bouzouki, berimbaus, adufe and percussion.

Another full drum'n'bass journey from Kalimodjo, with jungle-inspired sounds from DJ Hybrid, a female debut from Frenetic, a high-speed finale from Blast and fresh blood from 911 Request and Ruim.

RIOT lands at Village Underground Lisboa on Friday 2 October 2026, from 23h to 06h, with b2b sets from Ketarina, VLB 2.0, V.Crespo Pires, NoCut and OSeven.

First edition of dark_001.wav: one room for 200 people, anonymous DJs playing behind a veil, at a secret location in central Lisbon whose address is only revealed to ticket holders on the day of the event.

Live music at Clube da Praia in Praia das Maçãs every Friday and Saturday night.

Live Brazilian music at the Orixás restaurant and gallery every Friday and Saturday during dinner.

Live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores every Friday and Saturday night.

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 BIG BANG Festival returns to the CCB on 2 and 3 October 2026 for two days of music and discovery aimed at young audiences, with concerts, interactive installations, performances and workshops across the Centro Cultural de Belém. Tickets cost between 3,50 € and 5 €.

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 Estoril Circuit hosts the 4th round of the Campeonato Nacional de Velocidade, with categories such as Superbikes, Supersport and CNV Junior, on 3 and 4 October.

The musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Pedro Pernas, portrays how the residents of Gander, Canada, took in nearly 7,000 passengers from 38 diverted planes in the week after the 9/11 attacks. All sessions feature surtitles in Portuguese and English.

'Freedom, Woman of April 2' is the play on stage at A BARRACA Teatro Cinearte in Lisbon on 26 September 2026.

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.

Emergency Exit comes to Casino Estoril on 1 October 2026.

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.

The Country Mouse visits his cousin in the City and, through drawings, music and a few worms, the two debate whether it is better to live in the country or the city, in a show created by Joana Estrela and Nicolau.

Experience the thrill of motorsport at Marina de Cascais! The event includes exclusive corporate days, an after-race party, and a public day with karts.

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.

An exhibition in which Margarida Correia uses photography, interviews and archival research to portray the paratrooper nurses of the Portuguese army who served in Africa in the 1960s and 70s, recovering individual and collective memories of a little-known professional group.

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.

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

Theatre play 'Path to Heaven'.

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

At a moment of pressure on the planet's limits, this exhibition invites us to rediscover raw earth as matter, archive and agent of contemporary architecture in Portugal, gathering scientific and historical content, prototypes and collaborative experiments with earth excavated in Lisbon.

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.

Dance workshop for children aged 3 to 6. Price: €4.

A theatre show for babies and early childhood, from the same creator of Vivó Valdi, inviting little ones to discover the little monkeys that live in their hearts to the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Beethoven and Prokofiev. A clown-style, sensory experience accessible to all audiences.

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

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

Directed by João Meireles, Zinnie Harris's play follows an isolated island community whose fragile balance, built on silences, beliefs and secrets, is shaken by the arrival of a stranger, until the volcano awakens and the community is forced to leave the only place it knows. On stage at Teatro Paulo Claro from 17 September to 17 October.

A musical comedy full of humour about two completely opposite families — one devoted to the world of opera, the other passionate about pimba music — with intense rivalries, karaoke, unexpected twists and a love that blossoms where least expected.

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

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.

ÉGIDE presents the complete Mozart piano sonatas at the Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara in six recitals by Artur Pizarro between September and October 2026, recovering the performance order of Sequeira Costa's historic 1956 cycle.

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.

Exhibition of handmade pieces in wood and resin, created by Carlos Gomes, transforming raw material into artistic expression.

In an era when screens shape our perception of reality and algorithms dictate our preferences, this exhibition brings together works by artists fusing the sensitive, the symbolic, the ancestral and the spiritual.

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.

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.

After three years closed for renovation, the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens with Macbeth — the very play on stage on the night of the 1964 fire — in a production by Pedro Penim that weaves the historic blaze together with the ambition consuming the protagonists.

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).

Teatro Meridional's new creation draws on tales, poetry and novel excerpts written at different moments in the history of Goa, Daman and Diu, exploring the universe of these territories where Portuguese was — and still residually is — spoken. There is a Portuguese Sign Language session on 18 October and a talk with the audience on 25 October.

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

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 his piece RedSkyFalls, on show at the Portugal Pavilion in Venice for the 2026 Biennale, Alexandre Estrela presents a series of Réplicas.

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.

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

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.

A workshop at the MAAT where children aged 6 and over build a solar-powered car and then race it in an exciting challenge. It lasts 60 minutes, costs 8€ per participant, and the meeting point is the MAAT Central ticket office.

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 children aged 7 to 12: helmets on, the little ones discover what electricity is for and how it used to be produced here.

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.

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.

A sensory exploration workshop for children aged 6 to 12 at Quinta do Pisão, promoting connection with nature and environmental awareness.

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.

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 monuments.

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 tour through the old Central Tejo, built in 1908, where original machinery in perfect condition tells the story of the power station that supplied Lisbon with electricity and traces the evolution up to renewable energies.

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.

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

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.

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.

The CAMB, Centro de Arte Manuel de Brito, presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most singular Portuguese artists of the twentieth century.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Lisbon night on board, with tickets for the upper deck at 69€ and window seats at 77€, and discounts for children aged 4 to 14.

A jazz night on board with table options by the aisle or by the window and separate prices for adults and children. After buying your ticket, you must contact the organisers to choose your main course.

A 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 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.

A sunset cruise on the Blue Cruises Tágides in Lisbon, with a complimentary glass of wine or beer, orange juice or water, a pastel de nata, breads, jams, olives and dried fruits included, plus youth, child and family pack rates.

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

Through the Art Crossing – Ações nas Escolas project, Sintra City Council brings cultural mediation and art to schools this school year.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A game-like tour that takes participants on a journey through France, Greece, Turkey and China, discovering different cultures through the artworks purchased by Calouste Gulbenkian.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the ABC of Music, each letter gains sound, rhythm and life, in an A-to-Z journey through composers, instruments and melodies that turn music into words, gestures and little sound stories.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.

The Lisbon Museum - Roman Theatre is a site museum that reveals the remains of the Roman theatre of Olisipo. It includes exhibitions and an archaeological field.

An exhibition held as part of the Belém Art Circuit, showcasing contemporary art at MACAM.

Visit the Julião Sarmento Pavilion, part of the Belém Art Circuit (CABE), featuring the artist's work in Lisbon.

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

A contemporary art event in Belém, part of the CABE circuit.

Art circuit in Belém, organized by the CCB, featuring various exhibitions and artistic interventions.

The Fado Museum, unique in the world and dedicated to fado and the Portuguese guitar, offers a unique experience with a wide-ranging program. The visit to the permanent exhibition is an immersion in the history of fado, with contact with instruments, scores and works of art.

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