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September 2026

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Morning 5 events
Drawing... just for drawing

10:30 Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais

Free Family friendly Other

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

Architecture Tour with Thiago Bernardes

11:00 Albuquerque Foundation Sintra

€10 10+ Family friendly Live music

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.

Afternoon 6 events
Raku Firing Ceremony

15:00 Albuquerque Foundation Sintra

Free Other

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.

Family Saturdays | The Ugly Duckling and Me

15:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Family friendly Family

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

The Queen Shows the Ajuda Palace

16:00 Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

22,5€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise

17:00 Praia de Bafureira Cascais

Party

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.

BIG BANG FESTIVAL: SONG AT DUSK

17:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Live music

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.

10th Festival of Philharmonic Bands of Cascais

17:30 Parque Palmela Cascais e Estoril Cascais

Free Live music

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.

Evening 4 events
Lisbon Boat Party

18:00 Lisbon Boat Party Lisbon

18+ Party

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.

Young-Choon Park Concert | Piano

19:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

15€ Family friendly Live music

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

Gypsy Dinner and Siren Song

19:00 Teja House Lisbon

DJ set

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.

C4 PEDRO - LISBOA

20:30 Monsantos Open Air Lisbon

35€ Family friendly Live music

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

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 157 events
Ana Velez and Pedro Leitão

Galeria Belo-Galsterer Lisbon until 3 Oct

Other

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

Paulo de Cantos

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 4 Oct

11€ Other

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.

CNV #4 / 2026

Autódromo do Estoril Alcabideche Cascais until 4 Oct

Sport

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.

Maria José Oliveira

Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado Lisbon until 4 Oct

Other

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.

Two Mice

LU.CA - Teatro Luís de Camões Belém Lisbon until 4 Oct

4,9€ Todas as idades Family friendly Theatre

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.

GP Cascais 2026

Marina de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 5 Oct

Family friendly Sport

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.

Margarida Correia

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 5 Oct

Other

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.

Carla Cabanas

Galeria Quadrum Lisbon until 11 Oct

Other

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.

Raw Earth

MAC/CCB Lisbon until 11 Oct

Free Other

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.

My Dear Saint Anthony

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 11 Oct

Other

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

Cine Society

Beato Riverside Rooftop Lisbon until 11 Oct

Cinema

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

The Little Monkeys in My Attic

T. M. Amélia Rey Colaço Lisbon until 11 Oct

9€ Family friendly Theatre

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.

Gulbenkian, a Story Told in Posters

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 12 Oct

Exhibition

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.

In-Silence Dive Team

Montra 9 Lisbon until 15 Oct

Other

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.

Black Cat Cinema

Igreja e Convento da Graça São Vicente Lisbon until 18 Oct

14,99 € Cinema

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.

Yoga - Classes for Everyone

Quinta da Ribafria São Pedro de Penaferrim Sintra until 18 Oct

Other

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

Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos: Creating in Freedom

Casa das Histórias Paula Rego Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 18 Oct

Other

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.

Gulbenkian, 70 Years in Posters

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 19 Oct

Free Exhibition

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

Mozart's Sonatas by Artur Pizarro

Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara Misericórdia Lisbon until 24 Oct

35€ Live music

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.

Sara Massa

Fundação Leal Rios Lisbon until 24 Oct

Other

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.

From Root to Art: Carlos Gomes Exhibition

Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 24 Oct

Exhibition

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

José Matos Alves

Chapitô Lisbon until 31 Oct

Other

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.

Route | Land Art Trails

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 31 Oct

Free 12+ Family friendly Other

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

Teatro Meridional Lisbon until 1 Nov

13€ Literature

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.

LandArt Cascais 2026

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 1 Nov

Free Exhibition

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

Guided Tours of the Águas Livres Aqueduct

Museu da Água Lisbon until 8 Nov

Other

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

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 10 Nov

Free Exhibition

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

Saloia Religiosity: Conference Cycle

Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima S. Domingos de Rana Cascais until 14 Nov

Free Workshops & talks

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.

Interchange

Artemis Gallery Lisbon until 21 Nov

Other

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.

Tales in the Garden - Story Time

Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da Horta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 28 Nov

Free 4+ Family friendly Family

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.

The Lapedo Boy

Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de Odrinhas Sintra until 28 Nov

Family friendly Theatre

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.

Communicating is Natural - The Botany of Communications

Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das Comunicações Lisbon until 29 Nov

Free Other

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.

The Secret Life of Butterflies

Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da Conceição S. Domingos de Rana Cascais until 29 Nov

5€/participante Family friendly Other

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.

Nature Trails - Explore the Natural Park!

Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais Alcabideche Cascais until 5 Dec

3€ por participante Family friendly Other

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.

TENCHI TESSEN - The Art of the Fan and the Breath

Museu do Oriente. Lisbon until 18 Dec

30€ M/16 Exhibition

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.

Agrobio Organic Market of Cascais

Mercado da Vila de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 25 Dec

Other

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

Guided Tours of the Casa Fernando Pessoa

Casa Fernando Pessoa Lisbon until 27 Dec

6€ Other

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.

Guided tour of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais

Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Free 12+ Exhibition

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.

"Symphony of Things", at the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Free 8+ Family friendly Live music

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.

What emotions are hidden in the Museum?

Museu da Misericórdia de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 29 Dec

Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Interpretive Walk in the Avencas Marine Protected Area

Praia da Parede Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 30 Dec

7,5€/participante 12+ Other

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.

Nature Bingo

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€/participante Family friendly Family

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.

Donkey Workshop

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

10,00 € Family friendly Other

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.

Tree Climbing Circuit

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

15,00 € / participante / nível | 20,00 € / participante / am Family friendly Other

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

The World of Bees

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

10 € / participante Family friendly Other

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.

Orienteering

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

10€/participante 8+ Family friendly Other

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

Peddy Paper at Quinta do Pisão

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€/grupo 12+ Other

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

Timeline – 40 Years of the Cobblestone Layers' and Gardening Schools

Quinta Conde dos Arcos Lisbon until 30 Dec

Other

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.

MIRADOURO AMOREIRAS 360º PANORAMIC VIEW

AMOREIRAS 360º Lisbon until 30 Dec

5€ Family friendly Family

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.

Self-Guided Orienteering – Hidden Words

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,50€/participante Family friendly Other

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

Camping for Scouts and Guides

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€ / participante / pernoita Family friendly Other

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

Guided Horse Ride

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

40 € por participante 16+ Other

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

Guided Donkey Ride

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

20,00 € Family friendly Other

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

Slide at Pedra Amarela Base Camp

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

10€/participante Family friendly Other

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

Ceramics Workshop

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

15€/participante Family friendly Other

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

Archery Circuit

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

10,00 € 8+ Family friendly Other

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+.

Peddy Paper - Junior Edition

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

2,5€/participante Family friendly Family

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

Exhibitions at the Cascais Cultural Centre

Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 30 Dec

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Nature Workshop: Fauna, Flora and Geology

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

5€/participante Family friendly Workshops & talks

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

Nature for All | Quinta do Pisão

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

Free Other

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.

Mini Gardener

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

8€/participante 3–18 Family friendly Other

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

Horse Workshop

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

20,00 € 6+ Family friendly Other

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+.

Archery

Pedra Amarela Campo Base Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

5,00 € 8+ Family friendly Other

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

The Secret of the Bees

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

25€/participante 8+ Family friendly Other

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+.

Interpretive Walk | The Dune Ecosystem of Cresmina

Sistema Dunar Guincho-Cresmina Alcabideche Cascais until 30 Dec

5,00 € 12+ Other

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.

Visits to the Electricity Factory

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 31 Dec

15€ Other

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.

Visit with Audio Guide and 1 Complimentary Craft Beer

Museu da Cerveja Lisbon until 31 Dec

10€ 18+ Other

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).

Puppet theatre at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum

Farol Museu de Santa Marta Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 5–12 Family friendly Theatre

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.

MAC/CCB | 2026 | Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre for Architecture

Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon until 31 Dec

15€ Exhibition

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.

Free Visit - Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro Lisbon until 31 Dec

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Interpretive Walk | Biodiversity and History of Quinta do Pisão

Quinta do Pisão - Parque de Natureza Alcabideche Cascais until 31 Dec

5€/participante Family friendly Other

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

Baggage Fair in Cascais

Mercado da Vila de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Other

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.

Exhibition and lecture series on the work of Maria de Sousa

Casa Reynaldo dos Santos e Irene Quilhó dos Santos Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 31 Dec

Workshops & talks

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.

PALÁCIO PIMENTA - MUSEU DE LISBOA

Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta Campo Grande Lisbon until 31 Dec

5€ Exhibition

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.

Traveling Exhibition | Discovering the Octopus: Science in Tentacles

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Visits to the Poço Velho Caves

Grutas do Poço Velho Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Other

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.

MCCG | Visits in Foreign Languages

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Other

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.

Discover the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

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.

EXHIBITIONS 2026

Museu do Oriente. Lisbon until 31 Dec

10€ Family friendly Exhibition

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€.

Artists in the Neighborhood

Mercado da Vila de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Exhibition

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

Visit-workshop | Roots and Waves: Discovering Cascais at the Sea Museum

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Albuquerque Foundation

Albuquerque Foundation Sintra until 31 Dec

10€ Theatre

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.

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António

Museu de Lisboa - Santo António Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

4€ Exhibition

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.

Guided Tours of the B-MAD, Berardo Art Deco Museum

B-Mad, Berardo Museu Arte Deco Lisbon until 31 Dec

6€ Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Familiofones

Museu da Música Portuguesa Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 3+ Family friendly Live music

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+.

Visit to the Cascais Tide Gauge

Marégrafo de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free 10+ Other

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

Visit-workshop | Lives of the Sea in Cascais: Kings and Fishermen

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Family

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 Count's Shoes | Puppet Theatre

Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Family friendly Theatre

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.

Artload Craft Fair

Mercado da Vila de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Other

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

LONG-TERM + TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

15€ Exhibition

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€.

Guided Tour or Audio Guide and Tasting of 3 Craft Beers

Museu da Cerveja Lisbon until 31 Dec

15€ 18+ Other

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).

The Part That Remains | Permanent Exhibition

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Pedra do Sal Carcavelos e Parede Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Exhibition

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

What Are Things For?

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Dec

13€ Theatre

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.

Visit-workshop | Sweet Sea Home

Museu do Mar - Rei D. Carlos Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Family friendly Family

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.

Duarte Pinto Coelho Collections

Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 31 Dec

Free Other

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.

Menez in the Manuel de Brito Collection

CAMB - Centro de Arte Manuel de Brito Lisbon until 2 Jan

Other

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.

Bites of Time Exhibition

Museu de História Natural de Sintra Sintra until 3 Jan

Other

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

Cristóbal Toral Exhibition: Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey

Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais until 17 Jan

Exhibition

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.

Guided Tour: Turn Around

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 24 Jan

15€ Other

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.

Contemporary Jewellery. The Tereza Seabra Collection

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Jan

11€ Family friendly Family

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.

Coexistences - Jewellery and the Beauty of the World

MUDE Santa Maria Maior Lisbon until 31 Jan

11€ Family friendly Family

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.

Muddying Waters with artist Inês Zenha

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 8 Feb

Exhibition

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

Between Waters

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 8 Feb

Exhibition

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

In the artist's pockets… Inês Zenha!

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 8 Feb

Other

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

Guided Tour: Pedro Cabrita Reis

MAAT Belém Lisbon until 14 Feb

15€ Other

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.

The Exhibition of a Dream

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 22 Feb

Exhibition

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

Jazz Night on Board

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 26 Mar

69€ Family friendly Live music

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.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Promenade 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Brunch | Boat Trip 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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.

Blue Cruises - Tágides Sunset 2026

Blue Cruises Lisbon until 28 Mar

Free Family friendly Family

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.

Class in the Garden

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Apr

Other

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

Sensory maps of the garden

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Apr

Other

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.

Journey into the Landscape

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Apr

Family friendly Other

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

Once Upon a Time in America

Pavilhão Julião Sarmento Lisbon until 30 May

Other

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.

Open rehearsals of the Gulbenkian Orchestra

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 31 May

Live music

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

Informal Encounters with the Gulbenkian Orchestra

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 31 May

Live music

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

The Gulbenkian Building

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Exhibition

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

The Empire of Flowers

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Other

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.

With Art, You Deceive Me

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Exhibition

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

Drawing Visit

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Other

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

The Sound Tree

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Other

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

Modernism, Modernisms

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Other

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

Extraordinary Journeys

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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.

Five Senses and Five Seasons

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Live music

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

The Gulbenkian Garden

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Other

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.

Xerazade. One collection, a thousand and one stories

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Exhibition

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.

Sound Explorers

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

In the Dance Circle

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Party

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

In the Collector's Pockets

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Other

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

See Up Close

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Other

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

Art, Luxury and Sustainability: Mission Impossible?

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Exhibition

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

Birds Sing Too

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Live music

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.

Once Upon a Time... and Then You'll See!

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Live music

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

A Thousand and One Sounds on the Loose

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Jun

Family friendly Exhibition

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

CAM in Perspective!

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Sept

Other

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.

Combined Visit to the Building and Garden

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Sept

Other

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

Calouste Gulbenkian's Must-See Works

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon until 30 Sept

Exhibition

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

LISBON MUSEUM - ROMAN THEATRE

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

4€ Family friendly Theatre

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.

Visit to the Museum

Casa Fernando Pessoa Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Exhibition

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

Visit | Fado Museum

Museu do Fado Lisbon

5€ Family friendly Live music

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.