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Banda dos Malandros turn Sunday into a lunch-dance at Malandro do Marquês in Lisbon, with live music from 14h00 and an afternoon combining concert, dancing and gastronomy.

The Lisbon Film Orchestra presents the musical Come from Away, based on the true story of the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, which welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers from 38 diverted planes in the week after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Directed by Pedro Pernas with musical direction by Nuno de Sá, the show features book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.

In this puppet show for ages five and up, a country rat tired of knowing his days are numbered visits his cousin in the city, discovering a world that is different, fast and bright. Created and performed by Joana Estrela and Nicolau, with drawings, music and a few earthworms, it asks whether life is better in the countryside or the city.

Evanescence return to Lisbon on 4 October for a concert at the MEO Arena with special guests Nova Twins and Poppy — a one-night-only bill bringing three strong acts of today's rock to the same stage, with tickets from €41 to €217.

The Amateur Theatre Group of Benfica stages Henrik Ibsen's classic, in which Hedda, trapped by social conventions after her marriage to Jørgen Tesman, unleashes a series of tragic events with the arrival of her former lover Ejlert Løvborg.

Jazz no Xafarix returns with Rodrigo Santos on guitar, Nelson Cascais on double bass and Pedro Lobo on drums, keeping the resident trio format open to guest musicians. A free-entry improvisation session on Sunday, 4 October 2026, from 21h00 to 23h00.

The second episode of a three-part show about women who transformed Portuguese society over the last century, from Carolina Beatriz Ângelo to Maria Antónia Palla, reflecting on resistance, freedom, democracy and the place of women in power.

On 4 October at 9pm, the Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta hosts a unique concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Associação Sons da Lusofonia and 20 years of Lisboa Mistura and OPA, with more than two dozen Lusophone music artists — from Carlos Martins to Mayra Andrade, Lura and Valete — on stage. Entry is free.

Maria José Oliveira's exhibition I Who Have Already Been Me brings together works exploring time, memory and the bonds between people, inviting reflection on continuity and change.

Ukrainian guitarist Mariia Morozova presents “Voyage” at FNAC Chiado, a concert conceived as a journey through different cultures and emotional landscapes, with classical and contemporary repertoire built around the guitar.

An exhibition of prints by Alfonso Castelao and Jean Bruller (Vercors) alongside humorous drawings by contemporary artists, accompanied by a cycle of sessions on these two creators committed to the fight against totalitarianism in Europe.

The exhibition 'Ver e Ler' (To See and to Read) presents the self-published work of Paulo de Cantos (1892-1979), a multifaceted figure who was a pedagogue and artist.

The Quarteto Lopes-Graça and Mozambican percussionist Aldovino Munguambe perform a free concert at the Biblioteca de Alcântara on 4 October at 7.30pm, devoted to composers and musical traditions from across Africa and closing with Estêvão Chissano's 'E-Terno Retorno'.

A romantic musical comedy that retells Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet through the eyes of Rosaline, Romeo's first love — who, to complicate matters, is Juliet's cousin. After all, the most viral love story of all time isn't quite what we were told.

An annual event by the Associação São Francisco de Assis with Cascais Town Council marking World Animal Day, featuring animals for adoption, talks, a dog contest, a kids' area and concerts, with free entry.

The Sintra Council marks World Animal Day on 4 October with several initiatives at the Sítio dos Animais Sintrenses.

Guided tour of Palácio Pimenta, exploring the relationship between Lisbon and the Tagus River throughout history.

Carmo Rooftop hosts a free open-air DJ session on Sunday 4 October from 16:00 to 02:00, with MIKOLAÏ (FR), Kee_ko and Rui Alves playing deep grooves above Lisbon.

Drawing on Ájax, probably the oldest of Sophocles' tragedies, this show crosses the Greek text and the figure of Sophocles with testimonies, narratives and artistic interventions. A reflection on the limits of power, disinformation and the totalitarian threats of our time — a theatre eye to eye.

Sobass & Friends performs on Saturday, October 4, from 17h to 06h.

A jam session in concert format, where musicians meet on stage to improvise together in the moment.

MDO (Menino de Ouro) takes the stage at LAV for his first live concert with a band, celebrating his connection to Lusophone music.

A quiz night at Casa do Fauno in Sintra with questions on history, music, mythology, cinema and trivia — and, between drinks and laughter, one big question: which team will win the bottle of mead?

Fonzie celebrates 30 years of career with a special concert at Casa Capitão, revisiting their entire discography, with emphasis on 'The Melo Pot'.

Gaiveu spends ten straight hours behind the decks on holiday eve, Sunday October 4th, journeying through different eras, styles and emotions, with exclusive B2B sets alongside four special guests — three of them international — and immersive audiovisual production by Audiolux.

Harbour celebrates seven years with Marco Shuttle joining the Harbour Crew on holiday eve, October 4th, opening its doors earlier for a night that only ends at 11am.