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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.

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.

A concert performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 5, a towering work in the orchestral canon.

The Porta-Bagagem Fair takes place at the EMES Monte Abraão car park on 4 October 2026.

'The Sound of Things', a theatre show for babies, takes the stage at the Auditório Carlos Avilez of the Academia de Artes do Estoril on 04-10-2026.

A group Family Constellations session taking place at Eco Retiro de Galamares on 4 October 2026.

A programme run by the Animal Welfare Office with talks, dog-handling demonstrations and entertainment activities dedicated to animals and their owners.

A second-hand market at the Mercado da Vila de Cascais on 04-10-2026, where all kinds of used goods are sold straight from the boot of the car.

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.

A drawing workshop at Quinta do Pisão dedicated to the Miranda donkeys, taking place on 4 October 2026.

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

Boris Brejcha, creator of High-Tech Minimal and founder of the FCKNG SERIOUS universe, arrives in Lisbon on 4 October 2026 for a rare open-air gathering at a location yet to be revealed.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro's debut feature follows Louison, who moves into a building ruled by eccentric characters in a city where food is scarce, unaware of the fate awaiting him. A baroque, delirious dystopia blending black humour and fantasy, now a cult classic of French cinema.

In Bangui, 17-year-old Robert sees his dream of becoming a musician threatened by war and his parents' imprisonment, which leaves him caring alone for his four siblings. This vibrant musical drama, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, earned Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset the Best Actor award.

MIKOLAÏ (Germany), Kee_ko and Rui Alves share the decks at Carmo Rooftop on Sunday, October 4th, from 16h00 to 2h00 — a welcoming terrace to dance, eat and drink, with free entry.

On World Animal Day, a guided tour through the Albuquerque Collection uncovers real animals and fantastic creatures hidden among the works, in a journey between the real and the imaginary.

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.

DanSunday Afro-Latin party at Jazzy Dance Studios - Santos on 4 October 2026.

Theatre play 'Superstar'.

Three hours before the curtain rises, Nina's directing debut at the Comédie-Française becomes a vertiginous race against time, where every mishap and every ego threatens to bring the show down. An irreverent comedy about the backstage chaos of France's most prestigious theatre, already seen by over a million spectators.

Étienne, a truck driver who lives on the road, meets Bartosz, a Polish trucker he falls in love with, amid fleeting encounters in car parks. Pierre Le Gall blends social realism and queer intimacy in a delicate love story.

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

The true story of Jan Bojarski, a Polish engineer who took refuge in France and became the country's greatest banknote counterfeiter. Jean-Paul Salomé blends film noir, investigation drama and subtle comedy in one of France's biggest hits of the year.

After a night of clashes between young people from a suburban estate and the police, three friends — Hubert, Saïd and Vinz — go through a day on the edge of the abyss. Mathieu Kassovitz's classic remains one of the most politically explosive works of French cinema, and is still tragically relevant.

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.