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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.

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus.

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.

An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in central Lisbon, where you can immerse yourself in authentic Portuguese melodies and toast to life with a glass of port wine.

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English, with free entry for children under 12.

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.

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.

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 interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.

Interactive centre inside the 25 de Abril Bridge with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic view over Lisbon and the Tejo; children under 5 enter free.

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

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, covering the walls, the Tower of Ulysses and the peacock-filled gardens, with views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

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 guided tour of São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry, available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and ending with 360º views from the Tower of Ulysses.

A drawing workshop at Quinta do Pisão on 4 October 2026 focused on the Miranda donkey, a distinctive Portuguese breed.

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

On World Animal Day, a visit to the Albuquerque Collection revealing real animals and fantastic creatures hidden among the pieces, somewhere between the real and the imaginary. In Portuguese, for ages 14 and over; entrance is 12€.

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.

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