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Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour and a close look at Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures.

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.

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.

Francesco De Carlo performs his live comedy show in Europe.

Enjoy an acoustic fado session with voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar in the secret garden of Casa da Amália, the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years. Children under 6 enter free.

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Suitable for all ages, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots projected alongside the performance.

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.

An authentic open-mic Fado session at Mesa de Frades in Alfama: between midnight and 2am, a professional fado singer invites hidden talents for two hours of improvisation, emotion and unexpected musical encounters.

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, where you can walk the trails along the ancient fortification walls and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

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.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery turned fairytale palace by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

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.

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.

Entry ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus, including access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with wheelchair access and a tactile map for blind visitors.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of an 18th-century Portuguese apothecary, the early 20th-century Liberal Pharmacy and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with free entry for children under 5.

Viviane presents her eighth album, Ela por Elas, live at Teatro da Trindade on 6 October, revisiting songs by Portuguese female singers alongside original themes from her solo career, accompanied by Tó Viegas, Filipe Valentim and João Vitorino.

Korean tea ceremony workshop where participants explore autumn traditions, taste different teas and treats, and learn about Korean culture.

A Lado BB film screening of 'Les Pétroleuses', with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Youth Card holders, the unemployed, students, film students, juniors (up to 16) and over-65s.

The Dardenne brothers portray Jessica, Perla, Julie, Ariane and Naïma, mothers barely over 18 who, in a shelter, try to find their place in the world and offer their children a better future — an intimate portrait of youth and motherhood awarded Best Screenplay at Cannes.

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

A session of the Cinemateca retrospective dedicated to Noémia Delgado, screening 'The Bread Thief' (O Ladrão do Pão) and 'The Little Princess of Roses' (A Princesinha das Rosas). Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

The first major co-production between the Central African Republic and the DR Congo, Rafiki Fariala's vibrant musical drama, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, follows Robert, a 17-year-old in Bangui who, amid war and his parents' imprisonment, finds in music a way to resist.

A Cinemateca screening of 'Le Repos du Guerrier' as part of the 'Lado BB' series, with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, youth card holders, the unemployed, students, over-65s and retirees.

Inês Gomes Trio performs in café-concert format at Teatro Variedades, continuing the 'Há Jazz no Parque Mayer' series that began with the summer concerts on the Capitólio rooftop.

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

A curated jam on the house sound system, Tuesday nights through to midnight — bring an instrument or just come to listen, free at the door.

Concert/event with the band Maya Ongaku, blending psychedelic folk, electronics and YMO influences, presenting their unique sonic universe.

Quentin Dupieux's absurdist black comedy 'Full Phil', presented at Cannes, stars Woody Harrelson as a millionaire American industrialist whose trip to Paris with his daughter (Kristen Stewart) becomes increasingly surreal. Screened at the 27th French Film Festival, tickets 6€.

The Paulo Branco retrospective at the Cinemateca brings 'Le Mariage à Trois' to the big screen. Tickets are €3.20, with reduced rates for students, seniors and other groups.

Julien Gaspar-Oliveri's raw family drama 'La Frappe', premiered at Cannes Critics' Week, builds suspense through silence around buried family trauma, with Diego Murgia and Bastien Bouillon. Part of the 27th French Film Festival, tickets 6€.