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Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour and beyond, and get up close to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour — the city's official symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Entry to the majestic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a breathtaking view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter free and residents of Portugal enjoy free entry on Sundays and public holidays.

Entry to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide focused on its history, especially the Moorish era — walk the walls and towers, visit the Ulysses Tower and Martim Moniz Gate, and take in panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus, with peacocks roaming the gardens.

MAAT Central hosts the ModaPortugal International Conference on 7 October, dedicated to fashion, artificial intelligence, talent and European legislation.

A one-hour live fado show at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, on stage for 17 years, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots.

A 50-minute intimate live fado performance in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine — an evening immersion into the essence of Portuguese culture, wheelchair accessible and open to ages 4 and up.

A 40-minute guided tour of the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects.

An intimate late-night fado session at Mesa de Frades in Alfama, where between midnight and 2am a professional fado singer opens the mic to hidden talents in evenings of improvisation and shared emotion.

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site — a 19th-century eclectic masterpiece with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, set in a romantic botanical garden of lakes, fountains and hidden grottoes.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, to explore the hilltop fortification's trails and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and its surroundings; free entry for children under 6 and discounts for ages 6–18 and seniors over 65.

An exhibition dedicated to the mysterious street artist Banksy, bringing together 100 works — from murals and graffiti to canvases, projections and video installations — including icons like "Girl with Balloon".

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that challenge perception — a fun visit for families, couples and school groups, averaging 45 minutes.

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

Admission to Sintra's Pena National Palace, the former monastery turned royal residence by King Fernando II, its exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

A short lunchtime visit on Wednesdays examining in detail pieces from the Treasury of the Chapel of St John the Baptist at the Museu de São Roque; in October the featured piece is the Bolsa de corporais (corporal burse). Advance booking required, maximum 20 participants, €3.5.

An interactive centre inside the pillar of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, the hilltop fortress that evolved from a Moorish base into a royal palace, military centre and prison, with a 360º view over Lisbon from the Tower of Ulysses.

Three long-time friends reunite to share memories and confidences in this play by Gustavo Pinheiro, directed by Fernando Philbert and performed by Adriana Garambone, Helena Fernandes and Sílvia Pfeifer, about friendship, ageing and the importance of living each stage of life authentically.

Entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Jerónimos Monastery, including the 16th-century cloister and the old monks' refectory, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at Lisbon's Pharmacy Museum, with reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries, a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau, an Egyptian sarcophagus and a Black Death medical suit.

Lecture on the historical evolution of Korean ceramics, exploring the aesthetics and spirituality of Goryeo celadon and Joseon white porcelain.

A Cinemateca screening of 'Viva Maria!' 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.

An improvised music session where musicians take the stage and play together in an open, spontaneous setting.

Fabien Gorgeart's romantic comedy 'What Is Love?' stars Laure Calamy and Vincent Macaigne as a divorced couple whose church annulment process forces them to revisit their shared past — and reawakens feelings they thought long gone. Screened at the 27th French Film Festival, tickets 6€.

A fusion of breathwork, yoga, conscious movement and dancing to Berlin minimal techno, guided by DJ and producer Kate Zubok every Wednesday at TEJÁ House on the riverside in Cais do Sodré — no experience needed.

Stand-up comedy show by Ana Garcia Martins, where she explores the feeling of inadequacy and self-criticism that has followed her since childhood.

A session of the Cinemateca retrospective dedicated to Noémia Delgado, screening 'The Viscount' (O Visconde) and 'Tiaga or the Delicious Reincarnation' (Tiaga ou a Reecarnação Deliciosa). Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

Félix de Givry's 'Farewell, Cruel World', the closing film of Cannes Critics' Week, transforms a 14-year-old's bullying and a suicide attempt into a surreal, tender tale echoing the Nouvelle Vague. Screened at the 27th French Film Festival, tickets 6€.

An improvised music session where musicians take the stage and play together in an open, spontaneous setting.

A Lado BB screening dedicated to Brigitte Bardot, 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.

An improvised music session where musicians take the stage and play together in an open, spontaneous setting.

A concert celebrating the connection between cultures, presented as part of Iberian Bridge.

As part of the 27th French Film Festival, Antonin Baudry's 'De Gaulle: Freedom' follows the general's path towards leading Free France, between political struggle, the Resistance and the Liberation of Paris. The 157-minute historical epic, starring Simon Abkarian and Simon Russell Beale, closes the diptych begun with 'De Gaulle: Resistance' and stands as one of the great French cinema successes of 2026.

A Lado BB programme screening of 'A Simple Favor' at the Cinemateca, with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Friends of Cinemateca, Youth Card holders, students, the unemployed and over-65s.

At the 27th French Film Festival, Pierre Le Gall's 'Du fioul dans les artères' follows Étienne, a truck driver who lives on the road, until chance leads him to Bartosz, a Polish lorry driver with whom he falls in love. The film blends social realism and queer intimacy, turning the harsh, lonely world of truckers into a delicate love story.

Every Wednesday, the alliance between Visionaries and Freaky Fiction invites you aboard the Mothership at Lisboa Rio, from midnight to 7am, for galactic explorations with ritualistic aesthetics. There's an open beer bar until 1am, and after that each ticket includes a complimentary drink.