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NOVA FCSH opens the academic year with a lecture by historian Francisco Bethencourt, holder of the Charles Boxer Chair at King's College London, on Europe in the light of global history. Entry is free.

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.

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.

A film series dedicated to Gene Tierney, one of the iconic actresses of the 1940s and a star of film noir, screening works such as 'Laura', 'The Shanghai Gesture' and 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'.

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

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.

Nick Neuberg and Yedo Gibson meet at Cossoul on 7 October 2026 at 9pm for a duo devoted to free improvisation and timbral exploration. Brooklyn-based percussionist Neuberg and Brazilian saxophonist Gibson build the concert in real time, with percussion and saxophone responding to the space and to each moment's listening. Tickets cost €7.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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€.

As part of his exhibition “Everything is in your mind…”, Vasco Araújo presents the performance Corpus Conectus in Gallery 0 of the Pavilhão Julião Sarmento, in an English version on 07/10/2026 and a Portuguese version on 18/11/2026, both at 18h00, with tickets from 5,00€.

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.

The closing film of the 65th Critics' Week at Cannes, Félix de Givry's film starts from the bullying suffered by Otto, a 14-year-old teenager, and a suicide attempt, transforming them into a surreal, tender and luminous tale with echoes of the Nouvelle Vague.

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

A screening of 'Spécial Bardot' in the Lado BB cinema series. General admission is 3,20€, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Youth Card holders, the unemployed, students, over-65s and more.

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

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.

Midweek club session at ROOM: the Carpet & Friends night pairs Argentine DJ Manu Oubiña with Markov for a Wednesday flow of uninterrupted music — no pause, just motion.

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.