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Ongoing: 268 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓

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LEARN TO MAKE DASIK

15:30 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

45€ M/16 Other

Workshop to learn how to make Dasik, Korean miniatures to accompany tea. The session will be conducted in English.

Lado BB | La Femme Et Le Pantin

15:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

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

Marcel and Monsieur Pagnol | 27th French Film Festival

17:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Family friendly Cinema

At the 27th French Film Festival, Sylvain Chomet's 'Marcel and Monsieur Pagnol' is a hand-drawn animated biopic in which young Marcel leads the famous writer back to his memories of Provence, his first loves and the arrival of sound cinema. Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, it celebrates the life and imagination of one of France's great storytellers.

SOUNDPRINT STUDIO: LAUNCH PARTY

17:00 Village Underground Lisboa Alcântara Lisbon

DJ set

A launch party for Soundprint Studio with a dj set on Thursday, 8 October, from 5pm to 11pm.

Evening 13 events
Noémia Delgado | The Deceased + The Siren's Song

19:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A session of the Cinemateca retrospective dedicated to Noémia Delgado, screening 'The Deceased' (O Defunto) and 'The Siren's Song' (O Canto da Sereia). Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

Une vie manifeste | 27th French Film Festival

19:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

At the 27th French Film Festival, Jean-Gabriel Périot's documentary 'Une vie manifeste' portrays the extraordinary destiny of Michèle Firk, a woman passionate about cinema and revolution, from the Second World War to the guerrilla struggle in Guatemala. Built from film and photographic archives and narrated by Alice Diop, it offers a fragmented, fascinating portrait of a fully emancipated life.

Ájax

19:00 8 Marvila Marvila Lisbon

Theatre

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.

Art’Alegria Gala

19:30 Capitólio Arroios Lisbon

10€ Live music

Solidarity show by the MOG association to give voice to gynecological cancers, with special participations.

Lado BB | La Verité

19:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A Lado BB series screening at the Cinemateca featuring the film La Vérité, with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, students, over-65s and other audiences.

MIKE STERN BAND

20:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

20€ Live music

Concert by Mike Stern, one of the great jazz guitarists, accompanied by a luxury band.

Beware Jack invites New Max X Da Chick

21:00 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

15€ 6+ Family friendly Live music

Concert closing the 2026 Live Sessions cycle at Coliseu Club, with performances by puto bacoco and Beware Jack, and special appearances by New Max and Da Chick.

Superstar

21:00 Teatro Armando Cortez Tires Cascais

M/12 Theatre

Theatre play 'Superstar'.

LA TROISIÈME NUIT | 27th French Film Festival

21:30 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

Daniel Auteuil directs and stars in La Troisième Nuit, a drama of resistance set in August 1942 during the Occupation, presented in the Cannes Première section and screened at the 27th French Film Festival.

Paulo Branco | Bazar

21:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

'Bazar' is the film on show in the Paulo Branco retrospective at the Cinemateca. Tickets are €3.20, with discounts for young people, students, over-65s and retirees.

PARADISE | 27th French Film Festival

21:45 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

Premiered at the Berlinale, Jérémy Comte's debut film, made over ten years, follows two teenagers between Accra and Quebec searching for a father figure, in a screening of the 27th French Film Festival.

Contratempos Clubbing

23:00 Lux Frágil Santa Apolónia Lisbon

DJ set

A Contratempos clubbing night featuring a DJ set from Delikwe.

Disco not Disco

23:00 5A Lisbon

18+ DJ set

A DJ session with Señor Pelota and Mirror People at the Disco not Disco party.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 268 events

Deepavali: origins, stories and current practices of the biggest Indian festival

Deepavali: origens, histórias e práticas atuais da maior festa indiana

Party 40€

Saturday 24 October · 14:30

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A two-session course on Deepavali, exploring its origins, mythical narratives and current practices, with João Pedro Oliveira.

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Brief Introduction DEEPAVALI COURSE: origins, stories and current practices of the biggest Indian festival With João Pedro Oliveira DATE | Saturdays | 24 and 31 October TIME | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm PARTICIPANTS | Min. 10 PRICE | €40 Session 1 - The Ramayana and the return of light: Sita, Rama in the Deepavali imaginary In the first session, one of the most influential narratives associated with Deepavali, particularly in northern India, will be explored: the return of Rama to Ayodhya, accompanied by Sita and Laksmana, after fourteen years of exile, marked by the city lit with oil lamps. The session presents Ayodhya as a central place in the Ramayana imaginary, allowing an understanding of how "light" becomes a collective gesture of welcome, justice and renewal. The relationship between this epic Ayodhya and the historical and contemporary Ayodhya(s) existing in different contexts will also be explored, discussing how the epic is inscribed in geography, memory and cultural practices. Finally, the session invites the public to get to know the Ramayana as one of the most influential texts in the cultural universe of South and Southeast Asia, highlighting its legacy and how it continues to inspire rituals, literature, theatre, music and dance in multiple regions. Session 2 - The many narratives of Deepavali In this second session, the origin of the Deepavali (Diwali) festival will be presented. Starting from the idea that Deepavali was consolidated over centuries from local traditions, this session invites the public to explore the main narratives and mythical-religious frameworks associated with the festive period, involving different deities and legends depending on the region and community. The session also addresses the multi-religious dimension of Deepavali: although it is widely recognised as a major Hindu festival, it also has its own meanings in Jainism and Sikhism; and, in some specific contexts, it is also celebrated by Buddhist communities. Finally, a presentation will be made on the rituals and practices related to the festival, highlighting differences and continuities between regions of the Indian subcontinent and diaspora communities. João Pedro Oliveira holds a PhD in Culture Studies from the Catholic University of Portugal, founding member of Asian Hub and fellow of the Oriente Foundation. He regularly teaches on Asian cultural and religious traditions, as well as dedicating himself to the practice, performance and dissemination of world music. In case of cancellation: The full registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, a refund can only be considered if the place is filled or in cases of illness, accident, or other duly proven force majeure circumstances. If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants, or for any other reason, the registration fee will be refunded in full. For more information contact Prices Entry - €40

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Breve Introdução CURSO DEEPAVALI: origens, histórias e práticas atuais da maior festa indiana Com João Pedro Oliveira DATA | Sábados | 24 e 31 de Outubro HORAS | 14.30 às 17.30 PARTICIPANTES | Mín. 10 PREÇO | €40 Sessão 1 - O Ramayana e o regresso da luz: Sita, Rama no imaginário do Deepavali Na primeira sessão, será aprofundada uma das narrativas mais influentes associadas ao Deepavali, particularmente no norte da Índia: o regresso de Rama a Ayodhya, acompanhado por Sita e Laksmana, após catorze anos de exílio, assinalado pela cidade iluminada com lamparinas. A sessão apresenta Ayodhya como lugar central no imaginário do Ramayana, permitindo compreender como a “luz” se transforma num gesto coletivo de acolhimento, justiça e renovação. Será também explorada a relação entre esta Ayodhya épica e a(s) Ayodhya(s) históricas e contemporâneas existentes em diferentes contextos, discutindo de que modo o épico se inscreve na geografia, na memória e nas práticas culturais. Por fim, a sessão convida o público a conhecer o Ramayana enquanto um dos textos mais influentes do universo cultural do sul e sudeste da Ásia, destacando o seu legado e a forma como continua a inspirar rituais, literatura, teatro, música e dança em múltiplas regiões. Sessão 2 - As muitas narrativas do Deepavali Nesta segunda sessão, será apresentada a origem do festival Deepavali (Diwali). Partindo da ideia de que o Deepavali se consolidou ao longo de séculos a partir de tradições locais, esta sessão convida o público a explorar as principais narrativas e enquadramentos mítico-religiosos associados ao período festivo, que envolvem diferentes divindades e lendas consoante a região e a comunidade. A sessão aborda ainda a dimensão multirreligiosa do Deepavali: embora seja amplamente reconhecido como um grande festival do hinduísmo, também tem significados próprios no jainismo e no siquismo; e, em alguns contextos específicos, é igualmente celebrado por comunidades budistas. Por fim, será feita uma apresentação sobre os rituais e práticas relacionados com o festival, destacando diferenças e continuidades entre regiões do subcontinente indiano e comunidades da diáspora. João Pedro Oliveira Doutorado em Estudos de Cultura pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa, membro fundador do Asian Hub e bolseiro da Fundação Oriente. Lecciona regularmente sobre tradições culturais e religiosas da Ásia, além de se dedicar à prática, performance e divulgação de músicas do mundo. Em caso de desistência: Haverá lugar ao reembolso do valor total da inscrição quando a desistência for comunicada até 8 dias úteis antes da actividade. Depois dessa data, o reembolso só poderá ser considerado se o lugar for preenchido ou em situações de doença, acidente, ou outros imponderáveis de força maior, devidamente comprovados. Caso a actividade não se realize por falta de participantes, ou por outro motivo, o valor da inscrição será devolvido na sua totalidade. Para mais informações contactar Preços Entrada - 40€

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