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Visit the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century style and room arrangements, and admire its decorative arts. Highlights include over 17,000 pieces of porcelain, plus silverware, paintings, tapestries and sculptures.

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° panorama over Lisbon's harbour, Baixa and the river. Up close you'll see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture crowning the city's symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Ticket to Lisbon's majestic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, interactive experiences and a spectacular view over the Tagus; children under 13 enter for free.

Entry to Lisbon's iconic São Jorge Castle with an audio guide covering its history, especially the Moorish era: walk the walls and battlements, visit the Tower of Ulysses and the Martim Moniz Gate, and enjoy panoramic views over the historic centre and the Tagus, with peacocks roaming the gardens.

The 6th edition of the Claquete film cycle focuses on Javier Bardem, one of the most recognised actors in contemporary cinema, celebrating the interpretive versatility of his career.

An acoustic fado concert with voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar in the secret garden of the house where the Queen of Fado, Amália Rodrigues, lived for 44 years. Shows take place outdoors and are subject to weather conditions, and children under 6 enter free.

An intimate Fado concert with VIP seating close to the artists in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, rotating between three venues depending on the day of the week — the Chinese Pavilion, the Patriarchal Reservoir or EmbaiXada — with expressive voices, acoustic guitar and the melancholic beauty of Portugal.

A one-hour live fado show in Chiado, running for years at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, with Portuguese and acoustic guitars and images of Lisbon's most iconic sunlit spots. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, suitable for all ages.

Spend an evening in an intimate Lisbon venue enjoying 50 minutes of live fado, accompanied by a glass of port wine. A heartfelt introduction to Portugal's most emblematic music, with sessions bookable in the ticket selector.

The American singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips returns to Portugal for a series of four concerts, presenting songs from In the Hour of Dust (2025), his 12th solo album. He performs on 8 October at the Auditório Carlos Paredes; tickets 19,33 €.

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 belongings. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday and are available in Portuguese, French or English.

An immersive virtual reality expedition that takes you inside the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian. Explore forbidden corridors, unravel the mysteries of the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet in an experience already enjoyed by more than 2 million people.

An authentic 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, emotion and unexpected musical encounters. The experience is held in Portuguese and lasts about 2 hours.

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can explore a 16th-century chapel turned lavish private home with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, and stroll through romantic botanical gardens with lakes, fountains and hidden grottoes.

Skip the line at the Moorish Castle in Sintra and explore the hilltop fortification with its trails, history and sweeping views over the town and beyond. Children under 6 enter free, with discounts for ages 6–18 and seniors over 65.

Entry to the Banksy Museum in Lisbon, showcasing 100 works by the mysterious street artist — from "Girl with Balloon" to "Sweep It Under The Carpet" — through murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from France, Italy, Ukraine, the USA and the UK.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that challenge perception, combining science, art and entertainment. The flexible visit lasts around 45 minutes at your own pace, and children under 4 enter free of charge.

Single Mothers perform 'Go-Getter' in concert.

Skip the queue into the National Palace of Queluz, the Portuguese Royal Family's 18th-century summer residence, and wander its lush historic gardens. A free hop-on hop-off service runs through the gardens, and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art can be visited on site.

Book your admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, King Fernando II's fairy-tale royal residence in the Sintra hills, and explore its exotic park, hidden trails and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla. Children under 6 enter free.

Inside one of the pillars of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Alcântara, this interactive centre tells the story of the bridge built in 1966, with virtual reality, multimedia exhibits and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo. Children under 5 enter free.

Alto saxophonist Ricardo Toscano and pianist João Paulo Esteves da Silva premiere live, on the Culturgest stage where it all began, the music of The Third Beside Us, their first duo album. The repertoire moves between Portuguese and North American jazz, framed by 'Grito Mudo' and 'A Entrevista' around a central spontaneous suite.

Skip the line at São Jorge Castle and join a guided tour of the hilltop fortress that evolved from a Moorish base into a royal palace and military center. Climb the Tower of Ulysses for a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus and see Roman and Moorish artifacts in the permanent exhibitions.

Entry to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983 and a masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture, including the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

The Pharmacy Museum takes you on a journey through 5000 years of health history, from an Egyptian sarcophagus and a Black Death medical suit to a reconstructed traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday, it traces the evolution of Portuguese pharmacy from the late 15th century to today.

In October, Sintra City Council promotes intercultural storytelling sessions at the Municipal Libraries, as part of a cultural mediation project.

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

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.

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.

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

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

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

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

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.

Theatre play 'Superstar'.

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.

'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.

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.

A jam session in a concert setting, where musicians get together on stage to improvise and play off each other.

A Contratempos clubbing night featuring a DJ set from Delikwe.

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