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The 13th EspAcial Teachers' Conference brings teachers together for a gathering of training and sharing of experiences.

An entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century style and room arrangements, home to a stunning collection of decorative arts and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

Tickets to climb the Rua Augusta Arch, admiring Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture and taking in a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour from the city's symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake.

An 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; children under 13 enter for free.

An admission ticket with audio guide for São Jorge Castle, to explore the walls and towers that withstood countless sieges, visit the Ulysses Tower and King Manuel I's statue, and enjoy panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

Intimate fado concerts in the Jardim do Príncipe Real with premium seating close to the artists, in a setting that changes with the day of the week: the Chinese Pavilion, the Patriarchal Reservoir or the EmbaiXada courtyard.

A live fado show in the heart of Lisbon at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, where talented singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitar perform alongside images of the city's most iconic sunlit locations.

An intimate 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine for an evening of authentic Portuguese melodies.

The fifth edition of the Sintra Youth Festival offers two days of concerts and DJs, including Djodje and Nuno Ribeiro, with free entry.

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, jewellery, awards and personal mementos.

The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in Lisbon: an immersive virtual reality expedition that transports visitors back to ancient Egypt, 4500 years ago, to walk through the Great Pyramid of Giza, unravel the mysteries of the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet.

Between midnight and 2am at Mesa de Frades in Alfama, a professional fado singer opens the stage to hidden talents in open mic sessions of improvisation, emotion and unexpected musical encounters.

A skip-the-line entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to explore its 19th-century eclectic decor with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences and its romantic gardens with plants from around the world.

Skip the line at Sintra's Moorish Castle and wander its fortification and trails while learning its history, with incredible views over the town — children under 6 enter free.

See 100 works by the mysterious street artist Banksy at this Lisbon museum, from 'Girl with Balloon' and 'Sweep It Under The Carpet' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

An interactive museum in Lisbon's Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, with a flexible visit of around 45 minutes.

Live music at Clube da Praia, on Praia das Maçãs, every Friday and Saturday night.

Live Brazilian music at the Orixás restaurant and gallery, every Friday and Saturday at dinner.

Live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores, every Friday and Saturday.

Enter without queuing the Queluz Palace, the Portuguese Royal Family's summer residence, and marvel at its 18th-century architecture and gardens, with a free hop-on hop-off service and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

Visit the Pena Palace, the former royal residence transformed by King Fernando II, and its lush park of exotic plants and hidden trails, including the Chalet of Countess d'Edla; children under 6 enter free.

An interactive centre in Alcântara dedicated to the Ponte 25 de Abril, with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo.

A fast-track guided tour of São Jorge Castle, exploring its Moorish, royal and military past, the Tower of Ulysses' 360º viewpoint and the Roman and Moorish artefacts in its permanent exhibitions.

Explore the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, from its 16th-century cloister to the monks' refectory and old library, with exceptional views over the Tagus.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Black Death medical suit and reconstructions of Portuguese and traditional Chinese pharmacies.

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

The short film section of the 27th French Film Festival, featuring Dernier printemps by Mathilde Bédouet, Journal du futur by Agathe Bonitzer and Love Story by Laïs Decaster — three works revealing the vitality of new Francophone cinema.

An open jam session where musicians meet on stage to improvise together.

A sunset dj set session on Friday, 9 October, from 5pm to 11pm.

Sunset DJ set at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 6 PM to 9 PM.

A series based on the true story of seven Bataclan hostages, following the group Les Potages from the night of 13 November 2015 and their difficult rebuilding of their lives; the first two episodes will be screened at the 27th French Film Festival.

The Cinemateca screens 'L'Homme Qui a Perdu Son Ombre' in its retrospective dedicated to producer Paulo Branco. Tickets are €3.20, with discounts available for several audiences.

A theatre piece based on Ájax, probably the oldest of Sophocles' tragedies, reflecting on the limits of power and today's totalitarian threats by crossing the ancient text with testimonies, narratives and artistic interventions — a profoundly human theatre that looks us eye to eye.

The Mad Hatter's Band performs a concert blending funk, blues, fusion and rock.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the Academia das Ciências de Lisboa, where a string quartet performs the best of Vivaldi — from The Four Seasons to La Follia — in an atmosphere lit by a sea of candles. Open to ages 6 and up.

A Cinemateca session dedicated to Noémia Delgado, screening 'The Night of Walpurgis' and 'The Strange Death of Professor...', with tickets at €3.20 and discounts available.

Brazilian Christian rock band Oficina G3 performs in Lisbon in an extra show, with doors at 7 PM and show at 8 PM.

Quinoa Experience arrives at Lux Terraço with Chris Gorrie, Billi and Manu Oubiña for a night of electro, house, acid, italo, techno and trance, with free entry until 23:00.

Sportswear Bookings presents a night with Fatal Move, Outta Spite, and NoPath on Friday, October 9, from 8 PM to 11 PM.

Staged reading of 'New Golden Age' by Karen Hartman, a dystopian thriller about surveillance and technology, part of the 'Tonight We Shout' cycle by Companhia Cepa Torta.

A theatrical performance titled 'Superstar'.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the Academia das Ciências de Lisboa, where a string quartet performs Hans Zimmer's greatest film scores — from Interstellar and Dune to The Lion King and Pirates of the Caribbean — in an atmosphere lit by a sea of candles.

As part of the 27th French Film Festival, a screening of Agnès Jaoui's dramatic comedy 'L'Objet du délit', set behind the scenes of an ambitious production of Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' that is shaken by an accusation of sexual assault.

A Lado BB film screening of 'Dear Brigitte', 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.

A theatrical improvisation show about cinema, performed without a script by La Troupe Impro Lisboa, who create one-of-a-kind scenes live from ideas thrown out by the audience — 80 minutes of playful, unexpected tribute to the seventh art at the 27th French Film Festival.

Concert presenting the debut album of singer-songwriter Maria Leitão.

Julien Gaspar-Oliveri's raw, unsettling family drama, premiered at Cannes Critics' Week, finds suspense in silence: instead of showing violence, it films its invisible marks as buried truths emerge, with Diego Murgia and Bastien Bouillon leading the cast.

Eritage, the independent gallery and cultural space in Lisbon's Santos neighbourhood, marks six years with the opening of the new BREATH exhibition at the gallery, followed by a night at TEJÁ in Cais do Sodré from 10pm to 4am with DJ sets from Rafa Montserrat, Man From Rio and Nicolle Velcro.

Ambient music session with producer mu tate, exploring temporal memory and sonic texture, at a Living Room x ZDB event.

A techno night headlined by Rene Wise, whose raw, groove-driven sound is rooted in his drums and percussion training, with sets also from Andy Martin, Inês Duarte and Guy from 1990; tickets via DICE.

From midnight, Casa Capitão turns into BAILE with a set from Apupu, on a single ticket that gives access to all rooms.

A DJ set from Portuguese artist Cruz, performing his own material on the decks.

Ministerium Club hosts Romanian dj Raresh for a club night, with more names still to be announced.

Niina’s Love Club party at Superlativo by Super Bock, on Friday, October 9, from midnight to 6am.