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September 2026

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Ongoing: 285 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓

Morning 6 events
Kintsugi Masterclass

09:30 Albuquerque Foundation Sintra

185€ 16+ Workshops & talks

A hands-on masterclass in the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi, where participants begin restoring a ceramic or wooden piece using natural Urushi lacquer and precious metal. Taught in Portuguese and English and open to ages 16 and up.

PAPER ARCHIVE CONSTRUCTION | workshop

10:00 Museu do Oriente. Lisbon

20€ Other

In this workshop, participants learn to build a foldable paper archive, inspired by the Japanese concept of Mottainai, reusing materials and exploring folds and fittings.

The Gall

10:30 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

6–12 Family friendly Family

In this activity, families learn to make ink from the garden's oak galls and draw what they like most about the space. Aimed at children aged 6 to 12.

The Missing Half

11:00 Casa Capitão Beato Lisbon

9€ Todas as idades Theatre

The Missing Half is a show-workshop about the things we lack, search for and sometimes lose, described as a declaration of love to things from the simplest to the most complex. The audience stands, with no seated places, so arriving early is advised.

ACTIVITY: SURPRISE IS ART! | 4 - 6 years

11:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

3€ Family friendly Exhibition

An activity for children aged 4 to 6 in which a first visit to the museum becomes a box of surprises, with unpredictable colours, shapes and textures to discover as a family.

Afternoon 6 events
Ájax

16:00 8 Marvila Marvila Lisbon

Theatre

A theatre piece based on Sophocles' tragedy Ajax that reflects on the limits of power and totalitarian threats, crossing the classical text with testimonies and artistic interventions.

Alma de Coimbra - Lusofonias | 20 Years of Music

17:00 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

20€ 6+ Live music

A concert celebrating Lusophone music, with original arrangements by Maestro Augusto Mesquita, featuring fado, traditional Portuguese music and sounds from Portuguese-speaking countries.

Tribute to Augusto Jayme Telles D'Abreu Nunes

17:00 Museu da Vila Cascais e Estoril Cascais

Free Other

A journey into the past to honour engineer Augusto Jayme Telles D'Abreu Nunes, a driving force behind Cascais' development and the man behind projects such as the first festive electric lighting at the Boca do Inferno.

RRPL VS RAPÓDROMO

17:00 Lisboa ao Vivo Campo Pequeno Lisbon

Live music

A head-to-head concert face-off between RRPL and Rapódromo, with battles pairing Colombiano against Naruto, Kanga Dji against Trovoada, Brazzha against Erasmo and Txio Neizzy against Skill Monger.

Evening 5 events
Beatrice Rana

18:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Live music

Italian pianist Beatrice Rana presents a Bach recital, highlighting her virtuosity and interpretive depth.

SUPERSTAR

18:00 Teatro Armando Cortez Tires Cascais

M/12 Theatre

A theatrical performance exploring themes of fame and celebrity culture.

HANDEL | LES MUSICIENS DU LOUVRE

19:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

20€ Live music

Concert by Les Musiciens du Louvre conducted by Marc Minkowski, performing Handel's Six Concerti Grossi Op. 3.

EZHEL

21:00 Lisboa ao Vivo Campo Pequeno Lisbon

Live music

EZHEL finally makes his Portuguese debut with a one-off concert on the TOUR 2026, at LAV, Lisboa ao Vivo, on 11 October 2026. The Turkish artist presents a repertoire spanning his career, between hip-hop, trap, reggae and references to his country's musical tradition.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 285 events

Palácio Pimenta – The Lost Key: An Enigma in the Heart of Lisbon

PALÁCIO PIMENTA - A CHAVE PERDIDA: UM ENIGMA NO CORAÇÃO DE LISBOA

Theatre 5€ Family friendly

Saturday 5 December · 10:30

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Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta Campo Grande · Lisbon

A family treasure hunt at the Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta: armed only with a mobile phone, participants must decipher riddles and explore the palace and its gardens to find the legendary Key of Freedom, entrusted by D. João IV to the people of Lisbon after the Restoration of Independence in 1640.

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Brief Introduction A group of young historians discovers, in the archives of the Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta, clues to a legendary object that vanished centuries ago: the Key of Freedom. This symbolic artefact is said to have been secretly entrusted by D. João IV to the people of Lisbon, as a gesture of trust and unity after the Restoration of Independence in 1640. But the key was never found… until now. Synopsis Enigmatic documents, hidden digital memories and ancestral codes point to a trail carefully safeguarded over time. Now it is up to the participants of this game, to be played with family and/or among friends, to unravel the secrets that have spanned generations. Palácio Pimenta becomes the setting for a true treasure hunt where history comes to life, and every clue is a piece of the puzzle. Armed only with a mobile phone, curiosity and team spirit, they will have to decipher riddles, reconstruct events of the past and explore the nooks and crannies of the palace and its gardens to find the much-sought-after Key of Freedom. Are you ready to discover Lisbon's best-kept secret? Additional Notes Activity intended for children, accompanied by at least one adult; A mobile phone with internet access is required Prices General - 5€

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Breve Introdução Um grupo de jovens historiadores descobre, nos arquivos do Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta, indícios de um objeto lendário desaparecido há séculos: a Chave da Liberdade. Este artefacto simbólico teria sido entregue, em segredo, por D. João IV ao povo de Lisboa, como um gesto de confiança e união após a Restauração da Independência em 1640. Mas a chave nunca foi encontrada… até agora. Sinopse Documentos enigmáticos, memórias digitais escondidas e códigos ancestrais apontam para um percurso cuidadosamente protegido ao longo do tempo. Agora, cabe aos participantes deste jogo, para fazer em família e/ou entre amigos, desvendar os segredos que atravessaram gerações. O Palácio Pimenta torna-se o cenário de uma verdadeira caça ao tesouro onde a história ganha vida, e cada pista é uma peça do puzzle. Armados apenas com um telemóvel, curiosidade e espírito de equipa, terão de decifrar enigmas, reconstituir eventos do passado e explorar os recantos do palácio e dos seus jardins para encontrar a tão procurada Chave da Liberdade. Estás pronto para descobrir o segredo mais bem guardado de Lisboa? Notas Suplementares Atividade destinada a crianças, acompanhadas por, no mínimo, um adulto; É necessário ter telemóvel com acesso à internet Preços Geral - 5€

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