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Morning 8 events
Praia das Maçãs Hosts Youth Triathlon

09:20 Sintra Sintra

Family friendly Other

On 11 October, Praia das Maçãs in Colares hosts Youth Triathlon and Aquathlon races, in a programme that includes the II Triathlon.

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.

TOUCH TRAIL - Estádio da Tapadinha

11:00 MAAT Belém Lisbon

3€ 6+ Family friendly Other

A sensory trail at Estádio da Tapadinha, in dialogue with Vhils' work Scratching the Surface Project, inviting participants aged 6 and over to experience art through touch while tracing the stories of the Atlético club and the Alcântara community carved into the stadium walls. The 60-minute visit costs €3.

Afternoon 10 events
à escuta - 2nd anniversary

15:00 Local a anunciar Lisbon

DJ set

à escuta marks its 2nd anniversary at no. 42 Rua de Marvila with Vítor Rua's immersive ambient piece 'Aquilo que o espaço ouve' and DJ sets from João Salgueiro, Solleo and Salti, from 3pm to 10pm.

Mémoire de fille | 27th French Cinema Festival

15:30 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

At the 27th French Cinema Festival, Judith Godrèche collaborates with Annie Ernaux to film the writer's memories of her first sexual experience in 1958, exploring the psychological marks of trauma in a work that is at once cinematic and political.

Ájax

16:00 8 Marvila Marvila Lisbon

Theatre

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.

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.

Dubwise Matiné #57

17:00 Arroz Estúdios Beato Lisbon

3 dubs 18+ DJ set

The monthly Dubwise sound system session at Arroz Estúdios returns, with Mystic Fyah selecting everything from 70s reggae to today's electronic dub and Jahmarstone joining on the mic for the first time with fresh material. An intro to sound system workshop at 3pm gives participants the chance to play during the first hour of the session.

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.

Microcosmos | 27th French Cinema Festival

17:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Family friendly Cinema

Directed by biologists Claude Nuridsany and Marie Pérennou, Microcosmos transforms an ordinary French meadow into an extraordinary universe over 24 hours — an epic, hypnotic journey into the world of insects, winner of five Césars, screening at the 27th French Cinema Festival.

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 10 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.

13 Days, 13 Nights | 27th French Cinema Festival

18:30 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

Inspired by true events, Martin Bourboulon's thriller follows commander Mohamed Bida in Kabul in August 2021, in a race against time to evacuate the last staff of the French embassy as the Taliban seize power.

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.

Ni Vue, Ni Connue – Closing Session | 27th French Cinema Festival

19:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

In the closing session of the 27th French Cinema Festival, Marc Fitoussi presents a biting and affectionate satire of the film industry, with Isabelle Huppert as Corinne Maclou, an extra who sees in famous actress Sandrine Kiberlain the opportunity she has always been waiting for.

Agnes Nunes

20:00 Casa Capitão Beato Lisbon

24.50€ 12+ Live music

Brazilian singer Agnes Nunes, who blends MPB, forró and blues, plays the Rés do Chão at Casa Capitão on October 11 as part of her European tour.

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.

The Wizard of the Kremlin | 27th French Cinema Festival

21:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

6€ Cinema

Olivier Assayas builds a tense political thriller about the backrooms of power in Russia, following Vadim Baranov, who abandons art and television to become the informal adviser to Vladimir Putin, with Jude Law in a remarkable transformation.

Dubwise Matiné #57

22:00 Arroz Estúdios Beato Lisbon

Other

The 57th edition of the Dubwise matinee, a daytime session dedicated to dub music.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 285 events

Symbolism and Ritual in the Jewellery of South Indian Classical Dance

Simbologia e Ritual na Joalharia da dança clássica do Sul da Índia

Dance 25€

Saturday 7 November · 15:00

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Workshop 'Luz no Corpo' led by the Tarikavalli Company, exploring the symbolism and ritual of jewellery in Bharata Natyam, the classical dance of South India.

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Brief Introduction Workshop Luz no Corpo: Symbolism and Ritual in the Jewellery of South Indian Classical Dance, Bharata Natyam style Led by the Tarikavalli Company DATE | Saturday | 7 November TIME | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PARTICIPANTS | Min. 10 Max. 25 PRICE | €25 This workshop explores Bharata Natyam jewellery as part of aharya abhinaya, the visual dimension of stage performance described in the Natya Shastra, the classical treatise on the performing arts of the Indian tradition. In aharya abhinaya, jewellery, costume and make-up contribute to the composition of the symbolic and narrative universe of the stage performance. The workshop is dedicated to the jewellery used in the female costume of Bharata Natyam, an integral part of its visual composition on stage. Commonly referred to as Temple Jewellery, this jewellery of temple tradition from South India has a strong historical and symbolic connection to the performing traditions of the region. The main elements used on the head, ears, neck, arms, waist and ankles will be addressed, exploring the scenic, symbolic and expressive function of each piece. Although this dance is practised by performers of different genders, with variations in costume and ornaments, this workshop focuses on female ornamentation. This approach allows for a clearer observation of the relationship between jewellery, gesture, facial expression, movement and stage presence. Throughout the workshop, a performer will be dressed and adorned with traditional jewellery, allowing participants to follow, step by step, the visual construction of the figure on stage. Luz no Corpo invites participants to look at jewellery beyond its ornamental function, discovering its historical, symbolic, ritual and performative value. By reflecting light, jewellery accompanies movement, intensifies the performer's presence and reveals the visual richness of myth, ritual and dance in Bharata Natyam. Support | Tarikavalli Company, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Instituto de Estudos Asiáticos, Embaixada da Índia, Município de Oeiras, Centro Dança Oeiras, Casa de Goa and JAYA Tarikavalli, a pioneer in Portugal of Indian classical dance in the Bharata Natyam style, was at the origin of the implementation and dissemination of this art in the country. Heir to the tradition of the Pa??anallur School, she was a direct disciple of the legendary masters U.S. Krishna Rao and Chandrabhaga Devi, key figures in the revival of Bharata Natyam in the 20th century, whose artistic legacy continues through her artistic, pedagogical and choreographic work, preserving its ancestral roots while continuously renewing itself through new generations. With a career spanning several decades as a solo dancer, she has performed at numerous international festivals and stages in Europe and India. She currently continues to perform as an interpreter, combining choreographic creation and artistic direction of the Tarikavalli Dance Company, whose first major shows premiered at the Auditório do Museu do Oriente, in Lisbon. Internationally recognised as a performer, choreographer and teacher, she regularly teaches at the Centro de Dança de Oeiras (Algés), at the Jaya Aerial Lab, in Lisbon, and at the Paris Marais Dance School, in Paris.

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Breve Introdução Oficina Luz no Corpo: Simbologia e Ritual na Joalharia da dança clássica do Sul da Índia , estilo Bharata Na?yam Conduzida pela Companhia Tarikavalli DATA | Sábado | 7 Novembro HORAS | 15.00 às 17.00 PARTICIPANTES | Mín. 10 Max. 25 PREÇO | €25 Esta oficina explora a joalharia do Bharata Na?yam enquanto parte do aharya abhinaya , a dimensão visual da representação cénica descrita no Na?ya Sastra , o tratado clássico sobre as artes performativas da tradição indiana. No aharya abhinaya , a joalharia, o figurino e a maquilhagem contribuem para a composição do universo simbólico e narrativo da representação cénica. A oficina é dedicada à joalharia utilizada no traje feminino do Bharata Na?yam , parte integrante da sua composição visual em cena. Habitualmente designada como Temple Jewellery , esta joalharia de tradição templária do Sul da Índia apresenta uma forte ligação histórica e simbólica às tradições performativas desta região. Serão abordados os principais elementos usados na cabeça, nas orelhas, no pescoço, nos braços, na cintura e nos tornozelos, explorando a função cénica, simbólica e expressiva de cada peça. Embora esta dança seja praticada por intérpretes de diferentes géneros, com variações no traje e nos ornamentos, esta oficina centra-se na ornamentação feminina. Este enfoque permite observar de forma mais clara a relação entre a joalharia, o gesto, a expressão facial, o movimento e a presença cénica. Ao longo da oficina, uma intérprete será trajada e adornada com a joalharia tradicional, permitindo aos participantes acompanhar, passo a passo, a construção visual da figura em cena. Luz no Corpo convida os participantes a olhar para a joalharia para além da sua função ornamental, descobrindo o seu valor histórico, simbólico, ritual e performativo. Ao refletir luz, a joalharia acompanha o movimento, intensifica a presença da intérprete e revela a riqueza visual do mito, do ritual e da dança no Bharata Na?yam . Apoios | Companhia Tarikavalli, Universidade Católica Portuguesa , Instituto de Estudos Asiáticos, Embaixada da Índia, Município de Oeiras, Centro Dança Oeiras, Casa de Goa e JAYA Tarikavalli pioneira em Portugal da dança clássica indiana, no estilo Bharata Na?yam , Tarikavalli esteve na origem da implantação e da divulgação desta arte no país. Herdeira da tradição da Escola de Pa??anallur , foi discípula direta dos mestres lendários U.S. Krishna Rao e Chandrabhaga Devi, figuras incontornáveis do renascimento do Bharata Na?yam no século XX, cujo legado artístico continua vivo através do seu trabalho artístico, pedagógico e coreográfico, preservando as suas raízes ancestrais enquanto se renova continuamente através das novas gerações. Com uma carreira de várias décadas como bailarina solista, apresentou-se em inúmeros festivais e palcos internacionais na Europa e na Índia. Atualmente, continua a apresentar-se como intérprete, conciliando a criação coreográfica e a direção artística da Companhia de Dança Tarikavalli, cujos primeiros espetáculos de destaque estrearam no Auditório do Museu do Oriente, em Lisboa. Reconhecida internacionalmente como intérprete, coreógrafa e pedagoga, leciona regularmente no Centro de Dança de Oeiras (Algés), no Jaya Aerial Lab, em Lisboa, e na Paris Marais Dance School, em Paris. Paralelamente, orienta oficinas para crianças e adultos, estágios, conferências e projetos interculturais em vários países europeus, contribuindo para a transmissão e renovação do Bharata Na?yam junto das novas gerações. 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 mai

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