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September 2026

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Sun 11 Oct Sunday 11 October

  1. Thu 8 13
  2. Fri 9 22
  3. Sat 10 69
  4. Sun 11 19
  5. Mon 12 10
  6. Tue 13 7
  7. Wed 14 12
  8. Thu 15 17
  9. Fri 16 19
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

JAPAN: FESTIVALS AND RITUALS | GUIDED TOUR

JAPÃO: FESTAS E RITUAIS| VISITA ORIENTADA

Party 6€

Friday 30 October · until 18 Dec

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A guided tour of the 'Japão: Festas e Rituais' exhibition, exploring Japan's traditional religious festivals and rituals, rooted in Shintoism and Buddhism, in 60-minute sessions held throughout the year.

Full details

Brief Introduction DATES 21 February; 21 March; 11 April; 23 May; 27 June; 18 July; 22 August; 19 September; 24 October, 21 November; 19 December DURATION 60' TARGET AUDIENCE M/ 16 years [indicative age] PARTICIPANTS Min. 5 Throughout the year, numerous traditional festivals and rituals of a religious nature, of great social and cultural importance, take place in Japan. With solemn ceremonial moments and others of pure fun, they originate mainly in Shintoism - the ancient cult of the kami spirits - to which Buddhist practices were added. The exhibition Japão: Festas e Rituais reveals these celebrations and their role in Japanese society, as axes of identity and community building, of their conception of the world and of the forces that move it. In case of withdrawal: The full registration fee will be refunded when the withdrawal is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, the refund can only be considered if the place is filled or in situations of illness, accident, or other unforeseeable circumstances of force majeure, duly proven. 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 Entrance - 6€

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Breve Introdução DATAS 21 Fevereiro; 21 Março; 11 Abril; 23 Maio; 27 Junho; 18 Julho; 22 Agosto; 19 Setembro; 24 Outubro, 21 Novembro; 19 Dezembro DURAÇÃO 60’ PÚBLICO-ALVO M/ 16 anos [Idade indicativa] PARTICIPANTES Mín. 5 Ao longo do ano, realizam-se no Japão inúmeras festas e rituais tradicionais de natureza religiosa, de grande importância social e cultural. Com momentos cerimoniais solenes e outros de puro divertimento, têm origem sobretudo no Xintoísmo - antigo culto dos espíritos kami , a que se juntaram práticas do Budismo. A exposição Japão: Festas e Rituais dá a conhecer estas celebrações e o seu papel na sociedade japonesa, como eixos de construção de identidade e comunidade, da sua concepção do mundo e das forças que o movem. 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 - 6€

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