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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A two-voice walking tour through African Lisbon, from D. Luís I Square to Martim Moniz, with stories and resistance.

Pop musical based on The Wizard of Oz.

A guided visit to discover the mythological presence of Apollo and Bacchus in Lisbon's heritage.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Concert with Schubert's Octet performed by Metropolitana soloists, a work that challenges every performer and listener.

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

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.

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 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.