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Ongoing: 409 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓

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Ajuda National Palace: Entrance Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

Other

Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

Castelo de São Jorge: admission + audio guide

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, covering the walls, the Tower of Ulysses and the peacock-filled gardens, with views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

Fado in Chiado, a live fado show on stage for 15 years.

Cine-Theatro Gymnásio R. da Misericórdia, 14, 1200-094 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Suitable for all ages, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots projected alongside the performance.

Lisbon: Fado at Midnight at Mesa de Frades

Tandem Palacio Alfama Rua dos Remédios 139, Lisboa, 1100-453 Lisbon

Theatre

An authentic open-mic Fado session at Mesa de Frades in Alfama: between midnight and 2am, a professional fado singer invites hidden talents for two hours of improvisation, emotion and unexpected musical encounters.

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

Moorish Castle: No Queues

The Moorish Castle Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, where you can walk the trails along the ancient fortification walls and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

Museu Banksy Lisboa R. Viriato 25B, Lisboa, 1050-234 Lisbon

Other

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

Museum of Illusions R. Ivens 62, Lisboa, 1200-227 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

An interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.

National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket

Queluz National Palace Largo Palácio de Queluz, Queluz, 2745-191 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Pena Estrada da Pena, Sintra, 2710-609 Sintra

Family friendly Exhibition

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery turned fairytale palace by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket

Pilar 7 Bridge Experience Av. da Índia 52, Lisboa, 1300-299 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Interactive centre inside the 25 de Abril Bridge with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic view over Lisbon and the Tejo; children under 5 enter free.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

A guided tour of São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry, available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and ending with 360º views from the Tower of Ulysses.

Visit to the Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy Museum Rua Marechal Saldanha 1, 1249-069 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of an 18th-century Portuguese apothecary, the early 20th-century Liberal Pharmacy and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with free entry for children under 5.

Morning 1 event
MAATuridades

10:30 MAAT Belém Lisbon

45€ Theatre

MAAT's program for adult and senior audiences, with online and in-person sessions, to discuss contemporary art themes.

Afternoon 2 events
Perpetual. Through places never before imagined

13:30 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Other

Perpetual. Through places never before imagined offers an experience that moves through uncharted spaces, guided by the idea of the perpetual and the never-before-imagined.

Lado BB | Paparazzi + Vie Privée

15:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A cinema screening pairing 'Lado BB' with 'Paparazzi' and 'Vie Privée', with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, film students, under-16s, over-65s and retirees.

Evening 7 events
The New Museum: A Visit with the Director

18:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Exhibition

An exclusive tour led by the Museum Director to discover the vision behind the renovation and the new exhibition route.

Journey to the End of the Silent Film | Rapsodia Satanica

19:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A Cinemateca screening in the 'Journey to the End of the Silent Film' series featuring the silent classic 'Rapsodia Satanica', with tickets at €3.20 and discounts available.

Solists of the Gulbenkian Orchestra

20:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Free Live music

The solists of the Gulbenkian Orchestra present a concert, highlighting the technical and artistic quality of the instrumentalists.

COCK

21:00 Teatro Maria Matos Alvalade Lisbon

M/16 Theatre

This provocative play centers on João, who falls for a woman after a pause with his boyfriend.

Paulo Branco | Francisca

21:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A screening of 'Francisca', Manoel de Oliveira's film produced by Paulo Branco, as part of the cycle dedicated to the producer.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 409 events

The Magic of the Little Christmas Star

A magia da estrelinha de Natal

Theatre 10€ Family friendly

Sunday 1 November · until 20 Dec

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This Christmas season, a little star sets off on an enchanted journey to share her light with the littlest ones, in an intimate, welcoming sensory theatre show created and directed by Paulo Cintrão (Byfurcação Teatro). Recommended for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years, with delicate sounds, twinkling lights and little surprises.

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Synopsis What if a little star could bring with it all the magic of Christmas? High up in the sky lives a very special little star who keeps a luminous secret. This Christmas season, she decides to set off on an enchanted journey to share her light with the littlest ones. Along the way, delicate sounds, twinkling lights, colours and little surprises appear, inviting the babies to discover a world of sensations. Between moments of discovery, tenderness and interaction, our little star shows us that the true magic of Christmas lies in the small things: in a glow, in a smile, in a hug and in the joy of being together. An intimate and welcoming show, designed to give babies and their families a unique sensory experience, where theatre becomes a place of discovery, affection and magic. Recommended for babies and children from 06 months to 05 years. Artistic Credits Creation and direction: Paulo Cintrão Performers: rotating cast, Catarina F, Francisca Peixeiro, Magda Braia, Paulo Cintrão Music, costumes, set design and image: Byfurcação Teatro Production: Byfurcação Teatro Opening Hours Monday to Friday, from 09h30 to 13h and from 14h30 to 22h Saturday, from 10h to 13h and from 14h to 18h Sunday, from 14h to 18h Booking Contacts 926 830 272 or Additional Information Age rating: the indicated age is only a mandatory guideline. Younger children may attend, provided they are accompanied by their parents or by an adult who takes responsibility for them. Entry is not permitted after the show has started. www.boutiquedacultura.org Prices Admission - 10€ Discounts Cartão Amig@ da Boutique (friend card), from 06 months to 05 years

Show original (Portuguese)

Sinopse E se uma pequena estrela pudesse trazer consigo toda a magia do Natal?Lá no alto, no céu, vive uma estrelinha muito especial, que guarda um segredo luminoso. Nesta época natalícia, decide partir numa viagem encantada para partilhar a sua luz com os mais pequeninos. Pelo caminho, surgem sons delicados, luzes cintilantes cores e pequenas surpresas que convidam os bebés a descobrir um mundo de sensações. Entre momentos de descoberta, ternura e interação a nossa estrelinha mostra nos que a verdadeira magia do Natal está nas pequenas coisas: num brilho, num sorriso, num abraço e na alegria de estarmos juntos. Um espetáculo intimista e acolhedor, pensado para proporcionar aos bebés às suas famílias uma experiência sensorial única, onde o teatro se transforma num lugar de descoberta, afeto e magia. Recomendado para bebés e crianças dos 06 meses aos 05 anos. Ficha Artística Criação e encenação: Paulo Cintrão Interpretação: elenco rotativo , Catarina F, Francisca Peixeiro, Magda Braia, Paulo Cintrão Música, Figurinos, cenografia e imagem: Byfurcação Teatro Produção: Byfurcação Teatro Horário de Funcionamento De 2ª a 6ª feira, das 09h30 às 13h e das 14h30 às 22h Sábado, das 10h às 13h e das 14h às 18h Domingo, das 14h às 18h Contactos para Reservas 926 830 272 ou Informações Adicionais Classificação etária: A idade indicada é apenas uma orientação obrigatória. Crianças com idade inferior podem assistir, desde que acompanhadas por pais ou por um adulto que se responsabilize por elas . Não é permitida a entrada após o início do espetáculo. www.boutiquedacultura.org Preços Lotação - 10€ Descontos Cartão Amig@ da Boutique Dos 06 meses aos 05 anos

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