Entrance to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century style and room arrangements, home to decorative arts, tapestries and a collection of over 17,000 porcelain pieces.
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Our picks for the next 14 days
until 11 Oct
Free
Live music
The Days of Marvila
8 Marvila · Lisbon
Today
Live music
S. Pedro brings Portuguese indie pop to the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra
Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval · Sintra
Tomorrow 17:00
Party
ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise
Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
Sun 4 Oct 22:00
DJ set
Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2
Ministerium Club · Lisbon
Sat 10 Oct 15:58
Other
Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival
Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
Sat 10 Oct 17:00
Free
Live music
Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino
Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Mon 5 Oct
Free
Live music
5 October at the Assembly of the Republic
Assembleia da República · Lisbon
Sun 4 Oct
Other
Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket
Parque e Palácio de Monserrate · Sintra
Sun 4 Oct 10:00
Free
Party
Animal Party 2026
Parque Marechal Carmona · Cascais
Thu 15 Oct
Exhibition
Fado Experience at Casa da Amália with live concert
Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues · Lisbon
Thu 8 Oct
Exhibition
Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket
Palácio Nacional da Pena · Sintra
until 31 Dec
Free
Exhibition
Archaeological Adventure at the Vila Museum
Museu da Vila · Cascais
- The Days of Marvila until 11 Oct· Free 8 Marvila · Lisbon
- S. Pedro brings Portuguese indie pop to the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra Today Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval · Sintra
- ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise Tomorrow· 17:00 Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
- Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2 Sun 4 Oct· 22:00 Ministerium Club · Lisbon
- Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival Sat 10 Oct· 15:58 Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
- Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino Sat 10 Oct· 17:00· Free Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Ongoing: 409 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓
No time published 15 events
Family friendly Other
Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, get up close to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour, and enjoy an incredible 360° view over Lisbon and its harbour. The arch stands as the official symbol of the city's resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.
Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, exploring the Moorish-era walls and towers, the Tower of Ulysses and the Martim Moniz Gate, with panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus River.
Family friendly Live music
A one-hour live fado concert in the heart of Chiado, running for over 15 years, where talented singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars perform against images of Lisbon's most iconic sunlit locations.
Family friendly Other
Experience the magic of Portuguese fado in an intimate Lisbon setting, with a 50-minute live performance full of emotion. A glass of port wine is included to toast to the night, and children aged 4 to 6 enter for free.
At Mesa de Frades in Alfama, fado comes alive between midnight and 2am, as a professional fado singer invites hidden talents to the mic. Each open mic session becomes an intimate celebration of improvisation, emotion and unexpected musical encounters.
Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, surrounded by romantic gardens with lakes, fountains, grottoes and plants from around the world.
Family friendly Other
Skip the line at the Moorish Castle in Sintra and explore its stunning fortification, beautiful trails and history, with incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area. Children under 6 enter free, with discounts for ages 6-18 and seniors over 65.
The Banksy Museum in Lisbon brings together 100 works by the mysterious street artist, from murals and graffiti to canvases, projections and video installations, including icons like "Girl with Balloon" and "Sweep It Under The Carpet".
Family friendly Exhibition
The Museum of Illusions Lisbon in Chiado offers more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that challenge perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups. The flexible visit lasts around 45 minutes at your own pace.
Family friendly Other
Skip the line into the National Palace of Queluz, the Portuguese Royal Family's summer residence, and wander its lush historic gardens. Your ticket also includes the free hop-on hop-off garden service and access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.
Family friendly Exhibition
Visit the Pena National Palace, a former monastery transformed into a private palace by King Fernando II, and explore its lush park with exotic plants, hidden trails and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla. Children under 6 enter for free.
Family friendly Other
Dive into the story of the 25 de Abril Bridge at this interactive centre in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and a photo booth. An elevator ride takes you up to a stunning panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo River, and children under 5 enter free.
Family friendly Other
Explore São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry and an expert guide, from its days as a Moorish base to royal palace, military centre and prison. Climb the Tower of Ulysses for a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus, and discover Roman and Moorish artefacts in the permanent exhibitions.
Family friendly Exhibition
An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at Lisbon's Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of historic Portuguese apothecaries, a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau, and objects of rare artistic, anthropological and scientific value.
Morning 1 event
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 offers an experience that moves through uncharted spaces, guided by the idea of the perpetual and the never-before-imagined.
3,2€ Cinema
A 'Lado BB' cinema screening presenting the films 'Paparazzi' and 'Vie Privée', with general tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Cinemateca members, Youth Card holders, the unemployed, students, over-65s and retirees.
Evening 7 events
Exhibition
An exclusive tour led by the Museum Director to discover the vision behind the renovation and the new exhibition route.
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.
A Cinemateca session dedicated to Noémia Delgado, with a programme including 'Cine-Almanacs', 'Mafra', 'Art Deco' and 'The Work of Gold', with tickets at €3.20 and discounts available.
Free Live music
The solists of the Gulbenkian Orchestra present a concert, highlighting the technical and artistic quality of the instrumentalists.
M/16 Theatre
This provocative play centers on João, who falls for a woman after a pause with his boyfriend.
16€ 6+ Family friendly Live music
A concert by Judit Nedderman in duo with Darío Barroso, presenting new and old songs, in an intimate show at Coliseu Club.
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.








