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Entry ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century room arrangements, home to a collection of over 17,000 porcelain pieces and rich decorative arts.

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for an incredible 360° view over Lisbon's harbour, getting up close to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour, the city's symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage fortress on the Tagus, with access to the Governor's Room, the Kings' Room, the chapel and the batteries, and a spectacular river view.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide covering its history, especially the Moorish era, plus the Ulisses Tower, the Martim Moniz Gate and panoramic views over Lisbon's historic center and the Tagus.

Fado sessions return to the secret garden of Casa da Amália, the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, with acoustic concerts of voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar.

A one-hour live fado show in Chiado, where singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars perform the music recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with images of Lisbon's most iconic locations.

A 50-minute live fado show in an intimate Lisbon venue, paired with a glass of port wine; children from 4 years old are welcome, with free entry for ages 4 to 6.

A guided 40-minute tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life with her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal mementos on display.

At Mesa de Frades in Alfama, fado comes alive between midnight and 2am, as a professional fado singer invites hidden talents to the mic for open sessions full of emotion, sharing and unexpected musical encounters.

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, set in a romantic botanical garden with lakes, fountains and grottoes.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Moorish Castle in Sintra let you explore its stunning fortification and trails and enjoy incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

The Banksy Museum in Lisbon brings the mysterious street artist's captivating work to life with 100 pieces ranging from murals and graffiti to video installations, including icons like "Girl with Balloon".

An interactive museum on Rua Ivens, in Chiado, with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, with flexible visits at your own pace.

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

Tickets to the Park and National Palace of Pena give access to the former royal residence, the lush park with exotic plants and hidden trails, and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

An interactive centre beneath the Ponte 25 de Abril in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history, virtual reality experiences and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo.

The 2026–2027 season of the Academia da Pena travels through the eight ecclesiastical tones, one per month, and opens with the 1.º Tom da Pena at the 13 October Recital at Dusk: Frescobaldi, Coelho, Titelouze, Kerll and Bruna in five ways of saying the same thing. Listeners choose where they sit — by the organ, in the high choir or in the nave — and entry is free.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, exploring the hilltop fortress's ancient courtyards and walls, its Roman and Moorish artifacts, and the 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus from the Tower of Ulysses.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, the Jerónimos Monastery invites visitors to explore its 16th-century cloister, the old monks' refectory and the old library, with exceptional views over the Tagus River.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau, plus an Egyptian sarcophagus and a Black Death medical suit.

Sintra City Council and Turismo de Portugal offer training for hospitality and tourism professionals entitled “Criar e Inovar o seu Modelo de...”.

An introductory workshop on linocut technique with Maria Manuel Lyra, where participants learn the basics of composition, carving, and manual printing.

The Lado BB strand screens A Simple Favor, Paul Feig's dark mystery comedy in which a vlogger mum investigates the disappearance of her glamorous best friend; tickets are 3,20€ with discounts for students, seniors and Friends of the Cinemateca.

A Linha de Sombra cycle screening of 'Finding Neverland', the film about the story that inspired Peter Pan.

A session dedicated to filmmaker Noémia Delgado, with a screening of three of her films: 'Quem Foste Alvarez?', 'Mafra e o Barroco' and 'A Pousada das'.

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

A curated jam on the house sound system every Tuesday night until midnight — bring an instrument or just come to listen, free at the door.

A night of free improvisation where Tashi Dorji presents his singular guitar vision shaped by punk, free jazz, blues and academic experimentalism, joined by Erica Dawn Lyle.

A screening of 'Loin de Manhattan', Aki Kaurismäki's film produced by Paulo Branco, as part of the cycle dedicated to the producer.