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German synthpop icons Alphaville, led by Marian Gold, bring their 80s hits like 'Big in Japan', 'Sounds Like a Melody' and 'Forever Young' to Campo Pequeno in Lisbon on 16 October 2026 at 21:30, in a 90-minute show with modern arrangements. Tickets cost between €48.32 and €64.43.

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.

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour and a close look at Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures.

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

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.

A 60-minute guided tour of the Águas Livres Aqueduct that separates fact from legend in the story of Diogo Alves, one of the most striking figures of 19th-century Lisbon.

Experience intimate fado concerts with premium seating close to the artists in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, rotating between the Chinese Pavilion on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays.

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.

An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in central Lisbon, where you can immerse yourself in authentic Portuguese melodies and toast to life with a glass of port wine.

A virtual reality expedition that lets you move freely through the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, exploring forbidden corridors, the Queen's Chamber and the goddess Bastet — developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian and already experienced by more than 2 million people.

Fábrica Moderna opens its doors for another edition of Open Studios on 16 October from 18:00 to 23:00, bringing together art, music and good vibes in a single space with free entry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Brazilian music at the restaurant and gallery Orixás, every Friday and Saturday at dinner.

Live music at Clube da Praia, in Praia das Maçãs, every Friday and Saturday night.

Night of live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores, every Friday and Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entry ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus, including access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with wheelchair access and a tactile map for blind visitors.

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.

Singer-songwriter Mafalda Veiga performs 'O Inverno Não Dura Tanto Quanto Parece' with the Ensemble Ibérico at the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra on 16 October 2026 at 21:00, revisiting classics like 'Planície' and 'Cada Lugar Teu' alongside new compositions. Tickets range from €21.48 to €26.84 and the show is rated M/6.

Once Upon a Time in Harlem, directed by David Greaves from 16mm footage his father William Greaves shot in 1972 at a party for illustrious figures of the Harlem Renaissance, is both an introspection and a reflection on the role of the artist, the value of art in society and the creative force behind the Harlem Renaissance.

A school session open to the public pairing two Portuguese premieres nominated for the Doc Alliance awards: 'Apocalypse Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, and the Day After Tomorrow', about an ordinary man who stays in Nikopol, Ukraine, a priority target for Russian weapons, and 'A Song Without Home', about a young trans woman who must flee Georgia for Vienna. Two reflections on belonging, humanity and freedom.

The ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2026 is the world's most prestigious sommellerie competition. In the Grand Final, finalists face practical and technical challenges in a live show, with the winner crowned World Champion.

In Doclisboa's 'Terra à Lua' strand, Andreas Goldstein explores the final years of the GDR and the expectations of its founding generation, focusing on 1989 and 1990 and juxtaposing personal memories with public and television images from East and West Germany. International premiere of a singular, complex approach to East German history.

Impulso I party on Friday, October 16, from 5pm to 6am.

A jam session in concert format, where musicians meet on stage to improvise together in the moment.

The Swedish collective [ju:dtend'en:s] (Ljudtendens) celebrates 10 years of contributing to the Swedish underground scene with an intimate family-style party of sound, light and art at Collect, LX Factory, on October 16, 2026, from 5 pm to 2 am. Residents Daniel Lien, Flord King, Morganismen and Nico O'Konor are on music duty.

A screening of 'Insiang', Lino Brocka's classic of Philippine cinema.

DJ set at sunset at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 18h00 to 21h00.

Alex Gibney recounts Salman Rushdie's physical and emotional recovery after the 2022 stabbing, 33 years after Iran issued a fatwa over 'The Satanic Verses'. Using unseen footage of his recovery and excerpts from Rushdie's works, the film mirrors how he sees writing as his own 'knife'. Portuguese premiere for ages 16 and over, screening on 16 and 24 October at São Jorge.

The opening session of the Lisbon Revisited poetry festival brings together poets from different countries to share stories, talk about writing and read their poems.

'The Clearing' screens at Doclisboa 2026 in the festival's 'Riscos' section, with tickets at 5€ for both general admission and reduced-mobility attendees.

Cinemateca screens the film “Lado BB | La Femme et La Patin”, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for Cinemateca members, students, seniors and other eligible groups.

Concert by Margarida Campelo, presenting her musical journey through pop, soul, R&B and experimental jazz, including tracks from the album 'Supermarket Joy' and the ballad 'Eu Sei Que o Amor'.

On Friday 16 October, Jardim do Éden at the Pista de Radiomodelismo do Monsanto hosts a special PAGOSAMBA night with Leo Fofucho, Samba di Rua and DJ Xibata, mixing pagodão and samba to sing and dance from start to finish.

Brazilian group Boca Livre performs with special guest Edu Lobo, celebrating his work with 11 emblematic songs.

Pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

A theatre piece exploring the concept of a superstar and fame culture.

Strawberry Guy, the musical project of Alex Stephens, brings his sonic impressionism to Lisbon, in a concert at Casa Capitão.

A screening of 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang' as part of the series dedicated to Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, young people, students and over-65s.

A comedy show written and performed by Joa Vítor, Pedro Durão and Ricardo Maria, testing each one's creativity and including music.

Pedro Neves examines thousands of negatives photographed by Manuel Roberto in Mozambique during the government of Samora Machel, the first post-independence president, finding the story of a country that tried to be the best people's republic in the world. World premiere in Doclisboa's Portuguese Competition, eligible for the Rights and Liberties Award.

Filmmaker Lynne Sachs, who spent much of her life collecting business cards that strangers pulled from their wallets and placed in her hand, chooses seven among hundreds and sets out to discover how and why certain people left a mark on her — and, when no trace remains, risks imagined histories and futures. Portuguese premiere at Doclisboa, with screenings at São Jorge and Culturgest.

João Melgueira plays a DJ set at Pensão Amor on Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré.

Liturgia and Tronic join forces on 16 October for a two-floor night of raw house and electronic rhythms, headlined by Megatronic and GAYANCE, with 40D (Dj) and Kierastoboy also on the line-up.

Impulso I is the debut party of a new music community, taking over Village Underground Lisboa on 16 October 2026 from 5 pm to 6 am with Phyros, Luis FMR, CIINTRA live and Enkō, and free entry until 11 pm.

The Disco welcomes Polygonia on Friday 16 for a house set revealing a new facet of her organic, mystical sound, followed by Joe Delon and Lournco Lvgs, with Afonso Peixoto and DJ AL at the Bar and tickets via DICE.

Ministerium Club hosts a club night with Decoder going back-to-back with Jessie Granqvist, Salbany and Tiago.

A DJ set by artist Rufo, performing a solo set on the night.

Ataraxia takes over Spacy Club in Caldas da Rainha on the night of 16 October for six hours of electronic music spanning psychedelia, hypnosis, acid and tekno, with Caroline Lethô and SYM.