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Explore the only Lisbon palace that still preserves its 19th-century room arrangements, home to a vast collection of decorative arts and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain, faience and stoneware.

Admission to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, home to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour, with a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour. The arch is the official symbol of the city's resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Book your entry to the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower and climb to the top for a spectacular view over the Tagus, visiting the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries.

Explore São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, walking its walls and towers, visiting the Ulysses Tower and the Martim Moniz Gate, and enjoying panoramic 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.

Live Fado concerts in the Jardim do Príncipe Real with premium seating close to the artists, rotating between the Chinese Pavilion, the Patriarchal Reservoir and EmbaiXada depending on the day of the week. An intimate journey through Portugal's melancholic musical heritage.

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, where talented singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars perform against images of Lisbon's most iconic locations.

An intimate 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine. An evening immersion into the essence of Portuguese music in a vibrant setting, with free entry for children aged 4 to 6.

A virtual reality expedition that transports visitors 4500 years back to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, from its forbidden corridors to the Queen's Chamber and the goddess Bastet, in an immersive experience developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian.

An intimate late-night fado session at the Mesa de Frades restaurant in Alfama, where between midnight and 2am a professional fado singer opens the mic to hidden talents in open mic sessions full of improvisation and unexpected musical encounters.

Skip the lines at the Palácio de Monserrate in Sintra and discover its 19th-century eclectic decor with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus exotic gardens with lakes, fountains and grottoes.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, with trails through the fortification, the castle's history and incredible views over Sintra, plus free entry for children under 6 and discounts for ages 6 to 18 and seniors over 65.

An exhibition in Lisbon that brings the mysterious street artist Banksy to life with 100 works — murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations — including icons like "Girl with Balloon" and "Sweep It Under The Carpet".

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

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

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

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

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, and its historic gardens. The visit also includes a free hop-on hop-off service and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, the former monastery transformed into a royal palace by King Fernando II. The ticket also includes the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla and access to the exotic gardens and hidden trails.

Entry to the Pilar 7 Experience inside the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge in Alcântara, with interactive exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tagus. Children under 5 enter free.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, the hilltop fortress that evolved from a Moorish base into a royal palace and military centre, with a 360º view of Lisbon from the Tower of Ulysses. Tours available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.

Entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Jerónimos Monastery, with access to the 16th-century cloister and the old monks' refectory, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of Portuguese pharmacies from the 18th to the early 20th century and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau.

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.

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.

A sunset DJ set 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.

The Lado BB cycle screens La Femme et le Pantin at the Cinemateca, Julien Duvivier's classic with Brigitte Bardot as the seductive Conchita; tickets are 3,20€, with discounts for Cinemateca friends, young people, students and seniors.

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.

A pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

SUPERSTAR is a theatre production taking to the stage.

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 provides the music for a night at Pensão Amor, the iconic bar at R. Nova do Carvalho 38 in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon.

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.