WhatsUpLisbon Alpha

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

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

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

An acoustic tribute concert celebrating 60 years of the rock band Scorpions.

Workshop on gold leaf application, inspired by the Museum of the Orient's collection. Includes observation of pieces and hands-on gold leaf application on various supports.

An introductory Oriental dance course led by Carla Sofia at the Museu do Oriente, for adults and young people aged 16 and over, no previous experience required, available in person and online.

A guided tour of Casa dos Bicos, a 16th-century house in Lisbon with archaeological remains spanning 2000 years.

A walking tour starting at New Nations Square that reveals the urban and architectural transformation of Lisbon in the 1920s-30s, exemplified by the Colonies Neighborhood.

After visiting the exhibitions, participants choose a word connected to the concept of collecting and stamp it by creating a linocut engraving, leaving their mark on the Julião Sarmento Pavilion.

A workshop on the art of marbled paper, led by Octávio Júlio, covering techniques from Suminagashi to Ebru, with materials included.

Rediscover the tradition of hand sewing and transform fabric scraps into unique pieces. In this workshop, participants create bags and other patchwork elements, exploring colours, textures and patterns in a creative and sustainable experience.

On 14 and 17 October, MU.SA — the Museum of Arts of Sintra — hosts the “Danuta Wojciechowska” illustration workshops, an invitation to discover the art of illustration.

A brief introduction, with access to the exhibitions, to discover how the dragon — an “animal” that does not exist — became one of the most powerful symbols in the history of China. The visit is in Portuguese and English and entry costs 12€.

A pop musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

A musical tour introducing the families of instruments, following a little turtle on a journey through the seas of music and emotions.

As part of the Family Saturdays series, this screening presents the film To Be and to Have, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for young people, students, seniors and pensioners.

Bed By 10 is the perfect party for those who want to dance to the classics of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, without sacrificing the next day.

In this themed visit, gemologist Rui Galopim de Carvalho guides participants through the Gulbenkian Museum's painting collection, highlighting the jewels and gems depicted in the works.

A theatre show titled 'Sushi à Brás'.

Dutch producer and sound artist Shoal brings his hypnotic, texture-rich live show to Collect LX Factory on 17 October 2026, with support from Ze Salvador and Billi.

A DJ set event on Saturday, October 17, from 5 PM to 6 AM.

The OCCO soloists perform the first of Mozart's 'Prussian' quartets and the second quartet from Brahms's Op. 51, two landmark works of the string quartet repertoire. The concert highlights Brahms's artistic rigor and his respect for Beethoven's legacy.

A four-hour party cruise on the Tagus with a DJ, cocktails and sunset views of Belém and Praça do Comércio, departing from Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Pier every Thursday to Saturday at 7 pm, with after-party entry included.

A Met Opera Live in HD presentation of Verdi's Macbeth, in a powerful production conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Selma Uamusse performs as part of Lisbon Revisited - Dias da Poesia, expanding the territory of poetry through voice and music.

A screening of 'Signed: Lino Brocka' 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.

Live music at 7 Seas Bistro, every Saturday from 19h30 to 21h30.

Portuguese hardcore pioneers FOR THE GLORY reunite their original line-up at RCA Club on 17 October 2026 to play "Drown In Blood" in full, with Fear The Lord and Sunny Slam as guests.

Barcelona's legendary House brand Jackies lands at the Pavilhão Carlos Lopes for Portugal's first dedicated House Music Festival, with an international line-up led by Chris Stassy, DESIREE, Dan Shake, Bridge and Piem.

RODOX ORIGINALS TOUR comes to Lisbon, with doors at 7pm and show at 9pm.

Rui Veloso announces two special concerts in 2026 with a trio of guitars and a 360-degree stage, offering an intimate experience.

The theatre show SUPERSTAR brings to the stage a reflection on fame and stardom.

Event in Sintra celebrating music and mythology at Orpheus Nights.

Sofia Ribeiro concert, with entry at €15.

The Brazilian trio Gilsons presents their new album 'Eu Vejo Luz em Maior Proporção do que Eu Vejo Escuridão' at the Coliseu de Lisboa, as part of a world tour.

A screening of 'Macho Dancer' 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 concert by Alpha Maid, presenting experimental guitar music between noise/dub and the noise of information, in the vein of her recent album Is this a queue. A show that destabilises and comforts along unpredictable paths.

MagMell, part of Casa do Fauno's story since its opening, bring their infectious music inspired by Irish sounds and landscapes. An energetic journey that revisits and reinvents the language of Trad Folk.