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Admission to climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, where you can see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and enjoy a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour. The arch is the official symbol of the city's strength and resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

A night of music and dance inspired by the legacy of Master Cupijó.

Digital-entry ticket to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO-listed fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a panoramic view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter free, and entry is free for Portugal residents on Sundays and public holidays.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide covering its history, especially the Moorish era, plus panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus. Includes the Tower of Ulysses, King Manuel I's statue, the Martim Moniz Gate and gardens with freely roaming peacocks.

Nany People plays a relationship coach in this comedy, using humour and insight to tackle the difficulties and joys of life as a couple, with reflections on communication, respect and adaptation that apply to every kind of union and stage of life. Ages 14+.

A morning of reflection on childhood under the theme Caring, Educating and Loving, on 21 October at the Associação Mutualista Montepio auditorium, bringing together educators, health professionals, specialists and families, with free admission upon registration.

A one-hour live fado show at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with Portuguese and acoustic guitars and images of Lisbon's most iconic spots. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, suitable for all ages.

A 50-minute live fado performance in an intimate Lisbon venue, paired with a glass of port wine. Children aged 4 to 6 enter free, with child and youth tickets available.

Comedian Tova Leigh returns to Portugal with a frank show about everything surrounding sex from a woman's point of view, covering desire, self-pleasure, vaginal dryness, hormones, feminism and motherhood — absolutely nothing is left out.

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Fontaines D.C. play the MEO Arena on 21 October to present Dopamine Chamber, their fifth studio album, which trades guitars for a colder, stranger and more synthetic sound.

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal memories. Tours available in Portuguese, French or English.

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its 19th-century eclectic decor blending Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences. The ticket also covers the romantic park with lakes, fountains, grottoes and plants from around the world.

Skip the line at the Moorish Castle in Sintra and explore its stunning fortification, beautiful trails and centuries of history, with incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area. Children under 6 enter free.

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, which brings together 100 works by the mysterious street artist, from 'Girl with Balloon' to 'Sweep It Under The Carpet'. Murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations from France, Italy, Ukraine, the USA and the UK.

At the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages. The flexible visit lasts around 45 minutes on average and is ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.

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

Visit the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery transformed into a royal residence by King Fernando II, and discover its exotic plants, hidden trails and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

Discover the history of the 25 de Abril Bridge at this interactive centre in Alcântara, with virtual reality experiences, multimedia exhibits and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo. Children under 5 enter free.

Explore São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry and an expert guide, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace, and climb the Tower of Ulysses for a stunning 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus.

📱 Tickets on your phone. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Jerónimos Monastery is a must-see for both Lisbon residents and visitors to the Portuguese capital! An unprecedented tribute to Portuguese identity and culture that will not leave anyone indifferent. Sit

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, with reconstructions of old Portuguese pharmacies and an authentic traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday, with a family ticket and free entry for children under 5.

Pablo Llorca brings to Doclisboa, in its world premiere, the third chapter of his trilogy about Spain: five years after leaving the country, the narrator wanders the outskirts of Madrid reflecting on a city marked by individualism. Screening on 21 October at 11.00 at São Jorge.

Isabelle Prim imagines Abbé Breuil, the renowned specialist who revealed prehistoric art to the world, receiving a call from the future, in a mysterious, playful and melancholic film about how we tell the stories that define us. International premiere in a school session open to the public on 21 October at 14.00 at São Jorge.

Sintra City Council hosts the “Livros que Falam Português” reading club at the Sintra Municipal Library, an intercultural reading initiative.

The first Verdes Anos session gathers four short films in world or international premiere, by Rita Torres, Kay Ayach, Francisco João and Vasco Morais, and Dasha Likhaia, ranging from a city full of holes to the fear of returning to Lebanon, a childhood in a village and a first journey to the sea. Screening on 21 October at 15.30 at São Jorge.

The Cinemateca screens 'Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag' (Manila in the Claws of Light), a masterpiece by Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost €3.20, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.

The Terra à Lua section presents a double bill of Monica Maurer's 'Land Day', a study on the systematic efforts to disperse and destroy Palestinian audiovisual memory, and Aude Fourel's 'Where Life Holds', which films Maurer at work restoring her decisive documentaries on the Palestinian struggle. Screenings on 21 and 22 October at São Jorge.

Rayna Teneva returns to her native Bulgarian valley, split between the rose harvest and the Arsenal arms factory, to dive into the labour that sustains the region in times of migration and war. International premiere in the Doclisboa2026 International Competition, screening on 21 and 23 October at São Jorge, with a school session open to the public.

The Cinemateca screens 'Maria Papoila', Leitão de Barros's classic of Portuguese cinema. Tickets cost €3.20, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.

Kate Zubok leads Techno Yoga at TEJÁ House in Cais do Sodré every Wednesday — a fusion of breathwork, yoga and conscious movement set to Berlin minimal techno. No experience needed; just arrive a little early.

Karim Debbagh uses 25-year-old images to revive Paul Bowles' circle in Tangier — Mohamed Choukri, Mohamed Mrabet and the writer's drivers — showing Paul and Jane Bowles for the first time through a Moroccan gaze. International premiere on 21 October at São Jorge, with descriptive subtitles.

Gabriel Ferrandini presents his new album, Romance, five years after Hair of the Dog. The album explores new narrative structures, including writing for choir and string orchestra, reflecting his collaborative and experimental practice.

The Cinemateca screens 'Ang Tatay Kong Nanay', a film by Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost €3.20, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.

Concert by the Gulbenkian Choir conducted by Martina Batič, featuring motets by Bach and works by Portuguese composers, including the premiere of Andreia Pinto Correia.

Kelela brings her new album to Lisbon, blending alternative R&B, experimental pop and club music at LAV, with the Primavera Sound seal of quality.

The D'Addario brothers present their sixth album, Look For Your Mind!, at LAV2 on October 21, 2026, as part of the Primavera Sound Tours concert program. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the concert starts at 9:30 PM.

Celeste Barber brings her worldwide tour Backup Dancer to Lisbon. The show combines social satire and personal anecdotes with her trademark humor.

Dénes Nagy follows György Kurtág, who celebrates his 100th birthday in 2026, on an emotional and artistic journey through Transylvania, Budapest, Vienna, London and Paris, alongside musicians such as Víkingur Ólafsson and Steven Isserlis. Portuguese premiere on 21 October at São Jorge.

A double bill dedicated to Elza Soares: Paula Gaitán's short 'Mulher do Fim do Mundo' and Eryk Rocha's 'Elza', in which the singer narrates her own story through music, in a living portrait of a Brazil in constant upheaval. Screenings on 21 and 25 October at São Jorge.

The Cinemateca screens 'Orapronobis' (Fight for Us), a film by Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost €3.20, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.

Midweek ritual. Carpet Club w/ Fantastic Man (Aus) + Kristina Wednesday flow. No pause, just motion. Line-up: Fantastic Man, Kristina (2)

Every Wednesday from midnight to 6am, the Visionaries and Freaky Fiction alliance takes over Temple Club with the Mothership — galactic journeys with ritualistic aesthetics, open bar (beer) until 1am and free entry on your birthday.