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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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Film and Death is a research project based at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa that combines philosophy and film studies around cinema's relationship with death.

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, jewelry, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English, with free entry for children under 12.

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.

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.

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.

A fusion of breathwork, yoga, conscious movement and dancing to Berlin minimal techno, guided by DJ and producer Kate Zubok every Wednesday at TEJÁ House on the riverside in Cais do Sodré — no experience needed.

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.

A midweek ritual at Carpet Club: Australian DJ Fantastic Man and Kristina keep the Wednesday flow going with no pause, just motion.

Every Wednesday from midnight to 6am at Temple Club, the Visionaries x Freaky Fiction alliance boards the Mothership for galactic explorations, with an open beer bar until 01:00 and free entry on your birthday.