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Ongoing: 280 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓

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Morning 1 event
2nd Meeting of Archives of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

09:00 Centro Cultural de Cascais Cascais e Estoril Cascais

Free M/18 Workshops & talks

BAD's Lisbon Metropolitan Area regional delegation and the Cascais Municipal Council hold the 2nd Meeting of Archives of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, dedicated to sharing experiences across all types of archives and debating the policies and practices of contemporary archival science. Free upon registration.

Afternoon 1 event
Lino Brocka | Orapronobis

15:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

Cinemateca screens 'Orapronobis', one of Lino Brocka's most hard-hitting political films, following an activist who returns from exile and confronts a fanatical cult. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and other groups.

Evening 18 events
Lino Brocka | Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang

19:00 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

Cinemateca screens 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang', a landmark of Lino Brocka's new Philippine cinema, following a boy's friendship with an outcast woman in his small town. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

Lino Brocka | Oca + Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Dyios?

19:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

Cinemateca presents a Lino Brocka double bill, pairing 'Oca' with 'Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Dyios?' ('What Is the Colour of the Face of God?'). Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and other groups.

A MIND IN THE HEART | JOANA GAMA | SEXTA MAIOR

20:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

20€ Live music

Pianist Joana Gama returns to solo recording with Ivan Vukosavljevic's 'a mind in the heart', a cycle of eight piano pieces inspired by the Orthodox Christian ethos and a sermon by Meister Eckhart, performed in the Sexta Maior series.

Irish Trad Session

20:00 Casa do Fauno Sintra

Other

Lisbon Irish Session brings the tradition of Irish sessions to Casa do Fauno: an informal musical gathering with no stage, where fiddles, concertinas, bagpipes and other traditional instruments bring jigs, reels and polkas to life. Three hours travelling through the soundscapes of Ireland, also passing through Portuguese, Galician, Scottish and Swedish tunes.

ANGERFIST & USH| LISBON 2026

21:00 Lisboa ao Vivo Campo Pequeno Lisbon

18+ Live music

Hardcore pioneer ANGERFIST joins INVDRS in Lisbon on 23 October at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo, with more artists to be announced.

Ava Rocha

21:00 Casa Capitão Beato Lisbon

12.98€ 12+ Live music

Brazilian singer-songwriter Ava Rocha performs live at Sótão in a concert of her own music.

BLOCO DOS APAIXONADOS

21:00 República da Música Alvalade Lisbon

Live music

Sotam brings Bloco dos Apaixonados to Lisbon on 23 October at 21h at República da Música, after the show became a success in Brazil. Expect the hits fans sing on repeat plus more attractions to be announced soon.

Tonight We Shout - "Samotrácias"

21:00 Palácio Galveias Lisbon

5€ Party

Interpreted readings of theatrical texts, with 'Samotrácias', a cry from three women who want to emigrate, in a celebration of the theatrical text aloud.

Gli Allunati

21:00 Boutique da Cultura Lisbon

12€ Family friendly Live music

A concert by Gli Allunati, the original-music project of Italian pianist and composer Alessio Vellotti, blending composition and improvisation in a cinematic musical narrative.

SUPERSTAR

21:00 Teatro Armando Cortez Tires Cascais

M/12 Theatre

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

Touch the Grass!

21:30 Auditório Roma Lisbon

15€ Theatre

A comedy show written and performed by Joa Víctor, Pedro Durão and Ricardo Maria, in which their creativity is put to the test through several moments — with a few little tunes along the way.

Lino Brocka | Jaguar

21:45 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

Cinemateca screens 'Jaguar', Lino Brocka's drama about a young mechanic who becomes chauffeur to the son of a wealthy family and slides towards crime. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

ELECTROBEAT

22:00 Village Underground Lisboa Alcântara Lisbon

Party

A night of electronic beats and dancing from 10 PM to 6 AM on Friday, October 23rd.

Heith & Tarawangsawelas ⟡ Jardín

22:00 Galeria Zé dos Bois Bairro Alto Lisbon

13€ Live music

Heith & Tarawangsawelas present Duori, a project born from remote collaboration that blends West Javanese sacred music with electronics, in a bill that also features Jardín.

Sotam - Bloco Dos Apaixonados Lisboa

23:30 República da Música Alvalade Lisbon

Live music

Sotam brings the hits everyone plays on repeat to República da Música in Lisbon on 23/10 at 21h as part of Bloco dos Apaixonados.

Kokeshi

23:59 5A Lisbon

18+ DJ set

Kokeshi takes the decks for a DJ set, billed as the night's only act.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 280 events

Deepavali: origins, stories and current practices of the biggest Indian festival

Deepavali: origens, histórias e práticas atuais da maior festa indiana

Party 40€

Saturday 24 October · 14:30

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A two-session course on Deepavali, exploring its origins, mythical narratives and current practices, with João Pedro Oliveira.

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Brief Introduction DEEPAVALI COURSE: origins, stories and current practices of the biggest Indian festival With João Pedro Oliveira DATE | Saturdays | 24 and 31 October TIME | 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm PARTICIPANTS | Min. 10 PRICE | €40 Session 1 - The Ramayana and the return of light: Sita, Rama in the Deepavali imaginary In the first session, one of the most influential narratives associated with Deepavali, particularly in northern India, will be explored: the return of Rama to Ayodhya, accompanied by Sita and Laksmana, after fourteen years of exile, marked by the city lit with oil lamps. The session presents Ayodhya as a central place in the Ramayana imaginary, allowing an understanding of how "light" becomes a collective gesture of welcome, justice and renewal. The relationship between this epic Ayodhya and the historical and contemporary Ayodhya(s) existing in different contexts will also be explored, discussing how the epic is inscribed in geography, memory and cultural practices. Finally, the session invites the public to get to know the Ramayana as one of the most influential texts in the cultural universe of South and Southeast Asia, highlighting its legacy and how it continues to inspire rituals, literature, theatre, music and dance in multiple regions. Session 2 - The many narratives of Deepavali In this second session, the origin of the Deepavali (Diwali) festival will be presented. Starting from the idea that Deepavali was consolidated over centuries from local traditions, this session invites the public to explore the main narratives and mythical-religious frameworks associated with the festive period, involving different deities and legends depending on the region and community. The session also addresses the multi-religious dimension of Deepavali: although it is widely recognised as a major Hindu festival, it also has its own meanings in Jainism and Sikhism; and, in some specific contexts, it is also celebrated by Buddhist communities. Finally, a presentation will be made on the rituals and practices related to the festival, highlighting differences and continuities between regions of the Indian subcontinent and diaspora communities. João Pedro Oliveira holds a PhD in Culture Studies from the Catholic University of Portugal, founding member of Asian Hub and fellow of the Oriente Foundation. He regularly teaches on Asian cultural and religious traditions, as well as dedicating himself to the practice, performance and dissemination of world music. In case of cancellation: The full registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, a refund can only be considered if the place is filled or in cases of illness, accident, or other duly proven force majeure circumstances. If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants, or for any other reason, the registration fee will be refunded in full. For more information contact Prices Entry - €40

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Breve Introdução CURSO DEEPAVALI: origens, histórias e práticas atuais da maior festa indiana Com João Pedro Oliveira DATA | Sábados | 24 e 31 de Outubro HORAS | 14.30 às 17.30 PARTICIPANTES | Mín. 10 PREÇO | €40 Sessão 1 - O Ramayana e o regresso da luz: Sita, Rama no imaginário do Deepavali Na primeira sessão, será aprofundada uma das narrativas mais influentes associadas ao Deepavali, particularmente no norte da Índia: o regresso de Rama a Ayodhya, acompanhado por Sita e Laksmana, após catorze anos de exílio, assinalado pela cidade iluminada com lamparinas. A sessão apresenta Ayodhya como lugar central no imaginário do Ramayana, permitindo compreender como a “luz” se transforma num gesto coletivo de acolhimento, justiça e renovação. Será também explorada a relação entre esta Ayodhya épica e a(s) Ayodhya(s) históricas e contemporâneas existentes em diferentes contextos, discutindo de que modo o épico se inscreve na geografia, na memória e nas práticas culturais. Por fim, a sessão convida o público a conhecer o Ramayana enquanto um dos textos mais influentes do universo cultural do sul e sudeste da Ásia, destacando o seu legado e a forma como continua a inspirar rituais, literatura, teatro, música e dança em múltiplas regiões. Sessão 2 - As muitas narrativas do Deepavali Nesta segunda sessão, será apresentada a origem do festival Deepavali (Diwali). Partindo da ideia de que o Deepavali se consolidou ao longo de séculos a partir de tradições locais, esta sessão convida o público a explorar as principais narrativas e enquadramentos mítico-religiosos associados ao período festivo, que envolvem diferentes divindades e lendas consoante a região e a comunidade. A sessão aborda ainda a dimensão multirreligiosa do Deepavali: embora seja amplamente reconhecido como um grande festival do hinduísmo, também tem significados próprios no jainismo e no siquismo; e, em alguns contextos específicos, é igualmente celebrado por comunidades budistas. Por fim, será feita uma apresentação sobre os rituais e práticas relacionados com o festival, destacando diferenças e continuidades entre regiões do subcontinente indiano e comunidades da diáspora. João Pedro Oliveira Doutorado em Estudos de Cultura pela Universidade Católica Portuguesa, membro fundador do Asian Hub e bolseiro da Fundação Oriente. Lecciona regularmente sobre tradições culturais e religiosas da Ásia, além de se dedicar à prática, performance e divulgação de músicas do mundo. Em caso de desistência: Haverá lugar ao reembolso do valor total da inscrição quando a desistência for comunicada até 8 dias úteis antes da actividade. Depois dessa data, o reembolso só poderá ser considerado se o lugar for preenchido ou em situações de doença, acidente, ou outros imponderáveis de força maior, devidamente comprovados. Caso a actividade não se realize por falta de participantes, ou por outro motivo, o valor da inscrição será devolvido na sua totalidade. Para mais informações contactar Preços Entrada - 40€

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