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Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

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.

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.

Colectivo Mosaico brings to Lisbon a concert-dance-play for children and families, inspired by the music of Radikinas and Bzzz: a sound journey between roots, seeds and bees in which the audience joins in the fun.

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.

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.

Opening of the exhibition 'Forest: A Root Experience', exploring the theme of the forest and its roots.

A virtual reality expedition that lets you move freely through the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, exploring forbidden corridors, the Queen's Chamber and the goddess Bastet — developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian and already experienced by more than 2 million people.

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.

Pedro da Linha performs his album 'Música Menor mas Feliz' live at Casa Capitão on 23 October, joined by Pedro Ferreira and Zé Cruz, finding dance and celebration even within sadness.

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.

Theatre show 'O Amor É Assim' in Sintra.

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.

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.

In this International Competition world premiere, Paula Gaitán engages in an intimate dialogue, filmed over the last decade in New York, with Ken Jacobs, one of the great masters of experimental cinema, revealing his thought and unseen images of him and Flo Jacobs. Screenings on 20 October at 18.30 and 23 October at 10.30, São Jorge, Room 3, with a conversation with the filmmaker.

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.

Doclisboa 2025's Verdes Anos #3 session features the shorts 'The Trench' (world premiere, 16+), 'Calandra' and 'Catacombs' (international premiere), screening on 23 October at 15:30 at São Jorge, Sala M. Oliveira.

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.

In Doclisboa 2026's International Competition, Mariano Donoso Makowski world-premieres Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy, following Rubén Díaz, a craftsman, Falklands War veteran and healer known as Caballo Loco, who holds a secret winter-solstice ceremony in Lagunas del Rosario, Mendoza. Screenings on 19 and 23 October at São Jorge, Sala 3.

European premiere of 'In This Room' by Ana Rocha de Sousa, eligible for the Portuguese Non-Competitive Prize: through the unmistakable voice of fado singer Carminho, poetry, empathy and music become a light of hope in the fields of a once-bombed Japan. Screening on 23 October at 19.00 at São Jorge, Sala M. Oliveira.

Portuguese premiere of 'London' by Sebastian Brameshuber: Bobby drives back and forth on the motorway between Vienna and Salzburg, giving strangers lifts and listening to their stories — routes, accents and confessions that make up a portrait of today's Europe. Screening on 23 October at 19.00 at São Jorge, Sala 3.

A visit with dinner designed exclusively by chef Diogo Formiga, honoured with one of the most recognised accolades in international gastronomy.

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.

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.

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.

Lisbon Irish Session brings the informal tradition of the Irish session to Casa do Fauno: three hours of jigs, reels and polkas played side by side with the audience, with detours through Portuguese, Galician, Scottish and Swedish tunes.

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

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

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

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.

A theatre piece exploring the concept of a superstar and fame culture.

The Three in the Morning from Renascença take the stage for a live show full of humor and surprises.

As part of Doclisboa, 'Cantona', a documentary by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, has its Portuguese premiere, tracing Eric Cantona's path from disgraceful retirement at 25 to becoming the spark behind Manchester United's dynasty under Alex Ferguson. Screening on 23 October at 21.30 at Cinema São Jorge (Sala M. Oliveira), tickets 5€.

A comedy show written and performed by Joa Vítor, Pedro Durão and Ricardo Maria, testing each one's creativity and including music.

'Lukas the Strange' by John Torres has its Portuguese premiere at Doclisboa: the story of Lukas, a peculiar teenager facing the passage into adulthood as a film crew stirs up his village, narrated by his friend Lorena. Screenings on 18 and 23 October at Cinema São Jorge (Sala 3), tickets 5€.

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.

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

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.

João Melgueira plays a DJ set at Pensão Amor on Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré.

A night of DJ sets at oDYSea, with Penelope, Caim, Pridi, Tiago and Nova Retra sharing the decks.

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