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An entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century decor and room layout, home to over 17,000 porcelain pieces and a rich collection of decorative arts.

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch and enjoy a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour, getting up close to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour, the official symbol of the city's resilience after the 1755 earthquake.

An entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the state rooms, chapel and batteries, and a breathtaking view over the Tagus from the top.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, to explore the Moorish-era walls and towers, Ulysses Tower and the gardens where peacocks roam, with panoramic 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 live fado show in the heart of Lisbon, on stage for 15 years, with voices accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars and images of the city's most iconic sunlit spots.

A 50-minute live fado performance in an intimate Lisbon venue, paired with a glass of port wine for an authentic night of Portuguese culture.

A guided tour of about 40 minutes through the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, showcasing her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects, available in Portuguese, French or English from Tuesday to Sunday.

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

The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in Lisbon: an immersive VR expedition that takes you inside the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago. Explore forbidden corridors, unravel the mysteries of the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet in an experience developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian.

An entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, with 19th-century eclectic decor blending Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, and a romantic botanical garden with plants from around the world.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, with trails to explore, the fortification's history to discover and panoramic views over Sintra; children under 6 enter free.

An exhibition in Lisbon bringing together 100 works by Banksy — murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations — from "Girl with Balloon" to pieces from France, Italy, Ukraine, the USA and the UK.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick the mind, with a flexible 45-minute visit ideal for families, couples and school groups.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family, including the free hop-on hop-off garden service and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

Admission to the Pena Palace, its lush park and the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla in Sintra — the former monastery turned royal residence by King Fernando II — with free entry for children under 6.

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.

An interactive centre inside the iconic 25 de Abril Bridge in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo River.

Theatre show 'O Amor É Assim' in Sintra.

Skip the line at São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry and a guided tour of the hilltop fortress, from its Moorish origins to its days as a royal palace and military centre. Climb the Tower of Ulysses for a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus and see Roman and Moorish artifacts with an expert guide.

Entry to the UNESCO-listed 16th-century Manueline monastery in Belém, with access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of Portuguese apothecaries from the 18th and early 20th centuries and an authentic traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau.

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.

Paula Gaitán world-premieres in the International Competition this intimate portrait of Ken Jacobs, one of the great masters of experimental cinema, filmed over a decade in New York and revealing unseen images of Ken and Flo Jacobs. Screenings on 20 and 23 October at São Jorge, Room 3, with a conversation with the filmmaker.

Rayna Teneva returns to her native Bulgarian valley, long split between the rose harvest and the Arsenal arms factory, to dive into the labour that sustains the town amid a political context of migration and war. Screenings on 21 and 23 October at São Jorge, Room 3 — the latter a school session open to the public — with a round table on geographies of work.

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.

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.

In Doclisboa 2026's International Competition, 'Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy' by Mariano Donoso Makowski (world premiere) follows Rubén Díaz, a craftsman, Malvinas War veteran and healer known as Caballo Loco, who holds a secret ceremony for initiates every winter solstice in Lagunas del Rosario, Mendoza. Screenings on 19 October at 19.00 and 23 October at 16.15 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

'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.

DJ João Melgueira takes over the decks at Pensão Amor, the bohemian bar on Rua Nova do Carvalho in Cais do Sodré, for a night of his selections.

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.