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

Admission to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour, past Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture crowning the city's symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake.

Entry to Belém Tower, Lisbon's UNESCO World Heritage fortress, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and both batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus. Children under 13 enter free, and residents enjoy free entry on Sundays and public holidays.

Visit São Jorge Castle with an audio guide and discover its Moorish-era walls, the Tower of Ulysses and panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus, in gardens where peacocks roam freely.

An acoustic fado session with voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar in the secret garden of Casa da Amália, the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years in the heart of Lisbon. The open-air concerts are subject to weather conditions, welcome all ages and offer free entry for children under 6.

One hour of live fado at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with voices, Portuguese guitar and acoustic guitar accompanied by images of Lisbon's most iconic spots. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

A 50-minute intimate live fado performance in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine. An evening to immerse yourself in the essence of Portuguese culture.

A 40-minute guided tour of the house-museum where Amália Rodrigues, the Queen of Fado, lived for 44 years, displaying her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects.

At Damas, Humberto celebrates one year of Mau Teatro (2026), the album that earned him the Revelation Prize from Rádio Futura at the Futurawards. Influenced by traditional music and fado, the musician blends indie-folk with popular sounds in songs inspired by the absurdity of everyday life, in an intimate and dark atmosphere that always remains open to the light. Tickets 7,5€.

The British band Jungle, formed in London in 2013, brings the tour for their new album 'Sunshine' to the MEO Arena on 24 October, with their blend of modern disco, soul and hip-hop.

An immersive virtual reality expedition that transports visitors 4500 years back to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, unravel the mysteries of the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet.

Skip the lines at Monserrate Palace in Sintra and explore its eclectic 19th-century interiors with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus romantic gardens with lakes, fountains and grottoes.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra: explore its trails, learn the history of the fortification and enjoy incredible views over the town and its surroundings. Children up to 5 enter free, with discounts for ages 6 to 18 and seniors over 65.

An exhibition of 100 works by Banksy — murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations — including icons like Girl with Balloon, gathered from around the world.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that combine science, art and entertainment for visitors of all ages.

A skip-the-line ticket to the Queluz Palace and Gardens, the Portuguese Royal Family's 18th-century summer residence, with a free hop-on hop-off garden service and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

Admission to Sintra's Pena Palace, the former royal residence King Fernando II converted from a monastery, plus entry to its exotic park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

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

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, climbing the Tower of Ulysses for 360º views over Lisbon and the Tagus and exploring Roman and Moorish artefacts.

Explore the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, with access to the 16th-century cloister, the old monks' refectory and the old library, in a monumental setting overlooking the Tagus River. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at Lisbon's Pharmacy Museum, with reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday.

The Estoril Parish Centre and the Cascais City Council present another edition of FundaMental, Mental Health Days, a space for meeting, reflection and sharing around a theme that challenges us all: “Too much past is depression. Too much present is stress. Too much future is anxiety.”

Workshop introducing Chinese painting with Mário Kong, aiming to disseminate the specific materials and techniques of this art form, executing the essential strokes.

Mizuhiki bracelet workshop with Tatiana Arazaki, where you learn the basic awaji knot to create a bracelet that the participant will take home.

Creative workshop for children aged 6 to 12, building and decorating a wooden Tangram. Materials and certificate included.

In this family workshop, participants explore the Palácio Pimenta garden and create their first herbarium, learning to distinguish trees, herbaceous plants and climbers.

In Doclisboa2026's International Competition, Thunska Pansittivorakul world-premieres a film conceived as the director's own suicide letter, a record of anxieties, fears and last memories from which the buried story of Thailand's homosexual pornographic press slowly emerges, always entwined with the country's unstable political climate.

A walking tour along Avenida Almirante Reis that reveals the genesis and construction phases of this Lisbon artery, spanning political periods and architectural trends.

Workshop revealing the secrets of the Roman opus signinum technique at the Roman Theatre.

In Doclisboa2026's International Competition, Ghassan Salhab world-premieres a journey in which personal history is inevitably disturbed by the course of history in Lebanon, set in motion by verses Ahmed Fouad Negm wrote in the early 1970s and that are now sung by a woman with her back turned to the horizon.

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

GUD celebrates its first birthday at TEJA House in Lisbon with one extra hour of groove and a line-up featuring Fajardo, Armanda b2b Artur, Miguel Domingos, Señor Pelota and a very special guest.

In the Earth to the Moon section, Grace Passô presents her debut feature in its Portuguese premiere: in Belo Horizonte, a Black family tries to rebuild their routine after a recent loss, while the youngest son keeps a secret that can make them face the roots of their pains and discover a new path together.

An afternoon at Casa do Fauno in Sintra exploring the plants, symbols and magical creatures of Samhain, with a seasonal aromatic tisane, a surprise magic laboratory and a final potion tasted by the fire, guided by Isa Baptista.

A pop musical based on the story of The Wizard of Oz.

A Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu) workshop with Tatsu Ueno, where participants prepare their own matcha and explore the aesthetics of simplicity and silence.

In this visit, curator Ana Maria Campino discusses the history of the display cases dedicated to the Museum's European books and graphic documents, works that periodically return to storage for conservation reasons.

As part of the Family Saturdays series, this screening presents the film The Tower, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for young people, students, seniors and pensioners.

The Cinemateca screens Lino Brocka's 'Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak' as part of the retrospective dedicated to the master of Filipino cinema; general admission is 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and other audiences.

A day-and-night party at CAVO Rooftop & Club, one of Lisbon's most spectacular riverside terraces, on 24 October, with DJs RAMIREZZ, Martim Tonic, Denives, Ehlla, Little Freak, Neapo, Rui Alves and Slim J — free open-air entry by day from 16h00 and a ticketed club night until 3h00.

The Heart Beat session pairs two films by Jonás Trueba in their Portuguese premieres: Vistillas, a poetic diary assembled from scattered fragments of everyday life for his Centre Pompidou retrospective, and the new colour version of Los ilusos thirteen years on, asking what filmmakers do when they are not making films.

Tarantism returns to Village Underground Lisboa on 24 October for a full 13 hours of music, starting outdoors in daylight and ending inside, dancing until tomorrow. A celebration of those working to bring the local community back together.

A 60-minute monologue by Luís Osório, drawing on the universe of Vergílio Ferreira's Aparição, that reflects on creation, literature and the human condition while tracing episodes and paradoxes from the lives of Portugal's greatest writers. Premiered at the BABELL Literary Festival at the Torre dos Clérigos.

In the Earth to the Moon section, Alex Gibney recounts Salman Rushdie's physical and emotional recovery after the 2022 stabbing, 33 years after Iran issued a fatwa over The Satanic Verses, in a dreamlike film that mirrors how the writer sees writing as his own "knife" to answer violence with imagination and art.

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

'Gumising Ka... Maruja', by Lino Brocka, hits the Cinemateca screen in the retrospective devoted to the Filipino director; general admission is 3,20€, with discounts available.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, this boat party departs from Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Pier for 4 hours of music and cocktails on the Tagus, with views of Belém, the 7 hills and Praça do Comércio. The ticket includes a welcome drink and a long drink, plus entry to the after-party.

Concert by the Omniae Large Ensemble conducted by Pedro Melo Alves, presenting a new chapter of the project that crosses contemporary composition and jazz improvisation.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the Altis Grand Hotel where a string quartet performs Coldplay and Imagine Dragons hits like 'Fix You' and 'Believer' by candlelight. The 60-minute experience includes 10% off the hotel's bars and restaurants.

In the Heart Beat section, Francesco Zippel builds an intimate, many-sided portrait of Vittorio De Sica using exclusive access to the De Sica family, unseen archive materials and testimonials from Wes Anderson, Isabella Rossellini, Ruben Östlund, the Dardennes, Coppola and others, examining the man, the artist and the modernity of a vision that still illuminates cinema.

'Katha: Stories in Motion' celebrates the Indian tradition of storytelling through Kathak dance, in a show that blends mythology, poetry and human emotion.

The Lino Brocka retrospective at the Cinemateca continues with 'Cain and Abel', a drama by the Filipino director; general admission is 3,20€, with discounts for students, seniors and other audiences.

Contratempos Clubbing returns on 24 October to Collect at LX Factory for a night dedicated to the deeper corners of bass music, in partnership with new promoter Basscalhau. Expect minimal drum & bass, jungle, dubwise and UK garage, with a line-up still to be announced and limited blind tickets on sale.

Pernambuco-born Almério brings his latest album, 'Nesse Exato Momento', to Casa Capitão, updating Northeastern Brazilian tradition with a contemporary MPB approach. The concert is standing-room only, so arriving early is recommended.

Brazil takes the stage at LAV with Lucas & Orelha, a night of pagode, samba and DJs starting at 21h on 24 October.

LightGetsIn sessions concert with General Má Pessoa and Anancara. General Má Pessoa performs original Portuguese songs mixing rock, goth and traditional music, while Anancara explores melodic instrumental rock.

Petra, a young artist who never knew her father, embarks on a search that leads her to Jaume, a famous, powerful and ruthless visual artist, in a story of family secrets and violence.

SHREK RAVE comes to Lisbon, turning Shrek's swamp into a full party with DJs playing techno, house, EDM, drum & bass and Shrek remixes, live characters, karaoke, contests and festival-scale production, from 21h to 2h.

The theatre show SUPERSTAR takes to the stage.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the Altis Grand Hotel where a string quartet performs ABBA classics like 'Dancing Queen', 'Waterloo' and 'Mamma Mia' by candlelight. The 60-minute ticket includes 10% off the hotel's bars and restaurants.

Debatível is a live competitive debate show where two teams of experts discuss a motion and the audience votes before and after the debate. In this edition, the question is: should all hate speech be a crime?

Sonia Gonzalez's documentary explores Kate Bush's timeless genius, from Running Up That Hill topping the charts thanks to Stranger Things to the mystique and artistic vision that keep her fascinating to new generations. Screenings on 17 and 24 October at São Jorge, tickets 5€.

Sophie Fiennes follows philosopher Slavoj Žižek through classic cinema, music, social media and archives as he maps the utopian illusions of our time. Portuguese premiere with screenings on 18 and 24 October at São Jorge.

In a unique celebration of Portuguese traditional music, Sebastião Antunes & Quadrilha invite Karetus and other surprise guests to an intergenerational party around the hit 'Cantiga da Burra'.

João Maia Ferreira celebrates 10 years of career at Casa Capitão on 24 October 2026 with a one-off concert revisiting every phase of his journey, from 'SYSTEM' to his latest project. The show spans the different stages of the Portuguese artist and producer's path.

'Sa Kabila Ng Lahat', by Lino Brocka, is screened at the Cinemateca as part of the retrospective dedicated to the Filipino filmmaker; general admission is 3,20€, with discounts available.

Cornalusa come to Casa do Fauno with (almost) medieval music, bagpipes, bouzouki, percussion and humour that escaped the pyre. A celebration where the medieval meets irreverence and no one stays seated for long.

On Saturday 24, Shinedoe returns to Lux with her distinctive language between techno and house, joined by Chima Isaaro in the Disco, while HNRQ teams up with Canadian duo Flabbergast in the Bar.

Ministerium Club hosts the Anfíbia night with DJ Lynce, a live set from Shcuro and a back-to-back from Rita Maomenos and Bandits4r.

On October 24th, pioneering electronic duo Mount Kimbie take over Casa Capitão with Tunnelvision, djing alongside hand-picked guests like re:ni and JASSS plus Portuguese talent Adriana Ruas, Bernardo Vaz, Sheri Vari and Cruz, spanning boundary-pushing techno, house, uk bass and ambient electronics.

Ze Salvador and justin case share the bill for a DJ set, with both names listed on the line-up.