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A concert by JUNGLE, a performance combining electronic and organic sounds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

The 11th edition of this night walk through the Serra de Sintra, filled with stories, mystery and elements of the supernatural imagination, with registrations now open.

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?

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.

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.