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.
10:30Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbon
5€ Family friendly Family
In this family workshop, participants explore the Palácio Pimenta garden and create their first herbarium, learning to distinguish trees, herbaceous plants and climbers.
11:00Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbon
7€ Other
A walking tour along Avenida Almirante Reis that reveals the genesis and construction phases of this Lisbon artery, spanning political periods and architectural trends.
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.
Interpreted readings of theatrical texts, with 'Samotrácias', a cry from three women who want to emigrate, in a celebration of the theatrical text aloud.
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.
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.
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.
A SHREK RAVE ESTÁ A CHEGAR A LISBOA! Onde a cena rave underground encontra o palco ao vivo, o pântano se transforma numa festa completa, com muita música eletrónica, visuais incríveis e produção digna de festival. DJs comandam a noite com Techno, House, EDM, Drum & Bass e remixes de Shrek, enquanto personagens de Shrek
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.
A vibrant and satirical Portuguese revue that returns to the Gil Vicente Theatre for a second season, celebrating popular theatre with humor and music.
A cycle of six recitals in which Artur Pizarro performs the complete Mozart piano sonatas at Convento de São Pedro de Alcântara. A rare chance to hear these works in sequence, following the order of Sequeira Costa's historic 1956 cycle.
A sensory show for babies where emotions take on colour, shape and sound through sounds, rhythms and melodies. A journey of discovery and affection for the little ones.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 24 Oct
Free Exhibition
A practical documentary photography course exploring Cascais' maritime heritage through images and testimonies, culminating in a 2027 exhibition at Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos.
The exhibition Multiple Eyes brings together three artists from different generations who explore narration as an intimate and political practice, challenging singular and binary narratives, with parallel programming of talks and performances.
asses.masses is a collective game in which anyone who wants can play. The duration of the show depends on the choices made by the audience throughout the game. There will be four intervals with food and drink. The show contains strobe lights, themes such as mental health, suicide, police brutality and sexual representations.
Filipe, a young man full of dreams, meets a seagull on a bridge and follows its flight, triggering conflicts and revelations in a family full of secrets. The play explores generational clashes and the conviction that only love can save, even when it is too late.
The theatre show 'Nico and Paper Dreams' is presented with tickets at €7.50 and discounts for specific needs, performing arts professionals and seniors over 65.
Galeria Tapeçarias de PortalegreLisbonuntil 29 Oct
Other
An exhibition by Emmanuel Babled reflecting on handmade craft, presenting pieces in glass, marble, bronze, cork, wood and acrylic. Each object reveals the relationship between designers, artisans and materials in a shared process of transformation.
A musical show for babies and children aged 0 to 6 about friendship and forest animals, featuring puppets, original songs and traditional tunes such as "Cuco na Floresta". Actress and singer Cat interacts with the animals and helps Raposa Brincadeiras apologise to Coelho Saltinhos.
The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens with 'Macbeth', the same play that was on stage during the 1964 fire, in a contemporary take on memory and rebirth.
At the invitation of Chapitô, this exhibition presents José Matos Alves's photography, born from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, celebrating the hard-won freedom.
An intimate acoustic concert for children aged 0 to 8, with guitar, percussion and voice, celebrating the concept of family through audience interaction and puppets.
A play by Razões Pessoais, part of the Teatro Escolar series, based on Gil Vicente's 'Auto da Barca do Inferno', mixing the play's history with the experience of teachers and students.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Oct
Free12+ Family friendly Other
A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).
Disquiet is a new creation by Daniel Cardoso and Marcelino Sambé, inspired by Fernando Pessoa's Book of Disquiet, transforming the word into body and movement through two ballets.
In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents Cloud of Confusion, a powerful reflection on the circulation, archive and meaning of images in the digital age.
GOA - Contos em Viagem is a new creation by Teatro Meridional built from tales, poetry and novel excerpts written at different moments in the history of Goa, Damão and Diu. The show honours the Indo-Portuguese communities living in Portugal and brings to the stage a heritage many Portuguese people have crossed without knowing.
A theatre-dance piece revisiting the life, work and legacy of Mónica Lapa, a key figure in Portuguese contemporary dance, through her biography and fictions about what she might have continued to create.
Figaro is preparing to marry Susana, but Count Almaviva also desires her, setting off a comedy of disguises and conspiracies. Beaumarchais's play, staged by António Pires, promises a well-deserved lesson for the master.
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de PolimaS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 14 Nov
Free Workshops & talks
This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.
A guided tour in English of Casa Fernando Pessoa, exploring the life and work of the writer and early 20th-century Lisbon through books, writings and photographs. It takes place on Sunday at 11:00 AM, lasts 60 minutes and costs €6.
At Galeria Zé dos Bois, Alexandre Estrela presents a Replica of his piece RedSkyFalls, in which fruit flies act as sentinels responding in real time to the planet's seismic activity. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday, from 18h to 22h.
Reflection. 30 Years, 30 Projects celebrates three decades of Saraiva + Associados with a free street exhibition made up of 30 large-scale panels in front of the studio on Avenida Infante Santo.
Biblioteca Municipal de Cascais - Casa da HortaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 28 Nov
Free4+ Family friendly Family
An outdoor storytelling series for families with children aged 4 and over, featuring storytellers such as António Gouveia, Vera Baptista, Cláudia Almendra, Pedro Tomaz and Bruno Batista, from June to November.
Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de OdrinhasSintrauntil 28 Nov
Family friendly Theatre
A puppet theatre performance by Valdevinos Teatro de Marionetas at MASMO, adapting Mafalda Brito’s book 'O Menino do Lapedo', inspired by the discovery of a child’s fossil skeleton in 1998. Public sessions on 13 June and 28 November 2026 at 16h30.
A theatrical tour of the Ajuda National Palace, led by the oldest butler of the Royal Household, Vital Fontes, as he prepares for a state visit from the Spanish monarchs.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this activity about how the butterfly garden works, participants are invited to become colleagues for a day and try out the daily procedures of this space. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 7 to 11.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this theoretical-practical workshop, participants explore the life cycle of butterflies, including their transformations, feeding and locomotion. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 6 to 11.
Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das ComunicaçõesLisbonuntil 29 Nov
Free Other
A journey through the history of human communication, exploring its deep and continuous relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest. Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 2pm-6pm. Free entry.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 5 Dec
5€ Family friendly Theatre
A group of young historians discovers clues in the Lisbon Museum - Palácio Pimenta about a lost key, leading to a treasure hunt through the palace and gardens.
Parque Natural Sintra-CascaisAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 5 Dec
3€ por participante Family friendly Other
Join Cascais Ambiente on monthly hikes through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, each offering a unique route suitable for all levels. Discover the rich fauna, flora, and stunning landscapes while enjoying outdoor physical activity.
The Secret Tour takes visitors into areas of Central Tejo normally closed to the public, including the boiler floors, the rheostat room, the mixing tower and the tunnels. A behind-the-scenes visit to the former power station.
Guided tours of the 'Portuguese Presence in Asia' exhibition, exploring the intercultural dialogue between East and West through the artworks in the collection. In 2026, each monthly visit focuses on a different theme, from literature to religion, from decorative arts to social history.
Sintra City Council will run the 'Conversas à Volta da Cidadania' initiative throughout the year, hosting conversations about citizenship at Sintra’s libraries.
Biblioteca Municipal de S. Domingos de RanaS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 12 Dec
Free3+ Family friendly Family
Stories run wild at the S. Domingos de Rana Municipal Library, involving children and their families in unique moments of fantasy and strengthening reading habits from an early age. Each session features a storyteller and promises to enchant, surprise and delight the audience.
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de PolimaS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 12 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
Oral tradition and folk wisdom sessions led by Sónia Dias, from Vale Encantado de Histórias, featuring rhymes, proverbs, chants, tongue twisters and traditional tales for families with children aged 4 to 12. Upcoming dates: 24 October, 28 November and 12 December, with registration.
A monthly meditation experience at MAAT, with each session tailored to the current exhibition and featuring an exclusive meditation in the exhibition space. Aimed at young people (12+) and adults, it connects art, mindfulness and well-being.
Throughout the year, numerous traditional festivals and rituals of a religious nature take place in Japan, of great social and cultural importance. With solemn ceremonial moments and others of pure entertainment, they originate mainly from Shintoism - the ancient cult of the kami spirits - to which Buddhist practices were added. The exhibition Japan: Festivals and Rituals introduces these celebrations and their role in Japanese society, as axes of identity and community building, of its conception of the world and the forces that move it.
An introductory Tenchi Tessen session, a movement art created by Georges Stobbaerts that seeks harmony between the human being and the world, with the fan replacing the sword and confrontation giving way to reconciliation. Friday, from 19.00 to 20.30, for ages 16+, with a 30€ admission.
In this fun adaptation of the classic tale, Snow White, about to turn eighteen, flees the Queen and discovers, among a dancing hunter, a rule-bound dwarf and a poisoned apple, that true beauty lies within. With text and direction by Paulo Cintrão, humour, music, dance and lots of magic from Byfurcação Teatro.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 20 Dec
Free5+ Family friendly Theatre
In a staged visit, Manuel and Maria Ana de Castro Guimarães invite the public to discover daily life in their summer home, the old Torre de São Sebastião, including the romantic garden. Free participation with prior registration, recommended for ages 5 and up.
A workshop for children where you build a simple electrical circuit and test it in a skill and concentration challenge, inspired by getting past a sleeping dragon without waking it.
A grandson spends the summer at his grandmother's house and tries to discover what is hidden in an old cupboard full of boxes she never lets him open. A tender and fun journey through childhood, memories and the love between grandparents and grandchildren, perfect for the whole family.
A tour of the History of Energy designed to include little ones, following the story of energy from the past to our collective future, focusing on the energy transition and sustainability.
A tour of the Central Tejo designed for children aged 7 to 12, inviting the little ones to discover how electricity was produced for Lisbon in the 20th century. Put on your hard hat and come explore!
A museum activity for children aged 8 and over that explains what an electromagnet is, how it is built and what it is used for, ending with a game that tests what participants have learned.
A visit through the old Central Tejo, the thermal power station built in 1908 that supplied Lisbon with electricity, exploring the original machinery and the story of energy from its beginnings to renewables.
An exhibition marking the centenary of Júlio Pomar's birth, on display at the Panteão Nacional. Equus brings together works from the Caixa Geral de Depósitos Collection.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free12+ Exhibition
In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free8+ Family friendly Live music
A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Family friendly Exhibition
In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.
Praia da ParedeCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€/participante12+ Other
Explore the biological and geological diversity of the Avencas Marine Protected Area on a guided circular walk between Parede and Avencas beaches, led by a technician.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
10 € / participante Family friendly Other
Observe life in a beehive and learn about products like honey, pollen, wax, and propolis in an awareness session focused on the importance of pollinators and their ecological services.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.
Enjoy the best 360º view over Lisbon from the top of Tower 1 of Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 meters above sea level. The viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Tagus River and landmarks such as Ponte 25 de Abril, Cristo Rei, Castelo de São Jorge and Torre de Belém, with free telescopes and informational maps.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
Exhibitions at the Centro Cultural de Cascais are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, with last entry at 5:40pm. Tickets cost €5, with discounts for residents, seniors and students, and free entry for children up to 18 on the first Sunday of each month.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€ Theatre
The FDLI 1 Day Pass allows visits to several venues in Cascais, including Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, Centro Cultural de Cascais and Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm. The price is €7.50.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais offers regular weekly activities to help residents develop self-care and digital literacy skills, essential for motivation and well-being in the workplace. See upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
The exhibition Timeline celebrates 40 years of Lisbon's paving and gardening schools, highlighting their ongoing work in training professionals and enhancing the Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Workshops & talks
A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Free Other
Discover the new 'Nature for All' project at Quinta do Pisão, a circular sensory trail with 6 stations, braille and bilingual information, and adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility. Free rental.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais provides specialized support to help residents develop professionally, covering active job search, training, entrepreneurship, migrants and people with disabilities. Check upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A set of clubs for developing key skills in today's job market, covering topics from language to personal and social skills, through group experiences. Monthly updated.
A new and happy version of Shakespeare's King Lear, with Maria do Céu Guerra and Maria Rueff. The play brings together a comedian and an old aristocrat on a tragicomic journey about abandonment, old age, and precariousness.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
25€/participante8+ Family friendly Other
Discover the importance of bees through a plant identification walk and a visit to the apiary, where you can observe honeycombs, honey and pollen; suitable for ages 8+.
Sistema Dunar Guincho-CresminaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5,00 €12+ Other
Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.
Guided tours of the B-MAD Berardo Art Deco Museum, housed in a former summer residence in Alcântara, featuring pieces from the Berardo Collection and period settings. Tours run daily, priced at €6, free for children under 12.
Visit the permanent exhibition of the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon, which brings together around 13,200 objects by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, including tiles, ceramics and humorous drawings, and where the famous Zé Povinho was born.
Discovering São Jorge Castle, a landmark in Lisbon's urban fabric, with daily guided visits documenting the city's evolution. Visits last 1 hour, in Portuguese and English, and cost €4 (included in the castle ticket).
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
4–10 Family friendly Exhibition
A game-visit where participants help the Count pack his suitcase with pieces he likes, solving challenges, and then create their own suitcase based on the museum's collection. For organized groups ages 4 to 10, 15 to 20 pax.
Coleção de Fotografia do Novo BancoLisbonuntil 31 Dec
Other
Personae brings together works by internationally renowned artists including Cindy Sherman, ORLAN, Marina Abramović, Erwin Olaf, Jane and Louise Wilson, Hannah Starkey, Helena Almeida and Nikki S. Lee.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6+ Family friendly Live music
In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free5–12 Family friendly Theatre
In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.
The Museu do Oriente ticket grants access to all exhibitions on display, including the permanent 'Presença Portuguesa na Ásia' and the temporary 'Japão: Festas e Rituais'.
Mercado da Vila de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Other
The Baggage Fair in Cascais offers a variety of second-hand items, antiques, and collectibles at friendly prices, providing a fun experience and great deals.
Casa Reynaldo dos Santos e Irene Quilhó dos SantosCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Workshops & talks
Exhibition and conference cycle on the work of Maria de Sousa, celebrating 60 years of her pioneering scientific discovery in Immunology, with conferences on May 18 and 27 and June 19.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.
Grutas do Poço VelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided and free visits to the historic necropolis of Cascais, open weekends and holidays. Weekday guided tours for groups of at least 5 by appointment.
Outdoor escape room experiences in Lisbon, with two missions based on real episodes of Portuguese history, including a static game in Príncipe Real and a moving game through the historic center.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided visits to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum in English, French or Spanish, by prior booking, on selected weekend dates at 3pm. Free with prior registration.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.
The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm. Tickets cost €10 for adults, with discounts for students and over-65s, and free entry for children up to 12.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.
Museu do AljubeSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€13–18 Family friendly Exhibition
The Aljube Museum Resistance and Freedom presents a permanent exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), repression and resistance, including 25 April 1974. Adult tickets cost €4, with discounts and exemptions for young people, seniors, residents and others.
This ticket grants access to all exhibitions and spaces of MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, including MAAT Central, MAAT Gallery and MAAT Garden. Located on the riverside in Belém, the museum combines a 1908 thermoelectric station with a contemporary building and a garden along the Tagus.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free3+ Family friendly Live music
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Theatre
The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.
Museu de Lisboa - Santo AntónioSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€ Exhibition
A branch of the Lisbon Museum dedicated to Saint Anthony, located next to the Church of Santo António, presenting the saint's life and his connection to Lisbon, where he was born and lived until he was 20.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Exhibition
A game-visit where participants solve a mystery inspired by Fernando Pessoa's work 'Mistério da Boca do Inferno', combining clues from the writer's universe and the museum's collection, aimed at secondary school students.
MUDE's long-term exhibition dedicated to design, complemented by temporary exhibitions. The combined ticket grants access to all exhibitions on display.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Dec
5€/participante12+ Other
Join a guided educational walk through the ecosystems of Quinta do Pisão, exploring the region's historical and natural heritage and its evolution over time.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 31 Dec
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
The long-term exhibition at the Palácio Pimenta - Museu de Lisboa reveals the evolution of Lisbon from the Paleolithic to the reign of King John V, with over 500 pieces and the pre-earthquake model.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free8–12 Family friendly Exhibition
In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.
An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6–12 Family friendly Workshops & talks
After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.
MUDE exhibition that re-reads the history of design and presents Portuguese design as a project process, questioning how and why products are designed, communicated, perceived and consumed.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.
Casa Duarte Pinto CoelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
An exhibition bringing together for the first time pieces from various themes of the collections of renowned Portuguese decorator and collector Duarte Pinto Coelho, on display from May 10 at Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, with free entry.
CAMB - Centro de Arte Manuel de BritoLisbonuntil 2 Jan
Other
CAMB presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most singular Portuguese artists of the 20th century, tracing her production from early abstraction to a figuration marked by loss and the representation of biblical themes and the human condition.
Europe's largest LEGO® model exhibition arrives at Cordoaria Nacional with over 120 models and hundreds of creations built from nearly 15 million LEGO® bricks, including an educational area and an interactive Fun Zone for the whole family.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 17 Jan
Exhibition
The exhibition 'Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey' brings together Cristóbal Toral's work, in which ordinary objects such as suitcases become metaphors for the human condition, exploring travel, memory and identity.
A guided tour of the exhibition Turn Around, presenting a broad journey through the Fundação EDP contemporary art collection and bringing together artists of different generations, genders and disciplines.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Jan
5€ Family friendly Theatre
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, with last entry at 5:40pm. Tickets cost €5, with discounts for residents, seniors and students, and free entry for children up to 18 on the first Sunday of each month.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 8 Feb
Exhibition
In this guided tour of the exhibition 'Painting is Easy. Do It Yourself!', we are invited to question what art is, who makes it and how it is produced, following the clues of an exhibition that turns the visitor into a participant.
A guided visit to Pedro Cabrita Reis's exhibition 'with a heart free of cares', bringing together around two hundred unpublished works across painting, drawing, collage and sculpture. A mediator-led tour offering a deeper look at the artist's themes.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 28 Feb
Exhibition
Recalling the Gulbenkian Itinerant Libraries, CAM and the Gulbenkian Museum launch a new cycle focused on the practice of democracy and active citizenship.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 13 Mar
Party
A guided tour of a selection from the CAM collection, arranged in fourteen thematic clusters inspired by the fictional device of the thousand-year-old story of 'One Thousand and One Nights'.
Set sail on a Lisbon night aboard a boat with dinner and views, with prices from €69 for a Coxia and €77 for a window seat; children aged 4 to 14 get a discount.
A jazz night on board with table options by the aisle or by the window and separate prices for adults and children. After buying your ticket, you must contact the organisers to choose your main course.
Sunset cruise on the Tagus with drinks and snacks included, such as wine, beer, juice or water and a Pastel de Nata. Tickets for adults, young people, children and a family pack.
In this workshop, participants sharpen their senses to discover the Garden in a more complete way and build a sensory map of the place, inspired by Alberto Caeiro.
Drawing from the Julião Sarmento Collection, the exhibition reflects on the enduring influence of the American imaginary on contemporary art, bringing together works by artists such as Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha and Nan Goldin, and includes Rita McBride's sculpture Arena.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Other
A journey to China through pieces from Calouste Gulbenkian's collection, exploring the main symbols of the Middle Kingdom and the ancient stories and traditions they tell.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
Based on the Centro de Arte Moderna collection, the education team designs specific, transdisciplinary sessions tailored to the chosen theme and grounded in the artistic reference.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
In this workshop, participants are challenged to (de)construct their multiple portraits, based on works of Portuguese modernism from the CAM collection.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Family friendly Exhibition
A game-like tour that takes participants on a journey through France, Greece, Turkey and China, discovering different cultures through the artworks purchased by Calouste Gulbenkian.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Other
This visit explores the Gulbenkian Garden and its design, revealing the symbiotic relationship between the garden and the Foundation's buildings and how this 20th-century landscape architecture masterpiece was realised.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
A guided tour of the exhibition Xerazade. The Interminable Collection of CAM, which presents the collection in a surprising, non-chronological way, creating dialogues and relationships between authors and works from different styles and periods.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Exhibition
In this visit-workshop, participants explore the theme of collecting in an art exhibition, discovering how the things we keep gain meaning and tell stories.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Workshops & talks
In this visit-workshop, participants explore a sensory studio with their whole body and create a sculptural object inspired by works from the Gulbenkian Museum collection.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 30 Jun
Family friendly Live music
In the ABC of Music, each letter gains sound, rhythm and life, in an A-to-Z journey through composers, instruments and melodies that turn music into words, gestures and little sound stories.
In this guided tour for private groups, visitors get to know the new building and tour the CAM Collection, with a focus on the key works of this collection.
A guided tour for private groups of the Gulbenkian Foundation's Building and Garden, a National Monument, highlighting the relationship between architecture and garden.
The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoSanta Maria MaiorLisbon
4€ Family friendly Theatre
The Lisbon Museum - Roman Theatre is a site museum that reveals the remains of the Roman theatre of Olisipo. It includes exhibitions and an archaeological field.
The Fado Museum, unique in the world and dedicated to fado and the Portuguese guitar, offers a unique experience with a wide-ranging program. The visit to the permanent exhibition is an immersion in the history of fado, with contact with instruments, scores and works of art.