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Get your entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century style and room arrangements, and admire its decorative arts collection with over 17,000 pieces of porcelain, earthenware and stoneware.

Anastacia performs at Lisbon's Sagres Campo Pequeno on 27 October, on a tour celebrating hits like I'm Outta Love, Paid My Dues and Left Outside Alone along with her latest album Our Songs, a personal tribute to the great German melodies she discovered while touring Germany.

Tickets to climb the Rua Augusta Arch, home to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and a 360° viewpoint over Lisbon's harbour — a monument symbolising the city's strength and rebirth after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami. Access is via the Blue metro line to Terreiro do Paço; the viewpoint is not wheelchair accessible.

Book your entry to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and climb to the top for a spectacular view over the Tagus, with access to the Governor's Room, the Kings' Room, the chapel and the lower and upper batteries.

Explore São Jorge Castle with an entry ticket and audio guide, walking the Moorish walls and battlements, the Tower of Ulysses and the Martim Moniz Gate, with panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

An intimate acoustic fado concert with voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar in the secret garden of Casa da Amália, the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years.

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, running for 17 years, with Portuguese and acoustic guitars and images of Lisbon's most iconic spots. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, suitable for all ages with free entry for children up to 3.

An intimate 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine in a vibrant setting. Open to ages 4 and up, with free entry for children aged 4 to 6 and wheelchair access at Rua do Crucifix 84.

A 40-minute guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum, recreating the daily life of the Queen of Fado through her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects, garden included.

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

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, letting you explore its stunning fortification, walk its beautiful trails and enjoy incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Entry ticket to the Banksy Museum in Lisbon, showcasing 100 works by the street artist — 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 on Rua Ivens in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick the mind, ideal for families, couples and school groups, in flexible visits of around 45 minutes.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace and Gardens of Queluz, the Portuguese Royal Family's majestic 18th-century summer residence, with a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, the former monastery transformed into a royal palace by King Fernando II, including the exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

An interactive experience inside the Ponte 25 de Abril in Alcântara, with virtual reality, multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history since 1966, and an elevator ride to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo. Children under 5 enter free.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and military centre, with a climb up the Tower of Ulysses for a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus. Tours available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.

A visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus River. Explore the cloister, the old monks' refectory and the old library on a journey through Lisbon's history.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Black Death medical suit and full reconstructions of Portuguese and Chinese pharmacies. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a family ticket and free entry for children under 5.

A session in the Margaret Tait cycle pairing the Scottish filmmaker's work with Roberto Rossellini's, under the theme 'The Breach of Modernity'. Tickets are 3,20€, with discounts available.

A guided visit to discover some of the birds that make up the birdlife of the Jardim da Fundação and learn to recognise their songs and vocalisations.

A concert with tickets priced at €15, offering a unique musical experience.

A session in the Margaret Tait cycle dedicated to the programme 'Painting a Place', bringing together the Scottish filmmaker and German director Ute Aurand. Tickets are 3,20€, with discounts for various audiences.

Theatre play 'Cock', a comedy about relationships and identity.

A curated jam session on the house sound system every Tuesday night until midnight — bring an instrument or just come to listen, with free entry at the door.

To mark World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, the Cinemateca is screening the classic 'Letty Lynton', with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for Cinemateca friends, young people, students and over-65s.