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Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour and a close look at Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures.

An interdisciplinary show for children about the fascinating world of bees: three musicians, a dancer and an illustrator invite children and families to discover how bees live and communicate, through music, dance, live illustration and projections. A poetic, participatory experience about biodiversity and sustainability, for ages 2 and up.

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, covering the walls, the Tower of Ulysses and the peacock-filled gardens, with views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

A comedy offering a hilarious and honest portrait of a French woman's life trying to survive in Portugal: mother of three, recently separated and dating a 'real tuga'. Tickets 12€.

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Suitable for all ages, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots projected alongside the performance.

An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in central Lisbon, where you can immerse yourself in authentic Portuguese melodies and toast to life with a glass of port wine.

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English, with free entry for children under 12.

The Associação Portuguesa de Escritores presents a new edition of the Literature and Cinema III cycle — Intermedialities, coordinated by Luís Machado, dedicated to the crossings between literature and cinema.

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, where you can walk the trails along the ancient fortification walls and enjoy sweeping views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

An interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

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

Interactive centre inside the 25 de Abril Bridge with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic view over Lisbon and the Tejo; children under 5 enter free.

Rita Redshoes performs live at Teatro Maria Matos on the 28th, presenting her seventh album Fala, which celebrates Portuguese female songwriters through previously unpublished lyrics about what it means to be a woman today.

A guided tour of São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry, available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and ending with 360º views from the Tower of Ulysses.

Entry ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus, including access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with wheelchair access and a tactile map for blind visitors.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of an 18th-century Portuguese apothecary, the early 20th-century Liberal Pharmacy and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with free entry for children under 5.

In this visit, we talk with the gardener responsible for the challenge of keeping the Gulbenkian Garden a paradise for everyone.

On World Senior Citizens' Day, André Pereira sets up his typewriter at the library and writes — without exchanging a word with the person — portraits in poem form for anyone who wants to take home a unique keepsake.

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 session in the Margaret Tait cycle, 'From Beginning to End', tracing the Scottish filmmaker's career. Tickets are 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and retirees.

A fusion of breathwork, yoga, conscious movement and dancing to Berlin minimal techno, guided by DJ and producer Kate Zubok every Wednesday at TEJÁ House on the riverside in Cais do Sodré — no experience needed.

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.

Georges Bizet's Carmen, based on Prosper Marimée's novella, tells the story of the gypsy woman who dies in the name of freedom and love. Revisited by countless directors, it remains one of the most striking contemporary myths.

Bernardo Tinoco presents his new international quartet Creature Close-up, with Malina Midera, Minki Cho and Patrycja Wybrańczyk, in a contemporary jazz concert.

João Melgueira plays a DJ set at Pensão Amor on Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon's Cais do Sodré.

A screening that pairs the work of Margaret Tait with that of Charlotte Wells around the theme of farewells, at the Cinemateca.

A concert by Ricardo Reis Soares and Daniela Galhoz at Coliseu Club, featuring intimate songwriting and indie/alt sounds. The show is expected to last 1h40 and is recommended for ages 6 and over.

A midweek DJ ritual at ROOM, with Shēz and Lopaski keeping the Wednesday flow going without pause.

Every Wednesday from midnight to 6am at Temple Club, the Visionaries x Freaky Fiction alliance boards the Mothership for galactic explorations, with an open beer bar until 01:00 and free entry on your birthday.