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Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

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.

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.

Enjoy an acoustic fado session 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. Children under 6 enter free.

Experience intimate fado concerts with premium seating close to the artists in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, rotating between the Chinese Pavilion on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays.

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.

A concert by Iúri Oliveira.

A virtual reality expedition that lets you move freely through the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, exploring forbidden corridors, the Queen's Chamber and the goddess Bastet — developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian and already experienced by more than 2 million people.

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.

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.

The Cinemateca screens 'Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag' (Manila in the Claws of Light), a masterpiece by Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost €3.20, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, Cartão Jovem holders, students, over-65s and other groups.

A visit to discover Inês Zenha's exhibition, in which the artist creates a path marked by fluidity and transformation.

Collectors, the in-house party series by record shop Collect, takes over Collect LX Factory with sets from Stan Yaroslavsky and Pawl on the newly installed sound system — no theme, no boundaries, just good music played properly.

A screening of Lino Brocka's Bayan Ko:Kapit Sa Patalin at the Cinemateca, a drama about a country clinging on at the edge. Tickets are 3,20€, with discounts available.

Inês Aires Pereira's show 'Namastê', part of the MEO Commedia a la Carte Fest, has been cancelled. Tickets will be fully refunded.

At the MEO Commedia A La Carte Fest, Matilde Breyner presents 'It Wasn't Me Who Said That!', a one-of-a-kind monologue blending words, body and lip-sync in an unpredictable format.

A programme of films by Margaret Tait and Peter Todd built around 'The Memory of Things', screening at the Cinemateca.

A theatre piece exploring the concept of a superstar and fame culture.

The Umbilical Brothers return to Portugal for a one-off performance at the MEO Commedia A La Carte Fest, presenting The Distraction, their latest show of physical and vocal comedy.

A session presenting several films by ETIC, the School of Image and Communication, at the Cinemateca.

Quinta da Regaleira is offering an immersive experience of guided night tours, revealing the estate after dark.

World Brain, Lucas Chantre's pop project, brings to Casa Capitão a blend of sophisticated arrangements, digital nostalgia and addictive grooves, delivered through a playful, high-energy physical performance. The artist returns with a new record in autumn 2026.

Herman José takes the stage at Coliseu dos Recreios for the MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest, revisiting over four decades of career with his iconic characters, backstage stories and music.

The Inércia session puts Pitcho and Nibius behind the decks for a DJ set.

A night of DJ sets with Progressivu and Doni Kis sharing the decks.