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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.

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 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.

British neo soul pioneer Omar Lye-Fook performs at Badassery on 30 October with the Portuguese band Pimenta Caseira, in a one-night celebration of contemporary Black music blending soul, jazz, funk and R&B.

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.

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.

In the context of the MAR+ project, this conversation explores different perspectives on contemporary dance and its creative processes.

Workshop with Tim Kliphuis, renowned Gypsy Jazz and Classical Music pedagogue, offering personalized advice on melodic direction, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and accompaniment.

A Halloween workshop for families in which each adult-and-child pair (ages 10 and up) creates and decorates a ceramic pumpkin, while the adults also take part in a wine tasting.

A Cinemateca session dedicated to Margaret Tait, screening 'Exterior- Interior', a programme by Peter Todd and Margaret Tait.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet performs Adele's greatest hits — from 'Someone Like You' to 'Rolling in the Deep' — in an atmosphere lit by a sea of candles. The 60-minute concert is open to ages 8 and up.

A screening of 'Signed: Lino Brocka' as part of the series dedicated to Filipino director Lino Brocka. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for Friends of the Cinemateca, young people, students and over-65s.

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.

The trio Sul, with Luís Figueiredo, Bernardo Couto and Bernardo Moreira, presents 'Sul Vol. 2', a celebration of Portuguese instrumental music that blends jazz and new original compositions.

The TEJÁ VU house party series returns to TEJÁ House for Halloween night with Yaima, by the river in Cais do Sodré from 20:30.

Nights of no-holds-barred comedy, tackling themes like death, discrimination, and illness without taboos.

Quiet Light, Riya Mahesh's project, presents her new release Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2 in a concert at Casa Capitão.

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

Alceu Valença celebrates his eightieth birthday in 2026 with a new tour that crosses eight countries and eleven European cities. "80 Girassóis" presents Alceu Valença at the height of his artistic maturity, capable of transforming his classics into true celebrations on stage. Between "Anunciação", "Belle de Jour", "Tropicana" and "Como Dois Animais", the shows will revisit his entire musical journey, from the early years to the themes that are now part of several generations.

A Candlelight Halloween concert at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet performs haunting compositions by candlelight — from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to Saint-Saëns' 'Danse Macabre' and the themes from Stranger Things and Beetlejuice. Open to ages 6 and up.

A Cinemateca session presenting a selection of several films associated with IADE.

Award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis presents his unique style blending classical, manouche jazz and folk in a gypsy jazz concert.

A Festa Piloto party night headlined by Rotational and joined by Silvestre, with limited tickets available at the door.

On 30 October, Baile das Antigas brings a special Halloween edition to Lisbon dedicated to old-school funk from 2015 to 2019, with two artists straight from Brazil, two national artists and a costume contest awarding €100 to the best costume of the night.

A DJ-set night at Nexus: Friday Beat Inferno takes over the club on Friday, 30 October, running from 23h to 06h.

On Friday 30, Perel takes centre stage in the Disco at Lux with her house and techno tinged with New Wave and Post-Punk melancholy, as NVNO and OITO//OITO complete the line-up and David Moreira and Rui Vargas play the Bar.

The true-crime podcast that makes you laugh takes the stage at the Bar do Teatro A Barraca, where hosts Paula Neves and Maria João present two hair-raising cases live in a Halloween special, for a shared nervous laugh.

Ministerium Club presents a party night with Daox and Antilope on the line-up.

Serginho plays a solo DJ set, standing as the only name on the bill.