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Ajuda National Palace: Entrance Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

Other

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets The Palácio Nacional da Ajuda has a history full of twists and turns! Originally dreamed up by King João V as a summer retreat in the early 18th century, its construction only kicked off after the original royal residence was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. Th

Arco da Rua Augusta Observation Deck: Admission Ticket

Arco da Rua Augusta R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisbon

Other

Admission to the Rua Augusta Arch viewpoint, climbing to the top for a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour and Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture crowning the city's official symbol of resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Belém Tower: Entry ticket

Belém Tower Av. Brasília, Lisboa, 1400-038 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Explore the majestic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus and visit the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries. Tickets arrive instantly on your phone, and children under 13 enter for free.

Castelo de São Jorge: admission + audio guide

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets Explore the iconic Castelo de São Jorge, one of Lisbon's top spots! Pop in your headphones and dive into its rich history, especially the Moorish era. Marvel at the towering walls and battlements that have withstood countless sieges. Check out the Tower of Ulysses

Live Fado: An Intimate Experience with VIP Seating

Principe Real Garden Praça do Príncipe Real, 1250-096 Lisboa, 1250-096 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

Memorable Fado concerts with expressive voices and acoustic guitar in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, with premium seating close to the artists. The venue changes with the day of the week: Pavilhão Chinês on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays.

Fado in Chiado, a live fado show on stage for 15 years.

Cine-Theatro Gymnásio R. da Misericórdia, 14, 1200-094 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A one-hour live fado show in Chiado, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars and images of Lisbon's most iconic locations accompany talented singers in a venue that has staged fado for years. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, suitable for all ages.

Guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum

Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues Rua de São Bento 193, 1200-803 Lisbon

Live music

Tickets. 🎫 Guided tour of the House-Museum for students* (up to 25 years old). 🎫 Guided tour of the House-Museum for adults (aged 13 and over). 🎫 Guided tour of the House-Museum for seniors (over 65). 🎫 Guided tour of the House-Museum for families (2 adults + 1 to 3 children). Free entry for children under 12. * A

Khufu’s Horizon: Journey to Ancient Egypt

Estação de Metro Terreiro do Paço Terreiro do Paço, Lisboa, 1100-278 Lisbon

Exhibition

⭐ The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in Lisbon for the first time! This immersive and revolutionary expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bastet, observe the embalming process, and much more! Embark on a journey to the p

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Other

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets Skip the lines at Palácio de Monserrate and dive into its rich history, from a 16th-century chapel to a lavish private home. Marvel at the stunning decor of this palace nestled in the breathtaking Serra de Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through its e

Moorish Castle: No Queues

The Moorish Castle Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, with trails through the fortification, the castle's history and incredible views over Sintra; free entry for children under 6 and discounts for ages 6–18 and seniors over 65.

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

Museu Banksy Lisboa R. Viriato 25B, Lisboa, 1050-234 Lisbon

Other

Entry to the Banksy Museum in Lisbon, gathering 100 works by the mysterious street artist — from "Girl with Balloon" to "Sweep It Under The Carpet" — through murals, canvases, projections and video installations.

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

Museum of Illusions R. Ivens 62, Lisboa, 1200-227 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges combining science, art and entertainment, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.

National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket

Queluz National Palace Largo Palácio de Queluz, Queluz, 2745-191 Sintra

Other

⭐ National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket. Discover the royal elegance of Queluz. Tickets. 🎫 Child (0-5) - Infant. 🎫 Adult (6+). Highlights. 💥 Discover the best flavors in town! 🎉 Have fun with friends and incredible food! 🍔 Live an unforgettable gastronomic experience! General Info. 📅 Date and t

Omar

Badassery Campo de Ourique Lisbon

44 € Live music

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.

Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Pena Estrada da Pena, Sintra, 2710-609 Sintra

Exhibition

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Show your digital ticket at the entrance to the Park and National Palace of Pena The Pena National Palace, popularly known as Pena Castle, was a monastery before being transformed into a private palace by King Fernando II. The park that surrounds it is as interesting as the Pena Palace, with ex

Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket

Pilar 7 Bridge Experience Av. da Índia 52, Lisboa, 1300-299 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Entry to Experiência Pilar 7, the interactive centre inside the Ponte 25 de Abril, with virtual reality, multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history and an elevator ride to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo. Children under 5 enter free.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, climbing the Tower of Ulysses for a 360° view over Lisbon and the Tagus and exploring courtyards, fortified walls and Roman and Moorish artefacts with an expert guide.

Visit to the Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

Entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Jerónimos Monastery, including the 16th-century cloister and the old monks' refectory, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM with wheelchair access and a tactile map.

Visit to the Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy Museum Rua Marechal Saldanha 1, 1249-069 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, open Monday to Saturday, with reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and an authentic traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Suitable for all ages, with free entry for children under 5.

Afternoon 1 event
Evening 23 events
Workshop Tim Kliphuis

18:00 Fábrica Braço de Prata Lisbon

25€ Workshops & talks

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

Halloween Ceramics Workshop

18:30 Albuquerque Foundation Sintra

60€ 10+ Family friendly Workshops & talks

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.

Candlelight: The Best of Adele

19:30 Altis Grand Hotel Rua Castilho 11, Lisboa, 1269-072 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

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.

Lino Brocka | Signed:Lino Brocka

19:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

A Cinemateca session devoted to Filipino filmmaker Lino Brocka, featuring the programme 'Signed:Lino Brocka'.

Carmen

20:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

Live music

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.

TEJÁ VU: Yaima, Halloween Night

20:30 Teja House Lisbon

DJ set

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.

Black Humor

21:00 Boutique da Cultura Lisbon

12€ Comedy

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

SUPERSTAR

21:00 Teatro Armando Cortez Tires Cascais

M/12 Theatre

The theatre show SUPERSTAR takes to the stage.

ALCEU VALENÇA | 80 SUNFLOWERS

21:30 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

25€ 6+ Live music

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.

Candlelight Halloween: Haunted Compositions

21:30 Altis Grand Hotel Rua Castilho 11, Lisboa, 1269-072 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

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.

IADE | Various Films

21:30 Cinemateca Portuguesa Santo António Lisbon

3,2€ Cinema

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

Tim Kliphuis Trio (Lisboa)

21:30 Fábrica Braço de Prata Lisbon

15€ Live music

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

Festa Piloto - Rotational

22:00 Carcavelos (DM for full Location) Cascais

18+ Party

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

HALLOWEEN BAILE DAS ANTIGAS

23:00 Lisboa ao Vivo Campo Pequeno Lisbon

100€ Party

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.

NEXUS: FRIDAY BEAT INFERNO

23:00 Village Underground Lisboa Alcântara Lisbon

DJ set

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

Perel, Oito//Oito, NVNO, Rui Vargas, David Moreira

23:00 Lux Frágil Santa Apolónia Lisbon

DJ set

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.

Parecia Tão Boa Pessoa Live - Halloween Special 2026!

23:45 Teatro A Barraca Lisbon

10€ Live music

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.

Serginho

23:59 5A Lisbon

18+ DJ set

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

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 407 events

Strauss’s Domestic Symphony

Sinfonia doméstica de Strauss

Live music 20€

Sunday 10 January · 17:00

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Centro Cultural de Belém Belém · Lisbon

Richard Strauss’s singular Domestic Symphony, Op. 53, a programmatic work centred on family life, performed with his characteristic orchestral mastery.

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The Domestic Symphony, Op. 53 is a unique composition by Richard Strauss. The idea of composing a symphonic poem based on elements of his daily life, particularly centred on his family, reflects his vision of life during this period. As can be inferred from his biography, the family he had built was an important pillar for him, notably his wife Pauline, whom he married in 1894, and the couple's son, Franz, who would be born three years later in 1897. The choice of programme, albeit 'domestic', points to this period of stability in his closest family experiences. The musical themes therefore allude to the figures of the husband, the wife and the son, with the richness and mastery of orchestration characteristic of Strauss. The composer finished the work in 1903, shortly before beginning his tour of some cities in the United States of America. The work was premiered on 21 March 1904 at Carnegie Hall in New York by the Wetzler Symphony Orchestra, with considerable success. In Vienna, the premiere was conducted by Gustav Mahler that same year. Although well received, the work drew some criticism, particularly for the 'domestic' theme chosen by the composer. The Four Last Songs, of great emotional intensity, would be composed in 1948, when he was already 84 years old, constituting one of his final efforts. The work, revealing his musical fullness, would be premiered in 1950 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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A Sinfonia Doméstica , Op. 53 é uma composição singular de Richard Strauss. A ideia de compor um poema sinfónico baseado em elementos do seu quotidiano, em particular centrado na sua família, reflete a sua visão de vida neste período. Como se depreende da sua biografia, a família construída constituía, para si, um importante pilar, nomeadamente a sua esposa Pauline, com quem casara em 1894, e o filho do casal, Franz, que nasceria três anos depois, em 1897. A escolha do programa, ainda que “doméstico”, aponta para este período de estabilidade nas vivências familiares mais próximas. Os temas musicais aludem, por isso, à figura do marido, da esposa e do filho, com a riqueza e a mestria da orquestração características de Strauss. O compositor terminou a obra em 1903, pouco tempo antes de iniciar a sua digressão por algumas cidades dos Estados Unidos da América. A obra foi estreada a 21 de março de 1904 no Carnegie Hall, em Nova Iorque, pela Wetzler Symphony Orchestra, com um sucesso considerável. Em Viena, a estreia foi dirigida por Gustav Mahler, nesse mesmo ano. Apesar de bem recebida, a obra suscitou algumas críticas, sobretudo pela temática “familiar” escolhida pelo compositor. As quatro últimas canções, de grande intensidade emocional, seriam compostas em 1948, quando ele já tinha 84 anos, constituindo um dos seus últimos esforços. A obra, reveladora da sua plenitude musical, seria estreada em 1950, no Royal Albert Hall em Londres.

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