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The Centro Cultural de Cabo Verde screens Júlio Silva's film 'Memórias em Tempos de Fome', which revisits Cape Verde's past between 1934 and 1949 through memories and testimonies.

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 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.

The Porsche Sprint Challenge Ibérica, promoted by P21 Motorsport, visits Estoril on 31 October and 1 November for the sixth round of the season.

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.

Guided museum visit with mindfulness and meditation practices for an immersive and intentional appreciation of the artworks.

Hands-on workshop with Márcio Meruje to learn how to care for a bonsai, covering history, styles, maintenance techniques and myths of this art.

A workshop for teachers that invites participants to learn and create; general admission is 10€.

A workshop led by fermentation specialist Lola Superfoods on preserving and fermenting seasonal vegetables, where participants prepare two preserves to take home.

A guided tour to discover what Lisbon was like on the eve of the earthquake, using the large model of the city.

A 120-minute wool embroidery workshop led by A Avó Veio Trabalhar, held at the MAAT Gallery as part of the exhibition 'VENUS - Valentino Garavani through the eyes of Joana Vasconcelos'. Participants receive a small wool textile piece and, guided by the grandmothers, explore stitches, textures, colours and shapes to create a unique piece; sessions run on 5 October 2026 (free, MAAT's 10th anniversary, registration on the day) and 31 October 2026, priced at €15 with a 25% MAAT Friends discount, for ages 12 and up.

Workshop on the perfume route, exploring oriental plants and fragrances with Luís Mendonça de Carvalho, covering history, extraction techniques and sampling of essences.

A workshop with artist Paulo Valle on Saturday 26 September from 14.00 to 18.00, in which participants explore the ancient technique of silk painting and create an original work on natural silk to take home.

In this visit, we discover representations of landscape along a route that crosses several galleries of the Museum.

A tour to discover Muslim Lisbon, starting from Casa dos Bicos to the Islamic Houses of São Jorge Castle, exploring traces of the city.

A sound-and-music story concert for families with children aged 3 to 6, where the little ones help search for a voice someone has lost.

Pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

A family cinema session featuring films from the early days of cinema, part of the Family Saturdays series. General admission 3,20€.

Bloom joins forces with the international collective Monkey Project on 25 July at one of Lisbon's most premium riverside locations, for a special collaboration featuring Antdot, Charmeine, Notre Dame, Parallelle, People Like Us and SHIA.

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.

On his birthday, King D. Luís I invites the public on a theatrical journey through the Ajuda Palace he called home, sharing moments of his life and reign — from the king passionate about music, theatre and the seas to the epitome of the Portuguese liberal monarchy. A 1h30 tour conceived by Felisa Perez (Coolture Tours), aimed at children from 4 years old, adults and seniors.

A club night built around a residency from XDB, with more information on the event still to be announced.

The book "Meditating with Fernando Pessoa", by Paulo Borges and Marcelo Demarzo, brings together poetry, meditation and mindfulness to create a space for inner discovery. The presentation is led by Nuno Ribeiro, philosopher and specialist in Fernando Pessoa's estate, with free entry.

An OCCO concert with a string programme built around the idea of the serenade, including works by Elgar, Skalkottas, Gyula Beliczay and Robert Fuchs.

The Cinemateca screens 'Frau In Mond' as part of its 'Journey to the End of Silence' series, with tickets at 3,20€ and discounts for students, seniors and other audiences.

A four-hour party boat on the Tagus every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, with a DJ mixing techno, deep house and reggaeton, cocktails, sunset views of Belém and Praça do Comércio, and after-party entry included once the boat docks.

Concert by the Metropolitana Soloists dedicated to Bohuslav Martinu, featuring works that reflect the neoclassical intimacy, jazz sounds and Bohemian identity of the composer.

The Cinemateca's Margaret Tait series pairs films by Margaret Tait and Luke Fowler in a reflective dialogue on the Scottish filmmaker's cinema; tickets are 3,20€ with discounts available.

A Halloween night at Casa do Fauno with medieval music from MELLIFLVS and CORVUS D'EL REY, oracles and magic potions, celebrating Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival of passage, memory and the ancestors.

On 31 October, República da Música hosts a heavy-music night marking the return of HILLS HAVE EYES, with CX and BAD TOMATO opening and a special NYS party edition with BLASPHEMO, BAILE EMO and ROCKLINE running until 04h00.

Bruno Batista has prepared a special Halloween edition of 'Contos na Horta' full of surprises and scarily fun moments, promising real frights and plenty of laughter. Aimed at families with children aged 6 and over, with free participation subject to prior registration.

Porchat, Mourão, Vicente and Miranda present 'Imagina', an improvisation show at MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest, where the audience is invited to imagine what happens when these four comedians get together.

Rô Rosa, one of the great promises of Brazilian music, presents her recent releases 'Sotaquin do Rio' and 'Improvável' in a concert at Casa Capitão.

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

A Halloween-themed pub crawl setting off from Praça Luís de Camões through three bars and Bairro Alto, ending with VIP entry to a haunted club. Along the way: a complimentary Bloody Mary shot, an hour of free-flowing beer and sangria, drinking games and a costume challenge with a champagne prize.

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.

Halloween edition of Afro Encircle, on Saturday 31 October from 23h to 06h.

A night of DJ sets featuring Nídia, DJ Narciso, Maki, Francisco Berberan, OK EG and Inês Duarte.

Tabanka Djaz return to Lisboa Ao Vivo for a tribute to Caló Barbosa, with guests such as Yuri da Cunha, Rui Sangara, Loony Johnson, Dom Kikas and Nifeko.

Bashment debuts at Coliseu Club with a Halloween special edition, featuring dancehall, shatta, bouyon, afrobeats and amapiano in a night full of energy.

Elless & Benn join forces behind the decks for a two-person DJ set.