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Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch to see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and enjoy a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour, at the official symbol of the city's strength and resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Visit the majestic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and climb to the top for a breathtaking view over the Tagus. The ticket includes access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and the lower and upper batteries.

Explore the iconic São Jorge Castle with admission and an audio guide, discovering the walls, Ulisses Tower and the Martim Moniz Gate. From the top, enjoy panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus, in gardens where peacocks roam freely.

Cordel, a project by Edu Mundo and João Pires, performs at the Auditório do Liceu Camões on November 4, with the new album Volume II.

A one-hour live fado show in the heart of Lisbon, with voices, Portuguese guitar and acoustic guitar accompanied by images of the city's most iconic spots. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, Espaço Chiado.

An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine in a vibrant setting. An immersive evening into the essence of Portuguese culture, with instant tickets on your phone.

A roughly 40-minute guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum, the house where the Queen of Fado lived for 44 years, displaying her stage dresses, jewellery, baladraus, awards and personal objects. Available in Portuguese, French or English, Tuesday to Sunday.

Skip the lines and explore Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, with its 19th-century eclectic decor and Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences. Wander through the romantic botanical garden, with lakes, fountains, grottos and plants from around the world.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Moorish Castle in the Sintra hills. Explore its trails and ramparts, learn the fortress's history and enjoy incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area, with free entry for children under 6.

Entry to the Banksy Museum in Lisbon, gathering 100 works by the anonymous street artist, from "Girl with Balloon" to "Sweep It Under The Carpet". Murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations trace his art from the US to Ukraine.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual puzzles that trick your perception. Ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups, with flexible visits averaging 45 minutes at your own pace.

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

Explore the former royal residence of Pena Palace and its lush park in Sintra, including the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla, with free and paid shuttle services on site.

At the Pilar 7 Experience interactive centre beneath the 25 de Abril Bridge, dive into the story of the bridge built in 1966 through multimedia exhibits and virtual reality, then ride the elevator up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tagus.

Skip the line at São Jorge Castle on a guided tour that traces its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and military centre, with a 360º view of Lisbon and the Tagus from the Tower of Ulysses and Roman and Moorish artefacts on display.

Ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus. Visit the cloister, the monks' refectory and the old library, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese pharmacies and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Brazilian comedian Eros Prado brings the "Pagode da Ofensa" show to Portugal, with humour, improvisation and audience interaction.

The Swedish-Danish hybrid BITOI, built on bass and three female voices, brings to Festa do Jazz 2026 its maximalist sound crafted from phonetically transcribed birdsong, layering close harmonies and dissonances over deep, pulsing basslines.

In partnership with Mondo Negro, ZDB presents the Pennsylvania quartet Poison Ruïn, whose punk is haunted by a black metal aura running from Venom to Darkthrone's D-beat era, with Bated Breath also on the bill.

Niña Pastori’s Camino tour show at Coliseu dos Recreios, previously postponed to 4 November, has been cancelled. Ticket refunds must be requested at the point of purchase by 4 December 2026.

To mark the centenary of John Coltrane's birth, the Flat Earth Society Orchestra performs 'The Coltrane Mutations', deconstructing and reinventing Coltrane classics through its eccentric, experimental orchestral language alongside new compositions touched by the 'Trane virus'.