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Entry ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century room arrangements, with a collection of decorative arts and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain. The building, begun after the 1755 earthquake, still hosts state ceremonies today.

Admission to climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour and enjoy a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour, at the official symbol of the city's resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage fortress on the Tagus, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, and a spectacular view over the river. Children under 13 enter free, and entry is free for Portugal residents on Sundays and public holidays.

Ticket with audio guide for São Jorge Castle, covering the walls and towers that survived countless sieges, the Ulisses Tower and the Martim Moniz Gate, with panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus. The visit ends in the gardens where peacocks roam freely.

Intimate live Fado concerts in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, with premium seating close to the artists and a stage that changes with the day of the week: the Chinese Pavilion on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays. An emotional journey through the melancholic beauty of Portugal, suitable for all ages.

A one-hour live fado show in Chiado, where singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars perform the music classified as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots on screen. Sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, suitable for all ages.

An intimate live fado show in Lisbon with 50 minutes of pure emotion and a glass of port wine included, in a wheelchair-accessible venue at Rua do Crucifix 84, open to ages 4 and up.

A guided tour of around 40 minutes through the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum, where the Queen of Fado lived for 44 years, featuring her stage dresses, jewellery, balaia shawls, awards and personal objects. Available in Portuguese, French or English, Tuesday to Sunday.

An immersive virtual reality expedition that transports visitors to the heart of ancient Egypt 4500 years ago, to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, unravel the mysteries of the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet.

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in a romantic botanical garden with lakes, fountains and grottoes. The ticket includes skip-the-line access to the palace and park.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, with trails through the fortification, its history and panoramic views over Sintra; free entry for children under 6.

An exhibition in Lisbon gathering 100 works by Banksy, from "Girl with Balloon" to "Sweep It Under The Carpet", through murals, canvases, projections and video installations.

An interactive museum in the Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges that trick the mind, ideal for families, couples and school groups.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the majestic 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family. The ticket also includes a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens and access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.

Admission to the Pena Palace, its lush park and the Chalet of Countess d'Edla in Sintra, with free entry for children under 6 and reduced on-site tickets for ages 6-18 and seniors over 65.

An interactive experience inside Pillar 7 of the 25 de Abril Bridge in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo River.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, the hilltop fortress that evolved from a Moorish base into a royal palace, military centre and prison, including a climb up the Tower of Ulysses for a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus.

Entry to the UNESCO-listed 16th-century monastery in Belém, with access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory, open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday, with a family ticket and free entry for children under 5.

Eros Prado brings Pagode da Ofensa, the Brazilian digital-comedy phenomenon, to the Coliseu dos Recreios for a live show of parodies, rhymes and improvisation fuelled by constant audience interaction. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Led by guitarist Vicente Oliveira, the sextet presents the album 'O que a terra deixou para trás', reinterpreting ancestral melodies of Portuguese traditional music — from Trás-os-Montes to the Algarve — through jazz arrangements for sextet.

Max Cooper brings Feeling Is Structure to LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo on 5 November, an immersive audiovisual show blending visual art and computational sound. Revolut customers get 7% off the general ticket when paying with Revolut Pay.

Concert by Mike Viola.

Joana Raquel's quintet presents 'Queda Áscua', a repertoire with echoes of erudite chamber music built around the concept of song, where poetry guides the composition and the music lives on counterpoint and rhythm — dispensing with its most common protagonist, the drums.