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The 14th edition of Teachers' Night, an event dedicated to teachers.

National conference dedicated to ocean literacy, promoting education and awareness about the importance of the oceans.

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.

Concert by GEOLOGIST with opening act TOMÉ.

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.

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.

The Museu do Oriente offers guided evening visits to several exhibitions, with tours accompanied by Portuguese Sign Language interpretation on selected dates, focusing on Japan customs and the Portuguese presence in Asia.

Ukrainian band Skryabin plays República da Música in Lisbon on 6 November 2026, performing their most beloved songs live; doors open at 20:00 and the concert starts at 21:00, with tickets from 29€.

Tonight We Shout is a cycle of performed readings of theatrical texts, promoted by Companhia Cepa Torta, celebrating its 10th anniversary. This edition presents 'Vitória' by Pau Miró, about a widow in 1950s Barcelona who discovers the need to fight.

Gurriers bring their debut album Come and See to Lisbon, a noisy reflection on modern unease featuring songs like “Des Goblin” and “Dipping Out”. The show takes place at Casa Capitão with no reserved seats, so arriving early is advised for a good spot.

Mind Your Fest takes place on Friday, November 6, from 9pm to 6am.

Rossini's celebrated opera buffa returns to Portuguese stages in November 2026 with three performances, including one at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon.

Finnish producer and DJ YOTTO, founder of the label Odd One Out, makes his Misty Fest debut with intense sets that blend house, techno and cinematic atmospheres. His hypnotic, emotional sound universe arrives for the Portuguese audience.

Siberian-born pianist and composer Julia Perminova leads her Amsterdam-formed trio, with Portuguese drummer Luís Possollo and French bassist Matis Regnault, in a vibrant jazz that crosses classical music and contemporary expression, marked by musical narrative and spontaneous dialogue.

Basement Love and Toy Tonics reunite for a second party at Those Who Dance on November 6, with Toy Tonics bringing Bárbara Boeing and ALOT alongside local heroes Tiago Oudman and Afonso for a full night of house and disco.

Trumpeter Luís Vicente's trio, with Gonçalo Almeida on double bass and Pedro Melo Alves on drums, expands into a quintet with pianist Leo Genovese and American saxophonist Tony Malaby — an electrifying encounter between Lisbon's free jazz energy and the spirit of the New York avant-garde.