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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.

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.

A cycle of guided tours at the Igreja de São Roque revealing the protagonists behind the Chapel of St John the Baptist, a masterpiece of D. João V's reign — from ambassador Manuel Pereira de Sampaio to cardinal-patriarch D. Tomás de Almeida.

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.

Online course on Portuguese-origin world heritage in the Indian Ocean and the China Sea, taught by João Paulo Oliveira e Costa.

Guided tour of the long-term exhibition at the Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta, exploring the migrations that shaped Lisbon over the centuries.

A themed walking tour around Lisbon's Roman Theatre that follows the trail of the 1755 earthquake and the marks it left on the city.

Presentation of the children's book 'Colourful Sheep', an adventure in space, with stories for families with children aged 4 to 10.

In this visit, you will explore several spaces, including areas normally closed to the public, and discover how architecture and nature are in permanent dialogue in this singular building.

Pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

In this visit-workshop at Palácio Pimenta, families explore the exhibition 'Animais de Lisboa, Outra história da cidade' to discover the animals that once lived in Lisbon, before contributing to a collective mural of animal self-portraits.

Workshop 'Luz no Corpo' led by the Tarikavalli Company, exploring the symbolism and ritual of jewellery in Bharata Natyam, the classical dance of South India.

A family film screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the Cinemateca.

An open-air Fado session in the garden of the House of Amália Rodrigues — where Amália lived for over 40 years — featuring fado singer Ana Sofia Varela, João Filipe on fado guitar and Pedro Amendoeira on Portuguese guitar, supporting the Amália Rodrigues Foundation, with free entry for children under 12.

An acoustic concert of Amália Rodrigues' great classics at the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum in Lisbon — the house where the eternal fado singer lived for 44 years — performed by the cast of Jardim d'Amália with voice, Portuguese guitar and fado guitar in the museum's secret garden.

Lenna Bahule presents 'Mcika', an intimate solo show of voice, moving body and traditional instruments, weaving a cappella songs and percussive chants from her Mozambican homeland, as part of the V World Music Week BOTA.

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.

Marco Rodrigues pays tribute to Carlos do Carmo in a concert celebrating the legacy of the fado singer, featuring songs from the album 'Canta Carlos do Carmo' and other highlights from his career.

Launch recital for António Luís Silva's first solo album, one of the first records ever devoted entirely to Japanese piano music recorded by a Western performer, with works by Karen Tanaka, Saburo Takata, Minako Tokuyama and Hisatada Otaka at Fundação Oriente.

The Emo Festival returns to Lisbon for a big emo tribute night with a live band, DJs, performers and confetti, as a standing event. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is postponed or cancelled.

A Candlelight tribute concert at the EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel, where a string quartet performs Queen and ABBA classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia under the glow of candles.

Alcool Club live on Saturday, 7 November, from 21h00 to 23h30.

A theatre show that takes Camões out of the books, giving voice to the poet and to contemporary authors like Sophia de Melo Breyner and José Saramago, performed by Paulo Filipe and Lídia Franco.

Carla Prata presents her new project 'It All Leads Back South' at Casa Capitão, blending influences from the UK, Angola and Portugal.

António Raminhos presents 'Be Right Back', a comedy show that tackles death and finitude with his characteristic humour, turning grief into laughter.

A Candlelight concert at the EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel where a string quartet reinterprets Metallica favourites such as Enter Sandman, Master of Puppets and Nothing Else Matters amid a sea of candles.

French singer-songwriter Daphné Chenel presents songs from her new album for the first time at Casa Capitão, featuring ethereal, cinematic sounds, with special guests and surprises.

For the last 10 years, José Pinhal Post-Mortem Experience has kept alive the flame of the immortal singer José Pinhal, master of dance, romantic icon and major figure of northern popular culture. Born in 2016 as a spontaneous tribute, the band grew to become an improbable phenomenon, crossing generations, styles and geographies. After more than a decade taking José Pinhal's name to stages across the country, the time for farewell has now come. The last concerts of José Pinhal Post-Mortem Experience promise to be an intense celebration of life, music and the legacy of José Pinhal. Immortal, always! A big thank you.