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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.

A visit to the Museu Bordalo Pinheiro conducted in Portuguese Sign Language by a Deaf mediator, exploring the themes and most emblematic works of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. Takes place on 30 May, 11 July, 12 September and 14 November at 15h, by registration; entry is 1 €.

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.

Two men wait for something that never appears, filling the time with purposeless actions in an endless wait. The piece is based on 'Waiting for Godot' by Samuel Backett.

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.

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.

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.

A comedy show that tackles the parity law and feminism with humour, making the case that gender equality is no laughing matter.

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.

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.

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.

An Eminem tribute concert featuring his greatest hits like 'Lose Yourself', 'Without Me' and 'Stan', with a live DJ at Lisboa Ao Vivo on 14 November 2026.

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.

Course on the religions of India, covering Jainism, Hinduism and Sikhism, with Manuel Sanches.

Explore the history of pigments and colors in dyeing, learning to dye fibers with natural elements and shibori techniques. A hands-on workshop with Isabel Guimarães that promotes sustainable artistic practices.

In this workshop, participants learn the art of Indian miniature painting, from preparing watercolor paints from pigments to creating a final painting, exploring shading and transparencies, in an experience that also includes a chai.

A route through Lisbon following the traces of Saint Anthony's presence in the city, from the house where he was born to the Hermitage of Our Lady of the Assumption in Vale de Santo António, including visits to Lisbon Cathedral and the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.

A children's activity (ages 6-12) designed by Daniella Figueiredo, exploring how architecture creates space between walls, floor and ceiling and turns emptiness into a place to live in.

Sintra Municipal Library hosts, from September to December, the 'Encounters of Wisdom' cycle, devoted to 'Places, People and Past in the Hearts of the Present: The Charm of the Sintra Hills'.

Pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

In this tour, curator André Afonso presents some of the 18th- and 19th-century French goldsmith masterpieces that fascinated Calouste Gulbenkian.

Family workshop to discover the history of Lisbon, with passport and notebook, exploring Palácio Pimenta in search of the city's characteristics.

Alessandro Sciarroni presents Save the Last Dance for Me, an intimate duet performed by Gianmaria Borzillo and Giovanfrancesco Giannini around the Polka Chinata, an early 20th-century Bolognese courtship dance reconstructed from archive images and now on the verge of disappearing.

A family film screening of Kirikou at the Cinemateca.

Thematic visit led by researcher Giorgia Casara on Fernando Pessoa, Almada Negreiros and Modernism in Portugal, followed by a conversation with the audience.

Workshop on body, drawing and manifesto posters for ages 10-16, exploring how to express ourselves in an unstable world.

Swedish producer Dorisburg (Alexander Berg, one half of Genius Of Time) plays a special live set at Collect LX Factory on 14 November, built on rolling percussion, heavy low-end and constantly shifting patterns.

An opera gala featuring a laureate of the Cascais Opera Competition, performing famous arias and overtures from Mozart to Verdi in celebration of opera's emotion, beauty and the human voice.

As part of the V World Music Week at BOTA, the quintet LUMBRE performs an intimate concert of South American roots music — zambas, chacareras, huaynos and milongas — in original arrangements for voice, piano, 7-string guitar, violin and cello.

A concert tribute to the three cinema geniuses Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer and John Williams, performed by the Royal Film Concert Orchestra with famous soundtracks including Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and Star Wars, conducted by Fernando Furones.

The Portuguese Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Joseph Swensen, performs key works of French modernism alongside a Portuguese voice, featuring Debussy's La mer, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, and Ravel's Pavane, in a concert mapping the creative effervescence of early modernism.

Ukrainian rock band Druga Rika heads out on a European tour with the anniversary show “I Є! 30 Rokiv”, celebrating 30 years of their career and presenting their new album. Part of the ticket proceeds goes to a solidarity fundraiser supporting the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

Stand-up comedy tour by Sor Miguel and Bicalho, sharing real stories and unexpected memories.

Hungry4 throws one final dance before closing out the year, at a new location in the LX Factory with an intimate production. Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa and Ogazón headline, joined by local heroes Miguel Nery b2b Yen Sung and Nicolle Velcro.

A fascinating combination of symphony orchestra and DJ performing hits by Coldplay, Daft Punk, Pont Aeri and more, in a unique pop concert.

As part of the V World Music Week at BOTA, Bruna Alimonda performs in Lisbon for the first time in an intimate voice-and-guitar format, with songs spanning her career in Brazilian songwriting and the premiere of new compositions from her still-unreleased second album.

Poranguí returns to República da Música on 14 November with the Serve the Music World Tour 2026: more than a concert, a live ceremony where music, presence and connection meet in real time. Through spontaneous improvisation, ancestral rhythms and compositions guided by the moment, the audience is taken on a journey of catharsis, movement and transformation.

Canadian singer-songwriter Frazey Ford presents her acclaimed album 'U kin B the Sun' at Misty Fest, at Lisboa Ao Vivo on November 14, in a night of soul, folk and psychedelia.

Líquen presents their debut album 'Ontem, Hoje ou Amanhã' and Mafalda Costa (as MAFALDA) performs her Portuguese-language debut 'Gosto Muito de Estar Aqui', in a night of alternative pop and contemporary folk at Casa Capitão.

Danish-Dutch duo Miaw present their deconstructed club pop with influences of UK bass, shoegaze and 90s trip-hop, in a standing concert at Casa Capitão.

MagMell, part of Casa do Fauno's story since its opening, bring their infectious music inspired by Irish sounds and landscapes. An energetic journey that revisits and reinvents the language of Trad Folk.

Regula, Sam the Kid, Valete and Xeg come together for a unique concert at MEO Arena to celebrate the Portuguese hip hop anthem 'Os Mais Pesados da Capital'.

On 14 November, Batida Eletrónica's Psy Sessions series marks its tenth edition with its first event at the Coliseu Club in Lisbon, an immersive night of psychedelic and electronic music running about nine hours.

DJ YYY presents an electronic night on Saturday, November 14, from 11 PM to 6 AM.