WhatsUpLisbon Alpha

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.

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.

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.

In a bakery where dreams are not sold, a lost man tries to ask for simple information and finds himself caught in a symphony of gestures, sounds and silence — a portrait of our everyday lives. Tickets 12 €.

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.

In this workshop in the Gulbenkian Garden, families will build looms using plant materials.

A sensory route through Lisbon's Estádio da Tapadinha, in dialogue with Joana Vasconcelos's work Solitário#3 (2018), inviting participants to explore the stadium through its less obvious sound registers and to hear female voices in a space usually dominated by the roar of the crowd. It takes place on 15 November 2026, with sessions at 10.00 and 11.00, led by mediator Simone Longo de Andrade.

Pop musical based on the classic The Wizard of Oz.

Torajo presents a brand-new family show: a journey to the magical planet Verade, where fruit come to life, full of music, adventure, humour and lots of interaction for kids and adults.

Bruna Alimonda arrives at BOTA for the first time as part of the V World Music Week, in an intimate voice-and-guitar concert tracing her path through Brazilian songwriting and presenting new compositions from her still-unreleased second album.

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.

The Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra, conducted by Yue Bao, performs works by Ravel, Debussy and Luís de Freitas Branco, including the famous Bolero.

A candlelit concert of Disney's most iconic love songs, performed live by a string quartet at the Palácio Estoril Hotel. One hour of melodies like 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' and 'A Whole New World' in a fairy-tale setting, open to ages 5 and up.

The former Black Midi frontman brings his solo work — from 'The New Sound' to whatever comes next, mixing instrumental chaos with a crooner's attitude — in a sold-out show.

Hugo Sousa presents his stand-up show 'Aqui Entre Nós', with personal stories and humor about everyday life.

Portugal's biggest drag competition returns to Capitólio for its ninth edition, with eight artists fighting for the crown in a show hosted by Miss Moço.

Scottish post-punk band The Twilight Sad return to Portugal for two concerts in November, including at LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo on the 15th, with their cathartic and emotionally charged live show.