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.
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Our picks for the next 14 days
until 11 Oct
Free
Live music
The Days of Marvila
8 Marvila · Lisbon
Mon 5 Oct 18:00
Party
Nights of the Rescue of Being
Eco Retiro de Galamares · Sintra
Today 17:00
Party
ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise
Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
Tomorrow 22:00
DJ set
Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2
Ministerium Club · Lisbon
Sat 10 Oct 15:58
Other
Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival
Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
Sat 10 Oct 17:00
Free
Live music
Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino
Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Mon 5 Oct
Free
Live music
5 October at the Assembly of the Republic
Assembleia da República · Lisbon
Thu 15 Oct
Other
Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket
Parque e Palácio de Monserrate · Sintra
Tomorrow 10:00
Free
Party
Animal Party 2026
Parque Marechal Carmona · Cascais
Fri 9 Oct 21:30
Live music
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Academy of Sciences · Lisbon
Sun 11 Oct 09:30
Workshops & talks
Kintsugi Masterclass
Albuquerque Foundation · Sintra
185€
until 31 Dec
Free
Exhibition
Archaeological Adventure at the Vila Museum
Museu da Vila · Cascais
- The Days of Marvila until 11 Oct· Free 8 Marvila · Lisbon
- Nights of the Rescue of Being Mon 5 Oct· 18:00 Eco Retiro de Galamares · Sintra
- ELEVIN + TREBLE - Open-Air + Club - Sunset to Sunrise Today· 17:00 Praia de Bafureira · Cascais
- Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2 Tomorrow· 22:00 Ministerium Club · Lisbon
- Mercado da Várzea Hosts the Soup Festival Sat 10 Oct· 15:58 Mercado Municipal da Várzea de Sintra · Sintra
- Beyond words: where poetry becomes sound, piano recital by Felipe Novellino Sat 10 Oct· 17:00· Free Museu da Música Portuguesa · Cascais
Ongoing: 346 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓
No time published 14 events
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.
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.
Fado in Chiado, a live fado show on stage for 15 years.
Family friendly Live music
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.
Fado in Lisbon: Intimate Live Fado Show in the Evening with Port Wine
Family friendly Other
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.
Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket
Family friendly Other
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.
Moorish Castle: No Queues
Family friendly Other
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.
Museum of Illusions - Lisbon
Family friendly Exhibition
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.
National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket
Family friendly Other
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.
Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket
Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket
Family friendly Other
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.
Visit to the Pharmacy Museum
Family friendly Exhibition
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.
Evening 2 events
Selma Uamusse | Like a Sunday
10€ Theatre
After a successful summer run at Mãe Jerico in the village of Cardosas, the 'Como um dia de Domingo' soirée arrives in the capital with singer Selma Uamusse, who takes a text, a poem or a street name as the starting point for a one-off improvised performance in the language of her choice, with the audience as a character too.
COCK
M/16 Theatre
This provocative play centers on João, who falls for a woman after a pause with his boyfriend.