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Ajuda National Palace: Entrance Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

Other

Visit the 19th-century Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace that still preserves its original room arrangements, and admire its decorative arts collection, including over 17,000 pieces of porcelain, faience and stoneware.

Arco da Rua Augusta Observation Deck: Admission Ticket

Arco da Rua Augusta R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisbon

Other

Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowning Genius and Valour up close, and take in a 360° panorama over Lisbon's harbour and downtown.

Belém Tower: Entry ticket

Belém Tower Av. Brasília, Lisboa, 1400-038 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Ticket to Lisbon's UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and the lower and upper batteries, and a climb to the top for spectacular views over the Tagus.

Castelo de São Jorge: admission + audio guide

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

Entry to Lisbon's hilltop São Jorge Castle with an audio guide focused on its history, especially the Moorish era, including the Ulysses Tower, King Manuel I's statue, the Martim Moniz Gate and panoramic views over the historic centre and the Tagus.

Fado ao vivo: an intimate experience with VIP seating

Principe Real Garden Praça do Príncipe Real, 1250-096 Lisboa, 1250-096 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

Intimate Fado concerts with premium VIP seating in Jardim do Príncipe Real, rotating between the Chinese Pavilion, the Patriarchal Reservoir and EmbaiXada depending on the day, with expressive voices and acoustic guitar.

Fado in Chiado, a live fado show on stage for 15 years.

Cine-Theatro Gymnásio R. da Misericórdia, 14, 1200-094 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany voices and images of Lisbon's most iconic spots; sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, suitable for all ages.

Guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum

Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues Rua de São Bento 193, 1200-803 Lisbon

Family friendly Live music

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, displaying her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects on a journey through the life of the Queen of Fado.

Khufu’s Horizon: Journey to Ancient Egypt

Estação de Metro Terreiro do Paço Terreiro do Paço, Lisboa, 1100-278 Lisbon

Exhibition

⭐ The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in Lisbon for the first time! This immersive and revolutionary expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Bastet, observe the embalming process, and much more! Embark on a journey to the p

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in Sintra, a 16th-century chapel turned lavish private home with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus its exotic botanical gardens with lakes, fountains and hidden grottos.

Moorish Castle: No Queues

The Moorish Castle Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line tickets for the Moorish Castle in Sintra, with trails through the ancient fortification and incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

Museu Banksy Lisboa R. Viriato 25B, Lisboa, 1050-234 Lisbon

Other

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets Come check out the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where the mysterious street artist's captivating work comes to life! Explore an amazing collection of murals, unique pieces, graffiti, canvases, projections, and video installations. From iconic pieces like "Girl with Bal

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

Museum of Illusions R. Ivens 62, Lisboa, 1200-227 Lisbon

Exhibition

⭐ Enter the fascinating world of illusions where nothing is as it seems. At the Museum of Illusions Lisbon , perception tricks you and the mind is challenged. Between immersive rooms, interactive illusions and visual challenges, this is an experience that awakens curiosity, provokes laughter and invites you to see the

National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket

Queluz National Palace Largo Palácio de Queluz, Queluz, 2745-191 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace and Gardens of Queluz, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Pena Estrada da Pena, Sintra, 2710-609 Sintra

Family friendly Exhibition

Admission to the Park and National Palace of Pena, King Fernando II's former royal residence, including the lush park with exotic plants and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket

Pilar 7 Bridge Experience Av. da Índia 52, Lisboa, 1300-299 Lisbon

Family friendly Other

An interactive centre inside the Ponte 25 de Abril with virtual reality, multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history and an elevator ride to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tagus River.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

São Jorge Castle Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisboa, 1100-129 Lisbon

Other

Skip the queues at São Jorge Castle and explore the hilltop fortress's journey from Moorish stronghold to royal palace on a guided tour, with fast-track entry and a 360º view over Lisbon and the Tagus from the Tower of Ulysses.

Visit to the Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, 1400-206 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

Entry to the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, exploring the 16th-century cloister, the old monks' refectory and the old library, with exceptional views over the Tagus River.

Visit to the Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy Museum Rua Marechal Saldanha 1, 1249-069 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

A journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, with reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau; open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with family tickets and free entry for under-5s.

Evening 4 events
SURMA | MISTY FEST

18:30 São Luiz Teatro Municipal Lisbon

15€ Live music

Surma presents Nebulous at Misty Fest, a new creative journey in which the Portuguese artist revisits and reinvents her repertoire exclusively for piano, voice and a synthesiser, in a minimalist and intimate format.

Rita Vian LIGA DURA

21:30 Capitólio Arroios Lisbon

15€ Live music

Rita Vian presents her new album 'LIGA DURA' at Capitólio in Lisbon, in a concert exploring connections between electronic, traditional Portuguese and urban music.

MONO - ANDRÉ PINHEIRO

22:00 Cinema São Jorge Arroios Lisbon

15€ Cinema

André Pinheiro presents his first solo show, a mystery that will only be revealed on the night of the performance.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 352 events

Strauss’s Domestic Symphony

Sinfonia doméstica de Strauss

Live music 20€

Sunday 10 January · 17:00

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Centro Cultural de Belém Belém · Lisbon

Richard Strauss’s singular Domestic Symphony, Op. 53, a programmatic work centred on family life, performed with his characteristic orchestral mastery.

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The Domestic Symphony, Op. 53 is a unique composition by Richard Strauss. The idea of composing a symphonic poem based on elements of his daily life, particularly centred on his family, reflects his vision of life during this period. As can be inferred from his biography, the family he had built was an important pillar for him, notably his wife Pauline, whom he married in 1894, and the couple's son, Franz, who would be born three years later in 1897. The choice of programme, albeit 'domestic', points to this period of stability in his closest family experiences. The musical themes therefore allude to the figures of the husband, the wife and the son, with the richness and mastery of orchestration characteristic of Strauss. The composer finished the work in 1903, shortly before beginning his tour of some cities in the United States of America. The work was premiered on 21 March 1904 at Carnegie Hall in New York by the Wetzler Symphony Orchestra, with considerable success. In Vienna, the premiere was conducted by Gustav Mahler that same year. Although well received, the work drew some criticism, particularly for the 'domestic' theme chosen by the composer. The Four Last Songs, of great emotional intensity, would be composed in 1948, when he was already 84 years old, constituting one of his final efforts. The work, revealing his musical fullness, would be premiered in 1950 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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A Sinfonia Doméstica , Op. 53 é uma composição singular de Richard Strauss. A ideia de compor um poema sinfónico baseado em elementos do seu quotidiano, em particular centrado na sua família, reflete a sua visão de vida neste período. Como se depreende da sua biografia, a família construída constituía, para si, um importante pilar, nomeadamente a sua esposa Pauline, com quem casara em 1894, e o filho do casal, Franz, que nasceria três anos depois, em 1897. A escolha do programa, ainda que “doméstico”, aponta para este período de estabilidade nas vivências familiares mais próximas. Os temas musicais aludem, por isso, à figura do marido, da esposa e do filho, com a riqueza e a mestria da orquestração características de Strauss. O compositor terminou a obra em 1903, pouco tempo antes de iniciar a sua digressão por algumas cidades dos Estados Unidos da América. A obra foi estreada a 21 de março de 1904 no Carnegie Hall, em Nova Iorque, pela Wetzler Symphony Orchestra, com um sucesso considerável. Em Viena, a estreia foi dirigida por Gustav Mahler, nesse mesmo ano. Apesar de bem recebida, a obra suscitou algumas críticas, sobretudo pela temática “familiar” escolhida pelo compositor. As quatro últimas canções, de grande intensidade emocional, seriam compostas em 1948, quando ele já tinha 84 anos, constituindo um dos seus últimos esforços. A obra, reveladora da sua plenitude musical, seria estreada em 1950, no Royal Albert Hall em Londres.

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