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Ongoing: 333 exhibitions, runs & attractions ↓

No time published 15 events
Ajuda National Palace: Entrance Ticket

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Ajuda Lisbon

Other

Explore the Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century decor and room layout, home to over 17,000 porcelain pieces and a rich collection of decorative arts.

Arco da Rua Augusta Observation Deck: Admission Ticket

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

Other

📱 Tickets on your smartphone. ⚡ Show your digital ticket at the store located at the bottom of the Arch, on Augusta Street. Climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch with these tickets, see Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and enjoy the incredible 360° view of the Lisbon harbour and beyond. Highlights. 🌇 Enjoy an

Castelo de São Jorge: admission + audio guide

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

Other

Explore São Jorge Castle with entry and an audio guide, walking the walls and towers that withstood countless sieges, visiting the Tower of Ulysses, and enjoying panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

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 live fado show in the heart of Lisbon at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. Talented singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars perform the genre recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Other

Skip the lines at Monserrate Palace in Sintra's UNESCO-listed hills and explore its 19th-century eclectic decor with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus exotic gardens with lakes, fountains and grottoes.

Moorish Castle: No Queues

The Moorish Castle Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Other

⭐ Moorish Castle: no queues. Discover the history of Sintra from above! Tickets. 🎫 Child (0-5) - Infant. 🎫 Adult (6+). Highlights. 🌟 Discover unique experiences. 🎉 Have a great time. 🌈 Experience unforgettable moments. General Info. 📅 Date and time : Select your dates/times directly from the ticket selector. 📍 L

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

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

Other

Discover 100 works by Banksy in Lisbon, from murals and graffiti to video installations, including iconic pieces like "Girl with Balloon" and "Sweep It Under The Carpet", gathered from France, Italy, Ukraine, the USA and the UK.

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

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

Family friendly Exhibition

At the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges trick your perception and entertain all ages. A flexible visit of about 45 minutes, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.

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

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

Other

⭐ National Palace and Queluz Gardens: Skip-the-Line Ticket. Discover the royal elegance of Queluz. Tickets. 🎫 Child (0-5) - Infant. 🎫 Adult (6+). Highlights. 💥 Discover the best flavors in town! 🎉 Have fun with friends and incredible food! 🍔 Live an unforgettable gastronomic experience! General Info. 📅 Date and t

Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket

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

Exhibition

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Show your digital ticket at the entrance to the Park and National Palace of Pena The Pena National Palace, popularly known as Pena Castle, was a monastery before being transformed into a private palace by King Fernando II. The park that surrounds it is as interesting as the Pena Palace, with ex

Pillar 7 Experience: Entry Ticket

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

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📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets. Discover the magic of the world's most beautiful bridge at Experiência Pilar 7! Dive into interactive fun, experience virtual reality, and take an elevator ride to a stunning panoramic view of Lisbon from the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril. Nestled in Lisbon's charming

Science and Technology Week 2026

Pavilhão do Conhecimento Parque das Nações Lisbon

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The Science and Technology Week 2026 offers a diverse program of scientific and technological activities in Lisbon.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

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

Other

📱 Smartphone tickets. ⚡ Instant access to your tickets Discover the enchantment of Castelo de São Jorge with a fast-track entry and guided tour! Dive into centuries of history as you explore this hilltop fortress that transformed from a Moorish base to a royal palace, military center, and prison. Climb the Torre de Ul

Visit to the Pharmacy Museum

Pharmacy Museum Rua Marechal Saldanha 1, 1249-069 Lisbon

Family friendly Exhibition

An engaging journey through 5000 years of health history at the Pharmacy Museum, featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese pharmacies and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Evening 2 events
Solistas da Orquestra Gulbenkian

20:00 Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Avenidas Novas Lisbon

Live music

The Gulbenkian Orchestra is composed of instrumentalists of high technical and artistic quality.

COCK

21:00 Teatro Maria Matos Alvalade Lisbon

M/16 Theatre

Theatre play 'COCK' exploring relationships and sexual identity.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 333 events

Un ballo in maschera

Live music 45€

Wednesday 28 April · 20:00

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Centro Cultural de Belém Belém · Lisbon
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Verdi's opera about a king in love with his best friend's wife, a political conspiracy and a masked ball where all the threads of the plot converge; this new São Carlos production adds another chapter to Lisbon's long relationship with the work.

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A king in love with his best friend's wife; a conspirator who discovers the betrayal too late to act honourably; a fortune-teller whose prophecy no one wants to believe; and a masked ball where all the threads of the plot converge. Premiered at the Teatro Apollo in Rome on 17 February 1859, Un ballo in maschera is one of Verdi's most singular works. The story of its creation is as dramatic as the plot itself: commissioned by the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, it was blocked by the censors in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Napoleon III of France. Verdi refused the censors' corrections and eventually broke his contract with the Neapolitan institution. When it finally reached the stage, with the original Swedish setting transformed under Roman censorship into colonial Boston, the opera had survived a lawsuit and two years of obstacles. The libretto by Antonio Somma, inspired by Eugène Scribe, is based on a historical event: the murder of King Gustav III of Sweden at a masked ball in 1792. In Verdi's hands, a political conspiracy and a secret love become inextricable, as the friendship between the King and Renato, his adviser, collapses under the weight of a passion neither can control. The score moves between tragedy and lightness with remarkable ease, especially in the pages entrusted to Oscar, the King's page, whose music radiates the distinctly French lightness that Verdi absorbed from his experience on Parisian stages. Lisbon holds a special place in the history of this opera: on 15 April 1860, just over a year after the Rome premiere, the then Royal Theatre of São Carlos was the first opera house to stage Un ballo in maschera outside Italy, with Gaetano Fraschini, the tenor who had created the title role, repeating it in the Portuguese capital. Since then, the opera has returned to São Carlos several times. This new production adds another chapter to that long relationship.

Show original (Portuguese)

Um rei apaixonado pela mulher do seu melhor amigo; um conspirador que descobre a traição demasiado tarde para agir honradamente; uma vidente em cuja profecia ninguém quer acreditar; e um baile de máscaras onde convergem todos os fios da trama. Estreado no Teatro Apollo de Roma em 17 de fevereiro de 1859, Un ballo in maschera é uma das obras mais singulares de Verdi. A história da sua criação é tão dramática quanto o próprio enredo: encomendada pelo Teatro di San Carlo de Nápoles, acabou barrada pelo crivo da censura no rescaldo da tentativa de assassinato de Napoleão III de França. Verdi recusou as correções dos censores, acabando por romper o contrato com a instituição napolitana. Quando, finalmente, chegou ao palco , com o cenário original sueco transformado, sob censura romana, na Boston colonial , , a ópera sobrevivera a um processo judicial e a dois anos de obstáculos. O libreto de Antonio Somma, inspirado em Eugène Scribe, baseia-se num acontecimento histórico: o assassínio do rei Gustavo III da Suécia, num baile de máscaras, em 1792. Nas mãos de Verdi, uma conspiração política e um amor secreto tornam-se inextricáveis, quando a amizade entre o Rei e Renato, seu conselheiro, se desmorona sob o peso de uma paixão que nenhum dos dois consegue controlar. A partitura move-se entre a tragédia e a leveza com notável facilidade, sobretudo nas páginas confiadas a Oscar, o pajem do Rei, cuja música irradia a ligeireza distintivamente francesa que Verdi incorporou da sua experiência nos palcos parisienses. Lisboa ocupa um lugar especial na história desta ópera: a 15 de abril de 1860, pouco mais de um ano após a estreia em Roma, o então Real Teatro de São Carlos foi a primeira casa de ópera a levar Un ballo in maschera à cena fora de Itália, com Gaetano. Fraschini, o tenor que havia criado o papel do protagonista, a repeti-lo na capital portuguesa. De então para cá, a ópera regressou várias vezes ao São Carlos. Esta nova produção acrescenta outro capítulo a essa longa relação.

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