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Arco da Rua Augusta Observation Deck: Admission Ticket

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

Other

Admission to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, home to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour. Please note the viewpoint is not wheelchair accessible.

Belém Tower: Entry Ticket

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

Family friendly Other

Entry to Belém Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage fortress on the Tagus, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, and a spectacular view over the river.

Castelo de São Jorge: Admission + Audio Guide

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

Family friendly Other

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide covering its history, especially the Moorish era, plus panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus, and gardens where peacocks roam freely.

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 show at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with Portuguese and acoustic guitars 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 guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum, where the Queen of Fado lived for 44 years, with an exhibition of her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal objects. Tours of about 40 minutes are available in Portuguese, French or English.

Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket

Parque e Palácio de Monserrate Sintra, 2710-405 Sintra

Family friendly Other

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus its romantic botanical gardens with lakes, fountains and hidden grottoes.

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 fortification, the castle's history and panoramic views over Sintra and its surroundings. Children up to 5 enter free, with discounts for ages 6 to 18 and seniors over 65.

Museu Banksy Lisbon: Entry Ticket

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

Other

The Banksy Museum in Lisbon brings together 100 works by the mysterious street artist, from murals and graffiti to projections and video installations, including iconic pieces like "Girl with Balloon". The exhibition spans Banksy's creations from around the world, from France to Ukraine.

Museum of Illusions - Lisbon

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

Family friendly Exhibition

At the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, Lisbon, more than 20 interactive illusions, immersive rooms and visual challenges blend science, art and entertainment in a flexible visit of about 45 minutes. Ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups; children under 4 enter free.

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 of Queluz, the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, and its lush historic gardens. The visit includes a free hop-on hop-off service and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

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, the former royal residence transformed by King Fernando II, with exotic plants and hidden trails in the surrounding park. The ticket also includes the 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

Entry to the Pilar 7 Experience under the 25 de Abril Bridge, with interactive exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo. Children under 5 enter free.

São Jorge Castle: Fast-Track Ticket + Guided Tour

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

Other

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, exploring its courtyards, fortified walls and Roman and Moorish artifacts, with a 360º view of Lisbon from the Tower of Ulysses. Tours available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.

The Mo You Know

Teatro Maria Matos Alvalade Lisbon

Comedy

Mo Gilligan, the sensation comedian and three-time BAFTA winner, has announced his biggest ever world tour, The Mo You Know, for 2026.

Visit to the Jerónimos Monastery

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

Family friendly Exhibition

A visit to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the 16th-century cloister and the old monks' refectory. A journey through Lisbon's history in a monumental Manueline setting overlooking 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, featuring reconstructions of old Portuguese pharmacies, a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau, an Egyptian sarcophagus and a Black Death medical suit. Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and suitable for all ages.

Evening 6 events
BARBARA HENDRICKS & HER BLUES BAND

20:00 Centro Cultural de Belém Belém Lisbon

20€ Live music

Barbara Hendricks returns to Portugal with 'Still On the Road to Freedom', a show that crosses songs and soundscapes with a strong sense of expression, exploring the legacy of jazz and blues.

Kayzer Ballet - DIPTYCH - GOECKE/MORAU

21:00 Capitólio Arroios Lisbon

12,5€ Dance

Kayzer Ballet performs a double bill with two works: Blushing, by Marco Goecke, and Valse, by Marcos Morau, exploring vulnerability, emotion and transformation through contemporary choreography.

LOVER | THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR | TRIBUTE

21:00 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

25€ 6+ Family friendly Live music

The Taylor Swift tribute show LOVER has been cancelled; ticket holders can request refunds at their point of purchase until 25 December 2026.

Laurent Filipe | "100 Years of Miles Davis" | The Tribute

21:00 Coliseu dos Recreios Santa Maria Maior Lisbon

20€ 6+ Live music

Trumpeter and composer Laurent Filipe, strongly influenced by Miles Davis, marks the centenary of the jazz genius's birth with a tribute concert at the Coliseu Club — a commented journey through the life and work of Miles, joined by Mário Delgado, Alexandre Frazão, Massimo Cavalli and Pedro Lopes.

Maria BC presents ‘Marathon’

21:00 Galeria Zé dos Bois Bairro Alto Lisbon

13€ Live music

Maria BC brings to Lisbon songs from her third album 'Marathon', a fragile yet assertive work that oscillates between folk, light rock and 90s American indie, reflecting on the present and future.

Exhibitions, runs & attractions 335 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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