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Explore the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its 19th-century style and room arrangements, home to over 17,000 pieces of porcelain plus silverware, paintings, sculptures, furniture and tapestries. This ticket gives access to the grand halls of the Ajuda National Palace.

Tickets to climb to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, admiring Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculptures and a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour from the monument that symbolises the city's resilience after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.

Book your entry to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and climb to the top for a spectacular view over the Tagus. Access includes the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and both batteries, with free entry for under-13s and for Portugal residents on Sundays and public holidays.

Discover São Jorge Castle with an entry ticket and audio guide that delves into its history, from the Moorish era to the countless sieges withstood by its walls and towers. The visit takes in the Ulysses Tower, King Manuel I's statue, the Martim Moniz Gate and panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

Enjoy an intimate live Fado concert with VIP seating close to the artists in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, with the venue changing by day: Pavilhão Chinês on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays. Drinks and tapas are available for purchase at some of the venues.

A one-hour live fado show in the heart of Chiado, where talented singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitar perform the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, backed by images of Lisbon's most iconic spots.

An intimate 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine, in a wheelchair-accessible venue on Rua do Crucifix that welcomes children from the age of 4.

A guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues, the Queen of Fado, lived for 44 years, recreating her daily life with an exhibition of her stage dresses, jewellery, awards and personal mementos.

Concert featuring the virtual singer Hatsune Miku.

An immersive virtual-reality expedition that takes you inside the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was 4,500 years ago, through forbidden corridors, the Queen's Chamber and an encounter with the goddess Bastet, developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian.

Skip the line at Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra and explore its 19th-century eclectic interiors with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, plus one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens. The ticket covers the palace, the former 16th-century chapel and the exotic park with lakes, fountains and grottoes.

Skip the queue at Sintra's Moorish Castle, walk its beautiful trails, learn the fortress's history and enjoy incredible views over Sintra and the surrounding area.

Explore 100 works by the mysterious street artist Banksy at Lisbon's Banksy Museum, from iconic pieces like "Girl with Balloon" to murals, graffiti, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that trick perception, in a flexible visit of around 45 minutes that is ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.

Enter without queuing the summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family and marvel at the 18th-century glamour of Queluz Palace and its historic gardens, home to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.

A theatre drama centred on Nicolas, a 16-year-old boy facing a profound personal crisis.

Concert by Pedro Abrunhosa & Comité Caviar on their Inverbo tour.

Discover the Pena National Palace, a former monastery transformed into a royal residence by King Fernando II, its lush park full of exotic plants and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

An interactive centre in Alcântara beneath the Ponte 25 de Abril, with multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history, virtual reality experiences and an elevator ride up to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tejo.

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

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and explore its 16th-century cloister, the old monks' refectory and library, with exceptional views over the Tagus River.

The Pharmacy Museum, inaugurated in June 1996, takes visitors on a journey through 5000 years of health history, with reconstructions of old Portuguese apothecaries and a traditional Chinese pharmacy from Macau, open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

A Candlelight tribute concert to ABBA at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet performs hits like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Waterloo by candlelight. The 60-minute concert includes a 10% discount on the hotel's bars and restaurants.

One of the most influential guitarists in the history of jazz and contemporary music, Al Di Meola returns to Portugal for a very special Misty Fest concert, mixing iconic compositions with new interpretations.

Cape Verdean rapper, author and composer Mark Delman, one of the leading names of the new generation of Cape Verdean music and a landmark of Creole hip-hop, takes the emblematic stage of the Coliseu dos Recreios for his first-ever performance with a band in Portugal.

The deeply expressive voice of Nancy Vieira, a leading reference of Cape Verdean music, meets the contemplative, cinematic universe of neoclassical pianist and composer Francisco Sassetti in one of the most singular proposals of this Misty Fest edition.

A Candlelight tribute concert to Pink Floyd at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet performs classics like 'Wish You Were Here' and 'Comfortably Numb' surrounded by a sea of candles.

The 40th anniversary of Zouk Machine comes to Lisbon for a special nostalgic night with original voice Christiane Obydol, live at Lisboa Ao Vivo on Friday, November 27.

Dutch punk institution The Ex, unbroken since 1979, return to the Aquário with their line-up consolidated in 2009, sharing the night with Y/Compound, a free-improvisation collective built on Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

SOBASS & Friends take the stage on Saturday, 24 October from 11 PM to 6 AM.