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An entrance ticket to the 19th-century Ajuda National Palace, the only palace in Lisbon that still preserves its original 19th-century room arrangements, home to decorative arts and a collection of over 17,000 porcelain, earthenware and stoneware pieces.

Admission to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch, home to Célestin Anatole Calmels' sculpture Glory Crowns Genius and Valour and a 360° view over Lisbon's harbour. Reach it via the blue metro line to Terreiro do Paço; the viewpoint is not wheelchair accessible.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide covering its history, especially the Moorish era, including the Ulysses Tower, King Manuel I's statue and the Martim Moniz Gate, plus panoramic views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus and gardens where peacocks roam freely.

Freya Skye presents Stars Align Skye in concert.

Intimate fado concerts in the Jardim do Príncipe Real with premium seating close to the artists, rotating between three venues depending on the day: the Chinese Pavilion on Thursdays, the Patriarchal Reservoir on Fridays and Saturdays, and EmbaiXada on Sundays.

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with singers accompanied by Portuguese and acoustic guitars and projected images of Lisbon's most iconic locations. Sessions run at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, with unassigned, first-come first-served seating.

An intimate 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon, paired with a glass of port wine, in a vibrant setting at Rua do Crucifix 84.

Outdoor fado sessions in the garden of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for over 40 years, featuring fado singer Ana Sofia Varela, João Filipe on fado guitar and Pedro Amendoeira on Portuguese guitar. Entry is free for children under 12 and the season supports the Amália Rodrigues Foundation.

A guided 40-minute tour of the Lisbon house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating her daily life with her personal objects, stage dresses, awards and memories — a journey through the life of the Queen of Fado, available in Portuguese, French or English.

An immersive virtual reality expedition that takes visitors 4,500 years back to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, enter the Queen's Chamber and meet the goddess Bastet, developed with Harvard Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian.

Skip-the-line entry to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 16th-century chapel turned lavish 19th-century residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences, surrounded by exotic gardens with lakes, fountains, springs and grottoes.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Moorish Castle in Sintra to explore its fortification, walk its trails and enjoy panoramic views over Sintra and the surrounding area. Free entry for children under 6, with discounts for ages 6 to 18 and seniors over 65.

An exhibition in Lisbon bringing together 100 works by Banksy, from murals and graffiti to canvases, projections and video installations, including icons like 'Girl with Balloon'.

An interactive museum in Chiado with more than 20 illusions, immersive rooms and brain teasers that challenge perception, ideal for families, couples, friends and school groups.

A one-hour acoustic fado concert of Amália Rodrigues classics performed by the cast of Jardim d'Amália in the secret garden of her former home, the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum in Lisbon. All ages are welcome; under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Skip the queue into Queluz Palace, the majestic summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, and explore its stunning 18th-century architecture and historic gardens, with hidden trails, wildlife and the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art on site.

Explore the Pena National Palace, a former monastery transformed into a royal palace by King Fernando II, and wander the lush Sintra park around it, with exotic plants, hidden trails and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla.

Entry to the Pilar 7 interactive centre inside the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril in Alcântara, with multimedia exhibits on the bridge's history, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic viewpoint over Lisbon and the Tagus. Children under 5 enter free of charge.

Fast-track entry and a guided tour of São Jorge Castle, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and military centre, with a climb up the Tower of Ulysses for 360º views over Lisbon and the Tagus. Tours available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.

A tour through ruins, archaeological objects and fascinating stories that reveals how life was lived in Lisbon two millennia ago — from its inhabitants to the role of theatre in the Roman city — with accessible language and interactive moments.

Entry to the UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, including the 16th-century cloister, the old monks' refectory and the old library, with views over the Tagus River. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages.

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.

In this workshop with Tatiana Arazaki, participants learn to make Christmas wrapping with furoshiki, the reusable Japanese cloth, in a theoretical and practical session on folds and knots.

A workshop with Yuko Higashi on Japanese gastronomy and food culture — beyond sushi and ramen — covering restaurant types, table etiquette and tips for anyone planning a trip to Japan. It runs on Saturday 28 November from 10h15 to 12h15, for ages 16 and up, with a bento lunch box and tea included (€40).

A special visit to the Casa Fernando Pessoa museum with clues to discover who the writer was, across the three floors of the house, with stories and curiosities.

A tour through the squares and palaces that were stages of the revolutions, revisiting the moments when the people took to the streets.

Curry cooking workshop with Edgar Bragança, including tasting, for €45.

A session dedicated to the main narratives of India and the traditions of telling them in different sociocultural contexts, through words, movement, music and image.

Marking International Day of Islamic Art, this tour explores the museum's gallery dedicated to Islamic cultures to discover the geometries underlying the design of some of its works.

A pop musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring songs and performances.

A session of the Transatlantic Biographies programme dedicated to the story of Luzia Pinta, a Black Angolan woman enslaved in colonial Brazil, accused by the Portuguese Inquisition in 1739.

A family film screening of The Adventurer, A Terrible Car and The Aeronaut at the Cinemateca.

Maria João, a major figure of Portuguese jazz, presents her new show O Coração é Um Músculo at Misty Fest, created in partnership with producer and multi-instrumentalist João Farinha.

WARM hosts a DJ set headlined by Phil Evans of Pager Records, with DJ Honesty and Telma completing the line-up; more info soon.

Afro Encircle takes place on Saturday, 28 November from 7 PM to 5 AM.

A Bharata Natyam performance inspired by the narratives of the Ramayana and the symbolism of Dipavali, evoking the passage between darkness and light through dance.

Danças Ocultas presents Flúmen, a performance blending concertinas, contemporary music and nature-inspired soundscapes.

A Candlelight concert at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet performs timeless works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and more surrounded by a sea of candles.

American guitarist Al Di Meola, one of the most influential in the history of jazz, returns to Portugal for a special Misty Fest concert mixing iconic compositions and new interpretations.

Australian artist Eliana Glass presents the repertoire of her debut album E (2025) at Misty Fest — intimate songs built on piano, voice and poetic minimalism.

A Candlelight concert at the Altis Grand Hotel, where a string quartet plays the biggest hits of the 80s, from Journey and a-ha to Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi, under a sea of candles.

Straight from Nigeria, Omah Lay brings his unique sound blending Afrobeats, R&B and Afro-Fusion to Lisbon for a night full of rhythm, emotion and the artist's biggest hits.

Vizinhos, the Évora band that conquered Portugal with 'Pôr do Sol', play live at the Coliseus, presenting their debut album and the hits that made them a national phenomenon.

VIP package for the VIZINHOS concert, including a ticket and a meet & greet with the band and an Alentejo cocktail after the show.

MagMell, part of Casa do Fauno's story since its opening, take the audience on an energetic journey through Irish sounds and landscapes, revisiting and reinventing the language of Trad Folk on a stage where their music takes on a magical dimension of its own.

A Twilight-themed rave with DJs playing the saga's soundtracks, dark pop, emo, and 2000s hits, with giant screens and a vampire-werewolf dress code encouraged.