An international leadership summit that in 2026 explores the theme 'After Tomorrow - Leading the New Era of Mind, Machine and Meaning', reflecting on how artificial and human intelligence intertwine and how organisations prepare for hybrid lives, predictive decisions and new algorithmic values.
A performance inspired by Nan Shepherd's The Living Mountain, based on the idea of the mountain as a place to enter rather than a summit to conquer. A teaser of the show.
The Young Talents series continues at àCapela Live arts&bar in MACAM with a concert by Vange Trio, featuring young students or former students of the Hot Clube School.
Cellist Leila Bordreuil presents a concert crossing improvisation, noise, and contemporary composition, including pieces from her recent works 'not an elegy' and 'Geophonics'.
Flora Hibberd presents her indie-folk songs, including debut album 'Swirl' and new record 'Mammoth', at Casa Capitão's Sótão on 24 September as part of Last Tour's Esquenta series.
Myles Sanko is a British soul and jazz singer, songwriter and producer, born in Accra in 1980. His music blends influences from Ghana, France and the UK, with acclaimed albums released since 'Born In Black & White'.
A DJ-set night with Shogun and a lineup of artists including KICKREY, Madson Carpenter, Pharah, VLB, Cruzz, NOQIA and Thaïs LORME, marking Shogun's Portugal debut.
Drama Restaurante BarRua Capitão Leitão 88 - ParedeCascais
10€ Live music
Joel Baphs & Friends, a queer-led musical gathering, gathers at Drama Bar with the night, mixing pop, indie pop and the house to be done, and mention of the night from H_box, including ghost.
Manga Limão perform a sunset live set at the Super Bock Super Rock Afternoons, mixing tropical sounds, disco and hip-hop and presenting the single 'Pau Santo', followed by a DJ set by Claudia Moonchild.
Centro de Congressos do EstorilCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 25 Sept
Free Workshops & talks
On September 24 and 25, the Estoril Congress Center hosts the Cascais International Health Forum 2026, under the theme 'Live Longer, Live Better', bringing together policymakers and experts to discuss longevity and health.
Sonia Sieff presents a series dedicated to the male body, offering an intimate and contemporary look at nudity, in a dialogue between photography, fashion, and emotion.
Exhibition dedicated to the archaeology of Praia das Maçãs, part of the valorization initiatives promoted by Sintra City Council between July and September.
Cinecapitólio Rooftop returns to the Capitólio terrace with a family-friendly program, mixing classics and contemporary works, curated by Rui Pedro Tendinha. Tickets at €14.
The 10th edition of Festival Política returns to Lisbon to mark the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution with film, music, theatre, performances, workshops and talks on democracy, human rights and civic participation across São Vicente.
The exhibition brings together for the first time in Portugal three fundamental works by the artist, proposing a reflection on the politics of the image, historical memory and the ethical responsibility of the viewer.
The exhibition (R)encontro no Azulejo brings together Lourdes Castro and Ilda David in a dialogue between light and shadow, memory and contemporaneity, with the azulejo as a shared territory.
This exhibition presents the Camonian collection of António Augusto de Carvalho Monteiro, as part of the celebrations of the fifth centenary of Camões, on display at Quinta da Regaleira.
The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum marks a major milestone in Portuguese visual culture with the exhibition 'Take That! 150 Years of Zés Povinhos', curated by Jorge Silva and João Alpuim Botelho and dedicated to the iconic figure created by Bordalo Pinheiro.
Marina de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 27 Sept
Free3+ Family friendly Other
Board the salt galleon Estou Para Ver and enjoy a contemplative sail along Cascais' stunning coastline, with panoramic views of the town from the ocean. This outdoor activity is perfect for family and friends, subject to weather and sea conditions and exclusive to Cartão Viver Cascais holders.
Concert by the Universus Ensemble at Quinta da Regaleira on September 6, featuring works such as 'Magisterium Spiritus', 'Golden Key' and 'Despertares'.
In the year it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Museu da Marioneta presents the temporary exhibition Puppet Creators in Portugal in the 21st Century, bringing together the work of a group of creators.
The exhibition Feinting Life explores the suburbs of Lourenço Marques in the 1950s-70s, reflecting on culture, sport, and colonialism through photography, pop culture objects, and football.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 27 Sept
5€ Other
The Museu de Lisboa marks the 90th anniversary of Grupo de Amigos de Lisboa with an exhibition dedicated to the role of one of the city's most influential civic associations.
For her first major exhibition in Portugal, Rosa Barba presents a new site-specific and temporal narrative, inspired by and expanding a series of conceptual themes.
Mário Gomes's exhibition presents a visual reading of Portugal's avifauna, taking the Monsanto Forest Park as its main reference and symbol of the Lisbon City Council's environmental policy.
From 1 to 31 July, the panel at Largo Marquês de Angeja, next to Avenida da Índia, successively displays works by seven artists, conceived specifically for the project.
ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition Bruscky em Brusque by Paulo Bruscky, adapted for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles of basic education, exploring contemporary art in a creative and participatory way. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.
The Museu da Farmácia presents a cartoon exhibition that revisits the past of the pharmaceutical sector with humour and irony, bringing together works by Eduardo Perestrello published in Revista Farmácia Portuguesa between 1986 and 2011.
Pavilhão do ConhecimentoParque das NaçõesLisbonuntil 30 Sept
10–15€ Family friendly Other
Super Critters! Incredible by Nature invites audiences, young and old, to discover the real superpowers of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to bodies that change color.
Poster Mostra turns the streets of Marvila into an open-air gallery, bringing together new talents and visual proposals until 30 September, affirming itself as a project of cultural democratisation and an urban route where image and word meet.
The exhibition presents Paulo Paz's 'Rainbow' series, consisting of seven black-and-white photographs that explore color and light through collages and manipulations, all from the same space of the fort.
ZDB dedicates an anthological exhibition to Paulo Bruscky, centred on the series 'Bruscky em Brusque' and his method of linking chance and logic in creation.
At Livraria Zé dos Bois, Francisco Corrêa presents an installation in which pigeons and arrows fix a suspended instant — the last memory of a life and the first gesture of a narrative yet to be assembled. The work is part of a broader project that will take complete form at Centro Cultural Raiano.
Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro and Dagoberto Rodríguez, two established artists who use language, image and memory as material for reflection.
Galeria de Arte da Freguesia Cascais e Estoril (Cascais)Cascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 2 Oct
Exhibition
The itinerant exhibition 'Habitar Cascais', organized by the Cascais City Council, showcases projects and works for municipal public housing, while fostering reflection and interaction on the universal right to adequate housing.
Radical Gestures is the first of two acts that Tatiana Macedo presents at Rialto6, reinforcing her manifesto against an accelerated world of captivating image production.
Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do ChiadoLisbonuntil 4 Oct
Other
The exhibition Eu que já fui eu, by Maria José Oliveira, brings together works exploring time, memory and the connections between people, inviting reflection on continuity and transformation.
Margarida Correia investigates, especially through photography, personal and institutional archives of specific communities, presenting her work in exhibitions and catalogues.
Fundação Calouste GulbenkianAvenidas NovasLisbonuntil 5 Oct
Other
At CAM, Diogo Pimentão presents sculptural drawing works resulting from a performative action carried out in the exhibition space by the artist himself, with French dancer and choreographer Emmanuel Eggermont. His practice focuses on redefining drawing, using paper, graphite and other materials.
At a time of pressure on the planet's limits, the exhibition looks at raw earth not as a nostalgic return but as a natural, local and available resource, proposing that building with earth means understanding the territory.
In The Bestiary, Carla Cabanas presents an installation of sculptures inspired by the imaginary beings gathered by Jorge Luis Borges in The Book of Imaginary Beings.
Museu de Lisboa - Santo AntónioSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 11 Oct
Other
Dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, this exhibition offers a look at the presence and multiplicity of the Saint's image through the choices made by collectors.
This exhibition honors the firefighters of the municipality of Cascais, revisiting their history since 1888 through pieces from public and private collections, highlighting courage, solidarity and dedication to the community.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 11 Oct
Exhibition
Bruno Figueroa’s exhibition brings together photographs taken on the eve of the Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, portraying the neighbourhood as a space of exception where diversity and self-expression were welcomed. The images preserve the memory of what became known as Korea’s last carnival, before 159 young people lost their lives on 29 October 2022.
The exhibition is dedicated to the world of technical wreck diving and the extraordinary legacy of the Portuguese team In-Silence Dive Team, featuring texts, photographs and videos.
Igreja e Convento da GraçaSão VicenteLisbonuntil 18 Oct
14,99 € Cinema
Black Cat Cinema returns with open-air cinema in various locations around the city, from 13 May to 18 October, featuring contemporary, cult and classic films, music and a varied food offering.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 18 Oct
Other
An exhibition dedicated to the work of Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos, focusing on his printmaking and his relationship with Paula Rego, presented at Casa das Histórias Paula Rego.
SPGL - Sindicato dos Professores da Grande LisboaLisbonuntil 22 Oct
Other
This exhibition brings together photographs taken during several trips through different geographies, showing children who were born and live in different contexts.
Sara Massa's exhibition And wait, and wait, and wait explores insular isolation, displacement, powerlessness and the absurd through imagery anchored in the Azorean pasture.
Olhos Múltiplos brings together three artists from different generations who understand narrative as a collaborative and political practice, inviting the public to see otherness as a space for learning and co-creation of knowledge.
Artistic workshop inspired by the schist plaque from the Alapraia Necropolis, part of the European Heritage Days 2026. On September 23, from 10am to 12pm, at the Vila Museum, with prior registration and free participation for ages 4 and up.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Oct
Free12+ Family friendly Other
A walking route at Quinta do Pisão in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, where participants discover art installations in the landscape. Free activity with registration, for families, schools and institutions (over 12 years old).
At the invitation of Chapitô, José Matos Alves presents a photography exhibition resulting from 13 years of life in Cape Verde, opening in April as a celebration of freedom.
In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents Cloud of Confusion, a powerful reflection on the circulation, archive and meaning of images in the digital age.
Carlos No presents an installation at Fundação Carmona e Costa that reflects on human fragility, exclusion, and the imbalances caused by social dynamics, political choices, and war, in a work that complicates matter and production process.
Casal Saloio de Outeiro de PolimaS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 14 Nov
Free Workshops & talks
This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.
Interchange brings together five international artists to explore the osmotic relationship between life and technology, proposing a reflection on the affinities between computational processes and biological structures.
On the occasion of his piece RedSkyFalls, on display at the Portuguese Pavilion in Venice at the Biennale 2026, Alexandre Estrela presents Replicas, including one at Galeria Zé dos Bois in which fruit flies, as sentinels, respond in real time to seismic activity.
ZDB’s Educational Service offers workshop visits to the exhibition RedSkyFalls (Réplica), adapted for preschool and the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education, with a creative and participatory approach to contemporary art. Participation is free, by e-mail booking.
At Galeria Zé dos Bois, Alexandre Estrela presents a Réplica of RedSkyFalls, in which fruit flies act as sentinels responding in real time to nearby and distant seismic activity.
Museu Arqueológico de São Miguel de OdrinhasSintrauntil 28 Nov
Family friendly Theatre
A puppet theatre performance by Valdevinos Teatro de Marionetas at MASMO, adapting Mafalda Brito’s book 'O Menino do Lapedo', inspired by the discovery of a child’s fossil skeleton in 1998. Public sessions on 13 June and 28 November 2026 at 16h30.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this activity about how the butterfly garden works, participants are invited to become colleagues for a day and try out the daily procedures of this space. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 7 to 11.
Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações - Museu das ComunicaçõesLisbonuntil 29 Nov
Free Other
An exhibition tracing the history of human communication through its relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive installation evoking a real and symbolic forest. Open Monday to Friday and on Saturdays, with free entry.
Borboletário João Pedro Cardoso da ConceiçãoS. Domingos de RanaCascaisuntil 29 Nov
5€/participante Family friendly Other
In this theoretical-practical workshop, participants explore the life cycle of butterflies, including their transformations, feeding and locomotion. The visits last 1 hour and are aimed at groups of more than 15 children aged 6 to 11.
Parque Natural Sintra-CascaisAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 5 Dec
3€ por participante Family friendly Other
Join Cascais Ambiente on monthly hikes through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, each offering a unique route suitable for all levels. Discover the rich fauna, flora, and stunning landscapes while enjoying outdoor physical activity.
Sintra City Council will run the 'Conversas à Volta da Cidadania' initiative throughout the year, hosting conversations about citizenship at Sintra’s libraries.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free12+ Exhibition
In this guided tour, the public discovers the history and heritage of the Museum of Mercy of Cascais, located in the former Santa Casa Hospital, exploring sacred art, memories and traditions.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Free8+ Family friendly Live music
A thematic visit where participants are accompanied by melodies of the era, exploring the connection between the museum's pieces and music, for the general public aged 8 and up.
Museu da Misericórdia de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 29 Dec
Family friendly Exhibition
In this guided tour, children aged 6 to 12 explore the emotions hidden in the museum's sculptures and paintings, playing with expressions and discovering what the characters feel.
Praia da ParedeCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€/participante12+ Other
Explore the biological and geological diversity of the Avencas Marine Protected Area on a guided circular walk between Parede and Avencas beaches, led by a technician.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
10 € / participante Family friendly Other
Observe life in a beehive and learn about products like honey, pollen, wax, and propolis in an awareness session focused on the importance of pollinators and their ecological services.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais offers regular weekly activities to help residents develop self-care and digital literacy skills, essential for motivation and well-being in the workplace. See upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
The Cascais Cultural Centre presents several exhibitions, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Tickets cost €5, with discounts for residents, seniors and students, and free entry in various cases.
Evento digitalCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Workshops & talks
A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Free Other
Discover the new 'Nature for All' project at Quinta do Pisão, a circular sensory trail with 6 stations, braille and bilingual information, and adapted vehicles for people with reduced mobility. Free rental.
The exhibition Linha do Tempo, presented by Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, celebrates 40 years of the stone pavers' and gardening schools, showing their contribution to professional training and to the enhancement of Portuguese pavement and the city's gardens.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
The Cidade das Profissões Cascais provides specialized support to help residents develop professionally, covering active job search, training, entrepreneurship, migrants and people with disabilities. Check upcoming activities and sign up at cascais.pt/atividades.
Centro Cultural de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
7,5€ Theatre
The 1-Day Pass – FDLI grants access to several venues of the Dom Luís I Foundation, such as Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, Centro Cultural de Cascais and Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais. Valid Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, for €7.50.
Cidade das Profissões de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 30 Dec
Other
A set of clubs for developing key skills in today's job market, covering topics from language to personal and social skills, through group experiences. Monthly updated.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
25€/participante8+ Family friendly Other
Discover the importance of bees through a plant identification walk and a visit to the apiary, where you can observe honeycombs, honey and pollen; suitable for ages 8+.
Sistema Dunar Guincho-CresminaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 30 Dec
5,00 €12+ Other
Discover the unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.
A daily visit to São Jorge Castle, where stories of a distant past document the evolution of Lisbon up to the present day. The tour lasts 1 hour and is available in Portuguese and English.
The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra opens its exhibitions to visitors, with guided group visits available by prior booking and free entry for children up to 12, among other cases.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
4–10 Family friendly Exhibition
A game-visit where participants help the Count pack his suitcase with pieces he likes, solving challenges, and then create their own suitcase based on the museum's collection. For organized groups ages 4 to 10, 15 to 20 pax.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6+ Family friendly Live music
In this visit-workshop, children explore the work of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva and create their own abstract art. Aimed at schools and families with children over 6 years old.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free5–12 Family friendly Theatre
In this puppet theatre, children aged 5 to 12 discover the daily life of a lighthouse keeper, facing storms and relocations. The puppet family at the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum awaits their visit.
A tour through various spaces of the old Central Tejo, a thermoelectric plant built in 1908 that supplied electricity to the entire Lisbon region, featuring original machinery.
Mercado da Vila de CascaisCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Other
The Baggage Fair in Cascais offers a variety of second-hand items, antiques, and collectibles at friendly prices, providing a fun experience and great deals.
Casa Reynaldo dos Santos e Irene Quilhó dos SantosCarcavelos e ParedeCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Workshops & talks
The exhibition “Building Bridges, Leading Paths” marks the 60th anniversary of Maria de Sousa’s discovery and opens the lecture series “Seeing the Unseen”, bringing together science, memory and social commitment.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
This traveling exhibition of 19 panels explores the life of octopuses, from their origin and behavior to their cultural and socioeconomic importance, promoting respect for the natural world.
Museu de Lisboa - Palácio PimentaCampo GrandeLisbonuntil 31 Dec
5€ Family friendly Exhibition
The ground-floor exhibition at the Museu de Lisboa - Palácio Pimenta traces Lisbon's evolution from the Paleolithic to the reign of D. João V, with over 500 pieces, including the famous pre-1755 earthquake model of the city.
Grutas do Poço VelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided and free visits to the historic necropolis of Cascais, open weekends and holidays. Weekday guided tours for groups of at least 5 by appointment.
Museu do AljubeSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€13–18 Family friendly Exhibition
The Aljube Museum presents a long-term exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), resistance and the 25 April 1974 revolution, complemented by temporary exhibitions and regular activities. It also includes a documentation centre and an archaeological display.
Timeless Experiences offers immersive outdoor escape games in Lisbon, where participants solve mysteries based on real Portuguese history while exploring the city. There are two missions: one at Príncipe Real garden and another through the historic area.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
Guided visits to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum in English, French or Spanish, by prior booking, on selected weekend dates at 3pm. Free with prior registration.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A guided visit revealing the history of the collection, palace, and residents of Cascais's oldest museum, which opened in 1931, suitable for all school levels.
Coleção de Fotografia do Novo BancoLisbonuntil 31 Dec
Other
Bringing together works by internationally renowned artists such as Cindy Sherman, ORLAN, Marina Abramović, Erwin Olaf, Jane and Louise Wilson, Hannah Starkey, Helena Almeida and Nikki S. Lee, the exhibition Personae explores questions of identity and representation.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
In this visit-workshop, children discover Cascais' biodiversity and the relationship between humans and the sea, ending with an educational activity about the town and nature protection.
Museu da Música PortuguesaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free3+ Family friendly Live music
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition of musical instruments from Michel Giacometti's collection, with a pedagogical kit of replicas for hands-on exploration. For families and schools, ages 3+.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, children explore the collections of the Sea Museum to discover the relationship between royalty, science, and fishing in Cascais, ending with a creative workshop on maritime heritage.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Theatre
The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum presents the puppet show 'The Count's Shoes', in which a wicked sock tries to sabotage the Count's attendance at a party of his friend King Carlos. Free activity with prior booking for preschool and primary school children.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Exhibition
A traveling exhibition for schools, aimed at increasing ocean literacy and raising awareness of climate change impacts. Developed by MARE researchers, it can be requested by schools throughout the year.
Museu Condes de Castro GuimarãesCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Exhibition
A game-visit where participants solve a mystery inspired by Fernando Pessoa's work 'Mistério da Boca do Inferno', combining clues from the writer's universe and the museum's collection, aimed at secondary school students.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Family friendly Family
Explore shipwreck remains off Cascais and discover stories of pirates and Portuguese navigators, then recreate treasures in a hands-on workshop for primary school children.
Quinta do Pisão - Parque de NaturezaAlcabidecheCascaisuntil 31 Dec
5€/participante12+ Other
Join a guided educational walk through the ecosystems of Quinta do Pisão, exploring the region's historical and natural heritage and its evolution over time.
Guided tours at B-MAD, Berardo Art Deco Museum, located in the former summer residence of the Marquis of Abrantes in Alcântara, showcasing the Berardo Collection's works illustrating Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco movements.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free8–12 Family friendly Exhibition
In a treasure hunt through the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, young participants follow clues to uncover an ancient secret. They learn about shipwrecks, coastal lighting, and the importance of the lighthouse.
An activity to discover what an archaeologist is and the secrets of the profession, exploring buried treasures and learning the methods that brought pieces to the museum. A sensory experience to spark interest in history. Ages 6 to 12, Tuesday to Friday.
Farol Museu de Santa MartaCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free6–12 Family friendly Workshops & talks
After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.
Museu de Lisboa - Santo AntónioSanta Maria MaiorLisbonuntil 31 Dec
4€ Family friendly Exhibition
Located in the historic centre next to the Church of Santo António, this branch of the Museu de Lisboa presents the figure of Saint Anthony and his relationship with the city where he was born and lived until the age of 20.
Museu do Mar - Rei D. CarlosCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Family friendly Family
In this visit-workshop, students explore the exhibition Oceano Aberto to learn about marine animals and ocean protection, followed by a creative workshop on environmental awareness.
Casa Duarte Pinto CoelhoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Dec
Free Other
An exhibition bringing together for the first time pieces from various themes of the collections of renowned Portuguese decorator and collector Duarte Pinto Coelho, on display from May 10 at Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, with free entry.
The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum offers a self-guided visit to its permanent exhibition, featuring the work of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, including the famous Zé Povinho. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with a €5 ticket and various exemptions.
CAMB - Centro de Arte Manuel de BritoLisbonuntil 2 Jan
Other
The Manuel de Brito Art Centre presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most unique Portuguese artists of the 20th century, spanning her work from early abstraction to the intimate figuration of her later years.
The Biblioteca da Casa do Alentejo hosts the VEJA film cycle, a retrospective dedicated to the work of director Sérgio Tréfaut, screening one film per month over several months.
Casa das Histórias Paula RegoCascais e EstorilCascaisuntil 31 Jan
5€ Family friendly Theatre
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is open Tuesday to Sunday, with tickets at €5.00 and free entry for children up to 18 on the first Sunday of each month, among other exemptions.
Turn Around presents one of the broadest public readings of contemporary art in Portugal, bringing together around 100 works from the EDP Foundation Collection at MAAT Central. Curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah, the exhibition remains on view until 2027, Wednesday to Monday.
Once Upon a Time in America reflects on the enduring influence of the American imaginary on contemporary art, based on the Julião Sarmento Collection, with works by artists such as Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha and Nan Goldin, and Rita McBride's sculpture Arena.
The Monument to the Discoveries is a monument in Lisbon celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery. It offers a panoramic view over Belém and the Tagus, and includes exhibitions and a viewpoint.
Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoSanta Maria MaiorLisbon
4€ Family friendly Theatre
The Lisbon Museum - Roman Theatre is a site museum that reveals the remains of the Roman theatre of Olisipo. It includes exhibitions and an archaeological field.
The Fado Museum, unique in the world and dedicated to fado and the Portuguese guitar, offers a unique experience with a wide-ranging program. The visit to the permanent exhibition is an immersion in the history of fado, with contact with instruments, scores and works of art.