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A reading of Peter Brown's “The Curious Garden” followed by a five-senses exploration of the community garden, with sensory boxes and nature-observation challenges for children aged 3 to 8, accompanied by an adult. Free entry, registration required.

A two-day medieval festival at São Jorge Castle in Lisbon, featuring workshops, guided tours, concerts, and activities for all ages, celebrating medieval history and culture.

E.R. is a sober morning rave that starts your Saturday on the dancefloor, with great electronic music and no choreography, performance or right way to dance — just a room full of energy. Arrive with a friend or alone and let hosts Paty da Costa & Avi wake something up in you.

A field drawing session in nature, treated as a fundamental observation tool, exploring contrast, shape and texture — no previous experience required. Each participant leaves with a field notebook of new sketches. Price: 15 euros, with online registration and organisation by DESIS Lab @Nova SBE.

A wine tour focused on discovering the wines of Colares, one of Portugal's most unique wine regions.

Brunch Electronik Lisboa closes its summer season at Lagoa Branca in Tapada da Ajuda with Richie Hawtin headlining, plus Chris Liebing B2B Luke Slater, Chlär, IMOGEN, Penelope and Sheri Vari. Doors open at 14:00 and entry is strictly 18+ with valid ID.

Latinazo Solidario brings a solidarity celebration of Latin rhythms and culture to Lisbon, in support of a good cause.

A silk painting workshop with Paulo Valle, exploring the ancient technique and textile memory, combining color and composition experimentation.

the RESET takes over Penhasco Arte Cooperativa with a night built around the theme of Connection, merging DJ sets, live coding, workshops, food and conversation into one flowing experience. The bill features AEONA REX live-coding with Strudel, Leenو, Rayge.Uncovered and the The Auragrio, with phone-free areas to help you reconnect.

From September to December, Sintra Municipal Library hosts the 'Encounters of Wisdom' series, dedicated to the theme 'The Night Paths in the Sintra Hills' and the relationship between outer darkness and inner light.

Fuse Records throws its last open air, with free entry until 5 pm and sets from Echonomist, DJ Nox and Syper; the full programme is still to be announced.

On 26 September 2026, MU.SA – Sintra Museum of Arts hosts a meeting that brings art and writing together.

WAVS × afterglow take a limited-capacity catamaran onto the Tagus on Saturday 26 September for a three-hour session of melodic house & techno, tech house and deep house as Lisbon's skyline drifts by, with professional photography, drone footage and live-recorded DJ sets. Once the boat docks, the journey continues with a free afterparty at Secret Garden LX till late.

A guided tour of the Roman Theatre exploring the artistic installation 'O que Resta' and the role of fragments in the collection, revealing the work of archaeologists and artists.

Presentation of Francisco Duarte's first book, 'Amo-te em Todos os Universos', which explores seven universes and the fragile line between what we choose and what we lose. The author discusses the work, inspired by a true story and supported by Cascais City Council.

Screening of the documentary 'Summer of Soul' (2021), which revisits the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and the celebration of African-American music.

afterglow takes over Lisbon's hidden Secret Garden for an open-air Saturday session, moving from warm melodic and progressive grooves into deeper house as daylight turns to sunset and evening. Entry is free with registration and capacity is limited.

inércia joins forces with Between on September 26th for a party at a very special Lisbon location — to be revealed in due time — with Billi, Francisca Urbano, Godero, Guigas, Hicham (FR), Nova Retra, Nibius, Pitcho and Stckman on the decks.

1/4 Escuro teams up with Vault Sessions for a night where Alarico and Freddy K share the booth back-to-back all night long, with Laura Hasagun completing the line-up.

The official Amazonas afterparty carries the energy from the market to Velours in Marvila for an extended Saturday session on September 26 (17:00–23:00), with co-founder La Gugga behind the decks serving disco cuts, underground grooves and house with 80s and 90s influences.

Collect LX Factory presents DJ and producer Lawrence (Dial // Smallville), with support from Solid-Funk and Elless & Benn.

After a sold-out first edition, Groovy Therapy returns for its second session on one of Lisbon's hottest rooftops, with Ukrainian DJs DARIAH and OLI LIU plus local DJ and project founder VINI for a night of house music at its finest.

At Quiosque, Arre Figura presents the immersive audiovisual performance “Liquid Gestures”, where sound and light waves guided by a theremin invite the audience to inhabit a single rhythm.

Intertwined closes the summer with a special edition in an enchanted forest in Almocageme, Colares, headlined by Hungarian artist Дeva, who blends downtempo electronics with traditional folk in a live solo concert. The day also brings DJ sets by Ed Dingli, Flying Snail and Tom Select, a dance embodiment practice, artisan pizzas, massages and intuitive readings.

Throwback returns to Lisbon on Saturday, September 26, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, taking over the nature-surrounded Monsantos Open Air with the greatest hits of the 80s, 90s and 00s.

After two days of talks and workshops on journalism and artificial intelligence at Casa Capitão's Inferência event, Shifter takes over the Terrace on Saturday 27 for a free-entry DJ set featuring R4KEL and KINAI.

Cormac, celebrated for his HI-NRG, Italo House and Techno sets and his marathon appearances at Berghain's Snax parties, headlines a night alongside Cuba, Varela, Mâhfoud, Mad Rey and Beno. Expect hours of euphoria, a touch of nostalgia and, above all, high energy.

A four-hour boat party on the Tagus every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, with a DJ mixing techno, deep house, reggaeton and club anthems, cocktails, sunset views of Belém and Praça do Comércio, and after-party entry included.

OASIS returns to Carmo Rooftop on September 26th, with Martim Tonic b2b Ricky Doël, LOU and Ema Ross seeing out the last stretch of summer. Doors open at 6PM, just in time for the last daylight, and entry is free.

As part of Queer Lisboa at RSS, Passwar D premieres 'Omdre' in Lisbon, a deep listening live performance imagining a post-collapse world where sound no longer rises or falls but spreads in wide, sustained fields. RSVP by email for the location.

The Câmara de Sintra marks the 4th anniversary of the Pousada de Jovens de Sintra with a special sunset gathering on 26 September.

A performance inspired by Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain', exploring the hidden elements of the mountain and our imaginative relationship with the wild, where the mountain is not a summit to be climbed but a place to enter. This show opens a rift and things happen.

Malandro do Marquês hosts a dance night to the sounds of Tropical Sons, with kizomba, zouk, semba and much more, on 26 September 2026.

Choreographer Amrita Hepi presents 'Rinse', created with Mish Grigor, at Teatro do Bairro Alto on 26 September 2026.

The Anjoblues band concert is sold out.

Duo Senza Misura, with Ana Ester Santos on harp and Marina Camponês on transverse flute, presents a recital spanning works by Damase, Hoppe, Nino Rota, Takemitsu, Sérgio Azevedo, Tchaikovsky and Donizetti, in a programme that celebrates the ability of flute and harp to evoke images and emotions. Free admission, with registration, at Capela de S. Sebastião in Cascais.

The 6th edition of Rádio Quântica's non-profit community festival, Ano Q, takes place over two days at Galeria Zé dos Bois in Lisbon, celebrating the most intriguing sound iterations of the Portuguese scene with emerging and marginalized artists alongside pioneering but underrepresented ones.

Casa Mocambo hosts a dinner gathering with André David celebrating the gastronomy and culture of the three sides of the Atlantic, on 26 September 2026.

A full moon night walk through Lisbon's viewpoints, setting off from Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comércio) on 26 September 2026.

LGBTQ+ Dating is a Joke! is a comedy and singles night at Selva in Lisbon on 26 September 2026.

South African house trio Mi Casa plays LAV – Lisboa ao Vivo on 26 September 2026 as part of their European tour celebrating the band's 15th anniversary, with their signature fusion of soul, house, jazz and Afro-pop.

A night walk through São Jorge Castle in the company of Biota biologists, using an ultrasound detector to observe and identify the castle's bat species — from the lesser horseshoe bat to the European free-tailed bat — while learning about the extraordinary role bats play in ecosystems.

Seteais under the stars at Palácio de Seteais in Sintra on 26 September 2026.

The performance "Entre Nós" results from the encounter between dancers and young people, using the knot as a metaphor to explore human relationships. It takes place at Palmela Park, Cascais.

Screening of Stanley Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut' starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, with Portuguese subtitles, tickets at €14.

Fanna-Fi-Allah, one of the world's leading traditional Qawwali ensembles, brings the devotional music of the Sufi shrines to Lisbon in their 26th year of international touring, led by master vocalist Tahir Qawwal.

Fourth season of the show diving into Frida Kahlo's life and work, with two Fridas coexisting on stage and an admirer between them, until the borders between who looks and who is looked at dissolve.

As part of the European Heritage Days, the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum hosts an initiative on 26 September 2026 dedicated to the people of the cape and the lighthouse keepers of the southwest Algarve.

After the huge success of 'O Que Passa na Cabeça Dela', Bruna Louise returns to Lisbon in 2026 with a brand-new show of direct, outspoken comedy about relationships, self-esteem and adult life, full of improvisation and laughter.

A theatrical performance exploring the concept of superstardom.

Film screening: Scorsese | The Irishman.

Animated film based on Sarah Leavitt's graphic novel, portraying the relationship between a daughter and her mother with Alzheimer's, in an emotional and humorous tribute.

The event 'A Life of Friendship' takes place at Auditório Sra. Boa Nova on 26 September 2026.

All You Can Laugh is a stand-up comedy night hosted by O Gajo do Bigode, featuring six comedians — Bruna Cunha, David Esteves, Manuel Schönenberger Braz, Marco Marques and Sérgio Lopes — for a relaxed evening of observations, stories and improvisation.

Azymuth, pioneers of “samba doido”, play Casa Capitão in Lisbon, celebrating more than fifty years of career and the album “Marca Passo”.

A concert experience scheduled for 26 September 2026 at the Sociedade Filarmónica João Rodrigues Cordeiro in Lisbon.

MagMell return to Casa do Fauno, where they have played since the venue opened, with their contagious music: an energetic journey through Irish sounds and landscapes that revisits and reinvents the language of Trad Folk.

Mark William Lewis creates soundscapes that evoke the past and present of pop, indie, and ambient, yet sound new and relevant. His short, simple, direct songs create an open dialogue with the listener, blending soft jazz, DIY Steely Dan sophistication, and the lost romance of Lewis Baloue.

A guided night out through one of Lisbon's best nightlife neighborhoods, visiting three venues with welcome shots and an hour of unlimited sangria and beer (or a liquor upgrade), before finishing with VIP entry at a club.

Brunch Electronik and Fuse Records close the season with their final Open Air on September 26th at Village Underground Lisboa, making the most of one of the last sunny afternoons of music and dancing outdoors.

The new UND3RT3MPL3 project launches its first chapter in central Lisbon on Saturday, September 26th, with ZEHV from the USA, Marienne from Argentina and Rosmano from Mexico, the start of a series connecting Lisbon with other cities and a future record label.

The Šaknys Culture pop-up carries on past sunset with an afterparty at TEJÁ House, same spot, from 11pm to 3am, closing the Portugal gathering with Domas Sab b2b Proflame and Jamaimoi.

Ehrenlos Underground Vol. 7 is a free-entry electronic music night on Saturday 26 September, from 23h30 to 06h00.

A DJ night for the 1/4 Escuro x Vault Sessions Second Shift, with aalice, Client, John Wick and Salbany on the line-up.

A DJ set by Amaral.

At Casa Capitão, BAILE brings together TREME BASS and EDG CLUB for a night of electronic music, with DJs across several rooms from midnight. A single ticket grants access to the whole lineup.

The Francisco Fino Gallery presents One Million Points of Light, the first Alfredo Jaar solo show in Portugal, bringing together three fundamental works that reflect on the politics of the image, historical memory and the spectator's ethical responsibility.

Baltazar Molina presents Between Worlds at Casa Palestina, an intimate concert exploring intersections between musical traditions, improvisation and sonic experimentation. The musician's work is strongly inspired by Middle Eastern music but crosses different techniques and languages.

Berimbau debuts a new samba and pagode roda at Giro’Giro in Jardim do Campo Grande, with free entry. The event brings Brazilian music from late afternoon to night, with a continuous program from 5 PM to 11 PM.

'CommedIA a La Carte 2026' takes the Lisbon stage as a theatrical comedy that blends the tradition of commedia dell'arte with artificial intelligence, promising an evening of contemporary humour.

A route through Lisbon revealing the most terrible and bloody episodes in the capital's history — events that on several occasions changed the life of the city forever.

Draconian perform at LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo as part of the Under the Doom Festival 2026, with their atmospheric gothic doom metal and the return of Lisa Johansson.

Bar Badassery hosts Groove Junkies with Bill Onair, Rui Maia and João Gomes for a groove-centred night running from 22h00 to 03h00, spanning old-school hip-hop, R&B, soul, disco, boogie and house.

Comedian Kanan Gill presents his stand-up show 'Not This Again'.

(R)encontro no Azulejo proposes a sensitive dialogue between two generations of artists, Lourdes Castro and Ilda David, built around the relationship between light and shadow.

Live music at Clube da Praia, Praia das Maçãs, every Friday and Saturday night.

Live Brazilian music at the Orixás restaurant and gallery every Friday and Saturday at dinner.

Live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores every Friday and Saturday.

'Pure Madness' is a theatre piece that dives into delirium and chaos, promising Lisbon audiences an intense and irreverent stage experience.

An anthological exhibition dedicated to Paulo Bruscky (b. 1949, Recife, Brazil), one of the pioneers of conceptual art in Brazil, offering a comprehensive reading of his career since the 1970s.

The Rogério Pitomba Quartet performs at Voz do Operário in a night where modern jazz meets Brazilian rhythms and improvisation. Led by Brazilian drummer Rogério Pitomba, the group explores the dialogue between drums, piano, double bass and saxophone.

In this stage comedy, the story of 'Romeo and Juliet' is told from Rosaline's point of view — Juliet's cousin and Romeo's former flame — who finally gets a voice of her own on stage.

Rui Massena gives a free concert at Quinta da Alfarrobeira in Lisbon, bringing his neoclassical piano writing to a historic setting. The performance is part of the Parents' House project, built around family memory and the idea of home as an affective place.

Teresa Macedo Ferreira presents a viola recital at the Sala Experimental of Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, featuring works by Rebecca Clarke, Joaquín Turina, Dobrinka Tabakova and York Bowen.

The L.O.V.E. crew brings eight DJs digging deep into funk, Latin, disco, Brazilian, house, afrobeat and jazz vinyl, with a cocktail bar and fusion food — entry at the door costs 7€ without the free ticket.

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 Museum of Lisbon marks the 90th anniversary of the Grupo Amigos de Lisboa with an exhibition revisiting the role of one of the city's most influential civic associations.

Quinta da Ribafria in Sintra hosts the 8th edition of the Festival Imaginário on 26 and 27 September, an initiative that brings art and nature to the historic estate.

The Museum of Lisbon presents three privately owned paintings depicting the Rossio and the Terreiro de Belém between the late 18th and early 19th centuries — a rare chance to see these works.

DJ John Gómez plays the DDM x LISA night, with André Granada also on the line-up.

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.

Rádio Quântica presents the 6th edition of its non-profit community festival Ano Q on 25 and 26 September 2026 at Galeria Zé dos Bois, two days spanning experimental kuduro, exploratory violin, jazz-dub and raw jungle.

Concert by the Universus Ensemble at Quinta da Regaleira on September 6, featuring works such as 'Magisterium Spiritus', 'Golden Key' and 'Despertares'.

The temporary exhibition Dodging Life. Caniço, Football and the Estado Novo takes visitors on a journey through the suburbs of Lourenço Marques, where reed, football and the Estado Novo regime intersect.

The Feira da Luz in Carnide, Lisbon, featuring various artists and events.

To mark its 25th anniversary, the Puppet Museum presents the temporary exhibition Puppet Makers in Portugal in the 21st Century, bringing together the work of a group of contemporary creators.

ARTFRIENDLY celebrates its seventh edition at Laboratório in Lisbon on 26 September 2026.

The Bordalo Pinheiro Museum marks a major milestone of Portuguese visual culture with the exhibition 'Toma! 150 anos de Zés Povinhos', curated by Jorge Silva and João Alpuim Botelho, celebrating 150 years of Zé Povinho.

One of August Strindberg's fiercest plays, 'The Father' (1887), is staged under Gonçalo Waddington's direction: the open conflict between the Captain and Laura over their daughter Berta's education spirals into doubt, paranoia and dementia within a bourgeois household.

The Centro de Interpretação do Espaço Rural de Cascais celebrates Saloia traditions with two days of theatre, popular dances and songs, traditional games, historical re-enactments, workshops and demonstrations of ancestral know-how, as part of the European Heritage Days. The event invites the whole community to experience and help keep Saloia cultural identity alive.

In her first major exhibition in Portugal, Rosa Barba presents a new site-specific narrative at CAM, where celluloid film and cinematic apparatuses act at once as sculpture, musical score and three-dimensional film.

An exhibition inviting young and old to discover the real 'superpowers' of the animal world, from eyes with thousands of lenses to arms that taste.

From 1 to 31 July, the panel at Largo Marquês de Angeja, next to Avenida da Índia, shows work by Joana Ramalho as part of a project that rotates pieces by seven artists conceived especially for the panel.

Event inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, inviting participants on an imaginary journey guided by a magic carpet.

The Pharmacy Museum presents an exhibition of cartoons by Eduardo Perestrello, published in the Revista Farmácia Portuguesa between 1986 and 2011, revisiting the history of the pharmaceutical sector and of the ANF with humour, irony and critical sense.

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.

Musa paradisiaca premieres EMPORIO, a 90-minute audiovisual piece that crosses September 11 with private grief through raw VHS footage.

Atelier Carlos Botelho presents its regular activity and one-off workshops for September, with online registration and email contact.

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.

Until 30 September, Poster Mostra turns the streets of Marvila into an open-air gallery, spreading posters by new talents across the neighbourhood's galleries, restaurants, studios and clubs. Entry is free, and the opening on 30 May at 4 pm includes a guided tour with the participating artists.

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.

Laura Caetano's work grows out of conversations in her studio about the experience of creating images over images — those that carry no meaning beyond their own.

Músculo Mental brings together works by João Louro (Lisbon, 1963) and Dagoberto Rodríguez (Caibarién, Cuba, 1969), two established and highly influential artists who work with language, image and memory.

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.

mostra_T, 11th edition, is an experimental theatre festival by TEC, featuring eight productions and young artists, from September 8 to October 3.

Radical Gestures is the first of two acts Tatiana Macedo presents at Rialto6, reinforcing her manifesto against an accelerated world of captivating image production.

The Gallery presents two exhibitions: Escape from Freedom by Ana Velez and O Belo é a Fera by Pedro Leitão.

The exhibition Ver e Ler presents the self-published work of Paulo de Cantos (1892-1979), a multifaceted figure who moved between pedagogy and art.

The musical 'Come From Away' by Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the true story of Gander, Canada, where nearly 7,000 passengers from planes diverted on 11 September 2001 were welcomed by the town's residents.

A theatrical triptych celebrating the changes in Portuguese women's lives since the April Revolution, evoking the lives and work of women who fought for equality and democracy.

Sintra City Council joins the European Week of Sport under the motto #BeActive, with a diverse programme of sports activities.

Maria José Oliveira's exhibition 'Eu que já fui eu' brings together a group of works exploring time, memory and the connections between people, inviting reflection on continuity and identity.

CAM hosts an exhibition by Diogo Pimentão, whose work redefines drawing through paper, graphite and materials such as cement and wood, featuring sculptural drawings born from a performative action in the gallery with French dancer and choreographer Emmanuel Eggermont.

An exhibition in which Margarida Correia uses photography, interviews and archival research to portray the paratrooper nurses of the Portuguese army who served in Africa in the 1960s and 70s, recovering individual and collective memories of a little-known professional group.

Guided tours of the exhibition 'Higher', by Margarida Correia.

This route through Quinta da Regaleira explores Greco-Roman mythology with references to Camões, available in Portuguese on several dates in 2026.

Casa da Cultura Lívio de Morais hosts the solidarity exhibition 'The Purpose', from September 5 to October 10, aiming to help Salvador.

In O Bestiário, Carla Cabanas presents an installation of sculptures inspired by the universe of imaginary beings Jorge Luis Borges gathered in The Book of Imaginary Beings.

At a moment of pressure on the planet's limits, this exhibition invites us to rediscover raw earth as matter, archive and agent of contemporary architecture in Portugal, gathering scientific and historical content, prototypes and collaborative experiments with earth excavated in Lisbon.

A photography contest dedicated to the Reineta apple of Sintra, inviting photographers to capture this iconic apple variety of the region.

An event by Associação Danças com História at Quinta da Ribafria, featuring dances and historical narratives in a poetic setting.

Dedicated to private collections of Saint Anthony, this exhibition examines 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.

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.

Cine Society returns to Lisbon with a new open-air cinema season screening recent Oscar winners such as Sinners.

An exhibition dedicated to the world of technical wreck diving and to the extraordinary legacy of the Portuguese In-Silence Dive Team, told through texts, photographs and videos.

Zinnie Harris's play at Teatro Paulo Claro: on one of the world's most isolated islands, the arrival of a stranger promises progress but awakens new powers and secrets, until the volcano forces the community to leave. On stage from 17 September to 17 October, directed by João Meireles.

A musical comedy full of humour about two completely opposite families — one devoted to the world of opera, the other passionate about pimba music — where intense rivalries, slips on the ice, karaoke and an unexpected love intertwine in a show of music, dance and twists that promises to entertain from start to finish.

Black Cat Cinema returns with open-air screenings across the city from 13 May to 18 October, mixing contemporary, cult and classic films — from Oscar winners to the Cannes Palme d'Or. Each session comes with music, food offerings and, once a month, a curation by Lisbon publisher Cuca Monga; tickets are €14.99.

Outdoor yoga classes at Quinta da Ribafria, moving online in bad weather; contact for details.

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.

An exhibition of posters documenting the breadth and diversity of the Gulbenkian Foundation's programming over its 70 years.

In the exhibition And wait, and wait, and wait, Sara Massa uses imagery anchored in the Azorean pasture to explore a relationship at once intimate and resistant with island isolation, displacement, powerlessness and the absurd.

The Portuguese-style revue 'Regresso ao Gil' returns to the Teatro Gil Vicente stage for its 2nd season: a vibrant, musical and satirical show, produced by the Grupo Cénico of the Cascais Volunteer Firefighters' Humanitarian Association, celebrating popular theatre with humour, colour and plenty of Portuguese identity.

In an era when screens shape our perception of reality and algorithms dictate our preferences, this exhibition brings together works by artists fusing the sensitive, the symbolic, the ancestral and the spiritual.

Explore the romantic architecture of Sintra's Quinta da Regaleira on a guided night tour, available on select dates from April to October 2026.

Walk through Quinta da Regaleira at night following the steps of Greco-Roman mythology, with gods, heroes and monsters, on select dates in 2026.

An exhibition of paintings created by students of the +65 program, celebrating active aging and continuous learning through art.

Peddy + appears in the listings with only a fragmentary description, so the exact format of this activity has yet to be announced.

At the invitation of Chapitô, José Matos Alves presents a photography exhibition born from 13 years of life in the Cape Verde archipelago, opening in April to celebrate the hard-won freedom.

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.

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).

GOA - Travelling Tales is Teatro Meridional's new creation: a show built from tales, poetry and novel excerpts about Goa, Daman and Diu, exploring the historical and human universe of these Portuguese-speaking territories and honouring the Indo-Portuguese communities living in Portugal today.

In her first solo exhibition in Portugal, Frida Orupabo presents Cloud of Confusion, a powerful reflection on the circulation, the archive and the meaning of images in the digital era.

12th edition of LandArt Cascais, at Quinta do Pisão, with interventions by Pedro Cabrita Reis and Susanne S. D. Themlitz.

A guided 941-metre walk along the Alcântara Valley crossing, discovering the importance this 18th-century hydraulic infrastructure had for the growth and development of Lisbon.

Painting exhibition by Zahra Aghamiri, inspired by oceans, wildlife, and celestial landscapes, creating unique and immersive works.

Concert cycle presenting Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, performed by Alexei Eremine. Free entry subject to room capacity.

At Fundação Carmona e Costa, Carlos No presents the installation 'ÓSTRACOS', addressing the fragility of the human condition, exclusion and the imbalances born of social dynamics, political choices or war.

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.

On the occasion of his piece RedSkyFalls, on show at the Portugal Pavilion in Venice for the 2026 Biennale, Alexandre Estrela presents a series of Réplicas.

Bringing together five international artists, Interchange explores the increasingly osmotic relationship between life and technology, tracing a route through environments of continuous transformation — from mycelial networks to Neolithic inscriptions — without framing artificial intelligence as a rupture. On view Thursday to Saturday, from 13h to 18h.

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.

An outdoor storytelling series for families with children aged 4 and over, featuring storytellers such as António Gouveia, Vera Baptista, Cláudia Almendra, Pedro Tomaz and Bruno Batista, from June to November.

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.

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.

An exhibition tracing the history of human communication through its deep relationship with the plant world, culminating in an immersive space evoking a real and symbolic forest. Free entry, Monday to Friday from 10h to 18h and Saturday from 14h to 18h.

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.

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.

A playful workshop that invites participants to look at MAAT's collection in a creative way and turn the visit into an aMAATzing experience.

A MAAT programme reflecting on maturity and ageing, bringing together art, memory and life experiences.

Celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Municipal Library of Cascais, with open doors and free activities for all ages.

In a staged visit, Manuel and Maria Ana de Castro Guimarães invite the public to discover daily life in their summer home, the old Torre de São Sebastião, including the romantic garden. Free participation with prior registration, recommended for ages 5 and up.

Small organic market with 4 producers, offering direct sale of fresh and processed organic products, all with organic certification.

The Saloio Market offers the best fresh produce: vegetables, fruits, fish, seafood, meat, bread, spices, honey, olive oil, legumes, eggs, cheese, flowers, plants, and seeds.

The Casa Fernando Pessoa, where the poet once lived, is presenting a new exhibition bringing together pieces about one of the best-known writers of Portuguese literature. The guided tours are led by the Casa's own mediation team.

Fashion and lifestyle market with exclusive brands, live music and entertainment, for a demanding audience.

A visit to the Central Tejo designed for children aged 7 to 12: helmets on, the little ones discover what electricity is for and how it used to be produced here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A fun observation challenge for families: walk a circular route in Quinta do Pisão and mark off natural elements on your bingo card as you spot them.

A hands-on activity with the Miranda donkeys at Quinta do Pisão, where children can groom, feed, and ride the animals in a safe paddock.

An outdoor rope obstacle course with varying difficulty levels, including a zip line, for adventurous individuals.

A workshop on paleontology, exploring the age of dinosaurs and their extinction, designed for children aged 4 to 10.

An educational game highlighting marine conservation and sustainable fishing, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 18.

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.

Navigate through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park using a map to find control points, suited for ages 8 and up.

A series of certified training workshops on socio-emotional skills, job search tools, and specific competencies, available online and in-person, updated monthly.

A guided orientation challenge for teams aged 12+, exploring points of interest with observation questions and puzzles.

Lisbon City Council marks 40 years of the cobblestone layers' and gardening schools with the Timeline exhibition, tracing four decades of training, inclusion and the celebration of Portuguese cobblestone and the city's gardens. On show at ARV every day, from 6:30 am to 10 pm.

At the top of Tower 1 of the Amoreiras Shopping Center, 174 metres above sea level, this viewpoint offers an unmissable 360º panorama over Lisbon, with free long-range telescopes and informative maps of the city's landmarks.

Combine orienteering and geocaching to find hidden letters in the forest and decipher a mystery word at your own pace.

Bring your scout group to Pedra Amarela for a camping experience in nature with eco-friendly facilities and a conservation activity included.

Explore Quinta do Pisão on a guided horseback ride accompanied by the caretaker, lasting 1h30 and open to ages 16+.

A guided donkey ride around Quinta do Pisão for children aged 6 to 10, accompanied by a handler.

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.

Experience a suspended adventure activity where you slide along a steel cable between two points, a safe 'flight' for adults and children over 8.

Start with a nature walk for inspiration, then learn various ceramic techniques and take home your unfired piece.

The 1-Day Pass from Fundação D. Luís I gives access, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, to the Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, the Casa Duarte Pinto Coelho, the Cascais Cultural Centre and the Palácio da Cidadela de Cascais. It costs €7.50.

Learn about ocean zones and how deep-sea organisms adapt, designed for children aged 10 to 14.

Test your aim and skill with bow and arrow on a course with obstacles and targets of varying difficulty; 1-hour activity for ages 8+.

A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.

A guided orientation challenge with observation questions and puzzles adapted for children aged 6–12, minimum 10 participants.

The Cascais Cultural Centre hosts exhibitions open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with tickets at €5 and numerous discounts and free-entry conditions, including free admission for under-18s under the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities plan.

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.

Learn organic and seasonal horticulture strategies hands-on at Quinta do Pisão's vegetable garden, for groups of 15+ aged 3–18.

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.

Get to know the resident horses of Quinta do Pisão by brushing, feeding and riding them in the riding arena; 30-minute activity for ages 6+.

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.

Take part in a workshop on the food chain to understand its importance across different levels and the ecological relationships between chains.

Learn to use archery equipment and improve your shooting technique through custom challenges; activity lasts 30 minutes and is open to ages 8+.

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+.

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.

The tours of São Jorge Castle, which stands out in Lisbon's urban fabric, bring together the stories of a distant past documenting the city's evolution up to the present day. They run every day, last one hour, are held in Portuguese and English and cost 4€, included in the ticket, with sign-up at the castle ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis.

A tour through the old Central Tejo, built in 1908, where original machinery in perfect condition tells the story of the power station that supplied Lisbon with electricity and traces the evolution up to renewable energies.

A session presenting a roadmap for mental health, sharing strategies and resources for well-being and psychological support.

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.

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.

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.

Visit highlighting Michel Giacometti's legacy in preserving Portuguese popular culture, with film records.

The MAC/CCB, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre for Architecture at the Belém Cultural Centre, presents its 2026 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and architecture, with works by Picasso, Warhol, Paula Rego, Dalí and many others.

The free-visit format at the Museu Bordalo Pinheiro lets you explore the permanent exhibition dedicated to Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, creator of the famous Zé Povinho, with some 13,200 objects ranging from tilework and ceramics to humorous drawing. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, full ticket €5.

Explore the historical and natural treasures of Quinta do Pisão on a guided walk through the Nature Park, learning about its ecosystems and history.

Interactive visit that covers the history of Cascais from the Paleolithic to the present, with little-known pieces.

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.

Temporary exhibition showcasing the Cunha e Costa Collection, highlighting a Portugal that unites us.

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.

The new long-term exhibition on the ground floor of Palácio Pimenta traces the history of Lisbon, a city that grew facing the Tagus, from the Palaeolithic to the splendour of D. João V's reign, with over 500 pieces and the emblematic scale model of Lisbon made before the 1755 earthquake.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Market of urban crafts and design with national brands, where the artists themselves sell their original works, every Sunday.

A ticket granting access to all the exhibitions and spaces of MAAT — Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology — including the MAAT Gallery, MAAT Central and the MAAT Garden, on the Belém riverfront in Lisbon.

Timeless Experiences offers immersive experiences with several activities currently on offer, including escape rooms, in a format that breaks away from what is usual for this kind of entertainment.

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.

The Albuquerque Foundation in Sintra is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with one ticket giving access to all exhibitions on display, plus a restaurant and shop; group visits of up to 20 people can be booked in advance.

Visits to the Radha Krishna Temple, officially inaugurated on 4 November 1998; the listing's description cuts off just after this inauguration date.

Next to the Church of Santo António, near the Sé, this branch of the Museum of Lisbon introduces the figure of the Saint, highlighting his connection with Lisbon, the city where he was born and lived until he was 20.

In the heart of Lisbon, in the former summer residence of the Marquês de Abrantes in Alcântara, the B-MAD displays works from the Berardo Collection of the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements in period settings, with creators such as Ruhlmann, Lalique and Canto da Maya. Guided tours run daily, cost 6€, are free for children up to 12 and require prior booking.

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+.

Discover one of the world's oldest tide gauges, in continuous operation since 1882, and learn how it measures the altitude of mainland Portugal.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the ArtLoad craft fair, a marketplace for handmade goods and live demonstrations, organized by the artisans' association of Sintra.

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.

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.

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.

Challenge gravity on an 8-meter climbing tower with two sides of varying difficulty; 30-minute activity for ages 8+.

Musical games of sensory exploration where participants guess sounds and build stories. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 and up.

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.

Discover the coastal reality of Cascais through its biodiversity, geodiversity, and a virtual dive into the Avencas Marine Protected Area.

The Museu do Aljube Resistência e Liberdade presents a long-term exhibition on the Portuguese dictatorship (1926-1974), its means of repression, the resistance of the oppositions, the anticolonial struggle and 25 April 1974, alongside temporary exhibitions, guided visits and film and debate sessions. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm, with adult tickets at €4.

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.

Traditional game to discover the Vila Museum in a fun way. Activity for schools and institutions for ages 6 to 12.

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.

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 CAMB, Centro de Arte Manuel de Brito, presents an exhibition dedicated to Menez, one of the most singular Portuguese artists of the twentieth century.

The Bites of Time Exhibition invites visitors to explore the fascinating world of fossil teeth and what they reveal about life.

The exhibition 'Cartography of Time, an Eternal Journey' brings together Cristóbal Toral's work, in which ordinary objects such as suitcases become metaphors for the human condition, exploring travel, memory and identity.

The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, with tickets at €5 (€2.50 for residents, seniors and students) and free entry for under-18s and on the first Sunday of each month.

Turn Around is one of the broadest and most ambitious public readings of contemporary art in Portugal, curated by João Pinharanda, Margarida Chantre and Sérgio Mah.

Guided tours of the exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, 'without sorrow of heart'.

Exhibition by Pedro Cabrita Reis, titled 'without sorrow of heart', exploring memory, absence, and the human condition.

Curated by Mathieu Copeland, this exhibition brings together sixteen dreams interpreted as songs, following the forms of mandalas.

Drawing on the Julião Sarmento Collection, the exhibition explores the lasting influence of the American imaginary on contemporary art, with works by Bruce Nauman, Ed Ruscha, Nan Goldin and Richard Serra, alongside Conversa de Corvos, a solo show by Fariba Hajamadi.

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.

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.

An exhibition held as part of the Belém Art Circuit, showcasing contemporary art at MACAM.

Visit the Julião Sarmento Pavilion, part of the Belém Art Circuit (CABE), featuring the artist's work in Lisbon.

Casa Fernando Pessoa is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the poet. It offers exhibitions, a library, and guided tours.

A contemporary art event in Belém, part of the CABE circuit.

Art circuit in Belém, organized by the CCB, featuring various exhibitions and artistic interventions.

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.

Guided visit to the historic Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon, offering panoramic views and rich history.