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A photography activity to discover Sintra, now sold out.

The Sintra à Lente initiative promotes the discovery of the territory through photography, in an activity in Assafora on 27 September 2026. The event is sold out.

Photography project promoted by Sintra City Council, with walks to discover the municipality, now sold out.

Workshop with Catarina Preto to build a fold-out notebook with envelope, inspired by the Pilgrim's Notebook, including origami.

Silent reconnection walks at Quinta da Ribafria on 27 September 2026, offering a chance to slow down and connect with nature.

Two days of medieval activities at São Jorge Castle, with workshops, guided tours, concerts and family workshops.

A car boot fair in the village of Sintra, with a variety of goods for sale, on 27 September 2026.

A storytelling session about the Earth and the Druids, exploring the theme of light and shadow, at the parking lot of the Santuário da Peninha on 27 September 2026.

Guided tour of Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima to discover the rural Saloio world. Free participation.

Explore the Prehistoric Monument of Praia das Maçãs through guided tours organized by the Sintra City Council, running from July to September.

A game-visit exploring “Caso 1976” takes place at Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães on 27 September 2026.

A free creative morning for families to make traditional Portuguese 'cabeçudos' (big-headed figures).

A museum activity for children aged 4 to 6 in which a lost hat turns into an interactive story: the group walks through the rooms asking the artworks if the hat is theirs. Observation and imagination solve the mystery.

A family workshop to build a pinhole camera and learn basic photography concepts, inspired by the exhibition 'Japan: Festivals and Rituals'. Price: €45 for one child and one adult.

A workshop for children aged 8-12 to create robotic art machines using LEGO, micro:bit, and visual programming. Price: €11 for adults, €8 for children.

A family workshop for children aged 3-5, exploring the journey of rice from Portugal to Indonesia through sensory activities. Price: €6.5 per participant.

DJ set by Black Coffee at Lisbon Open Air 2026.

Interactive workshop to discover the Angklung, a traditional Indonesian bamboo instrument, and learn to play collectively.

A guided tour exploring Lisbon's religious history, revealing the presence and circulation of communities such as Jews, New Christians, Muslims and Protestants over the centuries.

Discover the Alto da Vigia Archaeological Site through guided tours promoted by the Sintra City Council, taking place from July to September.

Inês Zenha and Teresa Castro discuss the humblest of plants—ruderal species—in a conversation that explores their overlooked value.

Prince's iconic film debut, "Purple Rain," is screened—a musical masterpiece that won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score.

DJ set with the best of samba, at the 6th edition of Samba de Ocasião, on September 27, from 4pm to 10pm.

A Pencak Silat workshop, a traditional Indonesian martial art, with an introduction, demonstration and practice of basic movements guided by experienced instructors. Activities are adapted to participants, with no previous experience required.

The Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa and cellist Steven Isserlis perform works by Pinho Vargas, Saint-Saëns and Fauré, culminating in Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.

Theatre play 'Superstar'.

A solo comedy about zodiac signs, horoscopes and questionable behaviours, with Lippe Couceiro trying to lighten the weight of adult life with humour.

DJ set session with Bruno Curtis and Lina at Harbour Sundaze.

A museum activity for children aged 8 and over that explains what an electromagnet is, how it is built and what it is used for, ending with a game that tests what participants have learned.

Amazonas Market returns to 8 Marvila on 26 and 27 September with around 70 independent brands in fashion, design, accessories, jewellery, vintage and upcycling. The market offers free entry, street food, creative workshops, DJs and live music, and is pet friendly.

Beto Guedes performs for the first time in Lisbon at LAV, in a concert celebrating 50 years of career, revisiting MPB classics.

A concert specially designed for babies and their families at the Olga Cadaval Cultural Centre.

Teatro Praga comes to MAAT and challenges participants to form ideas with their bodies through movement, inspired by the artworks in the exhibition.

A theatre show for babies and early childhood, from the same creator of Vivó Valdi, inviting little ones to discover the little monkeys that live in their hearts to the music of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Beethoven and Prokofiev. A clown-style, sensory experience accessible to all audiences.

A group of young historians discovers clues in the Lisbon Museum - Palácio Pimenta about a lost key, leading to a treasure hunt through the palace and gardens.

Teatro Praga challenges the public to attend performance-visits at MAAT Central, turning exhibitions into festive and provocative experiences.

Beirut shoegaze/grunge trio Postcards performs at Casa Capitão on September 27, presenting their album Ripe, with a rawer and darker sound.

The Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna performs a program of Viennese waltzes and operettas in Lisbon on September 27 and October 2. Tickets range from €45 to €70.