WhatsUpLisbon Alpha

Entrance ticket to the Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon's only palace to keep its 19th-century style and room layout, with decorative arts collections and over 17,000 pieces of porcelain.

Banda dos Malandros turn Sunday into a lunch-dance at Malandro do Marquês in Lisbon, with live music from 14h00 and an afternoon combining concert, dancing and gastronomy.

Entry ticket to Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with access to the Governor's Room, Kings' Room, chapel and batteries, plus a spectacular view over the Tagus.

Evanescence return to Lisbon on 4 October for a concert at the MEO Arena with special guests Nova Twins and Poppy — a one-night-only bill bringing three strong acts of today's rock to the same stage, with tickets from €41 to €217.

An intimate 50-minute live fado performance in central Lisbon, where you can immerse yourself in authentic Portuguese melodies and toast to life with a glass of port wine.

A 40-minute guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, recreating the Queen of Fado's daily life through her stage dresses, jewelry, awards and personal objects. Tours run Tuesday to Sunday in Portuguese, French or English, with free entry for children under 12.

Jazz no Xafarix returns with Rodrigo Santos on guitar, Nelson Cascais on double bass and Pedro Lobo on drums, keeping the resident trio format open to guest musicians. A free-entry improvisation session on Sunday, 4 October 2026, from 21h00 to 23h00.

On 4 October at 9pm, the Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta hosts a unique concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Associação Sons da Lusofonia and 20 years of Lisboa Mistura and OPA, with more than two dozen Lusophone music artists — from Carlos Martins to Mayra Andrade, Lura and Valete — on stage. Entry is free.

Ukrainian guitarist Mariia Morozova presents “Voyage” at FNAC Chiado, a concert conceived as a journey through different cultures and emotional landscapes, with classical and contemporary repertoire built around the guitar.

Entry ticket to Monserrate Palace in the Serra de Sintra, a 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian influences set in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

Entry ticket to the Museu Banksy in Lisbon, where 100 works by the anonymous street artist are on show, from 'Girl with Balloon' to murals, canvases, projections and video installations gathered from around the world.

An interactive visit to the Museum of Illusions in Chiado, with more than 20 immersive rooms, optical illusions and brain teasers that challenge perception and entertain all ages.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Palace of Queluz and its gardens, the 18th-century summer residence of the Portuguese Royal Family, with access to the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and a free hop-on hop-off service in the gardens.

Interactive centre inside the 25 de Abril Bridge with multimedia exhibits, virtual reality and an elevator ride to a panoramic view over Lisbon and the Tejo; children under 5 enter free.

The Quarteto Lopes-Graça and Mozambican percussionist Aldovino Munguambe perform a free concert at the Biblioteca de Alcântara on 4 October at 7.30pm, devoted to composers and musical traditions from across Africa and closing with Estêvão Chissano's 'E-Terno Retorno'.

A concert performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 5, a towering work in the orchestral canon.

Admission to São Jorge Castle with an audio guide, covering the walls, the Tower of Ulysses and the peacock-filled gardens, with views over Lisbon's historic centre and the Tagus.

'The Sound of Things', a theatre show for babies, takes the stage at the Auditório Carlos Avilez of the Academia de Artes do Estoril on 04-10-2026.

An annual event by the Associação São Francisco de Assis with Cascais Town Council marking World Animal Day, featuring animals for adoption, talks, a dog contest, a kids' area and concerts, with free entry.

A guided tour of São Jorge Castle with fast-track entry, available in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese, tracing its evolution from Moorish stronghold to royal palace and ending with 360º views from the Tower of Ulysses.

A drawing workshop at Quinta do Pisão on 4 October 2026 focused on the Miranda donkey, a distinctive Portuguese breed.

Entry ticket to the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece of 16th-century Manueline architecture overlooking the Tagus, including access to the cloister and the old monks' refectory. Visits run Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, with wheelchair access and a tactile map for blind visitors.

Guided tour of Palácio Pimenta, exploring the relationship between Lisbon and the Tagus River throughout history.

Boris Brejcha, creator of High-Tech Minimal and founder of the FCKNG SERIOUS universe, arrives in Lisbon on 4 October 2026 for a rare open-air gathering at a location yet to be revealed.

Carmo Rooftop hosts a free open-air DJ session on Sunday 4 October from 16:00 to 02:00, with MIKOLAÏ (FR), Kee_ko and Rui Alves playing deep grooves above Lisbon.

On World Animal Day, a visit to the Albuquerque Collection revealing real animals and fantastic creatures hidden among the pieces, somewhere between the real and the imaginary. In Portuguese, for ages 14 and over; entrance is 12€.

Sobass & Friends performs on Saturday, October 4, from 17h to 06h.

DanSunday Afro-Latin party at Jazzy Dance Studios - Santos on 4 October 2026.

Étienne, a truck driver who lives on the road, meets Bartosz, a Polish trucker he falls in love with, amid fleeting encounters in car parks. Pierre Le Gall blends social realism and queer intimacy in a delicate love story.

A jam session in concert format, where musicians meet on stage to improvise together in the moment.

MDO (Menino de Ouro) takes the stage at LAV for his first live concert with a band, celebrating his connection to Lusophone music.

Fonzie celebrates 30 years of career with a special concert at Casa Capitão, revisiting their entire discography, with emphasis on 'The Melo Pot'.

Gaiveu spends ten straight hours behind the decks on holiday eve, Sunday October 4th, journeying through different eras, styles and emotions, with exclusive B2B sets alongside four special guests — three of them international — and immersive audiovisual production by Audiolux.

Harbour celebrates seven years with Marco Shuttle joining the Harbour Crew on holiday eve, October 4th, opening its doors earlier for a night that only ends at 11am.