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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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+.

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 unique flora and fauna of the Cresmina-Guincho dune system on a boardwalk trail, learning about the geological features of the Guincho dunes.

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

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+.