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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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+.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.