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Father and son Boy Gê Mendes and Mika Mendes share the B.Leza stage in Lisbon on 2 October 2026 at 22h30, in a concert crossing morna, coladeira, zouk and kizomba in celebration of Cape Verdean music.

Foo Riders return to Pátio do Sol with a special concert built as a repertoire showdown between Nirvana and Foo Fighters, followed by an after party devoted to the 90s and 2000s.

Julie Wein presents Pianos e Canções at Cossoul, a new work joining piano, voice and the Brazilian song tradition, weaving her own themes with compositions by Johnny Alf, Tom Jobim, Ivan Lins and Benito di Paula.

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

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

Night of live traditional Portuguese music at Taverna dos Trovadores, every Friday and Saturday.

Nelo Carvalho returns to Malandro do Marquês for a night dedicated to Angolan music and culture, combining a live concert with Lusophone gastronomy. The restaurant serves a special Angolan-inspired menu featuring moamba, for those who want to dine or simply enjoy the music.

Nova Geração Festival returns to Carcavelos for its second edition, placing hip-hop and the culture of the Cascais line at the centre of the programme. The line-up brings together Tiwi, Nex Supremo, Pakie and Loca, Cfas and Sheg, Costta and Flama, Capalot and DJ Rijo, in a concentrated portrait of the region's urban production.

Hannu Lintu opens his fourth season as Principal Conductor of the Gulbenkian Orchestra with Stravinsky's magnetic Oedipus Rex, based on the play of the same name.

The Argentine duo Perotá Chingó, formed by Julia Ortiz and Dolores Aguirre, returns to Lisbon for a concert at Time Out Market, presenting the album 'Tá' (2024) alongside hits such as 'La Complicidad' and 'Ríe Chinito'.

S. Pedro performs at the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra on 2 October 2026 at 21h00, in a concert running through songs like Apanhar Sol, Passarinhos, Sem Ninguém and Campanhã and different phases of his indie pop.

Simone Mendes returns to Portugal with a 90-minute show at Sagres Campo Pequeno, featuring the biggest hits of her career and a DJ warm-up set.

A youth volunteering action as part of the Eco-Schools Award, with a trail at Cruz Alta in Sintra.

City Jamz's UK Garage series continues with a full back-to-back from residents Opalia and Guy from 1990, a night dedicated to the genre that seeded grime, dubstep and UK funky; food is available and, without the free ticket, door entry costs 7€.

The InfranoizZze party returns with its SonicBoom session on Friday 2 October, running from 17h to 23h.

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

A one-hour live fado concert at the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio in Chiado, with sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, where Portuguese and acoustic guitars accompany singers through the music that made fado an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Suitable for all ages, with images of Lisbon's most iconic spots projected alongside the performance.

A DJ session on a hidden rooftop at the Evolution Valbom Hotel, with a pool, an open-air dancefloor and panoramic views over Lisbon from 17:30, with free entry upon registration and selected sets recorded live.

Casa da Praia closes the season in style at Carcavelos on September 4th, with a progression from House to Trance to Bounce courtesy of NOQIA, Sahan and Nachspielzeit, cold drinks and a sunset right on the beach — plus free sangria if you arrive before 19:30.

ECOA Sessions 001 opens a new series of sunset-to-night house experiences in Lisbon, on October 2nd from 18:00 to 24:00 at A Praça, with warm house, vocal grooves and subtle Afro-Latin influences.

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.

DJ set at sunset at 7 Seas Bistro, every Friday from 18h00 to 21h00.

At the Cine-Theatro Gymnásio, singers accompanied by acoustic and Portuguese guitars perform live fado for one hour, with images of Lisbon's most iconic locations, in sessions at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

An open jam session concert, where musicians come together on stage to trade solos and improvise in a relaxed atmosphere.

This Friday, Sen_10_za takes over the decks at the Lobby Late Show from 7pm to midnight, with Balearic and deep house, warm grooves and touches of disco.

The soloists of Orquestra XXI celebrate the centenary of Morton Feldman's birth with a performance of his seminal work Crippled Symmetry, for flute, percussion and piano.

At the Altis Grand Hotel, by the light of a sea of candles, a string quartet performs timeless works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and other composers in a 60-minute concert.

In an intimate setting on Rua do Crucifix, a 50-minute live fado performance comes with a glass of port wine, for an evening devoted to the essence of Portuguese culture.

For the first time in Portugal, legendary Brazilian rock band IRA! presents an electric and visceral show, celebrating 45 years of career with all their greatest hits. Doors open at 7 PM.

Lisbon Irish Session brings the informal tradition of the Irish session to Casa do Fauno: three hours of jigs, reels and polkas played side by side with the audience, with detours through Portuguese, Galician, Scottish and Swedish tunes.

A 50-minute live fado performance in an intimate Lisbon venue, paired with a glass of port wine. An authentic night of Portuguese music and emotion at Rua do Crucifix 84.

A Candlelight tribute concert in which a string quartet performs Pink Floyd classics such as Wish You Were Here and Comfortably Numb amid a sea of candles at the Altis Grand Hotel. Sixty minutes of live music in Lisbon's most magical setting.

Rádio Macau, one of the most iconic bands of Portuguese pop-rock, return to the Coliseu dos Recreios with the line-up that consolidated their identity and a repertoire spanning several phases of their career, in a show being recorded for RTP.

The Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna returns to Portugal with 'From Strauss to Léhar', a selection of waltzes, polkas and operettas by Johann Strauss, Lehár and Ziehrer, with tickets from 45€ to 70€.

Xico Gaiato, one of the revelations of Festival da Canção 2025, takes the stage at the Sótão on the night of 2 October to serve up — open-bar style — songs that blend the tradition of his Beira Interior with protest music.

DVRKSUN presents FANTASM's long-awaited Lisbon debut on Friday October 2nd, 22:00 to 06:00 at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, a bigger edition featuring Fantasm, Parsa Jafari, Alex TB, Buchecha, Gaston Zani and 5ogol. +18 event.

A pub crawl through Lisbon's nightlife visiting three venues in one of the city's best nightlife neighbourhoods, with welcome shots, an hour of unlimited sangria and beer (or a 10€ upgrade to gin, vodka, rum and whiskey) and VIP entry at a club to end the night.

Lisbon's iconic Incógnito club once again welcomes Glitz for a night blending the dark-romantic elements of Electro and New Wave with the groovy energy of Dark Disco and electronic Italo body music.

A RIOT club night at Village Underground Lisboa, with DJs playing from 23h to 06h on Friday, 2 October.

Casa Capitão turns into BAILE: downstairs, Décio's usual Apupu mass with R4kel, Clemente, VV$ and Blaeckfull, while the KOMBAVA label takes over the Sótão with San Solo, Amaha, TAHTAHTAH, The Service Guy and Page Blanche; a single ticket (10€ to 15€ + fees) gives access to all rooms.

A DJ set by Christian.

Ministerium Club presents a party night featuring Meskita, Bernardo Vaz and Hélio, with a line-up that includes Hélio and Bernardo Vaz.

Swag On kicks off its winter season at ZERO CLUB (formerly MOME) on Friday, October 2nd, from 00H to 06H, with R&B and hip-hop in open format by Overule and Static. Free guest list entry until 01H30 and tickets from 10€.