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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.

Brunch Electronik Lisboa closes its summer season at Lagoa Branca in Tapada da Ajuda with Richie Hawtin headlining, plus Chris Liebing B2B Luke Slater, Chlär, IMOGEN, Penelope and Sheri Vari. Doors open at 14:00 and entry is strictly 18+ with valid ID.

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.

Fuse Records throws its last open air, with free entry until 5 pm and sets from Echonomist, DJ Nox and Syper; the full programme is still to be announced.

WAVS × afterglow take a limited-capacity catamaran onto the Tagus on Saturday 26 September for a three-hour session of melodic house & techno, tech house and deep house as Lisbon's skyline drifts by, with professional photography, drone footage and live-recorded DJ sets. Once the boat docks, the journey continues with a free afterparty at Secret Garden LX till late.

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.

inércia joins forces with Between on September 26th for a party at a very special Lisbon location — to be revealed in due time — with Billi, Francisca Urbano, Godero, Guigas, Hicham (FR), Nova Retra, Nibius, Pitcho and Stckman on the decks.

1/4 Escuro teams up with Vault Sessions for a night where Alarico and Freddy K share the booth back-to-back all night long, with Laura Hasagun completing the line-up.

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.

Collect LX Factory presents DJ and producer Lawrence (Dial // Smallville), with support from Solid-Funk and Elless & Benn.

After a sold-out first edition, Groovy Therapy returns for its second session on one of Lisbon's hottest rooftops, with Ukrainian DJs DARIAH and OLI LIU plus local DJ and project founder VINI for a night of house music at its finest.

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.

After two days of talks and workshops on journalism and artificial intelligence at Casa Capitão's Inferência event, Shifter takes over the Terrace on Saturday 27 for a free-entry DJ set featuring R4KEL and KINAI.

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.

A four-hour boat party on the Tagus every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, with a DJ mixing techno, deep house, reggaeton and club anthems, cocktails, sunset views of Belém and Praça do Comércio, and after-party entry included.

OASIS returns to Carmo Rooftop on September 26th, with Martim Tonic b2b Ricky Doël, LOU and Ema Ross seeing out the last stretch of summer. Doors open at 6PM, just in time for the last daylight, and entry is free.

Malandro do Marquês hosts a dance night to the sounds of Tropical Sons, with kizomba, zouk, semba and much more, on 26 September 2026.

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.

A guided night out through one of Lisbon's best nightlife neighborhoods, visiting three venues with welcome shots and an hour of unlimited sangria and beer (or a liquor upgrade), before finishing with VIP entry at a club.

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.

The new UND3RT3MPL3 project launches its first chapter in central Lisbon on Saturday, September 26th, with ZEHV from the USA, Marienne from Argentina and Rosmano from Mexico, the start of a series connecting Lisbon with other cities and a future record label.

The Šaknys Culture pop-up carries on past sunset with an afterparty at TEJÁ House, same spot, from 11pm to 3am, closing the Portugal gathering with Domas Sab b2b Proflame and Jamaimoi.

Ehrenlos Underground Vol. 7 is a free-entry electronic music night on Saturday 26 September, from 23h30 to 06h00.

A DJ night for the 1/4 Escuro x Vault Sessions Second Shift, with aalice, Client, John Wick and Salbany on the line-up.

A DJ set by Amaral.

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.

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.

Bar Badassery hosts Groove Junkies with Bill Onair, Rui Maia and João Gomes for a groove-centred night running from 22h00 to 03h00, spanning old-school hip-hop, R&B, soul, disco, boogie and house.

The L.O.V.E. crew brings eight DJs digging deep into funk, Latin, disco, Brazilian, house, afrobeat and jazz vinyl, with a cocktail bar and fusion food — entry at the door costs 7€ without the free ticket.

DJ John Gómez plays the DDM x LISA night, with André Granada also on the line-up.

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.

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.

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.

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+.