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WhatsUp Lisbon Issue October October 2026

What's on in Lisbon in October 2026

October in Lisbon: Big Sounds and Bright Days

October brings a full calendar to Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais, from Laura Pausini at Altice Arena to Gilberto Gil's Amor Azul at Coliseu dos Recreios. There are free rooftop parties, a Raku firing ceremony in Sintra, and a rare chance to tour Ajuda Palace with Queen Maria Pia herself. Pack a light jacket and say yes to something new.

The pick of the month

Live music For two

LAURA PAUSINI | IO CANTO WORLD TOUR

Laura Pausini brings her Io Canto World Tour to Altice Arena on October 22, a rare chance to hear one of Italy's most beloved voices live.

Thursday 22 October

Altice Arena · Lisbon

The picks

Party Local life

Animal Party 2026

A free day in Parque Marechal Carmona marking World Animal Day, with animals for adoption, a dog contest, talks and a kids' area.

Sunday 4 October · 10:00

Parque Marechal Carmona · Cascais

Free

Live music For families

FESTIVAL BIG BANG: CLOUDBUSTING

Aline Goffin guides young audiences into Kate Bush's universe with music, movement and magical holograms at CCB.

Saturday 3 October · 11:00

Centro Cultural de Belém · Lisbon

4,5€

DJ set For a night out

Riktus presents: GAIVEU All Night Long #2

Gaiveu takes over Ministerium Club for ten straight hours on holiday eve, joined by four special guests and immersive visuals by Audiolux.

Sunday 4 October · 22:00

Ministerium Club · Lisbon

Exhibition For a day out

The Queen Shows the Ajuda Palace

Queen Maria Pia, the palace's longest-residing royal, leads a staged tour that ends with a ball in the salons.

Saturday 3 October · 16:00

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda · Lisbon

22,5€

Live music For two

Blue Love | Gilberto Gil & Aldo Brizzi

Gilberto Gil's ambitious opera, built on the Gita Govinda poem, blends Brazilian popular music with European classical tradition.

Saturday 10 October · 21:00

Coliseu dos Recreios · Lisbon

60€

Theatre Local life

Two Mice

A gentle tale of two mice, told through drawings, music and a few worms, debating country life versus city life.

Saturday 3 October · until 4 Oct

LU.CA - Teatro Luís de Camões · Lisbon

4,9€

Cinema For families

Maria's Shorts: Back to School

A free family screening of the award-winning animated short Alike, followed by an activity to leave a message for the future.

Saturday 10 October · 10:30

Biblioteca Infantil e Juvenil de Cascais · Cascais

Free

DJ set For a night out

Tarantism: Day & Night

Tarantism stretches 13 hours from daylight outdoors to dancing inside until tomorrow, celebrating the local community.

Saturday 24 October · 17:00

Village Underground Lisboa · Lisbon

Out of town

Free entry