Things to do in Lisbon, 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Halloween week in Lisbon swings between grand and ghostly: André Rieu brings his Johann Strauss Orchestra to the Altice Arena, while hundreds of drones trace the Four Seasons over Tapada da Ajuda. Between parties, there's time for fado, a Filipino cinema classic and a Sintra palace or two.

  1. André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra Altice Arena

    The Dutch violinist fills the arena with waltzes and classical favourites, strings swaying in unison.

  2. DroneArt Show: Four Seasons at Tapada da Ajuda Tapada da Ajuda

    Hundreds of synchronised drones draw shapes in the night sky to live strings in a roughly 65-minute open-air show for all ages.

  3. Bashment | Halloween Special Edition Coliseu dos Recreios

    Dancehall, shatta, bouyon, afrobeats and amapiano fill about six and a half hours of Lisbon's hottest Halloween night; 18+ and limited capacity.

  4. Castelo de São Jorge: Admission Ticket São Jorge Castle

    Skip-the-line entry with an audio guide through Moorish-era history, plus peacocks in the gardens and views over the Tagus.

  5. Fado in Lisbon: Intimate Live Fado Show in the Evening with Port Wine Lisbon in Fado

    An intimate 50-minute live fado session in central Lisbon, port wine in hand.

  6. Lino Brocka | Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag Cinemateca Portuguesa

    Lino Brocka's Filipino masterpiece on the big screen for €3.20, with discounts for students, over-65s and more.

  7. Park and National Palace of Pena: Admission Ticket Palácio Nacional da Pena

    King Fernando II's fairytale palace, its exotic park and the charming Chalet of Countess d'Edla in one ticket.

  8. Monserrate Palace: Entry Ticket Parque e Palácio de Monserrate

    A 19th-century eclectic residence with Gothic, Moorish and Indian touches in one of Portugal's most romantic botanical gardens.

  9. Keisha Scarville Narrativa

    Passports reworks her father's first passport photo over 300 times; small-format works fresh from a Book of the Year award in Arles, free entry.

  10. Alive ‣ Eric Furtado ‣ Rui Alves - SUNDAY 1 NOV × CARMO • FREE Carmo Rooftop

    Free rooftop session from 16h00 to 23h00 with Alive, Eric Furtado and Rui Alves above the city.