Events

[ May ] Marionettes and animated forms from all over the world descend on the capital.

During a weekend, enter without having to knock in the most beautiful buildings in Lisbon, on a weekend of guided tours, free and with no booking required. Come join us!

Created in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the purpose of this day is to encourage reflection on the role of museums in society’s development.

The ARCOlisboa International Contemporary Art Fair returns with a selection of galleries and a commitment to Portuguese art and its connections to the international scene.

In June, the month of its Patron Saints, Lisboa is celebrating in a festive atmosphere: music, dance and much more.

Rock in Rio is the largest music and entertainment festival in the world | At Parque Tejo

Music. Surf. Beach. Friends! National and international music are once again the starting point to celebrate the beach, the summer and friends.

COOLJAZZ is a reference musical event that brings together music, nature, comfort and heritage, in Hipódromo Manuel Possolo in Cascais.

The Best Lineup. Always! Returns to Passeio Marítimo de Algés, for another edition of NOS Alive.

The Festival ao Largo returns to celebrate erudite art with music, theatre and ballet shows.

Super Bock Super Rock brings yearly a superb programme that includes new and internationally-renowned acts.

[ August ] Jazz em Agosto proposes a program that mirrors the multiples identities of contemporary jazz. At the Gulbenkian Foundation.

​​​​​​​The 5th Edition of Operafest Lisboa doubles its audience number with exciting opera for everyone under the moto “Basic Instinct”! 

[ August ] The natural amphitheatre of Cascais Bay is a perfect setting for the Festas do Mar.

[ September ] Horror is Welcome at The MOTELx Festival, it has calendar with the finest selection of horror films.

[ September ] The Heritage Days are an opportunity to re-familiarise ourselves with the past and to help shape the future.

The magic of the mask returns to Lisboa for another International Iberian Mask Festival, with the participation of groups from all over the world.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, fado is part of Portuguese culture, and is at the root of this festival.

Lisboa once again hosts the French Film Festival, a great cinema celebration.

42 kms distance Marathon sets off from Cascais and follows the Coastal Road (Estrada Marginal) until the finish line at Lisbon's Praça do Comércio.