The 7th Lisbon Architecture Triennale, titled "How Heavy is a City?", opens up a space for delight, outrage, speculation and transgression to debate the emerging forces that are transforming the spaces we inhabit.
[ November ] Great artists, filmmakers, actors, writers and intellectuals meet once again for the Lisboa Film Festival.
Lisboa will host the Web Summit, one of the most important technology, entrepreneurship and innovation conferences in Europe.
The Alkantara Festival presents an international programme of theatre, dance and other performing arts. And talks about the artistic practices in contemporary society.
In Christmas it's time to discover Lisboa with your eyes raised and be dazzled by the creativity that the city has to offer.
Free Entry
The incredible and exciting world of OVO, Cirque du Soleil's most colorful show, arrives in Lisbon this Christmas. With new acts and characters, this unique show will be at the MEO Arena between December 25th and 28th, 2025.
From €45 to €104
The city center is the starting point for the São Silvestre de Lisboa Race, which takes place on December.
Lisboa will welcome 2026 with music, entertainment and a big party, in one of the city’s most iconic squares - Terreiro do Paço, in what promises to be an unforgettable night.
Free Entry
The Royal Palace New Year's Eve party is back for another great New Year's Eve and to welcome 2026 in the best way.
The biggest event in town takes to the streets for another great year of carnival. As tradition dictates, the festivities will commence with the Ball and Coronation of Kings.
Dance, competitions and Samba... and plenty of high jinks are the explosive ingredients for this huge carnival party.
Free Entry
Monstra is back in Lisboa with hundreds of entries, ranging from feature-length through short to very short films, many having their world, European or national premiere.
[ March ] Portuguese designers present their new collections and trends for the next Autumn/Winter.
[ March ] One of the most important athletic events in Lisbon, the course reaches its pinnacle with the crossing of the Bridge 25th of April.
The IndieLisboa festival will once again bring films, short films, animation, documentaries for us to discover over 2 weeks ... a celebration of independent cinema!
Sónar Lisboa | the festival which focuses on electronic music and digital culture and through a multicultural programme will bring new ways of give life to the dance floors.
Festa do Cinema Italiano / Italian Film Festival is the leading festival in Portugal for those who are passionate about the italian films and culture.
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!
[ May ] Marionettes and animated forms from all over the world descend on the capital.
20/21 & 27/28 JUN | Rock in Rio is the largest music and entertainment festival in the world | At Parque Tejo
Ageas Cooljazz is a reference musical event that brings together music, nature, comfort and heritage. From jazz to soul, from R&B to MPB, the line-up is packed with established names and spans a wide range of styles.
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