Events

In June the city’s neighbourhoods are invaded with the aroma of grilled sardines, peppers and manjerico that is so typical of the Santos Populares celebrations.

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

[ 02-06-23 | 04-06-23 ] Tradition, music, dance, colour, entertainment, creativity and emotion are just some of the words that can be used to describe the popular marches…

The “Arraial dos Navegantes” offers something different, providing a large space for family and neighbourhood socialising, open to both the local community and visitors.

Santo António opens the doors at Hub Criativo do Beato to a party with Lisboa Unicorn Capital's ambition.

Colours, music, dance, food and yoga. On the first Saturday of January, Comunidade Hindu de Portugal takes on another edition of Bollywood Holi.

[ 12/06 ] The celebration of love also has a place in the Lisboa festivities, through the weddings of Saint Anthony, tradition dating from 1958.

[ 13th June ] The Procession of Saint Anthony, which dates from the 16th century, is now one of the oldest and most popular in the city.

Each year on the evening of the 12th June, the different city neighbourhoods descend the most iconic avenue.

[ 3rd Sunday of the month ] At the National Palace of Belém, considered as one of the most beautiful military ceremonies of its kind in the world.

The most important festivities in Vila Franca de Xira pay a tribute to this land of bulls, horses and farmers, featuring livestock riding contests, a bull run in the streets and various concerts

COOLJAZZ is a reference musical event that brings together music, nature, comfort and heritage, taking place in July at the Hipódromo in Cascais.

[ August ] For over 70 years, Alcochete has been hosting the Green Cap Festival, which encapsulates all that is genuine about the town.

[ August ] The Parque Urbano da Costa Caparica once again plays host to the biggest Lusophone music festival.

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

The annual Grape Harvest Festival has deep roots in the local wine growing culture and the general celebration of working the land.

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

[ October ] For aficionados of comics, the Amadora International Festival offers an opportunity to mingle with authors and other professionals from all over the world.