Events

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

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.

[ June ] 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 the 16th edition of NOS Alive.

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.

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

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

[ October ] Entirely dedicated to documentaries, will bring the best of the contemporary national and international production.

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

[ October ] Portuguese designers present their new collections and trends for the next Spring / Summer.

The Alkantara Festival presents an international programme of theatre, dance and other performing arts. And talks about the artistic practices in contemporary society.

[ March ] Portuguese designers present their new collections and trends for the next Autumn/Winter.

Festa do Cinema Italiano / Italian Film Festival is the leading festival in Portugal for those who are passionate about the italian films and culture.

The IndieLisboa festival will once again bring films, short films, animation, documentaries for us to discover over 11 days ... a celebration of independent cinema!

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.