Founded in 1779 in the heart of Lisbon, the Academia das Ciências de Lisboa is a place where knowledge, art and history intertwine with elegance. This illustrious institution is not only a center of thought and research, but also a majestic setting that hosts concerts, wrapped in the classical beauty of its architecture.
Also known for having one of the most beautiful libraries in Lisbon, the Academia das Ciências Library occupies the imposing Salão Nobre, where you’ll be dazzled by the paintings on the ceiling and the gilded bookcases lining the walls.
In the coming months, the program offers unmissable highlights:
The Academy is transformed into an enchanting concert hall, opening its doors to candlelit concerts. With an engaging program that pays homage to the great composers and icons of modern and classical music, from the romanticism of Vivaldi to tributes to Queen, Coldplay and the eternal Beatles, there are concerts for all tastes and sensibilities.

Whether it’s for a romantic evening, a moment of introspection or a different way of rediscovering the city, attending a candlelit concert at the Academy of Sciences is an invitation to enchantment.
Tickets are now available and, as usual with these highly sought-after events, it’s best to secure your place in advance. Lisbon vibrates with music, and at the Academy, every concert is an ode to the timeless beauty of art.