The lighting of Lisbon’s Christmas lights will take place on Sunday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Terreiro do Paço, with Carlos Moedas lighting the city’s main Christmas tree, a live orchestra, a performance by Ana Moura, about 300 drones in the sky for eight minutes, and two fireworks displays—all with free admission.
The mayor of Lisbon will press the button surrounded by a group of children. The initiative comes from the City Council, organized by the Lisbon Tourism Association in collaboration with Lisboa Cultura – EGEAC, and the evening is designed for the whole family.
Music, drones, and fireworks
Setting the tone will be the Tejo Orchestra, which will perform a live rendition of an original soundtrack by musician, producer, and composer Diogo Clemente, synchronized with the first fireworks display.
Next up is Ana Moura, who takes the stage with a repertoire that blends traditional fado with more recent songs, such as “Andorinhas.”
Simultaneously with the concert, the approximately 300 drones will form luminous figures and messages over the Tagus River for eight minutes. The evening will conclude with another fireworks display.
Since the square is open to the public and no capacity limit has been announced, it’s best to arrive early (we, having been there in previous years, wouldn’t risk showing up at the last minute).
And after the 29th
The lights will remain on until early January, specifically on Rua Augusta, in Chiado, and on Avenida da Liberdade.
Regular hours are Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday until 1:00 a.m., and on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve until 2:00 a.m.
- When: Sunday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comércio)
- Price: free admission
- Program: Orquestra Tejo, Ana Moura, about 300 drones (8 minutes), and fireworks
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