The Lisbon Festivities are about to begin and will continue throughout the month of June, with lots of activities, concerts and, of course, the typical arraiais in the various neighborhoods of Lisbon, in what is one of the most incredible festivals in the country.
There isn’ t an Alfacinha who isn’t looking forward to these days of fun in the city, which for a month will be closer to artists, collectives, marchers and, of course, everyone who keeps this neighborhood festival alive.
What to see, hear, do… and eat
Throughout the month of June, the city will be a veritable festival stage, with concerts to see and hear and, of course, plenty of grilled sardines to eat.
Between the traditional Marchas Populares parade , which will return to Avenida da Liberdade on June 12, it will be a month full of activities, with dozens of events and various festivals, as well as concerts, cinema, theater and exhibitions, festivals and Santo António weddings , all sponsored by Lisbon City Council and EGEAC.
Lisbon Festivities Program
In a nutshell, this year’ s Festas de Lisboa are for everyone. They are plural, eclectic and traditional, with their arms open to the world.
Ready to welcome locals, Portuguese and foreigners of all nationalities, throughout the month of June, the city will be transformed into a huge stage for celebrations and encounters, with popular marches, festivals, shows, exhibitions, workshops and many other activities, through a mostly free, inclusive and multicultural program.
May 30, 31 and June 1
- Exhibition of the Popular Marches, at the MEO Arena at 9pm, under the theme “Alma de Lisboa” (Soul of Lisbon)
- May 30: A Voz do Operário Children’s March, Lumiar, São Vicente, Mouraria, Graça, Bairro da Boavista, Bela Flor-Campolide, Marvila
- May 31: Marcha dos Mercados, Bica, Penha de França, Carnide, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Alto do Pina, São Domingos de Benfica
- June 1: Santa Casa March, Castelo, Beato, Alcântara, Olivais, Benfica, Madragoa
From May 16th to June 30th
- Popular festivals in various Lisbon neighborhoods
- Lisbon’s arraiais are the city’s true celebration of the Saint Anthony festivities. And this year there are many new features, from alternative festivals by the Tagus to rooftop parties. And we’ve got just the guide for you!
From June 3rd to 10th
- St. Anthony’s Rosary at the Lisbon Museum
- includes fado, guitar music, trails and a play
- June 3, 6:30 p.m.: Guitarradas, with Ivan Cardoso and José Manuel Neto
- June 4, 6:30 p.m.; June 10 and 28, 4 p.m.: The Miracles of Saint Anthony, by André Murraças
- June 7, 10h30: There’s a party in Lisbon
- June 7, 10:30 a.m.: Here the saint was born
- June 8, 5pm: Fado Mass
- June 9, 7pm: Fados for Santo António, with Luís Caeiro
- June 10, 11am: The churches of the St. Anthony procession
- includes fado, guitar music, trails and a play
From June 5th to August 27th
- Osaka in Lisbon, in various locations
- As part of Expo25, Lisbon’s presence in Osaka is being celebrated with a program of exhibitions, workshops and films in various venues around the city.
From June 7th to 30th
- Thrones of St. Anthony in the streets of Lisbon
- In keeping with tradition, the Thrones of St. Anthony take to the streets during the month of June and occupy shop windows, windows, balconies and doors of houses, staircases, streets, squares. .. imagination is the only limit.
June 7th
- Bollywood Holi Festival and Indian Market, at the Hindu Community of Portugal, from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
- A meeting of Hindu culture, tradition and gastronomy.
June 7th
- Korean Culture Festival, in the Lisbon Museum Gardens – Palácio Pimenta, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- An immersion in Korean culture, with activities for all the family, from dancing to gastronomy, not forgetting traditional games and the “K-Pop World Festival Portugal” competition.
June 7th and 15th
- Concerts at the Castle at 6pm, 7pm and 8:30pm
- São Jorge Castle will host several unmissable concerts
- June 7, 6pm: Gil Brito – Classics for Piano
- June 7, 7pm: Rui Massena
- June 15, 8:30 p.m.: Carminho
- São Jorge Castle will host several unmissable concerts
June 8th
- St. Anthony’s Race, at Praça do Império at 09h
- Belém will be the starting point for the next 10km race in the city. Alone or as a team, start and finish in Belém.
From June 9th to 11th
- MAMA Africa, at Capitólio and Cinema São Jorge
- It will bring together music, fashion, art, literature and cinema to pay homage to and celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of the African continent and its presence in the fabric of the capital.
From June 10th to 21st
- Lisbon Book Fair in Parque Eduardo VII
- Talks, workshops and readings
- June 10, 7pm: Lisboa Plural
- June 11, 2pm: Causar Poemas
- June 12, 3pm: Happy Birthday, Zé Povinho
- June 14, 2pm – 5pm: The Scribes of Lisbon
- June 14, 7pm: Saint Anthony and Advertising
- June 15, 7pm: Tiles in Lisbon
- June 16, 7pm: Revolutions: from exhibition to publishing
- June 18, 8pm: Humor in Bordalo
- June 20, 7pm: The editions of Casa Fernando Pessoa
- June 21, 2pm – 5pm: Scriptorium
- Talks, workshops and readings
June 12th
- Popular Marches Parade on Avenida da Liberdade from 9pm
- The city’s longest night once again brings a lot of color to one of the capital’s biggest avenues, in a celebration full of tradition. This will be the line-up: Macau Street Dance, Marcha Infantil das Escolas de Lisboa, Marcha Infantil A Voz do Operário, Marcha dos Mercados, Santa Casa, Marvila, Bairro da Boavista, Graça, Castelo, Alfama, Carnide, Benfica, São Domingos de Benfica, Bela Flor-Campolide, Madragoa, Alto do Pina, Beato, São Vicente, Penha de França, Olivais, Bica, Mouraria, Lumiar, Bairro Alto and Alcântara.
- Weddings of St. Anthony, at the Paços do Concelho at 11.30 a.m., and at the Lisbon Cathedral at 2 p.m.
- The first edition of the Santo António Weddings took place in 1958, in the Church of Santo António, where 26 couples gathered. This year, you can be a witness to 16 couples.
From June 14th to 22nd
- EuroPride, in various locations
- This is the first time the city has hosted EuroPride, which brings with it various activities, from talks, music, workshops, exhibitions, performances and sports activities.
From June 10th to 22nd
- Thai Festival, in Jardim Vasco da Gama, Belém
- Three days of Thai culture, with plenty of food, fashion, movies, massages and Muay Thai demonstrations.
June 21st
- Children’s Marches of the Lisbon Schools, in Belém, at 5pm
- Around 1,700 children, divided into groups, march under the theme “The Soul of Lisbon”.
From June 26th to July 12th
- CineConchas, in the Quinta das Conchas Garden, at 21h45
- Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is an open-air movie theater showing nine films for all tastes and ages. Admission is free.
June 28th
- Japan Festival, in Jardim Vasco da Gama, Belém, from 10am to 10pm
- A day dedicated to the traditional arts, music and gastronomy typical of Japan, with this year’s central theme being koi carp and their symbolism.
- 14h-15h: Sortes e Tradições – Painting St. Anthony of Lisbon with Leonor Alvim
- 15h30-16h30: My Book of Pessoa – Bookbinding with Casa Nic e Inês
- 17h-18h: In Shades of Blue – Tile Painting with Rute Marcão
- 18h30-19h30: Andorinhas de Bordalo – Pop-Up Postcards with André Pimenta
- A day dedicated to the traditional arts, music and gastronomy typical of Japan, with this year’s central theme being koi carp and their symbolism.
June 28th and 29th
- Concerts at Terreiro do Paço at 9pm
- June 28: D.A.M.A. and guests (Ágata, Bandidos do Cante, Beatriz Felício & Buba Espinho, Los Romeros)
- June 29: Bárbara Bandeira with the GNR Symphonic Band
These are just some of the events we’ve suggested for the days of the Lisbon Festivities. You can consult the entire program on the EGEAC website.
As usual, during these days, the streets of Lisbon will be constantly partying. So don’t miss out on the news we’ll be posting on Lisboa Secreta.