Concerts, Festivals and Live Music in Lisbon

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U2 announces a second date in Portugal, returning to a Portuguese stadium 17 years later: what we know about the concert at Estádio da Luz and how much tickets cost

It’s confirmed: U2 will perform at Estádio da Luz on May 27 and 28, 2027. The announcement was made in late October, and Lisbon is one of the European stops on the band’s new world tour, “The Greatest Sho...

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It took 39 years to reach number one on the UK Christmas charts; now “Last Christmas” echoes by candlelight at a national monument in Lisbon, starting at 18.50 €.

After Halloween, Christmas lights and music begin to fill the imaginations of the most ardent fans of the festive season. So, in the blink of an eye, the first chords of “Last Christmas” will be echoing e...

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“Something that was born in my workspace is now part of the city”: David Fonseca transforms the cover of his tenth album into a mural in Alcântara

Anyone passing through the parking lot on Rua 1.º de Maio in Alcântara, across from Carris, now has a new work of art right in front of them. That’s because the cover of “Radiante Estrela Decadente,...

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From world-renowned artists to lesser-known acts: the music guide to the best concerts in Lisbon

Any music fan, regardless of genre, likes to stay up to date on the concert schedule. That’s why we’re bringing you the best guide to music shows in Lisbon. 2026 already promises plenty of excitement...

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In 1947, Carlos do Carmo’s parents opened a fado house in Bairro Alto; nearly 80 years later, Faia continues to feature fado every night except Sundays

On Rua da Barroca, in Bairro Alto, there is a fado house with nearly 80 years of history and a direct connection to Carlos do Carmo. Faia was opened in 1947 by the fado singer’s mother, Lucília do Carmo,...

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Now you have the perfect excuse for a getaway: Primavera Sound Porto 2027 unveils its highly anticipated lineup featuring 55 artists

There are no more secrets: the lineup for Primavera Sound Porto 2027 has finally been revealed, giving us the perfect excuse to plan a little getaway up north. Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams, FKA twigs,...

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Ten years later, and with over four million albums sold, The XX confirm their return to Lisbon, to the main stage at NOS Alive 2027

The British trio will take the NOS Stage once again on the festival’s second day, July 9, joining the also-confirmed Faith No More. This confirmation holds special significance for fans. Following the...

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In 2013, Jungle formed in London; 14 years later, the band is performing at NOS Alive in Lisbon alongside The Strokes

Anyone who saw Jungle at the MEO Arena on October 24 already knows what to expect: a night of dancing from start to finish. The London-based band returns to Lisbon in 2027, this time for a live outd...

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In 1779, the Lisbon Academy of Sciences was founded on Christmas Eve; 247 years later, it is filled with candles to listen to Vivaldi in the midst of the holiday season

At the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, books are usually the stars of the show. But in December, they share the stage with the delicacy of classical music. It is in the heart of the Misericórdia that the gran...

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Formed in San Francisco in 1979, Faith No More returns to NOS Alive 16 years later: tickets start at €89

Faith No More will take the NOS Stage on July 9, 2027, at the Algés Seafront Promenade. The last time they performed in Portugal was at this very venue, in July 2010, when this summer music festival was...

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