As winter and Christmas approach, how about taking the little ones to see one of the musicals in Lisbon (and the surrounding area)? After all, this is an excellent cultural program to do, even on cold days… And there’s something for everyone!
What’s more, musicals are a very special form of performance art, as they combine music, singing, dancing and dialog in the telling of a story. And the choreography is incredible, full of color and lots of dynamics between the actors and the sets that are usually part of these plays.
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“Fatima”
This is the latest production by renowned director Filipe La Féria. “Fátima” is an all-Portuguese rock opera and is on stage at the Teatro Politeama.
It’s a contemporary version that tells the story of the famous events that took place in 1917 at the Cova da Iria in Fátima. The cast includes several singers, dancers and a live orchestra.
Address: Teatro Politeama, Rua das Portas de Santo Antão
Schedule: until January 12, 2024
Tickets: between €10 and €35
“Shrek, The Musical”
The Yellow Star Company is known for the quality of its plays. This time they’re bringing a Broadway musical whose characters are well known to the general public.
“Shrek, The Musical” tells the story of the most famous ogre and his adventures in winning the heart of Princess Fiona. Accompanied by the talkative (but always friendly) Donkey, Shrek takes us to a fantasy universe.
Address: Centro Cultural Malaposta – Sala Ruy de Carvalho, Odivelas municipality
Schedule: from October 19th to December 29th
Tickets: from €14.40
“Merry Poppin’ Christmas
One of the musicals in and around Lisbon to see during the festive season is “Merry Poppin’ Christmas”, an adaptation of the literary classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.
Produced by Artfeist, this musical is on stage at the Casino Estoril Auditorium until January 2025, promising to awaken the Christmas spirit in all of us.
Address: Av. Dr. Stanley Ho, Estoril
Schedule: from November 23 to January 19, 2025
Tickets: from 15€
“Aladdin on Ice”
With Christmas and winter just around the corner, how about watching an ice skating show? At Alegro Alfragide, in Greater Lisbon, “Aladdin on Ice” is on show until January 2025.
It’s a different kind of show. It’s not ‘just’ a musical, but a combination of music, dance, theater and, of course, skating. What’s more, the cast is made up of well-known names.
Address: Alegro Alfragide, Av. dos Cavaleiros 60 – Carnaxide
When: from November 30 to January 12, 2025
Tickets: from 15€ (plus tax)
“Garfield, A Musical With Gatitude”
In this guide to musicals in Lisbon, there’s another animated character who inspires the world of singing: Garfield, the most famous cat, chubby and not at all humble.
In this amusing story, Garfield wants to celebrate his birthday with all the pomp that the occasion deserves. However, thinking that his friends have forgotten the date, he ends up leaving home.
However, Garfield soon realizes that there’s nothing like ‘home sweet home’, that and food!
Address: Núcleo Central do Taguspark, 100, Auditorium 1
Schedule: from November 23rd to December 29th
Tickets: from 16€
“Beauty and the Beast”
Filipe La Féria is an inescapable name on Portugal’s cultural scene. Today, you can see his work “Beauty and the Beast” on stage at the Teatro Politeama.
Another Lisbon musical inspired by a great classic, where the message is very appropriate for the Christmas season: love is not hidden in appearance, but in kindness.
Address: Rua Portas de Santo Antão, 109
Schedule: until May 2025
Tickets: various prices depending on the seat