We’ve created a list of the best plays in Lisbon, because Lisbon isn’t just about concerts and music festivals, or exhibitions and immersive experiences all over the city.
Lisbon is also a city of art and culture, a city of theatrical performances of all kinds,including musicals, stand-up comedy and more intense dramas.
With this community in mind, and the audiences who follow them to our beautiful concert halls, in this article you’ll find a series of plays showing on various stages in the city of Lisbon.
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- At the Old Military Hospital in Estrela
- At the Pharmacy Museum Auditorium
- At Taguspark
- At the Malaposta Cultural Center
- At the Custom Café - Nirvana Studios
- At Teatro da Trindade Inatel
- At the Tivoli BBVA Theater
- At Teatro do Bairro
- At Teatro São Luiz
- At Teatro Maria Matos
- At the Lisbon Casino
- At the Dona Maria II Theatre
- At the Villaret Theater
- At LU.CA - Luís de Camões Theatre
- At Teatro Aberto
- At Teatro Ibérico
- At Lama Teatro
- At Chapitô
At the Old Military Hospital in Estrela
The Death of the Raven
“The Death of the Raven” is one of the plays that everyone talks about! It’s an immersive experience that will take you “traveling” through the crazy and hallucinated minds of Edgar Allan Poe and Fernando Pessoa, touring more than 25 theaters in a show unlike anything you’ve ever seen or been to.
In this intense thriller you’ll be able to (per)follow nine characters, each with their own characteristics, in a story that is told without any speech, only with body expression and choreographic movements.
Mystery, sensuality and lots of action await you in these sessions, which take place from Wednesday to Sunday, always at 9pm.
Address: Rua Santo António à Estrela 29A (Former Estrela Military Hospital)
Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: at Fever
At the Pharmacy Museum Auditorium
Love and Social Networks
The comedy Amor e Redes Sociais (Love and Social Networks), which has already been seen by thousands of people with completely sold-out sessions, continues to bring people to the Pharmacy Museum Auditorium.
The play was created by Marco Pedrosa and is characterized by being a current comedy about the influence of social networks on love relationships.
Address: Rua Marechal Saldanha 1 (Pharmacy Museum Auditorium)
Schedule: Saturdays at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: at Fever
What they say about them
Do you want to have a good laugh and discover the secrets of the male universe? Then you can’t miss “What they say about them”, one of the comedy plays that will reveal everything men think about women!
From the first stages of dating to the years of the relationship, you’ll discover all the secrets and the most hilarious moments!
And that’s not all! You’ll be able to laugh at our most secret inner thoughts, from the fight against chocolate to image complexes.
And to add to the fun, you’ ll discover what men used to notice about women when they were little and what changes when we grow up.
Address: Rua Marechal Saldanha 1 (Auditorium of the Pharmacy Museum)
Times: various dates, at 21:30
Tickets: at Fever
At Taguspark
Ruy, the Story Due
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Taguspark! If you haven’t heard of it yet, let us introduce you to the incredible show “Ruy, a História Devida”, starring the legendary Portuguese actor Ruy de Carvalho.
This intimate “conversation” has already caused a stir in all the media, and now it’s waiting for you for an exciting and hilarious evening.
In “Ruy, a História Devida”, you’ll dive into the world of Portuguese theater, in the company of one of our country’s greatest talents. Live, and right next to you, Ruy de Carvalho will share touching love stories, funny moments and much more, in a unique performance where the audience is also invited to participate, asking questions and turning the show into an intimate meeting between friends.
Address: Avenida Professor Doutor Cavaco Silva (Núcleo Central, Taguspark)
Schedule: from January 18th to February 23rd, Saturdays and Sundays at 5pm and 9pm
Tickets: on the website
Lusitânia Comedy Club
On stage since March 14, the Lusitânia Comedy Club takes you on a mind-blowing journey through Portuguese history where, from Thursday to Saturday, kings, warriors and iconic figures are taken to the edge of comedy!
Address: Avenida Professor Doutor Cavaco Silva (Núcleo Central, Taguspark)
Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday
Tickets: call 93 833 98 50 or e-mail bilheteirataguspark@yellowstarcompany.com
At the Malaposta Cultural Center
The Mousetrap
This is another of the plays in Lisbon with the Yellow Star Company’s seal of quality! If you think you’ve seen it all, then you have to see “The Mousetrap” at the mythical Malaposta Cultural Center, just outside Lisbon.
Agatha Christie’s masterpiece is a true classic that will leave you gripped to the seat. With a plot full of mystery and suspense, the play already holds the world record for longevity on stage, with over 70 years! If that’s not a guarantee of quality, then we don’t know what is.
The story of “The Mousetrap” takes place on an isolated farm, where a group of people are trapped by a snowstorm. When one of the guests is brutally murdered, the suspense builds and everyone becomes a suspect. Can you find out who the murderer is before the end of the play?
Address: Rua de Angola, Sala Ruy de Carvalho (Olival Basto)
Schedule: until February 28, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, at 4pm or 9pm
Tickets: via 938339850 or by e-mail bilheteirataguspark@yellowstarcompany.com
At the Custom Café – Nirvana Studios
Le Cabaret Rock
This Custom Circus show is mind-blowing, with surprising doses of madness, terror, parody and poetic decadence, performed by the irreverent company that created this fantastic theatrical imaginary.
Originally premiered in 2012, Le Cabaret Rock has been seen by more than 40,000 spectators for two years in a row and is now returning in a totally different form.
Extravagant and without borders, this multipolar show is never presented in the same way. Each night is unique!
Address: Estrada Militar 66 (Custom Café – Nirvana Studios, in Oeiras)
Times: various dates, at 8.30pm (with dinner) and 10pm (show only)
Tickets: at Fever or on the website
At Teatro da Trindade Inatel
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
After four months on stage, with sold-out the aters and more than 40,000 spectators, the musical Midsummer Night’s Dream returns to the Trindade stage.
It’s a comedy by William Shakespeare that mixes love, magic and confusion. The story follows four young Athenian lovers who get lost in the forest, where the fairy king Oberon and his elf Puck create chaos with a magic flower.
After a series of misunderstandings, the couples form correctly, and all return to Athens to celebrate a wedding. The play ends with a comic performance by a group of amateur actors.
Address: Avenida Frei Miguel Contreiras 52 (Sala Carmen Dolores)
Schedule: from March 5, 2024 to May 4, 2025, Wednesdays to Saturdays at 9 p.m., Sundays at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets: from €10 to €22, on the website
Other plays on stage at this theater: on the website
At the Tivoli BBVA Theater
The Crooked Man’s Play
The adapted version of the British hit is finally on stage in Lisbon from April 8 to 13 at the Teatro Tivoli BBVA, after several cancellations between 2020 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
As the longest-running comedy (10 years) in London’s West End, in this play you’ll “enter” a company of amateur artists who are preparing to present a mystery play, but which has everything to go wrong. Very badly.
Address: Avenida da Liberdade 182-188 (Teatro Tivoli BBVA)
Schedule: from April 8 to 13, 2025, Tuesday to Friday at 9 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Sunday at 4 p.m.
Tickets: on the website
Other plays on stage at this theater: on the website
At Teatro do Bairro
Birthday Party
A play written by Harold Pinter in 1957, which mixes elements of comedy and suspense. The story takes place in a small boarding house by the sea, where a couple, Meg and Petey, look after Stanley, a young pianist who has withdrawn from the world for unexplained reasons.
On Stanley’s birthday, the arrival of two mysterious visitors, Goldberg and McCann, upsets the balance of the house. Although they initially appear to be invited for a celebration, these men turn out to be menacing, leading to a series of events that destabilize Stanley and force him to confront his past.
The play is characterized by concise, hesitant dialogue, which creates an atmosphere of tension and mystery. The plot explores themes such as power, alienation and human frailty, using elements of the theater of the absurd to criticize contemporary society. “The Birthday Party” is considered a classic of modern theater, known for its complexity and depth, and continues to be staged and studied for its political and artistic relevance.
Address: Rua Luz Soriano 63 (Bairro Alto)
Schedule: until April 20, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday at 6 p.m.
Tickets: on the website
Other plays on stage at this theater: on the website
At Teatro São Luiz
Strange Profession
Inspired by the work of German author Heinrich von Kleist, this play brings to the stage the diversity and complexity of the author’s writing, exploring themes that reflect the depth of his literary work.
The play proposes an intense reflection on a dystopian world, divided between Left and Right. The meeting and affinity of the artists in this project aims to satisfy a sensitive dimension that is transmitted and survives through memory, both inherited and constructed.
The staging, under the responsibility of Maria Duarte, seeks to create a theatrical experience that navigates between the real and the fictional, bringing to life the complex and provocative elements characteristic of Kleist’s work.
Address: Rua António Maria Cardoso 38 (Sala Mário Viegas)
Schedule: until March 30, Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 4 p.m.
Tickets: on the website
Other plays on stage at this theater: on the website
At Teatro Maria Matos
The Addams Family – The Musical
An irresistible comedy that takes the audience on an unprecedented journey, full of love, secrets and hilarious situations.
The plot revolves around Wednesday Addams, the gloomy princess of darkness, who surprisingly falls in love with a kind, intelligent and normal young man. Wednesday confesses her passion to her father, Gomez, asking him to keep it a secret, but Gomez, known for not hiding anything from his adored wife, Morticia, ends up revealing the secret.
The problems begin when the Addams family decide to host Wednesday’s boyfriend’s traditional family for dinner. This explosive and unforgettable encounter promises laughter and emotional moments, mixing chaos and eccentricity.
The musical celebrates eccentricity and reinforces the idea that every family is unique in its own way, with a captivating plot, vibrant songs and memorable performances.
Address: Avenida Frei Miguel Contreiras 52 (Teatro Maria Matos)
Schedule: until May 4, Thursdays at 7pm; Fridays at 9pm; Saturdays at 4:30pm and 9pm; and Sundays at 4:30pm
Tickets: on the website
Other plays on stage at this theater: on the website
At the Lisbon Casino
Swing
Nuno (Diogo Morgado) and Sofia (Diana Nicolau) are a happy and successful couple. They have a son, a labrador, two Mercedes and a three-bedroom apartment in Parque nas Nações. They have everything but an exciting sex life.
After years of marriage and demanding professional lives, the love continues, but the sexual excitement has disappeared.
To recover the flame that has gone out,they decide to try swinging and respond to the online ad of the “Swing Kings”.
Address: Alameda dos Oceanos 45 (Oceanos Auditorium)
Times: Wednesday to Saturday at 9pm; Sundays at 5pm
Tickets: on the website
Other plays on stage at this venue: on the website
At the Dona Maria II Theatre
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At the Villaret Theater
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At LU.CA – Luís de Camões Theatre
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At Teatro Aberto
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At Teatro Ibérico
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At Lama Teatro
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At Chapitô
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