There’s no way not to love the month of April! Thanks to the time change, daylight saving time brings us longer days and more time to explore Lisbon in the daylight—which , like you, we also love.
That’s why our suggestions for things to do in Lisbon in April will highlight plans you can enjoy all day long, from morning until late at night.
We’ll give you tips on some plays currently showing in our theaters around the world, new restaurants where you can sample cuisines from around the world, and, of course, plenty of experiences to share with your friends or family.
Join us on this journey through the 30 days of April (no rain… please)!!!
Experience a magical evening amid VARTA LED candles and epic soundtracks.
Candlelight concert featuring the works of Hans Zimmer at the Epic Sana Marquês Hotel in Lisbon on April 11 at 9:30 p.m. An intimate atmosphere lit by VARTA LED candles, with exclusive gift packs for attendees.
The only market in Lisbon that’s open on Sundays, focusing on high-quality artisanal products.
LxSabores is a new food market at LX Factory that takes place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission. Open since March 15, it focuses on the direct sale of artisanal products (sourdough bread, cheeses, wines, preserves, and more) and does not allow food trucks.
Step into the futuristic world of the New Gang Festival 2026 at MEO Arena
The New Gang Festival returns in 2026 at the MEO Arena, promising to take urban culture to a whole new level.
Recognized as one of Europe’s biggest trap and urban music festivals, the event features a completely revamped visual identity, inspired by futurism and cyberpunk. Get ready for explosive performances by artists like Teto, Orochi, and Chefin, in an intense and immersive experience that celebrates freedom. Don’t wait too long to buy your ticket because previous editions sold out quickly!
Relax in a bubbling tub and help yourself to as much beer and wine as you like from the taps.
The first Beer & Wine Spa in Lisbon offers bubbling tubs at around 36°C with self-service beer and wine taps. The Premium experience lasts 90 minutes and includes culinary options such as cheese and sausage platters, with online booking available.
An exclusive Michelin-starred dining experience in the heart of Lisbon.
JNcQUOI Table was named “Opening of the Year” by the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026. Located on Avenida da Liberdade, it is an exclusive gastronomic bar with a luxurious atmosphere, cocktails in the Mirror Room, and a menu focused on high-quality fish and seafood.
“No shortcuts. No noise,” a movement of discipline, overcoming challenges, and human connection in Lisbon.
Limitless Club is a running meetup and event project created by Lourenço Copeto, launched in April 2025, which quickly became a lifestyle phenomenon in Lisbon. The training sessions and events are free and take place at various locations around the city, with upcoming dates announced on the group’s Instagram.
Five market Sundays with over 30 artisans and free activities for the whole family at the CCB.
The CCB Market returns to the Belém Cultural Center with a series of five Sundays starting March 1, 2026, offering modern crafts, food, and free workshops for children between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Spring arrives with the Orchid Exhibition at the Lisbon Zoo.
From April 10 to 12, Parque das Palhotas at the Lisbon Zoo will host the Orchid and Other Spring Plants Exhibition, featuring national and international vendors, lectures, workshops, and sales of orchids, succulents, cacti, and bromeliads.
A journey through time amid battlements, mist, and breathtaking views of Sintra.
The Castelo dos Mouros is a medieval fortress atop the Serra de Sintra, featuring impressive ruins, a medieval necropolis, and a cistern. It is classified as a National Monument and offers views of the town of Sintra and the Atlantic.
JNcQUOI Asia’s new menu invites you to put down your chopsticks and eat sushi with your hands.
JNcQUOI Asia has launched a new Japan-inspired menu created by chef Rui Rosário, emphasizing traditional techniques, including the recommendation to eat certain dishes with your hands to better appreciate the fish. The menu features nigiri, unagi with tamagoyaki, sashimi, and creations such as Wagyu Meshi Tamago Sando and Tarte Romantique.
Concerts in the city, in April
This month, you’ll be able to attend a series of music concerts at various venues and performance spaces in Lisbon:
- Rosalía: April 8 and 9, at the MEO Arena
- Louane: April 16, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Lagum: April 18, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Nuno Ribeiro: April 18, at Coliseu dos Recreios
- Djodje: April 25, at Coliseu dos Recreios
- Machine Head: April 28, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
At MAAT
Lisbon’s most modern museum has new exhibitions almost every month, and we’ll be highlighting the main ones:
- The Electricity Factory (Exhibition): permanent
- Easter Break at MAAT (Workshops): through April 2
- Pedro Casqueiro | Detour (Exhibition): through April 6
- Anna Maria Maiolino | Terra Poética (Exhibition): through August 31
- Christian Marclay | Cities (Exhibition): through August 31
- Margarida Correia | Mais Alto (Exhibition): through August 31
- Meditating with Art (Events): through December 31
- Guided Tour | Secret Route (Tours): through December 31
- The Carpentry Workshop of Central Tejo | 1936–2013 (Exhibition): through September 21
- Life is the Game | An immersive experience by Paulo Furtado (Exhibition): through February 22, 2027
- Pedro Cabrita Reis | “An immersive experience by Paulo Furtado: ‘witha carefree heart’” (Exhibition): through February 22, 2027
- AI Energies (Exhibition): through March 8, 2027
Every month, new shows take place in one of Lisbon’s most iconic venues, the Tivoli BBVA Theater. Let’s check out this month’s lineup:
- Tasting Fado (Experience): every Friday and Saturday
- “Sr. Engenheiro” | Reportedly a musical (Musical): starting April 1
MACAM – the Armando Martins Museum of Contemporary Art – is one of Lisbon’s newest museums, and every month it presents a new cultural program, which we’ll be sharing:
At MACAM – Museum of Contemporary Art:
- A two-part collection (Exhibition): permanent
- Easter at MACAM: Small Big Worlds (Workshop): through April 2
- Easter at MACAM: From the Simple to the Extraordinary (Workshop): April 6–10
- Art with a taste of chocolate and other stories (Workshop): April 11
- The Multiple Self (Exhibition): through May 4
- Between Word and Silence (Exhibition): through June 1
At àCapela:
- Coming soon
At the Gulbenkian Museum + Center for Modern Art (CAM)
Every month, new exhibitions and projects take place at one of Lisbon’s best-known museums, the Gulbenkian Museum, as well as at the Center for Modern Art. Let’s take a look at this month’s program:
At the Gulbenkian Museum:
- Art & Fashion (Exhibition): April 18 to June 21
Natura Mirabilis. Art and Nature (Exhibition): through July 20
At the Center for Modern Art (CAM):
- Mariana Pinto Coelho Dias. “Species-specific” – the body as an acoustic space (Installation): March28 through May 4
- Linha de Maré (CAM Collection): through May 11, 2026
- Jacob Kirkegaard | Testimonium (Exhibition): through May 18
- Bruno Zhu | Fine Arts (Exhibition): through July 27
- Xerazade | CAM’s Endless Collection (Exhibition): through September 20
- Diogo Pimentão. The Transitory Force of Things (Exhibition): March 28 through September 14
- Bookable Tours (Exhibition): through September 20, 2027
At the Museum of Contemporary Art
The MAC-CCB has taken over the space of the former Berardo Museum, and every month new activities and exhibitions take place in the renovated cultural space on the banks of the Tagus. Let’s take a look at this month’s program:
- Berardo Collection (Exhibition): permanent
- Object, Body, and Space (Exhibition): permanent
- An Atlantic Drift. 20th-Century Art from the Berardo Collection (Exhibition): permanent
- May I Help You? (Exhibition): permanent
- Avenida 211 (Exhibition): through April 5
- Place to be (Exhibition): through April 5
- Habitar Portugal (Exhibition): through April 26
- Early Childhood (Schools): through September
At the Museu do Oriente
Every month, new exhibitions, courses, conferences, and shows take place at the Museu do Oriente. Let’s take a look at some highlights from this month’s program:
- Goa Ivory (Exhibition): permanent
- Portuguese Presence in Asia (Exhibition): permanent
- Chinese export porcelain | Former CunhaAlves Collection: permanent
- Chinese Fans: permanent
- India in Watercolor: permanent
- From the Holy Land to Japan: permanent
- Former Souza Serrano Collection: permanent
- Japan: Festivals and Rituals: through May 31
In the Madragoa neighborhood, there’s a place that lets us travel the world through the history of puppets. It’s a museum worth visiting, regardless of age, and here are this month’s suggestions:
- 60 Years of Latvian Animation Puppets: Animācijas Brigāde Studio (Exhibition): through April 19
At the Communications Museum
Every month , the Communications Museum hosts guided tours, exhibitions, and many other events for the whole family. Let’s take a look at some highlights from this month’s program:
- Submarine cables (Exhibition): until 2050
- Destino Camões: Epic, Lyrical, Universal (Exhibition): through June 27
- Communication Is Natural | Botany in Communications (Exhibition): through November 30
