Like you, we miss summer a lot – too much – as soon as fall starts knocking on the door.
That’s why this year we decided that we would be the ones to lift your spirits, so that your most melancholy and sad days can be transformed into fun plans and activities.
After all, in the fall there are plenty of places to explore in the city too. And you yourself told us that eating roasted chestnuts or strolling along the banks of the river were very rewarding activities.
So, in addition to all these tips, which you can take advantage of whenever you’re bored at home, throughout the month of October we’re going to suggest new and spectacular plans for you to explore with your family, friends, partner or on your own.
Theater, Cinema, Comedy and Shows
Back to the old cinemas
Going to one of these old cinemas is the experience-challenge we’re proposing this month!
They’re alternative and you won’t find the box office hits or the big Hollywood releases, but you’ll feel what it really means to “go to the movies”.
Death of the Raven
“The Death of the Raven” is one of the plays that everyone is talking about! It’s an immersive experience that will take you on a “journey” through the mad and hallucinated minds of Edgar Allan Poe and Fernando Pessoa, traveling through 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 at these screenings, which always take place from Wednesday to Sunday at 9pm.
At the Tivoli BBVA Theater
Every month there are new shows at one of Lisbon’s most iconic venues, the Teatro Tivoli BBVA. Let’s take a look at this month’s program:
- Tasting Fado (Experience): every Friday and Saturday
- Dois de Nós (Theater): from October 1st
- Maria Luíza Jobim | Participation António Zambujo (Music): October 13
- Sonhos de Inverno | OML (Music): October 20th
Address: Avenida da Liberdade 182A
Opening times: various
Tickets: on the website
Exhibitions, Art and Fashion
Photographer Nico Trinkhaus opens exhibition in Lisbon
Arte Box, a cultural installation located in the arrivals area of Lisbon Airport, is hosting the first exhibition in Portugal by renowned travel photographer Nico Trinkhaus. Under the title “CORação – Colours of the Heart”, the exhibition features nine photographs that explore the diversity of colors and landscapes of Portugal, from the Tagus to the cliffs of Nazaré, inviting those arriving in the city to pause and contemplate the national energy and identity.
MAAT celebrates its 9th anniversary with art, architecture and technology
MAAT is marking its ninth anniversary with a special program that promises to surprise, bringing together art, architecture and technology in one space. To mark the date, the museum is opening its doors for free for a whole day, offering everyone the chance to immerse themselves in unique exhibitions and experiences.
Puppet Museum: the art of storytelling
In the Madragoa neighborhood you’ll find a place that lets you travel the world through the history of puppets. history of puppets. A museum that deserves to be visited, whatever your age.
Address: Rua da Esperança 146, Convento das Bernardas (Santos)
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m.)
Tickets: adults 5€; 13 to 25 year olds (non-Lisbon residents) 2.5€; over 65s 4.3€; or check other prices
Banksy Museum
The Banksy exhibition in Lisbon is now the Banksy Museum, in a clear commitment by the city to a place that has been receiving more and more visitors since it opened in the summer of 2022. And there are 12 new works for you to see!
Address: Rua Viriato 25B (Picoas)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 20:00; Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00 (last entry at 19:15)
Tickets: from €8, on the website
At the Museum of Contemporary Art
MAC-CCB is the new abbreviation for Museum of Contemporary Art Centro Cultural de Belém, which in 2023 began occupying the space of the former Berardo Museum. It opened at the end of October.
Every month there are new activities and exhibitions 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. The arts of the 20th century from the Berardo Collection (Exhibition): permanent
- Early Childhood (Schools): until September 2026
- Drifts from an exhibition (Workshop): October 4 and 5
- Encoding and decoding artistic modernities (Conference): October 11
- Primitive in Paris, modern in Brazil (Conference): October 18
- Avenida 211 (Exhibition): from October 25 to April 5, 2026
- Experiences of the World (Exhibition): until October 26
- Lighter (Exhibition): from October 3 to January 4, 2026
At the Gulbenkian Museum + Modern Art Center (CAM)
Every month there are new exhibitions and projects at one of Lisbon’s best-known museums, the Gulbenkian Museum, and also at the Modern Art Center. Let’s take a look at this month’s program.
At the Gulbenkian Museum:
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NOTE: The Gulbenkian Museum is temporarily closed.
At the Modern Art Center (CAM):
- H BOX (Video): permanent
- Visitable Reserves: until September 20, 2027
- The Listening Biennial (Exhibition): until January 6, 2026
- Francisco Trêpa | Baile dos Bugalhos (Exhibition): until January 13, 2026
- Zineb Sedira | Standing Here Wondering… (Exhibition): until January 19, 2026
- Green Spaces | Drawings in the Collection (Exhibition): from October 10 to March 2, 2026
- Linha de Maré (CAM Collection): until May 11, 2026
- Xerazade | CAM’s Endless Collection (Exhibition): until September 20, 2026
- Rosana Antolí | An Aria for the Mallard (Installation): until October 6
At MAAT
Lisbon’s most modern museum has new exhibitions almost every month, and we’re going to share the main highlights:
- The Electricity Factory (Exhibition): permanent
- Fluxes – 7th Lisbon Architecture Triennale (Exhibition): from October 5 to January 19, 2026
- Cerith Wyn Evans – Forms in Space… through Light (in Time)(Exhibition): from October 5 to February 16, 2026
- Miriam Cahn | O que nos calha (Exhibition): until October 27
- Lápis de pintar dias cinzentos | Works from the EDP Foundation Art Collection (Exhibition): until January 19, 2026
Address: Avenida Brasília (Belém)
Opening times: various
Tickets: on the website
At MACAM
MACAM – 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 with you:
- A collection for two times (Exhibition): permanent
- MURMUR Project (Exhibition): new exhibitions by emerging artists every 4 months (free admission)
- Guided tours (Visits): see website
- Family Visit-Workshop (Workshop): see website
- War: Reality, Myth and Fiction (Exhibition): until October 13
- Anthropocene: In search of a new human? (Exhibition): until October 26
- Young Soloists of the Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra (Music): October 9 at 8pm
- Sara Cruz (Music): October 11 at 9:30 p.m.
- Maria Léon (Music): October 25 at 9:30 p.m.
Address: Rua da Junqueira 66
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets: on the website
At the Orient Museum
Every month there are new exhibitions, courses, conferences and shows at the Museu do Oriente. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of this month’s program:
- Portuguese Presence in Asia (Exhibition): permanent
- Chinese export porcelain | Former Cunha Alves Collection: permanent
- Goa ivories (Exhibition): permanent
- Ganesh Photo Art (Exhibition): until October 12
- Japan: Festivals and Rituals (Temporary exhibition): until December 31st
Address: Av. Brasília (Doca de Alcantara, North)
Opening times: various
Tickets: on the website
At the National Coach Museum
Every month there are exciting exhibitions at the National Coach Museum. Let’s take a look at this month’s program:
- The Exchange of Princesses – 1729 (Exhibition): no end date
- 12 Signs of the Zodiac (Exhibition): no end date
- The Queen’s Tournament: solidarity of the Portuguese people (Exhibition): from December 19th
Address: Avenida da Índia 136 (Belém)
Opening times: various
Tickets: on site
At the Museum of Communications
Every month there are staged visits, exhibitions and many other events for the whole family at the Museum of Communications . Let’s take a look at some of the highlights of this month’s program:
- Submarine cables (Exhibition): until 2050
- D. Manuel I (Exhibition): until December 31, 2025
- Destino Camões: epic, lyrical, universal (Exhibition): until July 27, 2026
- Post Office Labyrinth (Activity): October 4 and 25
Address: Rua do Instituto Industrial 16 (Santos)
Opening times: various
Tickets: on the website
Experiences, Attractions and Games
Climbing the 25 de Abril Bridge
Now that we’ve taken you to the top of the bridge, how about a trip underneath? Escala 25 is one of Lisbon’s newest entertainment and sports venues, where you can climb a 12-meter-high wall.
Whether you’re practicing alone, with friends or as a family, Escala 25 has other climbing walls and climbing areas for all levels of difficulty, always accompanied by professionals.
Casa do Parlamento: free, interactive democracy
Casa do Parlamento is a completely free interpretive center dedicated to bringing citizens closer to the history and workings of the Assembly of the Republic. It offers four floors full of themed content and immersive experiences, such as games, multimedia tours, simulated debates and the possibility of recording speeches from the pulpit. The space also has permanent and temporary exhibitions, intervention music and educational activities, making it dynamic and accessible for all ages.
Lisbon Oceanarium
One of the most incredible places to visit with the little ones in Lisbon is, without a doubt, the Lisbon Oceanarium.
And if you don’t believe our 10 reasons to go there, then you really must see for yourself the more than 8,000 animals and plants, from more than 500 species. Oh, and don’t miss their permanent exhibitions “Submerged Forests by Takashi Amano” and “ONE, The Sea as you’ve never felt it”.
Guided tour of the Amália Rodrigues House-Museum
You’ll only get to know Amália Rodrigues better if you know how she lived. And on this visit to her House-Museum, you’ll find out everything.
Opening her home to the public was one of Amália Rodrigues’ greatest desires, a goal that was realized on July 23, 2001, when it was transformed into a House-Museum to share her most personal and intimate side with all her fans and onlookers.
Lourinhã Dino Park
Lourinhã’s Dino Park is one of the largest themed outdoor attractions in Europe, with almost 200 full-scale models of dinosaur species.
Lourinhã’s Dino Park is always a great idea to take the little ones, and we’re sure you’ll love it too.
Pharmacy Museum
Between Bairro Alto and Bica, just up from the Santa Catarina (Adamastor) viewpoint, there’ s a museum that may go unnoticed, but which preserves the history of our health.
Don’t miss out on your ticket to visit an iconic museum!
3D Fun Art Museum
Lisbon now has its own 3D Fun Art Museum, a three-dimensional museum that will make your head spin!
This is a space that promises to leave everyone confused and, at the same time, very amused. Book your ticket now at Fever and don’t forget your camera.
Minigolf Experience: indoor circuit
Are you ready for a fun evening with friends or a lively afternoon with the family?
Here you can play minigolf indoors, as well as other more psychedelic more psychedelic surprises.
Shall we play a few shots? Book your place at Fever!
Experience unique adventures with Mission To Escape
Whether it’s a wizarding school or a galaxy far, far away, Mission To Escape offers some of the most exciting escape room experiences in Lisbon and Loures, ideal for testing the creativity and cunning of any group. Take up the challenge and find out if you can solve all these puzzles!
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Concerts, Parties and Festivals
The Jazz Room celebrates New Orleans jazz in Lisbon
The Jazz Room arrives in the capital to recreate the unique spirit of New Orleans at the Mercado da Ribeira. With talented musicians and performances full of improvisation and emotion, the show transports the audience to the legendary American bars where jazz was born. Between unforgettable classics and new interpretations, this experience promises to envelop Lisbon in the vibrant energy of this iconic musical genre, transforming the evening into a true collective celebration of music.
The best music, in the most incredible places in the city
Over the next few months there will be several Candlelight classical music concerts, as well as other shows in various venues in Lisbon.
All of them will take place in fantastic venues in the city, providing very intimate and exciting moments for all the participants.
Candlelight Concerts:
- Candlelight: Timeless composers such as Mozart, Bach and others
- Candlelight: Rings, Thrones and Dragons
- Candlelight: Queen vs. The Beatles
- Candlelight: The Best of Vivaldi
- Candlelight: The Best of the 80s
- Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
- Candlelight: The Best of ABBA
- Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Other concerts in the city:
This month, you’ll also be able to attend a series of concerts and music festivals at various venues and venues in Lisbon:
- William Tayler: October 2, at Casa Capitão
- Joseph Arthur: October 3, at MACAM
- Bleed From Within + After the Burial + Great American Ghost: October 3, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Nena: October 4, at Sagres Campo Pequeno
- ionnalee: October 8, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Bob Vylan: October 8, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Gogol Bordello: October 11, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Samuel Úria: October 11, at Coliseu dos Recreios
- Fado & Morna: October 11, at Casa da Amália
- Maria Luiza Jobim: October 13, at Teatro Tivoli BBVA
- Calum Scott: October 15, at the Coliseu dos Recreios
- Duki: October 16, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- The Beths: October 17, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Counting Crows: October 17, at Lisbon’s Coliseu dos Recreios
- Lacuna Coil: October 17, at LAV – Lisboa Live
- Kae Tempest: October 18, at LAV – Lisboa Live
- Boney M: October 18, at LX Factory
- Nick Mulvey: October 23, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- The Darkness: October 24, at LAV – Lisboa Live
- The Toung Gods: October 25, at LAV – Lisboa Live
- Kerala Dust: October 26, at Capitólio
- Parkway Drive: October 30, at Sagres Campo Pequeno
- Hamilton Leithauser: October 30, at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo
- Sam the Kid: October 31, at CCB
- Luísa Sonza: October 31, at Sagres Campo Pequeno
Gastronomy, Travel and Leisure
What to do on Halloween
If you still don’t know what to do on Halloween, take a look at our list of plans for the spookiest day of the year, with tips and suggestions of what you can find in the city on this date.
Oktoberfest in Lisbon: beer, music and joy
Lisbon is celebrating the famous Oktoberfest! With official beers, lively music and lots of fun, the next few days promise unmissable moments for all true lovers of the “golden drink”. If you’re a fan of the German tradition and enjoy good company, get ready: the city is ready to offer you a unique experience that combines culture, flavors and celebration.
Have you heard of Stack’s smash burgers?
Stack Smash Burgers has become an authentic point of reference for fans of American-style burgers, famous for their “smashed” meat, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Located in the Anjos neighborhood, in a small space with a relaxed atmosphere, it stands out for its handmade potato bread and fresh, high-quality ingredients, in recipes that focus on simplicity and authentic taste. It’s no coincidence that it’s already one of the best smash burgers in Lisbon, winning over even the most demanding palates.
Have you heard about the Portuguese Navy’s plans?
As you can imagine, the Portuguese Navy has an incredible history and heritage.
What you might not be aware of is the vast cultural and entertainment offer that it has to offer, but we’ll tell you all about it.
Night Stories: last day is free
Music, art and gastronomy! It’s with these “ingredients”, which everyone loves, that one of Lisbon’s most attractive cultural events is made. Check out the full program.
Bonjardim: the “King of Chickens” in Lisbon
In the heart of the city, the iconic Bonjardim restaurant has become the true “King of Chickens” and is recommended for tasting the famous Piri-Piri Chicken, a Portuguese dish internationally recognized among the 100 best in the world. The relaxed atmosphere attracts both locals and tourists looking for this must-try gastronomic experience. With decades of tradition, Bonjardim maintains the original recipe and serves spit-roasted chicken with a side of potatoes and salad, making it one of the city’s historic restaurants.
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