With our favorite museums, concerts, and tours of the city and its surroundings, this weekend in Lisbon promises to keep everyone out and about.
From Halloween to the commemoration of the 1755 earthquake, which takes place on November 1, there are activities for all ages and tastes.
Here’s our complete itinerary to help you make the most of the coming days, before the “chilly weather” sets in for good.
Halloween in Lisbon: thrills, parties, and activities for all ages
Lisbon is brimming with activities for an unforgettable Halloween, with options for all tastes and levels of bravery.
If you’re looking for a more sophisticated and mysterious atmosphere, Candlelight Halloween at the Altis Grand Hotel offers an intimate concert featuring haunting compositions that create the perfect atmosphere for the season.
If you’d rather be the detective of the night, you can take part in immersive experiences, such as The Lisbon Ripper Hunt or Murder Mystery Lisbon at Praça da Figueira, where the goal is to gather clues and solve mysterious crimes on the streets or in designated venues.
If you want to celebrate with even more energy, the Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience, starting at Praça Luís de Camões, guarantees a spooky (and lively) tour through the city’s best bars.
For a more extravagant option, there’s also the Magic Moments Restaurant & Dance Club, which is hosting a themed night that combines dinner and a show.
Special guided tour at the Royal Treasury Museum, focusing on the 1755 earthquake (and more)
The guided tour “The Lisbon Earthquake and the Royal Treasury” begins on November 1 at the Royal Treasury Museum and explores how the 1755 earthquake affected and led to the reconstruction of the royal heritage, showcasing jewels and artifacts that tell this story.
In addition to this event, the well-known museum offers other activities for the whole family, including evening events and concerts.
The trip to the “lost city” is 15% off
Travel to Machu Picchu without leaving Lisbon: the experience that debuted this summer is offering big discounts—but only for a limited time.
If you’re looking for something different, the immersive exhibition “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City” is located in the basement of Terreiro do Paço, allowing you to explore the Inca city through virtual reality with scenes mapped using drones, photogrammetry, and LiDAR.
Find out what our experience there was like!
Landmarks illuminated in purple on November 1
The civic initiative “Recordar 1755” will have more than 40 monuments in 15 districts and autonomous regions lit up in purple as the night of October 31 turns into November 1.
Organized by Quake—the Lisbon Earthquake Museum—at 9:40 a.m. on November 1, fire departments and boats will sound their sirens across the country.
naBOA: a sports bar serving the famous Porto-style bifana
naBOA is a sports bar on Rua da Boavista that serves homemade snacks, cheap beer (starting at €1.60), and the Porto-style bifana (starting at €4) that everyone wants to try.
Ice Resort returns to UBBO’s Central Plaza
The UBBO Ice Resort returns to the Central Plaza of the UBBO Shopping Resort from October 31, 2026, through January 10, 2027, featuring a natural ice rink spanning over 450 m², a “Snow Fun” area with ice slides, and holiday programming.
Furniture Sale at Casa Independente
Casa Independente, in Largo do Intendente, is selling sofas, tables, chairs, lamps, and other items collected over the years, with prices ranging from €3 to €300.
The lineup and sales will run through December 19; items will be released gradually, so it’s worth checking back often for new deals.
Magusto Fest at Terrapleno de Santos
The Terrapleno de Santos is transformed to celebrate the tradition of St. Martin’s Day along the Tagus River with the Magusto Fest.
The venue features the classic roasted chestnuts and the traditional jeropiga, along with a food court offering a variety of dining options.
In addition to the culinary offerings, the outdoor area features a variety of attractions designed for all ages.
Visit the National Palace of Queluz, the Portuguese Versailles
Just a few kilometers from Lisbon, the National Palace of Queluz is a historic residence featuring Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical interiors, French-inspired gardens, and a Throne Room used for state banquets.
Since October 20, the new wing housing the chambers of Queen Carlota Joaquina has been open to the public, and you can now visit it without having to wait in line to get in.
BrewClub by NESCAFÉ: Halloween Edition
BrewClub is teaming up with the 128 BPM collective to get a head start on Halloween and swap the night for a morning “Healthy Rave.”
This alcohol-free event invites the public to dance to the beats of DJs Cindy Santos and Teresa Guégués, experiment with looks using organic facial glitter, and have their Tarot cards read. Costumes are encouraged, and the best mask at the party takes home a prize.
The side events include a running club turned into a QR code treasure hunt, where the first team to complete the challenges wins a coffee machine.
The venue also offers yoga and CrossFit classes, pottery and coffee workshops, and a sauna area disguised as a witch’s cauldron with ice baths.
Learn about the history of the 1755 earthquake at the Lisboa Story Centre
There’s a spot in Praça do Comércio where you can discover firsthand how the city has evolved since its earliest days.
Using multimedia panels and a geolocation-activated audio guide, the Lisboa Story Centre takes you on an interactive, immersive journey that delves deep into the history of the Portuguese capital, from its founding myths to the present day.
The experience lasts about an hour and is full of sensory details you really can’t miss. You can step inside a replica of a caravel from the Age of Discovery and smell the spices that the navigators brought back from the Indies, or walk through a darkened room where a short film simulates the devastation of the 1755 earthquake, before revealing the genius of Pombaline architecture that rebuilt Lisbon.
Book launch for “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
This Halloween, the little ones have a date with one of the most famous characters from children’s stories. Author Clara Cunha (known for her bestseller “O Cuquedo”) and illustrator Natalina Cóias will present the seventh book in their series, “Quem tem Medo do Lobo Mau?”
The event includes a presentation of the new story and an autograph session with the creators of the work. The life-size Big Bad Wolf mascot will also be in the square to take photos with the kids.
If you’d like to take this or other adventures from the collection home with you, Bertrand has a bookstall set up on site.
Delta Coffee Club is now open
The Delta Coffee Club arrives in downtown Lisbon with a monthly schedule that combines coffee, culture, and entertainment.
The pop-up space divides its program into different themed clubs with regular activities, including stand-up comedy nights at the Secret Comedy Club, author meet-and-greets at the Book Club, and workouts at the Fitness Club.
Music will be provided by DJ sets at the Music Club, while the Arts Club hosts hands-on painting and ceramics workshops.
The venue also hosts regular sessions with baristas and serves as a stage for new product launches from Delta brands.
Halloweek at the Lisbon Oceanarium
Online exclusive, limited to 2,500 tickets
The Lisbon Oceanarium is celebrating Halloween with a temporary discount on admission prices.
The campaign lets you explore the central aquarium and the various marine habitats with a single ticket valid for all ages.
The visit also includes access to the temporary exhibition “Sea Monsters,” located in the main atrium. The exhibition features life-size models of large predators that inhabited the ocean over millions of years, replacing the traditional seasonal scares with a look at the prehistoric species of the marine ecosystem.
Halloween party on the Luzzi rooftop in downtown Lisbon
The Luzzi rooftop at the Andaz Lisbon, next to the Arco da Rua Augusta, eschews the typical scary costumes and calls for bold looks for the Halloween party.
The event takes place at Luzzi restaurant and Z Terrace, featuring cocktails and a set by DJ Ravin, a resident DJ at the Buddha-Bar in Paris.
The evening includes a costume contest where the three best outfits will receive prizes: a night for two at the hotel, dinner at Luzzi, or brunch at Z Terrace.
Oops! It’s Halloween at Palaphita
€5 (face painting and entertainment for children up to age 9)
Palaphita, in Cascais, is dedicating Halloween to the younger crowd with an exclusive party for kids ages 10 to 14.
In a covered, enclosed space supervised by the organizers, the dance floor comes alive with a DJ, challenges, non-alcoholic cocktails, and a buffet selection already included in the ticket price.
So that parents and children can enjoy the event together in the same venue, the space is divided into different areas. While teenagers dance, children up to age nine can enjoy face painting and entertainment in the amphitheater.
Adults, meanwhile, can relax and groove to the music with other DJ sets scattered throughout the venue.
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