Lisbon is a city full of charm all year round and, even on the coldest days, there’s no shortage of winter activities to do in the Portuguese capital. Concerts, comedy shows and plays are just some of the plans that fill Lisbon’s diverse cultural agenda with life.
So, even with the cooler temperatures, don’t stay indoors. There are plenty of indoor alternatives for all tastes and ages. Karaoke dates, cozy meals and immersive experiences, the possibilities are many and you just have to choose.
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Laugh your ass off with stand-up
Lisbon’s cultural agenda is rich and diverse, with manyindoor shows .In this sense, one of the best things to do in winter is to laugh your ass off at the best comedies and stand-up shows .
And these are some of the many options for an evening full of good cheer:
- Capivara Albina Comedy Club, at Lux Lounge
- Impro Night, at the Braço da Prata Factory, among others
Watching a play
A comedy is always a good idea. However, this isn’t the only possibility when it comes to the world of theater.
From Teatro Dona Maria II to Teatro Tivoli BBA, not forgetting Chapitô and other venues, the list is vast… and in this article we share with you some of the plays currently on stage.
Going to a concert by candlelight
The Candlelight concerts, promoted by Fever, are already a regular feature of Lisbon’s cultural scene and therefore an excellent activity to do in winter.
With a varied musical repertoire and taking place in emblematic locations, Candlelight shows transport you to an intimate universe, surrounded by hundreds of candles.
Singing (and singing off-key) to your heart’s content at karaoke
Do you want to unleash the inner artist in you? Or swap the shower for a real stage? Then call up your friends and/or better half and have a great time at one of these karaoke bars in Lisbon.
Let yourself be carried away by the hits of the moment or your most ‘secret’ guilty pleasures and sing until your voice hurts. After all, it doesn’t matter if you’re talented (or not), just that you have a great evening.
Visit the immersive exhibition “Living Van Gogh”
After its success in Porto, “Living Van Gogh” is now on show at the Mãe d’Água Reservoir in Amoreiras, Lisbon.
This is an incredible immersive experience with more than 150 360º paintings, virtual reality and interactive installations.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the life and work of one of the greatest painters of all time and, at the same time, forget about the cold winter.
Ice skating
One of the best things to do in winter in Lisbon is undoubtedly ice skating.
During the festive season, you can go skating in various places not only in the capital, but also in the surrounding area. So get your skates ready and have fun.
Feel the warmth of flamenco
Flamenco is becoming more and more fashionable in Portugal, with a proliferation of national artists presenting works inspired by this musical style. But how about feeling the warmth of Spanish culture up close in a unique show?
“We Call It Flamenco” returns to Lisbon this winter to warm up the colder season. So get ready to enjoy an incredibleshow with mesmerizing choreography, guitar virtuosity and the unmistakable passion of the singers‘ voices.
Warm your soul with hot soup
Soup is typical of Portuguese cuisine and takes us back to the sweet memories of childhood, when grandmothers lovingly prepared this vitamin-packed dish.
From the traditional caldo verde to chicken soup, without forgetting fish soup or influences from other latitudes such as szechuan beef ramen and miso tonkotsu, take a look at our gastronomic guide here.
