Best time to visit
39 things to do in Lisbon
CCB Summer
Listen to the jazz music and watch movies in the Centro Cultural de Belém
Summer Nights at Chiado Museum
Free concerts gather people in the Sculpture Garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado every August
Festival of Iberian Mask (Festival Internacional da Mascára Ibérica FIMI)
During the first weekend of May people in masks and costumes take to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate historical and cultural ties that exist between Spanish and Portuguese regions
Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica Protected Landscape
Picturesque prehistoric cliffs hang over vast beaches creating an impressive landscape
Arrábida Nature Park
This area offers a wide selection of activities—hiking, diving, exploring flora and fauna, and local product tasting
Tagus River Sunset Cruise
Looking at Lisbon from its waterfront gives you a different perspective
ID NoLimits (former Lisboa Dance Festival)
The sounds of electronic music shake the walls of conference rooms
Super Bock Super Rock
World rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals
São Silvestre de Lisboa
Every year since 2008 this race occupies the streets of Lisbon
Diving
Reefs, wrecks, deep dives—a lot of opportunities are open to divers in the vicinity of Lisbon
Festas de Lisboa (Festas dos Santos Populares)
Every June the streets of Lisbon are decorated, and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air for a few days
LISB-ON
This three-day festival combines electronic music and contemporary culture
Summer Jazz Concerts
During summer, dozens of jazz concerts take place around the city
Birdwatching
During the migration season, Lisbon and its vicinity turn into a wintering site and migration stop-off point for thousands of birds
Sintra & Sintra-Cascais Nature Park
This fairy-tale town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The serene and picturesque area combines impressive architecture and unique nature
Lisbon Book Fair (Feira do Livro de Lisboa)
Residents of Lisbon know how to make a large-scale cultural event.
Food Markets
Lisbon is famous for its organic markets and fairs where you can buy food directly from local farms. Discover the taste of Lisbon!
Flamingos in the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve
Endless flocks of pink flamingos occupy the wetland for the winter season
Brunch Electronik
A series of open-air weekend events full of electronic music and activities for both kids and adults
Wine Season
Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous wine regions
Meia Maratona de Lisboa or Lisbon Half Marathon
Take part in the record-holder half-marathon through one of the 20th longest bridges in the world
Fatima Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions
Lisbon Bullfighting
Tauromaquia in Portugal is no less colorful than Spanish corrida
Epiphany Cake (King Cake)
A traditional Catholic holiday marked with a crown-shaped cake, dances and singing
Magusto festival in Portugal
A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire
Lisbon Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions