
Best time to visit
35 things to do in Lisbon

CCB Summer
Listen to the jazz music and watch movies in the Centro Cultural de Belém

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

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

NOS Alive Festival
An open-air indie, rock, and pop music festival near 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

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!

Beach Season
There are plenty of places for relaxation in Lisbon surroundings

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

Rock in Rio Lisboa
One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

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

Sumol Summer Fest
Beach vibes, surfing plus lots of hip-hop and best Portuguese DJs

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves

Lisbon Christmas Markets
Immerse yourself in Lisbon's festive atmosphere with holiday markets and seasonal attractions