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Thinner crowds and balmy weather makes mid-April through May and September through October the best time to visit Lisbon. Late spring means orange blossoms all around. Plus, who can resist a glass (or a bottle?) during the fall wine season? These months have the lowest prices on hotels and flights as well. You can even put your finger on the beach season. Times between June and August bring in skyrocketing rates and chords of tourists to the city and beaches. Fortunately, summer in Lisbon is almost rainless, which is handy for several festivals like Super Bock Super Rock or Sumol Summer Fest. Even though temperatures significantly drop from November to February, the winter in Lisbon is relatively warm. Sure enough, you'll need rain gear for your promenades, but that's nothing compared to the expensive rates you’ll avoid.

39 things to do in Lisbon

CCB Summer

June 4–October 5, 2023 Event

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

Summer Nights at Chiado Museum

August 5–26, 2022 (every Saturday) Event

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)

September 21, 2024 Event

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

March–October (all year round) Nature

Picturesque prehistoric cliffs hang over vast beaches creating an impressive landscape

Arrábida Nature Park

April–October (all year round) Nature

This area offers a wide selection of activities—hiking, diving, exploring flora and fauna, and local product tasting

Tagus River Sunset Cruise

May–September (all year round) Activity

Looking at Lisbon from its waterfront gives you a different perspective

ID NoLimits (former Lisboa Dance Festival)

June 15-23, 2024 Event

The sounds of electronic music shake the walls of conference rooms

Super Bock Super Rock

July 18–20, 2024 Event

World rock stars gather in Lisbon to take part in one of the biggest European rock festivals

São Silvestre de Lisboa

December 28, 2024 Event

Every year since 2008 this race occupies the streets of Lisbon

Diving

all year round Activity

Reefs, wrecks, deep dives—a lot of opportunities are open to divers in the vicinity of Lisbon

NOS Alive Festival

July 11–13, 2024 Event

An open-air indie, rock, and pop music festival near Lisbon

Festas de Lisboa (Festas dos Santos Populares)

June 1–June 30 Event

Every June the streets of Lisbon are decorated, and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air for a few days

LISB-ON

June 30–July 2, 2023 Event

This three-day festival combines electronic music and contemporary culture

Summer Jazz Concerts

May–September Event

During summer, dozens of jazz concerts take place around the city

Birdwatching

October–April Nature

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

October–May Activity

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)

May 29-June 16, 2024 Event

Residents of Lisbon know how to make a large-scale cultural event.

Food Markets

all year round Activity

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

May–September Activity

There are plenty of places for relaxation in Lisbon surroundings

Flamingos in the Tagus Estuary Natural Reserve

October–November Nature

Endless flocks of pink flamingos occupy the wetland for the winter season

Brunch Electronik

June 30–September 29, 2024 Event

A series of open-air weekend events full of electronic music and activities for both kids and adults

Surfing

September–May Activity

Surfers enjoy the vast coasts in Lisbon vicinity

Sea Urchins

February–early March Food

An unusual Portuguese dish

Portugal Carnival de Torres Vedras

February 9–14, 2024 Event

Traditional drums and bagpipes, large-scale​ allegorical floats, groups of masked revellers—carnival as it used to be for centuries

Bacalhau

December 25 Food

Star of the show on Portugese Christmas dinner tables

Rock in Rio Lisboa

June 15–23, 2024 Event

One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

Orange Blossom

April–May Nature

See picturesque Algrave region when it's covered in orange blossom

Sardines Season

July–August Food

Sardine is the most popular fish in Portugal

Wine Season

September–November Food

Witness grape harvesting and winemaking in one of Portugal's most famous​ wine regions

Meia Maratona de Lisboa or Lisbon Half Marathon

March 9, 2025 Event

Take part in the record-holder half-marathon through one of the 20th longest bridges in the world

Fatima Pilgrimage

October 13 | May 13 Event

The pilgrimage to the most famous place of Marian apparitions

Lisbon Bullfighting

Easter Sunday–early fall (on selected Thursdays) Event

Tauromaquia in Portugal is no less colorful than Spanish corrida

Epiphany Cake (King Cake)

December 24–January 06 Food

A traditional Catholic holiday marked with a crown-shaped cake, dances and singing

Vinho Verde

August–September Food

Light sparkling wines, perfect for summer heat

Magusto festival in Portugal

September 29 | November 1 | November 11 Event

A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire

Sumol Summer Fest

July 5-6, 2024 Event

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

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing

March–October Activity

Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves

Lisbon Christmas Markets

December–early January Event

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

New Year’s Eve in Lisbon

December 31 Event

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lisbon in a colorful way

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