Upcoming events in Lisbon
Festivals, markets, runs, and the city’s best seasonal moments.
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Quick plan
Pick an event that fits your dates, then open it for the official schedule and any ticket rules. Programs change — if something conflicts, trust the official link on the event page.
Choose 1 anchor
One event per day is plenty. Keep the rest flexible.
Time it earlier
For calmer vibes: weekdays, or early sessions on weekends.
Pair it nearby
Add one meal area + one walk for a complete day.
ModaLisboa (Lisbon Fashion Week) (seasonal)
Lisbon’s fashion week: runway shows, talks, and pop-ups—good if you want a modern, creative side of the city beyond classic sightseeing.
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EDP Lisbon Half Marathon (Meia Maratona de Lisboa)
One of Europe’s most scenic half marathons—famously crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge and finishing by the river near Belém.
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BTL — Lisbon Travel Market (Better Tourism Lisbon)
Portugal’s biggest travel-industry fair with public days—good for inspiration, destination deals, and a lively indoor plan if you’re in Lisbon in March.
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Lisbon Restaurant Week (seasonal)
Fixed-price menus across participating restaurants—great if you want one ‘planned meal’ and a reason to book somewhere nicer while you’re visiting.
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Festa do Cinema Italiano (Lisbon)
A spring film festival celebrating Italian cinema—screenings, premieres, and a great excuse for a few ‘planned evenings’ in April.
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Lisbon Eco Marathon (Monsanto)
A trail-and-park marathon weekend inside Lisbon’s green lung: Monsanto Forest Park—cooler, shadier, and very local.
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Freedom Day (April 25) in Lisbon
Portugal’s public holiday celebrating the Carnation Revolution. Expect a different city rhythm, potential commemorations, and adjusted opening hours.
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IndieLisboa 2026
Lisbon’s indie film festival season: a curated mix of features, shorts, and special screenings—perfect for one or two ‘culture nights’ in spring.
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Out Jazz (free outdoor Sunday concerts)
A beloved Lisbon ritual: free Sunday afternoon jazz and DJ sets in different parks—perfect for a laid-back ‘picnic and listen’ day.
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Open House Lisboa 2026
A once-a-year architecture weekend where Lisbon opens doors: guided visits, hidden staircases, and buildings you normally only admire from the street.
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Lisbon Book Fair (Feira do Livro de Lisboa)
A classic Lisbon summer ritual: big publishers, small presses, street snacks, and sunset browsing in a park above Avenida da Liberdade.
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Portugal Day (June 10) in Lisbon
A national public holiday in Portugal—expect a different weekday rhythm and potential ceremonies. It’s a useful date to plan around for opening hours.
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Santos Populares (St. Anthony’s Night + June street parties)
Lisbon’s biggest, most joyful street-party season: grilled sardines, music, and neighborhood “arraiais” that go late into the night.
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Rock in Rio Lisboa 2026
A huge multi-stage music festival weekender in Lisbon—big headliners, big production, and a very international crowd.
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Arraial Lisboa Pride (seasonal)
A big outdoor Pride party night with music and a festival atmosphere—one of Lisbon’s most joyful summer evenings if you’re in town.
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Ageas Cooljazz 2026 (Cascais)
A polished summer concert series near Lisbon—great sound, warm evenings, and an easy ‘one special night out’ if you’re okay with a short trip to Cascais.
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NOS Alive 2026
Lisbon’s biggest beachside-ish festival week: major international headliners, big production, and a classic summer ‘one big night out’ atmosphere.
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Super Bock Super Rock 2026 (seasonal)
A long-running Portuguese rock festival brand—dates and location vary by edition, so treat this as a ‘watchlist’ event if you’re planning a July trip.
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Jazz em Agosto (Gulbenkian)
Lisbon’s high-quality summer jazz series at Fundação Gulbenkian—an easy ‘one special night’ pick if you’re visiting in August.
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MEO KALORAMA 2026
A big-city festival with a central location: music + art in Lisbon’s Parque da Bela Vista—easy to do as a ‘sleep in your own bed’ festival weekend.
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Festa do Avante! 2026
A huge, eclectic weekend near Lisbon with concerts, debates, food pavilions, and a ‘mini-city’ layout—worth it if you like big cultural festivals with many lanes.
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Lisbon Marathon Weekend
A running weekend that mixes a big-city atmosphere with coastline and river views—marathon plus shorter races across two days.
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LEFFEST — Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival (seasonal)
A fall film festival with international programming and special screenings—good if you want a few curated nights while you’re in Lisbon in shoulder season.
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Web Summit Lisbon 2026
One of the world’s biggest tech conferences—talks, startups, side events, and a city full of meetups for a full week.
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Lisbon Christmas markets (seasonal)
A mix of pop-up Christmas markets and holiday-season lights—perfect for a warm-ish winter city break with evening stroll energy.
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This isn’t an exhaustive calendar — it’s a shortlist of high-signal events with clear dates. For anything time-sensitive (venues, routes, ticket rules), use the official link on the event page.