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Event

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.

Photo by Manuel Palmeira on Unsplash
Confirmed edition

At a glance

Dates
July 31–August 9, 2026
Where
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Price
Ticketed concerts (pricing varies).
Source check
Verified July 10, 2026
Review by
August 10, 2026

What to expect

  • Strong programming in a comfortable venue
  • A perfect ‘hot month’ evening plan when you want AC and great sound
  • Easy to combine with a museum visit at the Gulbenkian complex
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Avenidas Novas — the Lisbon backdrop around this event.Photo: Alai Photography / Unsplash

Planning tips

  • Buy tickets early for headline nights.
  • Arrive a bit early and keep dinner simple—this is a ‘show first’ evening.
  • Check venue rules for late seating so you don’t miss the opening set.
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Lisbon to explore around the event.Photo: Sergei Gussev / Unsplash

Build a day around it

  • 2–3 hours: arrive early, event, short neighborhood loop.
  • Full day: one walk/attraction + event + calm dinner.
  • Rainy backup: keep one indoor stop in mind.
Things to do →Food & drink →Neighborhoods →

Before you go

  • Confirm details — check the official link for last-minute changes.
  • Arrive with buffer — 15–30 minutes early makes everything calmer.
  • Weather plan — one indoor warm stop in case the day turns.

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