Are you ready to embrace the world of marionettes and animated forms all over Lisbon? Then, you will love the International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms from international and national companies at several venues in Lisbon. Explore the world of puppets as artist demonstrate their view of the world while establishing relationships between marionettes,...
The IndieLisboa festival will once again feature dozens of films over 11 days, as well as concerts, meetings, debates, parties, and workshops. Independent cinema is a diverse world of fiction, documentaries, animation, and experimental films of various lengths, from shorts to feature-length productions. The event will feature recent films grouped by themes, exclusive, unreleased works,...
The Trezena to Saint Anthony began in Bologna, Italy in 1617. Legend has it that a woman prayed to Saint Anthony for nine consecutive Tuesdays and received divine intervention. Her prayers were answered, and she inspired others to follow. Praying to Saint Anthony over nine Tuesdays became popular. The Trezena involves a series of prayers,...
Save the following information: From May 29 to June 2, 2024, Lisbon will host the Moga Festival 2024, promising an amazing beach festival experience filled with electronic music, art, wellness, gastronomy, and insightful discussions.
COALA festival started in 2014 in São Paulo to provide a stage for emerging artists from the new Brazilian music scene. It has become one of Brazil’s most prominent festivals. This year, COALA is taking place in Europe and will focus on Portuguese-speaking music from Brazil, Portugal, and Africa. Gilberto Gil, Baiana System, Mayra Andrade,...
Join in the celebration of the Popular Saints in Lisbon, a unique and lively event every year. Locals, known as alfacinhas, honor their patron saint, Saint Anthony, with parades and street parties that last from June 12th to 13th. The festivities include the Marchas Populares, a traditional neighborhood parade, and the Arraiais, where people gather...
Have you planned your trip to Lisbon in June? If not, it is time to get moving, as June is a busy month for the Festas dos Santos Populares Lisbon. Are you ready to move your body? The Popular Saints feast days of Saint Peter, Saint John, Santo Antonio, and other saints are not to be...
The Marchas Populares is a long-standing tradition in Lisbon, celebrated every year on the evening of June 12th. About 20 different neighborhoods compete with each other, showcasing their best music, choreography, costumes, and lyrics judged by a special jury. This night is also the scene of an enormous party and street festival, unique to Lisbon....
The festivities in Lisboa also include the celebration of love, which takes place through the traditional weddings of Saint Anthony. This unique tradition has been around since 1958 and aims to provide couples in financial difficulties with the opportunity to get married. Although the tradition was stopped in 1974, it was revived by Lisboa City...
While in Lisbon, why not head to Sintra for ten days of festivities? Enjoy various shows at different venues like:
The procession of Saint Anthony, a tradition since the 16th century, is a popular event in Lisbon. It starts at the Igreja de Santo António and passes through the Alfama Quarter. What sets this procession apart is that it grows in size as it progresses, with saints from all the churches it passes joining in....
Are you ready to celebrate one of Lisbon’s most vibrant music festivals? Maybe you are not sure when it takes place. Then I am glad you will join me at the Rock in Rio Lisboa 2024 festival. I love this festival as it brings people together from near and far. So, are you ready to wear...
Since 1975, the festival has brought together outstanding artists, ensembles, orchestras, and young performers for a unique international music event. It offers concerts and performances in historic venues, including palaces, churches, theaters, and auditoriums, featuring symphonic and traditional music.
Save this date, as Lisbon's largest LGBTI+ Pride Celebration will occur on June 22nd. Head to Praça do Comércio – Terreiro do Paço, the main square in Lisbon. The Arraial starts at 4:00 PM, and the party 🎉 goes into the night late until 2:00 AM. The Arraial Lisboa Pride is the largest community event bringing...
Jardim Sonoro is a daytime experience for all music lovers and is not to be missed. With Lisboa as the backdrop and stage, enjoy three full days of partying to the biggest names in electronic music. So, if you are in Lisbon during that time, why not extend your visit to this great event?
Join the exciting event, bringing together music lovers, students, educators, and talented performers worldwide at the Festival de Jazz Barnardo Sassetti. The festival celebrates Bernardo Sassetti's legacy and offers a platform for artists to showcase their skills. With captivating performances and a special tribute to Bernardo Sassetti's music, it's going to be an unforgettable three-day...
EVIL LIVE FESTIVAL is a new festival that focuses on the heaviest sounds in music. The festival is committed to showcasing various genres and subgenres, from mainstream to alternative, classic riffs, and guitar playing to contemporary trends. The festival’s second edition will occur on June 29th and 30th, 2024, at the Altice Arena. This year’s...
With new songs in her luggage and a strong desire to return to Portugal, Anna Joyce, the Angolan artist enjoying even greater popularity, is set to grace the stage of the Coliseu dos Recreios once again to commemorate ten years of her artistic career. Make sure to check out some of the other concerts and...
After living in Lisbon for a year and visiting twice a year, I’ve collected my 10 favorite things to do in Lisbon. Download it below.