18 upcoming festivals events
Festas de Lisboa – Santos Populares Food Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 11:00
Alfama, Mouraria, Bairro Alto, Lisbon
Lisbon's Santos Populares street-food festival celebrates Santo António with grilled sardines and manjericos (sweet basil bundles), spilling into Alfama, Mouraria and Bairro Alto. Enjoy live music and neighborhood parties across the city, a lively, food-filled celebration of Lisbon's summer street culture.
KIZOMBADA 2026 - The Kizomba Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 16:00
Jazzy Dance Studios (Jazzy Santos)
KIZOMBADA 2026 is a three-day kizomba and semba festival in Lisbon at Jazzy Dance Studios, June 12–14, 2026. Open to everyone, it blends workshops, social dancing, and showcases in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that unites dancers from around the world.
Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Rock In Rio - Lisbon 2026
Rock In Rio Lisbon 2026 bursts to life with Alok electrifying the crowd at a sun-drenched stage, merging global dance grooves with festival spectacle in Portugal’s capital.
ART EXPLORA FESTIVAL
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Culturgest Outside
Art Explora Festival brings visual arts, performances, and talks to Culturgest Outside, an outdoor Lisbon cultural festival inviting audience participation.
Vinho ao Vivo – European Terroir Festival
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 at 11:00
Palácio Sinel de Cordes, Lisbon
Lisbon hosts Vinho ao Vivo, a European Terroir Festival at Palácio Sinel de Cordes. This prestigious gathering spotlights independent winemakers and artisanal wines with tastings, meet-the-winemaker sessions, and curated food pairings that celebrate terroir.
Evil Live Festival 2026
Sun, 5 Jul 2026
Altice Arena
Evil Live Festival 2026 charges MEO Arena in Lisbon with Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, Imminence, The Gathering and Anneke van Giersbergen, a dark, cinematic rock odyssey for devoted fans.
NOS Alive'26
Thu, 9 Jul 2026
Passeio Marítimo de Algés
NOS Alive'26 roars back to the Passeio Marítimo de Algés in Lisbon, with a lineup billed as the best yet where sun, sea breeze, and a mix of rock, pop, and electronic acts light up the riverfront.
LISB-ON Jardim Sonoro Festival
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Jardim Keil do Amaral (Monsanto)
LISB-ON Jardim Sonoro festival at Monsanto forest park with DJs and live music across techno, disco, house, jazz, soul, funk and electronic pop on July 3–4, 2026.
EDP CoolJazz 2026
Sat, 8 Aug 2026
Hipódromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais
EDP CoolJazz 2026 is an outdoor jazz festival at Hipódromo Manuel Possolo in Cascais featuring world-class jazz, soul, funk and blues artists August 8–10 near Lisbon.
Meo Kalorama'26
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Parque da Bela Vista
MEO Kalorama '26 lights up Lisbon's Parque da Bela Vista with a summer festival blend of music, art, and sustainability, drawing thousands of festival-goers to expansive stages, interactive installations, and sun-drenched vibes.
Iminente Festival'26
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
Marvila, Lisbon
Iminente Festival'26 returns to Marvila, Lisbon, with music, visual arts, dance, urban sports, community projects, discussions, and gastronomy.
Lisbon Art Weekend 2026
Thu, 5 Nov 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
Lisbon Art Weekend'26 showcases contemporary Portuguese art across venues with exhibitions, performances, and conversations during a city-wide festival.
Lisboa Games Week'26
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
Lisboa Games Week'26 brings Portugal's biggest videogames event to Lisbon, showcasing the latest industry news, launches, and game premieres.
O NOSSO QUINTAL
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 13:00
Time Out Market Lisboa
O Nosso Quintal is a three-day cultural festival in Lisbon celebrating Angolan backyard party vibes with kizomba workshops and social dancing at Time Out Market Lisboa. Expect intimate dance sessions, live music, and community-led exchanges that recreate the warm, communal spirit of Angolan quintais.
Novembro, Mês do Torricado e dos Sabores do Campo
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
November festival celebrating torricado and countryside flavors with participating restaurants in Vila Franca de Xira, highlighting regional gastronomy.
InShadow - Lisbon ScreenDance Festival'26
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
InShadow Lisbon ScreenDance Festival'26 celebrates cutting-edge video-dance and contemporary creativity, Lisbon's only festival of its kind, spotlighting bold motion, sound, and striking visuals.
Festival de Guitarra Portuguesa
Sat, 6 Mar 2027
LISA (Sala Lisa)
Two-day Lisbon festival celebrating the Portuguese guitar with concerts, musician talks, and documentary screenings across five rooms.
Festival Internacional do Ouriço do Mar
Sat, 20 Mar 2027
Sea Urchin Festival in Ericeira celebrating the local catch with tastings and events throughout March. Guests sample fresh sea urchin dishes, enjoy coastal festival vibes, and discover the region's seafood culture along Portugal's Atlantic coast.