45 upcoming festivals events
Hi-Fi Show E Feira De Vinil Do Estoril. | Cascais
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Centro de Congressos do Estoril, Avenida Amaral, Estoril, Portugal
Join the Hi-Fi Show and Vinil fair at Centro de Congressos do Estoril. Browse vinyl records and hi-fi gear, and enjoy music-dedicated demos while benefiting from free registration that includes codes for Qobuz streaming and music-management software.
Festival Contacto 2026
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Biblioteca de Marvila
A two-day literary festival for sci-fi and fantasy fans at Biblioteca de Marvila in Lisbon, offering book talks, themed rooms, swordplay demos, board games, RPG sessions, illustration workshops, and fan meetups for all ages.
Festival De Música Moderna Corroios
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Ginásio Clube de Corroios - Cine -Teatro, Rua Ginásio Clube de Corroios, Corroios, Portugal
A festival of modern music in Corroios at the Ginásio Clube de Corroios Cine-Teatro, bringing contemporary acts to a neighborhood venue. Expect lively live performances, intimate sets, and a vibrant Lisbon-area cultural night in an accessible, family-friendly atmosphere.
Una lunghissima ombra
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 15:00
Cinema São Jorge
Part of the Festa do Cinema Italiano, Una lunghissima ombra is screened at Lisbon's Cinema São Jorge. This Italian film festival program showcases contemporary cinema in the iconic venue, offering an evocative evening of art-house storytelling.
Peixe em Lisboa
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 10:00
Pavilhão Carlos Lopes
Lisbon's premier seafood-and-wine culinary festival at Pavilhão Carlos Lopes features innovative seafood dishes paired with Portuguese white and sparkling wines, with top chefs, live cooking demonstrations, and tastings.
Queluz da Liberdade 2026: Música, Cultura e Celebração
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Parque Urbano Felício Loureiro
Five-day outdoor festival in Sintra's Parque Urbano Felício Loureiro showcasing music, culture and community. Enjoy live concerts, DJ sets, and wellness classes such as yoga, pilates and zumba, with activities designed for all ages across the festival.
Festival das Danças Angolanas em Lisboa
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Estúdio Time Out
Three-day Angolan dance festival at Estúdio Time Out in Lisbon, featuring dance workshops and live music with Kizomba, Semba and Kuduro, blending African culture with vibrant urban nightlife.
ANGOLAN DANCES FESTIVAL 4th Edition 2026
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 14:00
Time Out Market Lisboa
Angolan Dances Festival returns for its 4th edition in Lisbon, celebrating Kizomba and Semba with DJs, dancers and teachers. The event unfolds April 24–26 at Time Out Market Lisboa, featuring dance workshops and an opening ceremony.
Festival Música Viva – Insurgência
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
Teatro Municipal São Luiz
Experience the 32nd Festival Música Viva: Insurgência at Teatro Municipal São Luiz in Lisbon. A contemporary music festival running Apr 28–May 3, 2026 with new commissions and performances that fuse present sound with memory in intimate theatre spaces.
QUIC Festival 2026
Fri, 8 May 2026
Monsantos Open Air, Estrada da Circunvalação, Lisboa, Portugal
QUIC Festival 2026 presents an immersive cultural and musical experience at Monsantos Open Air in Lisbon. The event aims to redefine Portugal's cultural panorama with creative installations, live music, and a vibrant open-air program. A must-visit for locals and visitors seeking contemporary Portuguese culture in a festive outdoor setting.
FIMFA - International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms'26
Thu, 7 May 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
Lisbon hosts the FIMFA International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms on May 7, 2026, featuring marionettes and global animated performances.
QUIC Festival 2026
Fri, 8 May 2026
Monsanto Open Air
On May 8, 2026, QUIC Festival 2026 at Monsantos Open Air in Lisbon offers an immersive cultural and musical experience blending live music, creativity, gastronomy, entertainment and community in an outdoor setting, aiming to redefine Portugal's festival landscape.
Teatro – FIMFA LX26 – Festival Internacional de Marionetas e Formas Animadas
Thu, 7 May 2026
Teatro Municipal São Luiz
Experience FIMFA LX26, Lisbon’s International Puppetry Festival, directed by Luís Vieira and Rute Ribeiro (A Tarumba). A multi-venue program at Teatro Municipal São Luiz (Sala Luis Miguel Cintra, Sala Mário Viegas, Sala Bernardo Sassetti) from May 7–24.
Festival Mental – Cinema, Artes e Informação celebra 10ª edição
Thu, 14 May 2026
Cinema São Jorge
Now in its 10th edition, Festival Mental – Cinema, Arts and Information uses film and art to promote mental health awareness and fight stigma in Lisbon. Running May 14–17 at Cinema São Jorge and other venues, it creates a safe, culture-driven space for dialogue and reflection.
Estoril Poker Fest – inaugural festival at Casino Estoril
Tue, 12 May 2026
Casino Estoril
From May 12–17, 2026, Casino Estoril hosts the inaugural Estoril Poker Fest in the Salão Preto e Prata. This international live poker festival features a €500 Main Event and multiple side tournaments, drawing players from several countries to a competitive yet welcoming casino atmosphere.
Italian Wine Festival
Sat, 16 May 2026
LX Factory, Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Lisbon, Portugal
Experience a curated journey through Italian wines at the Italian Wine Festival at LX Factory in Lisbon. Explore Italian terroirs, sample renowned wines, and meet local producers in a vibrant, creative setting housed within the Lisbon hub.
Yard Festival 2026
Thu, 21 May 2026 at 20:00
Yard White Sand Mountains
Four-day outdoor music festival launching May 21, 2026, at Yard White Sand Mountains near Lisbon. The lineup spans global DJs and live acts, including Ahmed Spins, Amrita, Monolink, and Santi & Tuğçe, weaving immersive landscapes and vibrant spaces beneath Portugal’s skies. 18+ entry with renewed experiences and community vibes.
Coala Festival 2026
Sat, 30 May 2026
Hipódromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais
Coala Festival 2026 returns to Cascais for its third edition as Portugal's first big summer festival. Over two days at Hipódromo Manuel Possolo, it showcases contemporary Lusophone music from Brazil, Portugal and Africa, pairing top stars with rising talents in a vibrant, cross-cultural celebration.
Festas de Lisboa / Santo António 2026
Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Various neighborhoods, Lisbon
Month-long Festas de Lisboa celebrating Santo António with street music, parades, grilled sardines, and all-night dancing across Lisbon, peaking June 12–13.
Moga Caparica 2026
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 13:00
Moga Festival
MOGA Caparica 2026 is a multi-day beach festival near Lisbon blending electronic music with culture, wellness, and immersive experiences. It features an international lineup including Avö, Ben Böhmer, Britta Arnold, Röyksopp and more, set on a sun-soaked Atlantic shore.
Just Love Mantra
Sat, 16 May 2026
Ashram Pundarikaksha Rukmini Dham
Just Love Mantra is a Lisbon festival celebrating mantra-powered presence, expression and joy, with a mix of introspective and energetic moments, dance, personal-development talks, and daily yoga and meditation sessions at Ashram Pundarikaksha Rukmini Dham on May 16, 2026.
Lisbon Bar Show
Tue, 19 May 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
The Lisbon Bar Show roars back as the biggest cocktails and hospitality festival, with exhibitors, workshops, seminars and cocktail contests that spotlight global trends.
InArt – Community Arts Festival
Mon, 25 May 2026
LISA (Sala Lisa)
The InArt – Community Arts Festival in Lisbon showcases shows, film screenings, talks, and hands-on workshops celebrating community art and inclusion.
Monsantos Populares 2026 em Benfica
Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Monsanto Open Air
Monsantos Populares returns to Benfica, Lisbon, for four open-air days of music, sardinhas and festa. The Monsantos Open Air becomes a lively Arraial with grilled sardines, bifanas and Santo António classics, delivering nonstop tunes and festive flavors June 1-4, 2026.
Open Air Bischofszell
Fri, 29 May 2026
Open Air Bischofszell is an outdoor music festival on 29 May 2026 near Bischofszell featuring live bands and a summer festival atmosphere; tickets are typically required.
Festas de Lisboa – Santos Populares Food Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 10:00
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.
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.
KIZOMBADA 2026 - The Kizomba Festival
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 15:00
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.
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.
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 10:00
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.
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.
Existir Summer Loulé
Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Largo do Salu00e3o de Festas, Loulu00e9, Portugal
Existir Summer in Loulé brings a day of live concerts, local gastronomy, and family-friendly entertainment to Largo do Salão de Festas. A vibrant outdoor festival blending music with food stalls and playful activities for kids and adults alike.
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.
Him Dub Festival 2026 | Sabugal
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Praia Fluvial de Rapoula do Côa, Largo da Igreja, Portugal
HIM DUB Festival 2026 brings six days and seven nights of reggae, dub and culture to the riverside Praia Fluvial de Rapoula do Côa near Sabugal. Expect multiple stages, immersive sound systems and vibrant Caribbean-inspired atmosphere by the Côa river in Portugal.
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.
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.
O NOSSO QUINTAL
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 12:00
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.
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.