A Princesa e a Ervilha – O Musical
Set in a kingdom of rules, A Princesa e a Ervilha – O Musical follows a princess with boots and a mind of her own as she befriends a prince and challenges tradition. This irreverent theatre musical blends humor and song to celebrate friendship, rebellion, and the famous 'pea' test in a playful Lisbon staging at Boutique da Cultura.
Variedades
A lively evening of varied acts at Teatro Variedades in Lisbon, delivering a mix of performances—music, comedy, and more—in a classic stage setting.
FIMFA LX26
International puppet theatre festival FIMFA LX26 runs May 7, 2026 at Teatro São Luiz in Lisbon, showcasing puppetry and animated forms.
Spirit of the Dance – 25th Anniversary Tour at Coliseu dos Recreios
Spirit of the Dance – 25th Anniversary Tour lands at Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon. A globally acclaimed dance spectacle with nine international awards, delivering dazzling choreography and a refreshed production across Portugal.
Maneras de Salir — Contemporary Dance in Almada
Maneras de Salir is a 60-minute contemporary dance performance at Sala Principal in Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, Almada, exploring how body and space shape social relations. Choreographed by Chilean Varinia Canto Vila, it invites audiences 6+ to reflect through movement.
Cabe Mais Um?: Gatos vs Cão em Espetáculo Infantil
Join Cabe Mais Um? Gatos vs Cão, a playful children's theatre show, at Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros in Lisbon. Two cats and a new dog spar in a gentle tale about belonging and curiosity. Performances on May 9–10, 2026 (Sat–Sun) at 11:30 as part of TNDM II.
Custom Circus @ Teatro Custom Café
Custom Circus @ Teatro Custom Café in Lisbon fuses theatre and whimsy with daring puppetry, acrobatics, and playful storytelling inside a cozy, art-filled venue that crackles with intimate energy.
BUTTERBEAR – O MUSICAL
Butterbear – O Musical invites families to a colorful village of song and friendship at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon. Follow the gentle bear as music and courage confront the villain Sombra Amarga in a heartwarming, adventurous tale packed with melody and wonder for all ages.
Para Onde Vão? – Peça de Marionetas
An enchanting puppet theatre piece at Almada's Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, celebrating love, friendship, and solidarity through imagination. Playing May 16–17, 2026, with a 4:00 PM session on May 16 in the Sala de Ensaios, the show weaves marionettes into a warm, family-friendly tale.
Candinho: Uma Ópera para Todos
An opera about Candinho Portinari’s childhood in a one-act, ten-scene production by João Guilherme Ripper at Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon.
Transport: Departure
Transport: Departure, a puppet theatre work from Ljubljana Puppet Theatre (Slovenia), is staged at Teatro São Luiz in Lisbon. The show weaves delicate puppetry with imaginative storytelling for a family-friendly audience, in an intimate, classic Lisbon theatre setting.
Custom Circus @ Teatro Custom Café
Custom Circus erupts at Teatro Custom Café in Lisbon with high-flying acrobatics and cheeky theater, a micro-theater spectacle that fuses circus skills with intimate storytelling under warm café lights.
Constituição – Estreia
Theatre piece at Centro Cultural de Belém exploring how the Constitution shapes a nation and everyday life through an assembly-style performance.
Come From Away
Come From Away lands in Lisbon's theatres, a powerful musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, recounting the week after 9/11 through stories of resilience, song and community.
Evita
Experience the acclaimed rock-opera Evita, Andrew Lloyd Webber's portrait of Eva Perón's rise to power and dramatic fall. This grand musical in Lisbon features iconic songs, powerful performances, and a vibrant stage production. From €25.