Festival Contacto 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Teatro – FIMFA LX26 – Festival Internacional de Marionetas e Formas Animadas
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.
FIMFA - International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms'26
Lisbon hosts the FIMFA International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms on May 7, 2026, featuring marionettes and global animated performances.
QUIC Festival 2026
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.
QUIC Festival 2026
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.
Estoril Poker Fest – inaugural festival at 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.
Festival Mental – Cinema, Artes e Informação celebra 10ª edição
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.
Just Love Mantra
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.
Italian Wine Festival
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.
Lisbon Bar Show
The Lisbon Bar Show roars back as the biggest cocktails and hospitality festival, with exhibitors, workshops, seminars and cocktail contests that spotlight global trends.
Yard Festival 2026
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.
InArt – Community Arts Festival
The InArt – Community Arts Festival in Lisbon showcases shows, film screenings, talks, and hands-on workshops celebrating community art and inclusion.
Open Air Bischofszell
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.
Moga Caparica 2026
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.
Coala Festival 2026
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.
Monsantos Populares 2026 em Benfica
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.
Festas de Lisboa / Santo António 2026
Month-long Festas de Lisboa celebrating Santo António with street music, parades, grilled sardines, and all-night dancing across Lisbon, peaking June 12–13.
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