O AMOR É FODID*
An intimate, provocative theatre piece that reimagines Romeo and Juliet for the present: lovers entangle themselves in deception of death for love, then defiantly continue living. Set in Lisbon at Teatro Maria Matos, it blends stark emotion, wit, and contemporary staging to explo
Os Contratos do Comerciante
Os Contratos do Comerciante presents a sharp, Bancocrática comedy at Teatro São Luiz in Lisbon, playfully lampooning moneyed power, theater politics, and everyday folly with wit, heart, and crowd-pleasing timing.
ARRÁBIDA DANCE LABS • Edição de Renovação | Páscoa
Join Arrábida Dance Labs: Renovation Edition for Easter—a four-day immersive practice of body, movement, voice, and nature in the Arrábida landscape. Led by resident facilitators Pedro Paz, Howard Sonenklar, Fausto Matias, with guest Aixa Figini and Pramod Miguel Bento, open to all levels, focused on shared practice and creative stillness.
Os Contratos do Comerciante – Teatro Contemporâneo (Jelinek)
Contemporary theatre piece Os Contratos do Comerciante, based on Elfriede Jelinek, staged at Teatro Municipal São Luiz in Lisbon, Apr 8–12, 2026. Evening shows Wed–Sat 8pm, Sunday 5:30pm; a sharp, political drama in a historic venue.
Antes que Canalha Caia em Desuso
Lisbon theatre production of 'Antes que Canalha Caia em Desuso' by Mário Coelho, staged at Espaço Escola de Mulheres (Clube Estefânia). Four performances Apr 9–12, 2026 (Thu-Sun), with 21:00 shows and a 17:00 Sunday matinee; 16+; tickets from €12.50. A sharp Portuguese drama in a
Torrente — Joana Craveiro
An intense stage work by Joana Craveiro and Teatro do Vestido that revisits the 1974-75 Portuguese Revolution, blending memory, poetry and history into a powerful theatre piece. 'Torrente' arrives at Galeria Zé dos Bois in Lisbon for multiple April 2026 performances (Apr 9–11 at 21:00, Apr 12 at 18:00, Apr 15–16 at 21:00).
A Noite – Teatro inspirado em José Saramago
A Noite is a theatre piece by Yellow Star Company, inspired by José Saramago, staged at Sala Ruy de Carvalho, Centro Cultural Malaposta in Lisbon. It transports the audience to a 1974 Lisbon newsroom on the night of April 24, 1974, amid ideological tension.
Illusion Show with Henry & Klauss
Experience an interactive, tech-infused magic spectacle at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon as Henry & Klauss bring the Latino-American Illusion Show to Portugal. A 90-minute performance with audience participation and dazzling, tech-enabled illusions.
Swan Lake
Swan Lake graces Lisboa with Fernando Duarte's 2013 CNB-choreographed version, a ballet of soaring arabesques and a live orchestra, where Tchaikovsky's timeless score spirals through candlelit proscenium and modern stage textures.
Um Assobio no Escuro
Premiere of Um Assobio no Escuro in Almada: a powerful contemporary tragedy exploring emigration, violence, and masculine identity. Runs Apr 10–May 10, 2026 at Sala Experimental, Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite. A gripping, thought-provoking theatre experience.
Swan Lake
CNB teams with Fernando Duarte for a choreographic version of Swan Lake at Teatro Camões in Lisbon. Based on Tchaikovsky's score, this production, premiered in 2013, reimagines the classic with a fresh narrative and symbolic structure. A formal, high-energy ballet experience by a renowned company.
Lago dos Cisnes
Experience Swan Lake at Teatro Camões in Lisbon on April 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM: a prestigious classical ballet in a grand historic theatre, with refined choreography, sumptuous sets, and live orchestral accompaniment.
Lis Vegas Fest 2026 – Teatro de Improviso
Lis Vegas Fest 2026 – Teatro de Improviso in Lisbon turns the city into a playful 'casino lúdico' of improvised theatre, delivering humor and audience interaction on 11 Apr 2026 at Sociedade Filarmónica Recordação D'Apolo.
Teatro – Kabeça Orí
Kabeça Orí is a video performance in Lisbon’s Sala Mário Viegas, staged inside Teatro Municipal São Luiz from April 11–19. A ritual cartography of Black presence and memory across urban spaces, presented with €12 tickets and Passe Cultura.
RAPUNZEL
A 50-minute children's theatre adaptation of Rapunzel by Byfurcação, staged at Cine-Teatro Turim in Lisbon. This playful production for ages 3 and up blends love, freedom and mystery with vibrant performances and imaginative scenery.
Zaguán del Destino – Duo Victor e Ruven
Experience Zaguán del Destino at Teatro Ibérico in Lisbon, a cross-disciplinary show by Duo Victor e Ruven blending live music, dance and spoken word. The foyer becomes a creative space that fuses tradition with contemporary expression.
A Quinta dos Animais – Tonan Quito
Family-friendly theatre show A Quinta dos Animais – Tonan Quito at LU.CA Teatro Luís de Camões in Lisbon. Runs April 11–19, 2026 with multiple sessions for families and schools, including Portuguese Sign Language and audio description; recommended for ages 10+.
The Taming of the Shrew (A Megera Domada) — Open Air Shakespeare
Open Air Shakespeare presents The Taming of the Shrew (A Megera Domada) in English, performed outdoors by an international company at Beato Innovation District in Lisbon. The comedy of marriage and power unfolds under the Lisbon sky on April 11–12, 2026, with tickets from 12€. An accessible, lively outdoor theatre experience.
Era Uma Vez…: Contos clássicos no Teatro Armando Cortez
The children's stage production Era Uma Vez… brings classic fairy tales to the Teatro Armando Cortez in Lisbon. Produced by Teatro Infantil de Lisboa (TIL) in partnership with Teatro Livre, the show is designed for children aged 3 and up and runs through May 31, 2026 with regular performances.
FILIPE RIBEIRO E O CONTROLE MÁGICO
Join Filipe Ribeiro and Simão Ribeiro for a family-friendly magic show at FNAC Colombo in Lisbon. An interactive adventure with tricks and games centered on a mysterious magical controller.
AMA TEAM IV leva talento jovem da dança ao palco de Carnide
AMA TEAM IV brings the young dance talents to the Carnide stage in Lisbon, showcasing competition routines from AMA Dança. The 60-minute program runs at 15:30 and 17:30 at Centro Cultural de Carnide, suitable for ages 6 and up.
“Uma Brancura Luminosa” com Ricardo Pereira e Sandra Barata Belo
A stage adaptation of Jon Fosse's acclaimed work, performed by Ricardo Pereira and Sandra Barata Belo at the Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra. This powerful drama takes place in the Jorge Sampaio Auditorium, offering an intimate, intense night of theatre.
𝐄𝐯𝐚 | Sintra
Eva is a live performance by Nona Companhiano AMAS at Auditório Municipal António Silva in Sintra, on 12 April 2026 at 17:30. An intimate, contemporary stage work staged in a municipal auditorium, blending performance art with narrative for a refined cultural experience in the Lisbon region.
𝐄𝐯𝐚 no AMAS – Auditório Municipal António Silva
"Eva" is a contemporary dance piece by Nona Companhia performed at AMAS in Lisbon. The work reflects the condition of the contemporary woman, addressing identity, freedom, collective strength, and the social and cultural challenges shaping women's roles today, through choreography rather than a narrative.
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