Free Events in Lisbon

Happy Hour - June

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 17:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Community

A relaxed after-work networking event at Avila Spaces in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, focusing on the importance of wellbeing for retaining top talent. Enjoy light networking, a short talk on wellbeing in the workplace, and informal discussions.

Festas de Lisboa – Santos Populares Food Festival

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 · All day

Alfama, Mouraria, Bairro Alto, Lisbon

Festival

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.

Digital Nomad Meetup Lisbon (Registration is mandatory)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Community

Join a casual Digital Nomad Meetup in Lisbon for connection, inspiration and caffeine. Meet fellow nomads in a relaxed, no-rigid-schedule setting for real conversations, tips, and potential future coworking or travel buddies.

Arte & Moda

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · All day

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Art

Arte & Moda at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian blends art and fashion in a stylish Lisbon showcase where creativity and couture intersect in luminous gallery spaces.

Clube De Leitura Do Teatro Variedades

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 19:30

Teatro Variedades

Literature

Join Clube De Leitura Do Teatro Variedades at Teatro Variedades in Lisbon for an evening of guided reading and group discussion of selected texts. This intimate literary gathering invites book lovers to share insights in a historic venue.

ART EXPLORA FESTIVAL

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 · All day

Culturgest Outside

Festival

Art Explora Festival brings visual arts, performances, and talks to Culturgest Outside, an outdoor Lisbon cultural festival inviting audience participation.

Meditation Session - July

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 13:30

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Wellness

A mindfulness meditation session at Avila Spaces Parque das Nações in Lisbon, focusing on wellbeing as a driver of talent retention. The bite-sized program blends guided meditation with business insights for professionals in a modern coworking setting.

Happy Hour - July

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 at 18:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Lecture

An informal after-work talk at Avila Spaces Parque das Nações in Lisbon, exploring how wellbeing drives talent retention in modern workplaces. Enjoy light refreshments, networking, and a practical discussion on wellbeing strategies for talent management.

Dia de Retiro de Mindfulness

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 · All day

Casa Dhyana

Wellness

On July 5, 2026, at 11:30, this day-long mindfulness retreat brings alumni back together at Casa Dhyana in Lisbon. In a safe, tranquil space, participants reconnect with practice through seated and walking meditation, set within the natural surroundings of Casa Dhyana. A peaceful, group-oriented day to pause, reflect, and re-ignite mindful awareness.

E se fôssemos a votos?

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 11:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

Family

Family-friendly performance at Centro Cultural de Belém brings the book E se fôssemos a votos? to life with illustrator Rachel Caiano, musician Nuno Cintrão, actor José Leite, and dancer Clara Vevilaqua, celebrating democracy.

Monday Brunch - July

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 11:00

Avila Spaces Parque das Nações

Lecture

Join a Monday-morning brunch at Avila Spaces, Parque das Nações, exploring how wellbeing drives talent retention in modern workplaces. The talk connects virtual office realities with practical strategies for healthier, more engaged teams and smarter people management.

Ler na BN

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 18:00

Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal

Literature

Join the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal for Ler na BN, a monthly reading club in the multimedia room at 17:00. The inaugural session features Não há pássaros aqui by Vitor Vidal, with future titles selected at the end of each meeting.

Descolonização Rural

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 10:30

Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal

Lecture

Descolonização Rural is a colloquium chaired by Tiago Castela and Ana Drago, presenting conclusions from a research project on the history of architecture in colonial and post-colonial contexts. Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia and part of the 50th anniversary commemorations of the 25 de Abril, it takes place at the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal in Lisbon.

Yoga & Friendship Gathering in Lisbon

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Ministry of Yoga

Wellness

Yoga and friendship gathering hosted by Mandira Yoga Centre in Lisbon, a multi-day community wellness event focused on yoga practice and connection.

Workshop: Visual Practices of Contemporary Protests

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

Workshop

ISCTE in Lisbon hosts the IPSA RC04 Workshop: Visual Practices in Contemporary Protests, exploring how imagery shapes political action. Set at the University Institute of Lisbon during the summer, the workshop invites researchers and students to analyze protest visuals and discou

Lisbon Run

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Lisbonne

Community

Join a welcoming weekly running meetup in Lisbon. Open to all levels, the group starts at 10:00 from Lisbonne for a 60–90 minute jog, sharing tips and conversation along the way. A friendly way to stay active, meet new people, and make new friends while exploring the city.

Sintra Bodyboard Pro Fest

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

Praia Grande, Sintra

Sports

Sintra Bodyboard Pro Fest storms Praia Grande in Sintra, Portugal, as the biggest bodyboard festival yet, drawing top male and female riders to wild breaks and sun-soaked shore action.

Teorias e Modelos de Estado, Administração e Políticas Públicas

Tue, 29 Sept 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

Lecture

A university seminar series in Lisbon exploring theories and models of state, administration, and public policies, hosted by ISCTE-IUL. Insightful talks on governance frameworks and policy design.

Pintar é Fácil. Faça Você Mesmo!

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · All day

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Art

Pintar é Fácil. Faça Você Mesmo! at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian invites families and artists to roll up their sleeves for DIY painting, collaborative projects and playful creative exploration in Lisbon.

Novembro, Mês do Torricado e dos Sabores do Campo

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · All day

LISA (Sala Lisa)

Festival

November festival celebrating torricado and countryside flavors with participating restaurants in Vila Franca de Xira, highlighting regional gastronomy.

Lisbon Art Weekend 2026

Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · All day

LISA (Sala Lisa)

Festival

Lisbon Art Weekend'26 showcases contemporary Portuguese art across venues with exhibitions, performances, and conversations during a city-wide festival.

Seminário Permanente: Revisitar o Século XIX

Tue, 24 Nov 2026

ISCTE — University Institute of Lisbon

Lecture

A university seminar series at ISCTE Lisbon revisiting the nineteenth century, featuring historians and scholars exploring politics, culture, and social change from multiple perspectives in a formal academic setting.

Petrus-Pedro Veiga: Autor-Editor

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 14:00

Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal

Lecture

A scholarly colloquium at the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal profiling Petrus-Pedro Veiga, editor, translator and opposition jurist, with a focus on his editorial projects around Pessoa and the modernists and his role in shaping Portuguese literary culture.

Comunicar é Natural. A Botânica nas Comunicações

Sat, 9 Jan 2027 · All day

LISA (Sala Lisa)

Art

Comunicar é Natural. Botânica nas Comunicações invites Lisbon visitors to trace how human speech and art entwine with plants, showing how leaves, pollination, and scent shape our messages.

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