Intellectual Events & Talks in Lisbon

Quem tem medo de Virginia Woolf?

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 21:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

Theater

Stage production of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Centro Cultural de Belém, a late-night drama about marriage, illusion, and desire.

A LAUGH TO CRY

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Teatro São Luiz

Theater

A LAUGH TO CRY unfolds at Teatro São Luiz, a hypnotic theatre piece by Miguel and Paula Azguime that drifts between whimsy and wit, inviting Lisbon audiences into an intimate, boundary-pushing experience.

ZDB apresenta: Sunn O)))

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 22:00

República da Música

Music

ZDB presents Sunn O))) at República da Música in Lisbon. A spellbinding drone/experimental metal performance with enveloping soundscapes and crushing textures, set in an intimate venue that invites deep listening and a night of challenging, immersive heavy music.

João Penalva - Characters and Players

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Culturgest — Fundação Caixa Geral de Depósitos

Art

João Penalva's Characters and Players unfolds at Culturgest, Lisbon, weaving photography, performance, and cinema into a shifting gallery-theatre where each frame asks who you are and who you become, live, intimate, and provocative.

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

Espetáculo dos alunos finalistas de Teatro

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Teatro São Luiz

Theater

Experience the bold finale by Lisbon's theatre students at Teatro São Luiz, where emerging performers deliver fearless storytelling on an intimate proscenium, blending classical technique with fresh, contemporary voices.

Budda Power Blues com Mário Laginha e Luísa Sobral

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Teatro Tivoli BBVA

Music

An intimate jazz-pop concert featuring pianist Mário Laginha and singer Luísa Sobral performing Budda Power Blues at the Teatro Tivoli BBVA in Lisbon. Expect expressive piano lines, soulful vocals, and a refined, theatre-like ambiance in a legendary venue.

PONS VAROLII

Sat, 18 Jul 2026

Teatro São Luiz

Music

PONS VAROLII graces Teatro São Luiz in Lisbon with Simão Costa leading the Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa, weaving lush strings, cinematic crescendos, and bold contemporary textures in a richly intimate hall.

Sinfonia n.º 9 “Novo Mundo”, de Dvořák

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 21:00

Centro Cultural de Belém

Music

Orquestra XXI returns to Centro Cultural de Belém for Sinfonia n.9 'Novo Mundo' by Dvořák, uniting Portuguese resident musicians abroad under conductor Dinis Sousa for an inspirational cross-cultural classical night.

yan_g @ Biblioteca de Alcântara

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 10:30

Biblioteca de Alcântara

Music

Yan_g brings intimate, lo-fi vibes to Biblioteca de Alcântara in Lisbon, where candlelit shelves frame a cozy set and guitar tremolos mingle with quiet storytelling for a mesmerizing evening.

The Warrior of the Heart Retreat

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Agora Lisboa, Rua Rafael de Andrade 23, Lisbon

Wellness

Join Sonia Ama and Luis Salamanca for a 5-day Warrior of the Heart Retreat at Agora Lisboa in Lisbon, July 24–28, blending yoga and meditation in English. A mindful escape that soothes the mind, renews the body and opens the heart.

O Portugal de Todd Webb

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 · All day

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Art

O Portugal de Todd Webb at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian presents Todd Webb's Portugal in a Lisbon exhibition, a visual journey through street scenes and quiet corners captured with cinematic clarity.

Bruno Zhu. Belas Artes

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Music

Bruno Zhu at Belas Artes, a captivating Lisbon recital near the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, blending virtuosic piano lines with intimate chamber tones against an elegant arts center setting.

EDP CoolJazz 2026

Sat, 8 Aug 2026 · All day

Hipódromo Manuel Possolo, Cascais

Festival

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.

8th International Conference on Uniform Distribution Theory

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 · Time TBD

CIÊNCIAS ULisboa

Conference

An international academic conference exploring uniform distribution theory, with researchers presenting latest results in number theory and probabilistic methods. Held at C6, Ciências ULisboa in Lisbon.

International Conference on Advances in Engineering & Technology (AENGGT)

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 · All day

Conference

International Conference on Advances in Engineering & Technology (AENGGT) gathers researchers and professionals in Lisbon for a global forum of technical papers and talks. Expect rigorous academic sessions, industry insights, and networking across engineering disciplines at an international venue.

Breathworks – Mindfulness e Compaixão para a Saúde

Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at 20:30

Academia Transformar

Wellness

Join Breathworks' Mindfulness and Compassion for Health program, developed by Vidyamala Burch from over 30 years of practice. An evening session at Academia Transformar in Lisbon, inviting adults to explore mindfulness, compassion, and practical strategies for health and chronic-pain management.

Diogo Pimentão. Força Transitória das Coisas

Mon, 14 Sept 2026 · All day

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Art

On 14 Sep 2026, Portuguese artist Diogo Pimentão presents 'Força Transitória das Coisas' in a new exhibition at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon.

Sigur Rós THE ORCHESTRAL TOUR

Thu, 17 Sept 2026

Campo Pequeno

Music

Sigur Rós performs its orchestral tour at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon, blending ethereal post-rock with a full orchestral ensemble. This immersive show reimagines the band's lush soundscapes with strings, brass, and choirs inside the iconic Lisboa venue.

QUEER LISBOA - International Queer Film Festival'26

Fri, 18 Sept 2026

LISA (Sala Lisa)

Film

QUEER LISBOA - International Queer Film Festival '26 in Lisbon is Portugal's sole LGBT-focused film festival, screening bold queer cinema that challenges identity and gender on screen.

Inês Zenha. Águas Turvas

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Art

Inês Zenha. Águas Turvas at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon—an arresting blend of sculpture, moving image, and shimmering color that invites quiet introspection and bold curiosity.

International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE)

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

Conference

International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE) in Lisbon gathers researchers to share advances in computer theory and engineering. Expect peer-reviewed talks, keynote sessions, and cross-disciplinary discussions on algorithms, computing theory, and engineering applications in a formal academic setting.

International Conference on Data and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (ICDAAIE)

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

Conference

Join researchers and practitioners in Lisbon for the International Conference on Data and Artificial Intelligence Engineering (ICDAAIE). This international conference features peer-reviewed talks, tutorials, and opportunities to network across data engineering, AI techniques, and responsible AI in both academia and industry.

EAO Congress 2026

Thu, 24 Sept 2026

CCL – Centro de Congressos de Lisboa

Conference

The EAO Annual Congress gathers clinicians and researchers for three days of scientific sessions and industry exhibits on implant dentistry.

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