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.
Edições • Lançamento do catálogo Tronos de Santo António’25
Museu de Lisboa – Santo António hosts the launch of the Tronos de Santo António 2025 catalogue, featuring 180 thrones from 23 parishes that participated in the Lisbon street tradition. On the same day, registrations open for the 2026 street exhibition.
Uma deriva atlântica
An art exhibition at Centro Cultural de Belém exploring 20th-century Atlantic links between European and American art through the Berardo collection.
May I Help You? Posso Ajudar?
Andrea Fraser’s May I Help You? at Centro Cultural de Belém challenges museums from the inside, weaving five decades of art to question what help is offered and whether true connection survives in an era of fragmentation.
Segundo Ciclo
Interactive school visits and workshops for children to explore Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture at Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon.
Era uma vez… E depois logo vês!
An afternoon music performance at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon on 11 April 2026 at 15:00. This narrative-infused concert offers refined, story-driven live music in a prestigious venue, perfect for culture lovers seeking a memorable Lisbon experience.
Museu em Partilha
On 14 March 2026 at 3:00 PM, MAC/CCB hosts a dementia-friendly art afternoon for families to engage with artworks and spark dialogue, memories, and imagination.
Especialistas na Casa
Join Casa Fernando Pessoa in Lisbon for 'Especialistas na Casa,' a literary discussion at the Casa Fernando Pessoa venue in Campo de Ourique. Local scholars share insights on contemporary literature, followed by questions from the audience in an intimate, bookish setting.
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.
The House (A Casa)
Screening of the 176-minute US feature A Casa (The House) at Cinemateca Portuguesa – Sala Luís de Pina. A rare, contemplative drama from 1976, presented in a classic cinema setting that invites close, thoughtful viewing.
Três vozes, de Morton Feldman
In Lisbon’s Centro Cultural de Belém, experience Morton Feldman’s Três Vozes (Three Voices), a 1982 avant‑garde piece for live voice and quiet ensemble, paying homage to Guston and O’Hara in a hushed, spellbinding performance.
Música no Museu
Recitals pairing modern music with the Berardo Collection unfold at MAC/CCB's Museu de Arte Contemporânea in Belém, featuring works by John Cage and Morton Feldman.
Three Voices by Morton Feldman — Camila Mandillo
In Lisbon's MAC/CCB, Camila Mandillo performs Morton Feldman's Three Voices (1982), a stark, ethereal work for three voices. Feldman's meticulous textures and long, quiet pauses invite intimate, attentive listening and a rare glimpse into mid-20th-century avant-garde music.
La vita da grandi
Part of Festa do Cinema Italiano, La vita da grandi screens at the iconic Cinema São Jorge in Lisbon. This Italian film festival screening offers a culturally rich afternoon cinematic experience at 16:45 on 11 April 2026.
DIE FREUDLOSE GASSE (Rua Sem Sol)
Screening of the 1925 German silent classic Die Freudlose Gasse (Rua Sem Sol) by G. W. Pabst at Cinemateca Portuguesa – Sala M. Félix Ribeiro. A landmark Weimar-era drama in 96 minutes, showcasing stark urban realism and expressive style; the program offers a rare chance to view a pioneering film in a historic Lisbon venue.
Salt Bath
Salt Bath is a contemporary art installation presented at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian in Lisbon. This immersive work invites reflection on water, ritual, and pause as it unfolds across the museum's spaces, blending sculpture and sound to create a contemplative experience. Event on 11 April 2026 at 18:00.
GARFO
GARFO, Lisbon’s new-gen jazz quartet, fire up Centro Cultural de Belém with tight improvisation and patient lyricism as they showcase their second album Órdia, a bold statement from Portugal’s scene.
CORLEONE (O Último Padrinho)
Screening of CORLEONE (O Último Padrinho), a 1978 Italian feature featuring Claudia Cardinale, at Cinemateca Portuguesa – Sala Luís de Pina. 120-minute film presented in Lisbon, celebrating Italian cinema and the Corleone myth in a classic repertory venue.
Amjad Ali Khan
Amjad Ali Khan brings the sarod-led tradition to Lisbon's Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Joined by his sons, he performs Indian classical music rooted in a proud family lineage, weaving raga improvisations and intricate string work in a refined concert setting.
Fuori
A night of Italian cinema at Lisbon's Cinema São Jorge as part of Festa do Cinema Italiano. The program presents curated features and shorts from Italy, offering a vibrant celebration of Italian storytelling in a classic art-house setting. A must for cinephiles seeking culture, cinema history, and contemporary Italian film.
NO HOME MOVIE
Screening of No Home Movie (2015), a documentary by Chantal Akerman, at Cinemateca Portuguesa's Sala M. Félix Ribeiro. An intimate meditation on memory and motherhood, weaving home footage with reflective narration in a Belgian-French production lasting 115 minutes.
Waahsabi x ZDB: New Candys ⟡ Lesma
Double bill at Galeria Zé dos Bois in Lisbon: Waahsabi teams with ZDB for a night featuring New Candys and Lesma. An intimate indie-leaning live show blending post-punk energy with melodic textures in a celebrated contemporary art space.
Isabelle Faust & Kristian Bezuidenhout
Isabelle Faust (violin) and Kristian Bezuidenhout (harpsichord) perform Bach's six Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord BWV 1014–1019 in a luminous, rigorous chamber recital at the Grande Auditório of the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, a highlight of the season.
Oficina • Máscaras romanas
Join a creative family workshop at Museu de Lisboa’s Teatro Romano in Lisbon. Kids and adults explore Roman masks, paint clay versions with expressive details, and contribute to a shared wall exhibition that will stay on display through the month.
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