Popular Festivities
Sinning Saints
The city’s most heretical party is back! The Pátio dos Lagares, in the Centro de Inovação da Mouraria is one again hosting Sinning Saints. There’ll be music with ancient South American roots, tropical urban extravagance, as well as afro-electronica, with a first-rate musical line-up and delicious Trans-Iberian snacks. A buoyant ball with a view of […]
O Convidador de Pirilampos (The Inviter of Pirilampos)
António Jorge Gonçalves’ stage adaptation of Ondjaki’s O Convidador de Pirilampos, a book he himself illustrated. Narrated by Cláudia Semedo, with José Conde accompanying on clarinet, this play addresses the themes of fear of the dark, freedom and the importance of stories. With all the scenic magic of the dark.
Marchas Infantis de Lisboa
Highlighting and reinforcing in the children the interest and knowledge of the cultural heritage and the popular heritage of the city, we estimated the presence of about 900 children to march, of several Town Councils of the city that were associated to this event, under the theme: Letters and Colors | Lisbon City of Traditions.
Folklore Festival
The costumes, the songs and the popular melodies take to the stage to bring you an afternoon of fun and gathering. Organized by Casa do Minho this event brings to Lisbon groups from all over the coutnry.
Sails of Lisbon
The 5th edition of Sails of Lisbon, starting at Cais das Colunas for a regatta down the Tejo. A perfect occasion for taking that picture of Lisbon.
The Weddings of Saint Anthony
The weddings of Saint Anthony are one of the cornerstones of the Festas de Lisboa. This year, sixteen couples will celebrate holy matrimony at a public and joint ceremony, watched by thousands of people on the streets and via the media.
Saint Anthony at your service
Saint Anthony takes on the role of matchmaker and, with his throne, sets up camp in the Armazéns do Chiado shopping centre. Romantics will have their requests heard and can take a snap to later reminisce.
Saint Anthony Throne and Figurine Competition
In a tradition more than 30 years old, the Lisbon Regional Handicrafts Association is once again organising the Saint Anthony Throne and Figurine Competition. Everyone’s invited to take part in this event that aims, above all else, to preserve the collective social and cultural memory.
Saint Anthony’s Thrones
Saint Anthony has a throne, has a throne and isn’t king. Bringing back a tradition that originated in the 18th century and was revived by EGEAC and Museu de Lisboa – Santo António in 2015, we’re calling on everyone to create their own Throne of Saint Anthony. As long as it includes Saint Anthony, anything […]
Fair of Santo Amaro
A celebration which is unique at the Festas de Lisboa, with the Hermitage as the backdrop. The Romaria de Santo Amaro brings together thousands of people at a lively fair. The music and dancing go hand in hand with sport and cultural activities during five days of festivities, where there’s no lack of concerts or […]
Lisbon Pride Festival
Lisbon Pride Festival once again invites the city to participate in what is the biggest event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex community in Portugal. The venue is Terreiro do Paço and the entertainment will be provided by several DJs and performers.
Great Fair of Benfica
The Benfica Parish Council is once again joining up with several associations to organise the Great Fair which, beyond traditional seasonal snacks, will include a musical line-up featuring names such as Quim Barreiros (21st June), Matias Damásio (22nd June), Raquel Tavares and Sons do Minho (23rd June) and Jorge Palma (24th June).
Alvalade’s Fair of Saint Anthony
The fair returns to Alvalade, accompanied by basil and sardines. There’ll be dancing for the more traditional, but there’ll also be humour with Herman José’s “One (Her) Man Show” (8th June); the now customary family day, with a performance of O Recreio da Anita (10th June); the sounds of the 70s with the Abba Tribute […]
Vila Berta Fair
A Fair that is already a fixture at the Festas de Lisboa and which this year is taking place at a face-lifted Vila Berta, with a restored tile façade. There’ll be sardines, basil and much more. 8 and 9 june Dance 10 june Kids Fair, from 4pm 11 june Fado vadio 12 june Live music […]
Fair of the Navigators
A space dedicated to family fun, with an area designed with youngsters in mind: the Arrailito. With music ranging from traditional to jazz, there’ll be food and drink to please everyone. This year, in keeping with our Eco-Fair commitment (where recycling isn’t just valued, it’s encouraged), there’ll be reusable cups to reduce the use of […]
Fairs in Lumiar
The Lumiar Parish Council is joining in the party, with fairs for the whole community. June 2nd Arraial 66 do Lumiar Rua Luís de Freitas Branco, 19h Organized by the Scouts, Arraial 66 will have music, food and lots of animation. June 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th Arraial do Paço Largo do Paço do […]
Popular Fairs
The dance and the dances, the sardines and the bifanas (pork sandwiches), barbecued chouriço and caldo verde (cabbage soup), fado and traditional pop music are the common denominators on these days. The streets are transformed into one huge room, brightly decorated with gaudy colours, to celebrate the Santos Populares. Alcântara Academia de Santo Amaro […]
Lisbon Children’s Parade
The stage belongs to the youngest who, through the city’s different parish councils, join the Festas de Lisboa. Under the slogan of “Lisbon, City of Traditions”, the day will be filled with performances by various parade groups in the Praça do Império and, at the end, there’ll be a joint performance and parade in the […]
Street Parade
With well-tuned voices and well-trained steps, groups from different Lisbon neighbourhoods make their way down the Avenida da Liberdade and the city gets all dressed up for what is the high point of the Festas de Lisboa. This year, Vasco Santana and the Canção de Lisboa (film) are the inspiration for the Grande Marcha (Big […]
Marchas Populares Exhibition
With well-tuned voices and well-trained steps, groups from different Lisbon neighbourhoods make their way down the Avenida da Liberdade and the city gets all dressed up for what is the high point of the Festas de Lisboa. This year, Vasco Santana and the Canção de Lisboa (film) are the inspiration for the Grande Marcha (Big […]