Events
Lisbon Marathon
The Lisbon Marathon is attracting more and more runners each
year as its reputation extends as one of the best marathons in the
world, primarily because of the beautiful city in which it is run
but also because of the high level of...
see full detailsCarnival
The Rio Carnival may be the most famous in the world but it all
started here in Portugal's capital. Even though today the Brazilian
infused mega-carnival on the other side receives most of the
international attention, the Lisbon Carnival, a celebration of the
end...
see full detailsGreat Orchestras of the World
Featuring various internationally renowned conductors and
soloists, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation presents its
Grandes Orquestras Mundiais (Great Orchestras of the World)
series in Lisbon's Coliseu dos Recreios. The series includes
performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra (2 November); Mariinsky
Theatre Symphony Orchestra from St Petersburg...
see full detailsEstoril Open
With almost €530,000 in prize money, the ATP/WTA Estoril
Open begins the clay court tennis season. The first two days are
qualifying rounds, after which the main draw takes place. Tickets
are available online or from the Pavilhão Atlântico,
as well as from FNAC...
see full detailsLisbon Book Fair
The open-air book fair in Edward VII Park (
Parque Eduardo
VII) has been a popular event on Lisbon's calendar since the
1930s. It offers visitors wonderful browsing opportunities through
the dusty covers of old books, to new reads and comic books.
...
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Divided into three main categories, and held at various venues
around the city, the Lisbon Village Festival showcases music, arts
and film for the digital generation. The three main areas are the
VIDCF film competition, which awards prizes in various categories
and showcases films...
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