Lisbon Awaits - Week of July 15, 2024

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• ⭐️ Main Event

• 🎉 Festivals

• 🎶 Music and Concerts

• 🎭 Exhibitions

• 🌞 Weather in July: Basking in Summer's Glory

⭐️ Main Event

Super Bock Super Rock'24

📅 18 - 20 July, 2024

📍Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta | Aiana de Baixo, Casa do Infantado | Praia do Meco Sesimbra

💶 Tickets from €72

COOLJAZZ is a reference musical event that combines music, nature, comfort, and heritage.

Over the course of 25 years, the Super Bock Super Rock festival has kept on reinventing itself like a true “chameleon”, adapting to new sounds and winning over audiences with a lineup brimming with big-name national and international artists.

This year the festival returns to the idyllic scenery of Herdade do Cabeço da Flauta, in Meco, for 3 days of pure music.

The festival stages will host names such as Tom Morello, 21 Savage, Royal Blood, Slow J, Anna Prior, New Max, Victoria, Capitão Fausto, Will Butler + Sister Squares, Gryffin, Mind Da Gap, Fisher, Diana Oliveira and Partiboi69.

🎉 Festivals

Somersby Out Jazz ‘24

📅 July 21, 28 2024

📍 Parque Urbano de Miraflores

💶 Free

Cooljazz 2024 - 20 years

📅 From 09 Jul, 2024 to 31 Jul, 2024

📍 Hipódromo Manuel Possolo | R. Visconde da Gandarinha 2750-475 Cascais

💶 From €25 to €75

COOLJAZZ is a reference musical event that combines music, nature, comfort, and heritage.

The first edition took place in 2004, having as its starting point the offer of a cultural event that made the difference for the comfort of the space, diversified musical program, and sustainable commitment.

The Marechal Carmona Park and the Hipódromo Manuel Possolo are the venues, located in the Cascais Museum District (Museu Paula Rego, Centro Cultural de Cascais), thus making the experience unique.

🎶 Music and Concerts

Festival ao Largo

📅 From 11 Jul, 2024 to 01 Aug, 2024

📍Teatro Nacional de São Carlos | Largo de São Carlos | 1200-442 | Lisboa

💶 Free

As in previous years, the Festival ao Largo has a diverse program that includes a performance by the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra, the Gulbenkian Orchestra, the Teatro Nacional São Carlos Choir, and the National Ballet Company, among other prestigious groups of artists.

Held in the open air outside, and inside, at the Teatro Nacional São Carlos, this festival is a perfect way to spend the hot summer evenings.

Queen Lives Forever

📅 17 July 2024

📍Teatro Tivoli BBVA | Avenida da Liberdade 182-188 Lisboa

💶 From €12.50 to €25

Featuring the Orquestra Nova de Guitarras, which consists of 50 classical guitars, electric guitars, bass, drums, string and woodwind ensembles and a choir conducted by Miguel Madaleno, the show will offer a unique interpretation of the group’s classics.

The repertoire covers Queen’s entire career, paying tribute to their first hits as well as the last album and providing moments of joy and emotion in an interactive audiovisual environment.

🎭 Exhibitions

ONE - The sea like you never felt it

📅 From now to 31 Dec, 2024

📍Oceanário de Lisboa | Esplanada D. Carlos I 1990-005 | Lisboa

💶 From €25

Feeling the sea through an immersive experience is the aim of this art installation which portrays man’s deep connection with the ocean.

This exhibition presents the result of eight months of filming carried out in mainland Portugal, as well as in the Azores and Madeira.

Many of the images were captured in apnoea and the post-production used Artificial Intelligence.

The end result is unprecedented footage that instills a sense of wonder and responsibility for the preservation of the underwater world.

Until December |  every day | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
Lisboa Oceanarium, Esplanada D. Carlos I 
(metro) Oriente 
(bus) 705, 725, 728, 744, 708, 750, 759, 782, 794 

Open sea - Nicolas Floc’h

📅 From now to 26 Aug, 2024

📍MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia | Av. Brasília Central Tejo (Belém) 1300-598 Lisboa

💶 From €11

For the first time in Portugal, the photographer, who takes the sea as the central theme of his work, is exploring the Tejo Estuary and the Azores in an unprecedented way.

Here, you will be able to see the large mural A Cor da Água - Rio Tejo, made up of 408 photographs of the colors of the water between Castanheira do Ribatejo and Bugio, as well as several photographs recording the underwater hot springs off the island of São Miguel.

🌞 Weather in July: Basking in Summer's Glory

Average High: 28°C / 82°F Average Low: 18°C / 64°F

Average Rainfall: 8 millimeters / 0.31 inches

July in Lisbon is the height of summer, with temperatures soaring to an average high of 28°C (82°F). The warm, sunny days provide the perfect backdrop for exploring the city's many outdoor attractions. Lows around 18°C (64°F) ensure comfortable evenings, perfect for dining al fresco or taking a leisurely stroll along the Tagus River.

Rainfall is minimal during this time of year, with an average of just 8mm, leaving ample opportunities to soak up the sun. Whether you're relaxing on one of Lisbon's stunning beaches, wandering through the historic neighborhoods, or admiring the panoramic views from a miradouro (viewpoint), you'll be greeted by clear skies and a vibrant, lively atmosphere.

Lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended to stay cool and comfortable during the day. Don't forget to pack a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the summer sun. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are a must for navigating Lisbon's hilly terrain and cobblestone streets.

As the evenings remain pleasantly warm, you can enjoy Lisbon's vibrant nightlife without the need for heavy layers. Whether you're dining at a local restaurant, listening to live music, or simply strolling through the illuminated streets, July in Lisbon is a true celebration of the summer season.