Lisbon Awaits - Week of September 2, 2024

⭐️ Main Events

Red Bull Flugtag

Creativity and gravity are challenged and put to the test at the Red Bull Flugtag.

Contestants create elaborate constructions with the aim of flying them the longest possible distance over the water.

With the River Tagus as both a backdrop and landing strip, the fearless pilots take to the skies in eccentric aircraft in the hope of being able to fly.

A hilarious event to watch from the first to the last attempt.

🎥 Cinema and Film

Cine Society ‘24

The open-air cinema will be at Doca da Marinha.

Beside the Tejo river, the nights are meant to be enjoyed while watching or re-watching movies like Notting Hill, Romeo and Juliet, Mamma Mia, Bohemian Rhapsody, or (500) Days of Summer, not to mention Top Gun: Maverick and Footloose.

The menu also includes more recent films that have left their mark on cinema such as The Wolf of Wall Street, La La Land, A Star Is Born, and Barbie.

🎭 Theater, Opera and Dance

Operafest Lisboa ‘24

The 5th edition of Operafest Lisboa, themed "Basic Instinct," kicks off with two of the most beloved Italian verismo operas: "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci." These performances will take place in the stunning Gardens of Palácio Marquês de Pombal in Oeiras!

Operafest 2024 Lisboa & Oeiras, led by soprano Catarina Molder and produced by Ópera do Castelo, returns with an innovative blend of tradition and avant-garde. This year's festival expands to new, exciting venues, promising captivating opera for all and doubling its audience!

For the first time, Operafest Lisboa 2024 extends its reach to Oeiras!

The 5th edition centered around the theme "Basic Instinct," launches in the magnificent Gardens of Palácio Marquês de Pombal in Oeiras. This dreamlike setting, just outside Lisbon, will host two masterpieces of Italian verismo: Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" and Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci."

Following these performances, younger audiences can enjoy Isabelle Aboulker's operatic tale "Little Thumb."

The festival then moves to its new Lisbon epicenter, the open-air Amphitheatre of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, for a production of Mozart's "Don Giovanni."

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Luís Vaz de Camões, one of the greatest poets of all time and father of the Portuguese language, the Lisbon Triennale will host the world premiere of "Torment," a cantata performance based on Canto V of the epic poem "The Lusiads."

But there's even more in store: Cine-Opera, conferences, debates, workshops, and a unique operatic rave at Titanic sur Mer.

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of opera in Lisboa and Oeiras!

Airotic Soirée: A burlesque circus cabaret

📅 From 26 Jul to 28 Sep 2024

📍Spaço Laboratório, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 336A

💶 From €45

Airotic Soirée: A burlesque circus cabaret

This immersive circus-style burlesque show can be experienced for a limited time only in Lisboa.

After shows in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, the AirOtic group presents Airotic Soirée: A burlesque circus cabaret.

With extravagant costumes, seductive choreography, and jaw-dropping acrobatic performances, every moment is brimming with sensuality, magic, and glamour.

Cocktails are served before and after the show, and there's also a chance to meet the cast afterward.

🎉 Festivals

Jazz at Monserrate ‘24

Under the slogan ‘Nature and Jazz with your feet in the grass’, the festival returns for its third edition with eight sunset concerts, four family concerts, and a free masterclass; a program full of novelties that goes beyond borders for the first time, bringing together 55 national and international artists, and which has the ambition of involving the whole community: the public, students and jazz professionals.

Sunset concerts in Monserrate: a magical atmosphere to the sound of jazz 

Always at 7 pm, when the colors of the sunset further enhance the beauty of the park and Monserrate Palace, these concerts will bring national and international musicians to the stage on the lawn, both young and established, as well as singers and instrumentalists who started out in jazz but didn't stop there.

Tickets for the sunset concerts cost €15 and are already on sale on the event's official website www.jazzemmonserrate.pt. Ticket holders will have access to free transport provided by Scotturb on the days of the festival.

🎶 Music and Concerts

Fado in Amalia’s Garden

📅 From now through September 2024

📍Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar | Rua do Vale, 7

💶 €25 - Saturday | €20 - Tuesday and Thursday

From March 19, intimate concerts are returning to the garden of Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues. With a cast currently composed of fado singers, Célia Leiria and Ana Paulo, Pedro Amendoeira on Portuguese guitar, and Pedro Soares on fado guitar, the sessions take place in the garden of nº 193 Rua de S. Bento and honor the richness of the repertoire that Amália Rodrigues immortalized – from fado to popular marches, without leaving aside traditional songs.

The concerts take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and can be preceded by a guided tour of the house where Amália Rodrigues lived for 44 years, with prior reservation required, as the experience is not included in the price of the concert ticket.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
August: 6 PM

🏛️ Exhibitions

Ah, Amália - Living Experience (Ending soon)

📅 From now through September 2024

📍8 Marvila | Praça David Leandro da Silva, 81950-064 | Lisboa

💶 From 15€

The first immersive biographical story dedicated to a national personality.  
A journey of emotions hand in hand with one of the most inspiring women of all time. A dynamic and everlasting experience that will remain in the memory, beyond the boundaries of time and space.

An experience that only makes sense to us: sensorial, alive. One that crosses all the senses and emotions - the sound, the visual, the virtual, the immersive, and the unexpected. 

Over 700m2, in the city's new cultural center in Marvila, we invite visitors, guided by the fado singer's voice, to embark on a unique journey through the artist's material and immaterial estate, scenographic installations, cutting-edge technology, dynamic and interactive content, combined with storytelling that combines the physical with the digital. 

In the eight rooms of this exhibition, we combine different thematic environments, where you can get to know Amália in her various dimensions - artistic, social, personal, and international. 

Spam Cartoon | Guerilla Animation

📅 From 17 May to 08 Sept 2024

📍Museu Bordalo Pinheiro | Campo Grande 382 - 1700-097 Lisboa

💶 From €2

The drawings of André Carrilho, Cristina Sampaio, João Fazenda, and Tiago Albuquerque for the RTP program Spam Cartoon, which provides commentary on current issues, controversies, and major political figures through the medium of cartoons, are on display.

Aiming to provide a constant reflection on the world around us, the TV program birthed an audiovisual cartoon, helping Portugal ensure that political power is challenged by humorous, topical cartoons every week by giving cartoonists the freedom to do so on the state’s own TV channel.

🍂 Weather in September: Lisbon's Gentle Transition to Autumn

Average High: 27°C / 81°F

Average Low: 18°C / 64°F

Average Rainfall: 26 millimeters / 1 inch

September in Lisbon marks the beginning of a subtle shift from summer to autumn, offering visitors a delightful blend of warm days and comfortable nights. The city retains much of its summer charm, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) providing plenty of sunshine for outdoor exploration and al fresco dining. Evenings become slightly cooler, with lows around 18°C (64°F), perfect for enjoying Lisbon's lively nightlife without the intense heat of August.

Rainfall begins to increase slightly, with an average of 26mm over the month, but showers are typically brief and scattered. You can still expect plenty of clear, sunny days to enjoy Lisbon's stunning vistas, historic sites, and nearby beaches.

Light layers are ideal for September weather. Pack a mix of summer clothes and a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings. Don't forget sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes – Lisbon's hills and cobblestone streets are best explored on foot.

This month offers a perfect balance for visitors. The crowds of peak summer start to thin, but the weather remains inviting for both city exploration and beach days. It's an excellent time to enjoy outdoor cafes, visit miradouros (viewpoints) for spectacular sunsets, or take day trips to nearby coastal towns like Cascais or Sintra.

September also marks the beginning of cultural seasons, with many museums and venues launching new exhibitions and performances. The pleasant temperatures make it ideal for wandering through charming neighborhoods like Bairro Alto or Chiado, discovering hidden gems, and savoring Portuguese cuisine at outdoor restaurants.

Whether you're riding the iconic Tram 28, exploring the grand Belém district, or enjoying a glass of vinho verde at a rooftop bar, September in Lisbon offers a perfect blend of summer's lingering warmth and autumn's gentle approach.