Things to do in Lisbon worth leaving the house for.

The hills sort out what's worth walking to, and I've climbed enough of them to have opinions.

I keep track of what's on in Lisbon and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.

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Ao Largo Ardente

Ao Largo Ardente

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Art exhibition in sacred space

Fado no Jardim da Casa de Amália Rodrigues

Fado no Jardim da Casa de Amália Rodrigues

Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00 PM

Lisboa

Hushed garden Fado

José Pedro Croft: Reflexos, enclaves, desvios

José Pedro Croft: Reflexos, enclaves, desvios Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Sculptural contemplation

Por amor à cidade

Por amor à cidade

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Civic love for Lisbon

Sonia Sieff

Sonia Sieff

Wed, Sep 9 · 3:00 PM

Lisboa

Intimate male photography

Criadores de Marionetas em Portugal no Século XXI

Criadores de Marionetas em Portugal no Século XXI

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Puppet makers revealed

Fado in Amália’s Garden

Fado in Amália’s Garden Ending Soon

Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00 PM

Lisboa

intimate open-air fado performances

Alexandre Estrela

Alexandre Estrela Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 9 · 6:00 PM

Lisboa

Living seismic installation

Alfredo Jaar

Alfredo Jaar Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 9 · 12:00 PM

Lisboa

Political image ethics

Desisto – o que não vejo imagino

Desisto – o que não vejo imagino Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 9 · 2:00 PM

Lisboa

Abstract political resistance

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Carla Cabanas: O bestiário

Carla Cabanas: O bestiário Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Mythical creatures in gold

Pedro Caldeira Rodrigues

Pedro Caldeira Rodrigues

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Journalist's visual diary

Between Cultures – Portraits from Two Decades on the Road

Between Cultures – Portraits from Two Decades on the Road

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Travel portraits on glass

No Rasto de Luís de Camões

No Rasto de Luís de Camões Ending Soon

Wed, Sep 9 · 9:30 AM

Lisboa

Literary detective work

Autocolante. Iconografia da Liberdade

Autocolante. Iconografia da Liberdade

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Political stickers as art

Chris Bugge

Chris Bugge Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 9 · 10:00 AM

Lisboa

Travel portraits on glass

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Frequently asked questions

How are these in Lisbon chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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