From Michelin chefs cooking on fire to light shows and late night football, Lisbon is serving a full menu this week. Scroll for the best bites, sights, and nights.
36 renowned chefs, including Michelin stars, cooking over open flames at Chefs on Fire
🌟 EDITOR’S TOP 3
Chefs on Fire (Sept 20–21, Cascais) - 36 renowned chefs, fire, food, music.
Macau Light Show (Sept 17–21, Terreiro do Paço) - Free nightly drone + light spectacle.
Sporting CP vs FC Kairat (Sept 18, Estádio José Alvalade) - Champions League at home.
☝️ Quick snapshot of what’s unmissable this week. Scroll for the full Lisbon lineup.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
From fire-cooked feasts to wine celebrations.
Chefs on Fire · 📍Parque Marechal Carmona, Cascais · 🗓️ Sept 20–21 ·
36 celebrated chefs, Michelin names among them. Two days.
Everything cooked over open flames under the pine trees. Europe’s hottest food festival… literally! 😁
Entry starts from €50.
Open flames meet world-class chefs. This is Chefs on Fire!
Nobre Gosto 2025 ·📍Palácio do Marquês de Pombal, Oeiras · 🗓️ Sept 19–21
From Port, Madeira, Moscatel from the Douro and Setúbal, to other Portuguese sweet and fortified wines and international wines in the stunning setting of the 18th-century Marquês de Pombal Gardens and Palace.
Entry is FREE.
Portugal’s Best wines and regional specialities showcased at Nobre Gosto.
✨ FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Lisbon is glowing this week, from riverfront lights to neighborhood fairs.
Macau Tourism Light Show ·📍Praça do Comércio · 🗓️ Sept 17–21
Lisbon’s riverfront lights up with a dazzling Macau-themed spectacle. Complete with fado concerts, dance groups from Macau, cultural showcases, and nightly drone light shows.
Keep an eye out for the Daily Drone show at 22:22hrs.
Entry is FREE
Here’s a day-by-day timetable for the Macau spectacle
Feira da Avenida ·📍Avenida da Liberdade · 🗓️ Sept 18–22
Lisbon’s most elegant avenue turns into a marketplace of crafts, gourmet treats, fashion, and artisanal goods.
From handmade leather bags to local honey and pastries, it’s the perfect stroll for unique finds under the autumn trees.
Entry is FREE. Remember to bring cash as cards may not be accepted.
Local honey, bread and sweets at the Feira da Avenida.
Feira da Luz (Carnide) ·📍Largo da Luz · 🗓️ Daily till Sept 29
Lisbon’s oldest fair is in full swing!
Think street food, live concerts, carnival rides, and centuries of tradition packed into one buzzing month-long party in the heart of Carnide.
Entry is FREE. Remember to bring cash as cards may not be accepted.
Centuries of tradition, food, rides and fun. Feira da Luz has something for everyone!
🏟️ SPORTS & OUTDOOR
Sporting CP vs FC Kairat ·📍Estádio José Alvalade · 🗓️ Sept 18
Lisbon roars this Wednesday as Sporting CP kick off their Champions League campaign at home against Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat.
Expect a packed Alvalade, green-and-white chants shaking the stands, and high-stakes European football under the lights.
From €20
Singles Padel Event ·📍Padel Campo Grande · 🗓️ Sept 20
Meet, mingle, and match, both on and off the court!
This singles-only padel event is the perfect blend of sport and social, bringing together players for friendly matches and new connections. No partner needed, just bring your game and your charm 😉.
€25 + VAT. Welcome drink included
🚨 TRANSPORT UPDATES
✈️ Airport Strikes
🗓️ Sept 19–22 ·📍 Lisbon Airport
Ground handling workers on strike. Expect delays & cancellations.🚌 Carris Strike Cancelled
The Sept 18 bus & tram strike is off. Services will run as normal.
📱 QUICK BITES
Weather: Warm (22–24°C) with cooler evenings.
Sunset: Around 7:25 PM.
Local Tip: Bring a light jacket. Riverside nights get chilly in September.
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