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It’s that magical mix of spooky and cozy. Lanterns on balconies, laughter echoing through Alfama, and the smell of castanhas in the air. Lisbon’s Halloween weekend comes packed with costume parties, live music, and a Latin fair that’ll chase away any ghost of boredom.
Here’s what’s worth your time between October 29 to November 5: 🎃
⭐ EDITOR’S PICKS
Wands out, drinks up. Lisbon’s Halloween weekend in full spell mode.
Halloween events in Lisbon (October 31)
From gothic bar nights to eerie palace parties and church concerts by candlelight. Full list of Halloween events at the bottom of the newsletter.Fiesta de Día de Muertos & Feira Cultural Latino-Americana (November 1 & 2)
Lisbon gets a Latin heartbeat this weekend as Fábrica Braço de Prata fills with the sounds, flavours, and colours of Latin America.Champions League: Benfica vs Bayern Leverkusen (November 5)
Expect a sold-out crowd, tense moments as Benfica faces the German powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen in a must-win game.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
Fiesta de Día de Muertos (Feast of the day of the dead) ·📍 Fábrica Braço de Prata · 🗓️ November 1
Lisbon meets Mexico. Día de Muertos comes alive at Fábrica Braço de Prata.
Expect live Cumbia and Son Jarocho bands, traditional face-painting, a street-food market flooding with tacos, tamales and mezcal cocktails, plus a vivid altar/offering curated with the help of the Mexican Embassy.
Halloween no Vila ·📍 Mercado do Vila, Cascais · 🗓️ October 31
Little monsters, big smiles. Halloween magic at Mercado do Vila.
Cascais’ market transforms into a costumed playground for all ages. Expect face-painting, haunted snacks, spooky sweets, inflatable games and music in this family friendly event.
Feira Cultural Latino-Americana (Latin American Cultural festival) ·📍 Fábrica Braço de Prata · 🗓️ November 2
Where food, music, and culture from across Latin America meet Lisbon’s creative heart.
This is one of the city’s most colourful gatherings, where you’ll find empanadas alongside cast-iron art, salsa steps next to Brazilian beats, and perhaps a live mural being painted to the rhythm of reggaeton. Celebrate Latin culture in the heart of Lisbon
💶 Entry is free
🎭 FAIRS & ARTS
Mercado Crafts & Design Fair ·📍 Jardim da Estrela · 🗓️ November 1 & 2
Handmade, heartfelt, and under the trees.
The leafy Jardim da Estrela is transformed by the Mercado Crafts & Design, a vibrant platform for Portugal’s independent makers, designers, and artisans.
Expect stalls showcasing handmade pieces, a friendly atmosphere under the trees with live music or street performers creating a relaxed “day out” vibe.
💶 Entry is free
Retratos (Portraits) by Adriano Fagundes and Daniel Mattar ·📍 Brisa Galeria · 🗓️ until November 15
Where memory meets texture. “Retratos” captures the unseen layers of identity.
Two Brazilian artists, Adriano Fagundes and Daniel Mattar, redefine portraiture through sound, objects, and texture. Records, book spines, and layered visuals replace faces, turning memory and identity into art.
A special thank you to our community member Rishad Patel, co-founder of Splice Media, for recommending this thoughtful exhibition.
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⚽ SPORTS & ACTIVITY
Benfica vs Bayern Leverkusen ·📍 Estádio da Luz · 🗓️ November 5
Pressure mounts on Mourinho as Benfica chase their first Champions League points at home.
Benfica faces Bayer Leverkusen in a high-stakes Champions League clash that could define their season. After losing their first three group-stage matches, the Lisbon giants return to the Estádio da Luz under pressure and with something to prove.
🎟️ Tickets from €45 (€35 for members)
Sessimbra Spartan Trifecta weekend ·📍 Praia da California · 🗓️ November 5
Walls to climb, ropes to conquer. The Spartan Trifecta unfolds across the rugged trails of Sesimbra.
Across two adrenaline-packed days, athletes will take on 5K, 10K, and 21K obstacle courses, scaling walls, wading through mud and conquering rope climbs against the stunning backdrop of the Arrábida.
Whether you’re racing, cheering, or just there for the wild energy, it’s one of Portugal’s most exhilarating endurance weekends.
🎟️ Registration from €99. Free for spectators.
🎃 HALLOWEEN PARTIES 🗓️ October 31
Helloween by Royal Palace ·📍 LX factory
🎟️ Entry from €21
Brunch Elektronic Halloween ·📍 Pavilhão Carlos Lopes
🎟️ Entry from €30
Halloween Banger ·📍 Lodo no Cais
🎟️ Entry €10
Festa de Halloween (Heavy metal show) ·📍 Bons Augúrios, Setubal
🎟️ Entry €5
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That’s all for this week. Go out, get spooky, and don’t ghost your plans.
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