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Lisbon’s turning the volume up again on the streets, in the kitchens, and on stage.
From Restaurant Week indulgence to marathon inspiration, it’s a week to move, taste, and take it all in.
Here’s what’s on the menu, and on the move, this week 👇
⭐ EDITOR’S PICKS
Lisbon’s getting a taste of Katy Perry’s candy-colored chaos this Rock in Rio.
Katy Perry joins Linkin Park in the Rock in Rio Lisbon tour (Presales open)
The pop icon brings her California Dreams and new hits to Parque Tejo in 2026Lisbon Restaurant Week: First Edition (October 24 – November 2)
Ten days, one city, and over 75 top restaurants offering three-course menus between €25 and €35.EDP Lisbon Marathon & Half Marathon (October 25 & 26)
Runners from across the world take over Lisbon’s streets in one of Europe’s most scenic marathons.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
Restaurant week Lisbon ·📍 Lisbon · 🗓️ October 24 - November 2
Ten days of three-course bliss. Lisbon Restaurant Week brings fine dining for under €35.
From Michelin-starred innovators to beloved local neighbourhood spots, more than 75 participating restaurants across the city are offering special three-course menus at €25 or €35 for ten delicious days.
Booking is key: choose your restaurant, reserve your table, mention “Restaurant Week” when you book.
💶 Prefixed menu at €25 or €35
Festival Nacional de Gastronomia ·📍 Casa do Campino, Santarém · 🗓️ October 24-26
A celebration of Portuguese plates, wines, and smiles with a modern twist.
Expect traditional dishes from every region, wine and liqueur tastings, show‐cooking demos, chefs’ workshops, live music and cultural performances at the country’s flagship gastronomy fair.
The venue, Casa do Campino in Santarém, stands a short drive from Lisbon and offers a beautifully accessible day-trip for foodies.
💶 Entry is €2.50. Food and drinks are ordered separately inside.
🎶 MUSIC & DANCE
Katy Perry confirmed for Rock in Rio, Lisbon ·📍 Parque Tejo · 🗓️ June 20, 2026
Katy Perry joins Linkin Park at Rock in Rio Lisboa for a weekend that’ll light up Parque Tejo.
Katy Perry has just been confirmed as the headline act for the “Pop Day” of Rock in Rio Lisboa, set to light up Lisbon’s Parque Tejo on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The announcement follows the earlier confirmation of rock legends Linkin Park for Sunday, June 21.
💶 Tickets start from €89
Totentanz ·📍 Academia das Ciências de Lisboa · 🗓️ October 24-25
A haunting dance between life and death. Totentanz arrives in Lisbon for two unforgettable nights.
Global contemporary dance icon Marcos Morau and his company La Veronal bring Totentanz to Lisbon, transforming the stage into a ritualistic space where death isn’t feared, it’s danced.
💶 Entry is €15
🎭 ARTS & CULTURE
Drawing Room Art Fair ·📍 Sociedade Nacional Belas Artes · 🗓️ October 23-26
A showcase of imagination in motion bringing paper, ink, and vision together.
Expect everything from graphite and ink-on-paper to experimental mixed-media works that challenge the definition of “drawing”.
The spotlight also falls on the annual FLAD Drawing Award. with a €20,000 prize awarded on-site to an outstanding artist.
💶 Entry is €6 to €9
Cultural Week of the Cemetries ·📍 Lumiar Cemetery · 🗓️ October 23-26
Where silence tells stories. Lisbon’s cemeteries open their gates for tours and quiet discovery.
Lisbon’s historic cemeteries open their gates not just for mourning, but for exploring. The 4th edition of this unique event invites you to rediscover places like Cemitério dos Prazeres and Cemitério do Alto de São João via night-tours, themed walks, open-mausoleum afternoons and free family workshops.
💶 Entry is free but you have to register in advance
⚽ SPORTS & ACTIVITY
Benfica vs Arouca ·📍 Estádio da Luz · 🗓️ October 25
Red shirts, loud chants, and Lisbon pride. Benfica takes on Arouca at the Luz.
Benfica welcome Arouca to Lisbon in the 9th game of the Liga Portugal, with the hosts seeking to maintain pressure at the top of the table. With a dominant head-to-head record: 17 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in their last 20 meetings, Benfica should be able to see this one through.
💶 Tickets start at €25
EDP Lisbon Marathon 2025 ·📍 Praça do Comércio · 🗓️ October 25
From the bridge to the bay, Lisbon runs as one.
One of Portugal’s most scenic runs returns this weekend. The EDP Lisbon Marathon takes runners from the coast of Cascais through Belém and downtown Lisbon, finishing close to Praça do Commércio.
Alongside the full marathon, there’s a Half Marathon starting at the Vasco da Gama Bridge and a Mini Marathon for casual runners and families
Even if you’re not running, it’s worth watching
💶 Registrations are €60 for the Marathon (other events are sold out)
☕ QUICK BITES & CITY NOTES
• 🎵 Concert in the Metro: Catch live mini-concerts across Cais do Sodré, Marquês de Pombal & Jardim Zoológico between 1500-1800hrs on October 23rd. A sweet surprise for your commute.
• 🗓️ Plan Ahead: Both December 1 and 8 fall on Mondays, ideal for a long weekend escape. Train tickets and local stays will fill up fast, so book early.
• 👟 Local Tip: Lisbon’s cobblestones get slippery after light showers. Go for good-grip shoes if you’re walking around Alfama or Bairro Alto at night.
• 🚧 Traffic Alert: Expect major disruptions on the Linha do Estoril and Vasco da Gama Bridge this Sunday (Oct 27) during the EDP Lisbon Marathon. Detours and delays from Cascais to Parque das Nações from early morning till noon.
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