Lisbon’s turning that corner as summer fades. If the winds feel like the city is waking up to autumn, you’re not alone.
Just as the season shifts, so does the city’s rhythm.
From music festivals and film screenings to food fairs and football, there’s plenty to carry you through the week.
Here are our Editor’s Top Picks before we dive into the full lineup:
Step into a world built brick by brick at Europe’s largest LEGO exhibition
🧱 Europe’s Largest LEGO Exhibition
Final days to see millions of bricks at Cordoaria Nacional (ends Sept 28).
🎤 Music Bank World Tour (K-pop)
MEO Arena goes global on Sept 27 with Korea’s biggest acts.
🎶 Santa Casa Alfama Festival
Fado takes over the streets and squares of Alfama this weekend.
✨ FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Santa Casa Alfama Festival · Alfama district · September 26-27
Fado echoing through Alfama’s alleys with its soulful music
Lisbon’s historic Alfama neighborhood turns into a giant open-air stage for one of the city’s most beloved fado festivals.
Expect intimate performances in tiny squares and the soul-stirring sounds of Portugal’s iconic music echoing through winding alleys with food and drinks
Entry FREE in open areas.
Main stage entry €25-30 per day
Feira da Luz · Carnide · September 2-28
Carnide glowing up for the Feira da luz. Lights, flavours and music under the September sky.
One of Lisbon’s longest-running traditions, it’s your chance to catch both local acts and festival-style entertainment, right in the neighborhood square.
A centuries-old fair mixing concerts, street food, and family fun.
Entry FREE
🎨 ARTS AND CULTURE
LEGO Exhibition · Cordoaria Nacional · September 28
A roaring masterpiece. One of the many builds at Europe’s biggest LEGO exhibition
Step into a world built brick by brick at Europe’s largest LEGO showcase. From massive sculptures to interactive play zones, it’s a wonderland for kids and adults alike.
Entry is between €9 to €18
Queer Lisboa - Internation Queer Film Festival · Cinema São Jorge & Cinemateca Portuguesa · September 19-27
Where cinema meets activism. Queer Lisboa shines a light on LGBTQ+ lives.
Portugal’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival brings premieres, documentaries, shorts, and panels. A hub for culture, conversation, and connection.
Entry €5 to €7
🏟️ SPORTS
Wanderlust 10km Run and 5km Walk · Parque Eduardo VII · October 4
Lisbon Laces up with the Wanderlust run this October
Starting and finishing in Parque Eduardo VII, the Wanderlust Run takes you through the city’s Corredor Verde and into the fresh trails of Monsanto before looping back to the park. Choose between a 10km run or a 5km walk, both designed to bring the community together in motion.
We’re highlighting it this week because of the Early Bird entry.
Entry €8 till September 31st
🎵 MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE
Music Bank World Tour (K-pop) · MEO Arena · September 27
K-pop takes over Lisbon. The music bank world tour lands at MEO Arena
Music bank arrives in Lisbon featuring ATEEZ, RIIZE, IVE, and many more. The K-pop mega-show lands in Lisbon
Since July 2011, the Music Bank World Tour has been held in multiple cities across Asia, Europe and Latin America with an estimated global live audience of 200,000.
Entry between €70-€350
Cuca Monga Festival · Jardins do Museu de Lisboa – Palácio Pimenta · September 26-27
A celebration of Portugal’s rising music collectives at Cuca Monga Festival
Lisbon’s indie collective takes over the gardens for two nights of fresh Portuguese sounds.
Expect performances from Conjunto Cuca Monga, Expresso Transatlântico, Ganso, Luís Severo, and more, all in a laid-back open-air setting.
Entry €30 per day
Out Jazz Festival · Jardins do Palácio Marquês de Pombal, Oeiras · September 28
Sunset grooves: Out Jazz brings music to the green spaces once more
Out Jazz’s summer tradition wraps up this Sunday, September 28, with its last open-air concert at the Jardins do Palácio Marquês de Pombal in Oeiras.
From 17:00 until sunset, expect smooth jazz, picnic vibes, and a lively crowd bidding farewell to the season. Best of all, entry is completely free.
Entry FREE
🚇 TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL
✈️ Airport Strike Update
Strikes were originally planned at Portuguese airports between September 26–28, but have since been called off following a minimum service ruling.
Flights are now expected to run normally during this period.
📱 QUICK BITES (This Week)
Weather: Expect sunny to partly cloudy days, highs around 26–28 °C, and mild nights around 16–18 °C.
Sunset: Between 19:22 and 19:30 these next few days.
Local Tip: Bring layers and a small umbrella. The weather is mild (17–25°C) but can surprise with showers.
Metro Reminder: Weekend night metro services in Lisbon run until 1:00 AM, convenient for late events.
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The Lisbon Bica Team