The summer’s fairs and festas are wrapping up.
October is when the city shifts gears: the grilled sardines fade, the lights dim in the street stalls. But don’t worry, Lisbon isn’t slowing down.
Here’s how to dive into the new season this week.
⭐ EDITOR’S PICKS
When Mercado do Algés turns into a beer garden
🍺 Beerfest Algés (Oct 2–5, Mercado do Algés)
The Mercado do Algés turns into a buzzing beer hall.
🏃 Wanderlust Walk + Run (Oct 5, Parque Eduardo VII)
A mindful 5K walk or an energizing 10K run through Lisbon’s iconic park.
🎬 Open Air Cinema (Oct 1–15, Igreja da Graça & Palácio do Grilo)
Catch The Wolf of Wall Street and Interstellar the under the stars.
FOOD & DRINK
Beerfest 2025 · 📍 Mercado de Algés · 🗓️ October 2-5
Good vibes on tap this week in Algés.
Algés turns into a beer lover’s paradise this week as Beerfest hits the Mercado.
Four days of local and international brews, food to match, and a lively atmosphere that makes it more than just a beer fest, but a community hangout.
💶 Entry is free
Friends of a Farmer, Autumn Harvest · 📍Aldeia do Meco, Sessimbra · 🗓️ October 4
Good thyme guaranteed.
Friend of a Farmer returns with its Autumn Harvest edition showcasing local farmers, artisanal products, and hearty food that bring the countryside closer to the city.
Enjoy live music while you browse and remember to take cash as cards may not be accepted.
💶 Entry is €20
🎟️ TICKET RELEASES
Rock in Rio, Lisboa ft. Linkin Park · 📍 Parque Tejo · 🗓️ June 21, 2026
Linkin Park lights up Lisbon in 2026.
Rock in Rio returns to Lisbon in June 2026, and the first big name is already official: Linkin Park, playing on June 21.
For now, that’s the only date for which tickets are available, but expect more soon.
Last year’s lineup brought heavyweights like Ed Sheeran, Scorpions, Evanescence and the Jonas Brothers, so the bar is high.
💶 Tickets starts from €89
Iron Maiden · 📍Estádio da Luz · 🗓️ July 7, 2026
After selling out Lisbon’s MEO Arena in just six hours last year, Iron Maiden is back at the much bigger Estádio da Luz. Tickets released a couple of days back and are going fast.
The legendary heavy metal giants bring their Run For Your Lives Tour to Lisbon, promising one of the band’s biggest shows ever in Portugal.
💶 Tickets starts from €70
SPORTS
Wanderlust Run + Walk · 📍 Parque Eduardo VII · 🗓️ October 4
A run through Lisbon’s heart, powered by spirit not speed.
Starting from Parque Eduardo VII and weaving through the city’s lush Green Corridor, you can choose between a 10 km run or a 5 km walk.
Expect warm-up music, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of community spirit. A great way to spend a Sunday morning outdoors.
💶 Entry is 10€ for the walk and €15 for the run.
OPEN AIR CINEMA
Because a film under the stars never goes out of style, Lisbon’s outdoor screenings bring together movies, music, and magical settings.
Cinema under palace skies, only in Lisbon.
This eccentric palace in Xabregas offers more than just a movie. It’s an experience with food, cocktails, and a quirky artistic vibe.
Looking at the reviews, it is recommended that you arrive at least 15 minutes early as seats are on a first come first served basis.
💶 Entry is €14,50
🎥 Wolf of Wall Street · 🗓️ October 4 · 1900hrs
Movies meet history in Graça’s iconic cloister.
One of Lisbon’s most scenic viewpoints doubles as a cinema under the night sky. Grab a drink, settle into the historic square, and enjoy.
💶 Entry is €14.50
🎥 The Great Gatsby · 🗓️ October 12 · 1900hrs
🎥 Interstellar · 🗓️ October 13 · 1900hrs
ARTS & CULTURE
French Film Festival · 📍Cinema São Jorge, Cinema Ideal, Cinemateca Portuguesa · 🗓️ October 2-12
Lisbon rolls out the red carpet for French cinema.
Lisbon plays host to the 26th Festa do Cinema Francês, a celebration bringing the best of French cinema to the capital.
The festival usually includes a mix: new French productions, classics and unexpected gems from emerging voices. 
Subtitles are shown in both PT and EN.
💶 Tickets: €3-€6
Lisbon Arab Film Festival · 📍 Culturgest · 🗓️ October 1-4
A festival of stories that cross languages and continents.
Dive into the richness of contemporary Arab cinema at LAFF – Lisbon Arab Film Festival, where Portugal meets the Arab world through stories, voices, and visuals.
Expect a curated lineup of recent films from the MENA region, subtitled in PT and EN.
💶 Tickets: €5
QUICK BITES
🌦️ Weather: Mild days (22–24°C), cooler evenings (14–16°C). Light jacket season.
🌇 Sunset: Around 7:05–7:10 PM this week. Golden hour is back.
🗓️ Local Tip: Only three public holidays remain this year. Dec 1, 8 and 25.
Both Dec 1 and 8 fall on Mondays.So October is the perfect time to start planning a long weekend getaway.
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