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Lisbon’s in full October swing. Hops in Marvila, Wine in Parque das Nações and chants at the Alvalade stadium. Lisbon’s got something brewing for every mood this week.
Here’s our top picks to keep your week full 🍂
⭐ EDITOR’S PICKS
A summer night in 2026 just got louder. The Weeknd’s headed for Lisbon
The Weeknd presale opens this week (ticket sales from October 17)
Lisbon has been added to his 2026 Europe tour map.Lisbon Beer Department, Marvila (October 18)
Forty varieties of beers, five breweries, and one big party. The Lisbon Beer Department’s Oktoberfest is back.Sporting Lisbon vs Marseille (October 22)
Champions League nights return to Lisbon as Sporting CP face Marseille at Estádio José Alvalade.
🍷 FOOD & DRINK
Lisbon Beer Department ·📍 Marvila · 🗓️ October 18
Marvila’s breweries unite for a weekend
Marvila’s beer mile turns Bavarian this weekend as five independent breweries including MUSA, Dois Corvos, Fermentage, Oitava Colina, and Pravda, unite for the Lisbon Beer Department Oktoberfest.
Expect over 40 varieties of craft beer, hearty bites, live DJ sets, and that unmistakable hum of good energy spilling through Marvila’s industrial streets.
💶 Entry is free
Grandes Escolhas Vinhos & Sabores ·📍 FIL Parque das Nações · 🗓️ October 18-20
Four days, hundreds of labels, and one giant toast to Portuguese wine.
Portugal’s finest winemakers, chefs, and food artisans come together under one roof for four days of pure indulgence. 🍷
This annual celebration of Portuguese wine and gastronomy lets you taste your way through hundreds of labels from Douro reds to Alentejo whites, paired with cheeses, chocolates, olive oils, and regional delicacies.
💶 Entry is free
🎟️ TICKET RELEASES
The Weeknd Presale dates for Sep 5, 2026 · 🗓️ October 17
Red lights, dark beats, and a sold-out Lisbon waiting to happen.
After selling out arenas across the globe, the Toronto megastar lands at Estádio do Restelo on September 5, 2026, with Playboi Carti joining the lineup.
Ticket sales start on October 17 at 12pm, and if history’s any guide, tickets will vanish faster than his falsetto.
💶 Tickets from €65
Tip: There will be a waitlist, so get on the below link much earlier to guarantee yourself a ticket.
Note: A big thank you to our community member Rhea Dhanboora for sharing this with us.
Sting in Portugal ·📍 Figueira da Foz · 🗓️ July 17, 2026
An evening by the sea with one of rock’s timeless voices.
Sting is heading back to Portugal for a special concert by the sea at Praia do Relógio.
He’ll perform with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, delivering an intimate, stripped-back set full of hits and rarities.
VIP tickets are already sold out, and only a handful of general tickets remain.
💶 Tickets are €60
⚽ SPORTS & ACTIVITY
Sporting Lisbon vs Marseille ·📍 Estádio José Alvalade · 🗓️ October 22
Green. White. Chaos. Champions League nights hit Lisbon.
A Champions League night is heading to Lisbon: Sporting CP vs. Olympique de Marseille at Estádio José Alvalade promises high stakes, high energy, and a stadium alive in green and white.
Expect passionate tifos, ear-splitting chants, and European drama played out under the lights.
💶 Tickets are €22.5 but is presenlty only open for members
Corrida Sempre Mulher ·📍 Parque das Nações · 🗓️ October 19
A wave of pink, pounding pavements for a cause.
The Corrida Sempre Mulher run returns to Lisbon.
It’s a 5 km run and walking event focused on women’s health, with live music, refreshments, and a friendly, supportive crowd.
Whether you’re racing or just rolling through in sneakers, expect a warm, city-wide wave of pink and solidarity.
💶 Tickets are €25
🎭 FAIRS & THEATRE
Amazonas Market ·📍 8 Marvila · 🗓️ October 18 & 19
Vintage finds, vegan bites, and DJ sets under Marvila’s sun.
Amazonas Market is a weekend playground of fashion, design, art, music, and street food with over 60 curated brands showcase clothing, accessories, vintage, upcycling works, and local artistry.
Food trucks will dish urban eats (vegan options included), and stages host music from La Gugga & DJ Deddy Dread (Sat) and Patu Samba (Sun).
💶 Entry is free.
Phantom of the Opera ·📍 Sagres Campo Pequeno · 🗓️ October 14-25
Lights, lace, and lingering shadows. The Phantom takes Lisbon.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical returns to Sagres Campo Pequeno in Lisbon from October 14 to 25. 
Step behind the opulent curtains of 19th-century Paris, where the mysterious Phantom lurks beneath the opera house, obsessed with the soprano Christine. As her voice soars and choices weigh heavy, intrigue, romance, and secrets collide in a haunting spectacle. 
This production features a full Broadway/West End cast, 230 costumes, and stunning sets that transport you to the Paris Opera itself.
💶 Tickets start at €45
☕ QUICK BITES & CITY NOTES
• 🌤 Weather: Mild afternoons (21–23 °C), crisp evenings (14–16 °C). Light jacket + scarf = happy.
• 🌇 Sunset: Around 7:00 PM. Golden hour continues. Perfect for Alfama rooftops.
• 🌰 Seasonal: Chestnut stalls (“castanhas assadas”) are popping up. Look for street braziers and the smoky sweet smell. Best with a bica.
• ❤️ Free heart screenings: Free cardiovascular checks (BP, glucose) this week in Lumiar and Arroios organised by the respective parishes.
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