André Rieu 2026 in Lisbon – Johann Strauss Orchestra at MEO Arena

Welcome to André Rieu 2026 in Lisbon

André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra return to Lisbon for three nights at MEO Arena on 29, 30 and 31 October 2026. Known as the “King of Waltz”, the Dutch violinist blends famous waltzes, operetta, musical favourites and popular orchestral pieces with a lavish, theatrical stage show. Each performance starts at 20:00 and runs for about 180 minutes. Check official sales channels (MEO Blueticket and MEO Arena) for remaining seats and categories.

Highlights & Attractions at André Rieu in Lisbon

• Three concert dates (29, 30 and 31 October 2026) – useful if you are coordinating travel or hotels.
• André Rieu with the Johann Strauss Orchestra (around 60–70 musicians) plus international soloists and guests.
• Repertoire of celebrated waltzes, romantic ballads, operetta and musical classics, and film-style melodies.
• Theatrical presentation with elaborate costumes, sets and lighting – designed as large-scale entertainment for a wide audience.
• Family-friendly: minimum age 6; MEO Arena offers reduced-mobility seating and a quiet room.
• Arena setting in Parque das Nações (capacity up to about 20,000) with excellent links to Oriente metro and train station.
• Official ticket prices from €50 to €140 (before service fees); many categories sold out early and only limited stock remains.

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

All three evenings start at 20:00. Doors typically open around 18:30. The show lasts about three hours and mixes Strauss-family waltzes, emotional ballads, operetta and musical highlights and surprise arrangements. Rieu conducts and performs on his Stradivarius; humour, audience connection and rich visuals are central to the format.

A fixed track-by-track set list is usually not published in advance. If you can choose between dates, compare seat availability: the Thursday (29 October) has often been cheaper on the secondary market than Friday and Saturday.

Tickets & Admission for André Rieu Lisbon

Official face values at MEO Arena range from €50 to €140. On MEO Blueticket, categories including fees have included about €53.69 (reduced mobility), €80.54 (Audience B), €107.38 (Audience A) and €150.33 (VIP). Many sections are sold out; remaining tickets are sold via Blueticket, the arena box office on event days and authorised outlets (MEO shops, FNAC, Worten, El Corte Inglés and others).

Resale platforms often charge substantially more. Prefer https://www.blueticket.pt/Event/13193 or arena.meo.pt to avoid counterfeits and extreme mark-ups. On-sale began in November 2024; sales close on 31 October 2026 at 23:30.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Lisbon

• Getting there: MEO Arena is in Parque das Nações. Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha), Oriente station – about a 4–5 minute walk. Oriente train station (CP) is roughly 400 m away. Carris buses include 705, 725, 750, 759 and 794; night lines 208 and 210. Parking at Arena Expo and nearby public car parks.
• What to wear: Smart casual to elegant is common; the hall is air-conditioned. Comfortable shoes help with arrival and departure in a large arena.
• Where to stay: Hotels and apartments in Parque das Nações (near Oriente and Vasco da Gama) cut travel time. City centre or Baixa plus the Red Line metro also work. Book early for concert nights.
• On site: Doors around 18:30, start 20:00, duration about 180 minutes. Minimum age 6. Accessible seats and a quiet room are available – see arena.meo.pt accessibility pages.
• After the show: Oriente is well connected; allow extra time for metro and taxis when crowds peak. Official info and remaining tickets: andrerieu.com and meoblueticket.pt.