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Welcome to Festival Big Bang 2026 in Lisbon
On October 2 and 3, 2026, the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon turns into a colourful playground for young ears for the fifteenth time. Festival Big Bang is aimed at children, young people and their families, blending music, sound art and hands on activities at one of the city's key cultural venues.
Highlights and Attractions at Festival Big Bang in Lisbon
- Multidisciplinary performances combining music, dance and sound installations for young audiences
- A program strand paying tribute to Miles Davis and Kate Bush
- Interactive sound installations and an instrument making workshop
- Short performances of around thirty to forty five minutes, well suited to curious young attention spans
- Free outdoor activities at the CCB, including street music and percussion
- International and Portuguese artists drawn from the wider European Big Bang network
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival runs across Friday and Saturday, with several performances each day inside the CCB halls and squares as well as at the Fábrica das Artes. Alongside the stage program, there are workshops and a radio show produced by children. The detailed schedule with exact performance times is published on the official website shortly before the festival.
Tickets and Admission for Festival Big Bang 2026
Tickets for individual performances traditionally range from around two and a half to ten euros, while most outdoor activities are free to attend. Tickets can be purchased through the festival's official website or at the CCB box office. Since prices vary by performance, checking the published program is recommended.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Lisbon
- The CCB in Belém is easily reached by tram, the train to Belém station or by bus from central Lisbon
- Early October usually brings mild, often still summery weather to Lisbon, though a light jacket for the evening is still worth packing
- As this is a popular family event, booking tickets for chosen performances in advance is advisable
- Accommodation in Belém or central Lisbon should be booked early for the festival weekend
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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