Illustrative photo DocLisboa 2026: Lisbon's Major Documentary Film Festival
From 15 to 25 October 2026, DocLisboa presents its 24th edition of international documentary cinema in Lisbon. The historic Cinema São Jorge serves as the main venue, with Greece as this year's guest country.
Illustrative photo MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2026: World Class Surfing in Peniche
From October 16 to 25, 2026, the world's best surfers compete at Supertubos beach in Peniche for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal title. Beach access for spectators is free.
Illustrative photo Steve 'n' Seagulls 2026 – Bluegrass Rock Concert in Lisbon
Steve 'n' Seagulls perform for the first time in Portugal on 18 October 2026 at República da Música in Lisbon. The Finnish band transforms metal and hard rock classics into energetic bluegrass versions with banjo, mandolin and acoustic instruments. Tickets from €25.
Illustrative photo Fontaines D.C. 2026 – D.C. EU Tour in Lisbon (MEO Arena)
Fontaines D.C. play MEO Arena in Lisbon on 21 October 2026 – opening night of the D.C. EU Tour 2026 and their first headline show in Portugal’s main arena, five days after “Dopamine Chamber”. Support: Chalk. Doors 18:30, show 20:00; official tickets €46–56 via Ticketline and Everything Is New.
Illustrative photo National Gastronomy Festival 2026: Program and Tickets in Santarém
From 22 October to 1 November 2026, the Festival Nacional de Gastronomia in Santarém marks its 45th edition. Over eleven days, a different Portuguese region takes the spotlight each day, alongside wine tastings, crafts and live music.
Illustrative photo Laura Pausini Io Canto World Tour 2026 – Concert in Lisbon
Laura Pausini performs on 22 October 2026 at MEO Arena in Lisbon on the Io Canto World Tour 2026–2027. Doors 19:30, show 21:00; official tickets from 45 € to 240 €. Career hits and Io Canto 2 material in one of Portugal’s main arenas.
Illustrative photo Semibreve Festival 2026 – Experimental Electronic & Sound Art in Braga
Semibreve Festival 2026 runs from 22 to 25 October in Braga: four days of experimental electronic music and sound art at Theatro Circo, gnration and other historic venues. With Fennesz & Oscar Jockel, Azu Tiwaline, TYGAPAW and several world premieres – tickets and programme at festivalsemibreve.com.
Illustrative photo Myrath Live in Lisbon 2026 – Progressive Metal with Oriental Flair
Myrath perform on 22 October 2026 at República da Música in Lisbon. The Tunisian progressive metal band presents their “Wilderness of Mirrors” tour with oriental influences and support from Roses of Thieves. Tickets from €28.
Illustrative photo JUNGLE 2026 – Disco-Soul Live at MEO Arena Lisbon
JUNGLE plays on 24 October 2026 at MEO Arena in Lisbon, with Rio Kosta as support. Doors at 18:30, show at 20:00; official tickets cost 45 to 62 euros.
Illustrative photo Anastacia #NTK Tour 2026 – Concert in Lisbon
Anastacia plays Sagres Campo Pequeno in Lisbon on 27 October 2026 as part of the #NTK Tour. Doors 20:00, show 21:00. Official tickets from about €28 via Ticketline and authorised partners.
Illustrative photo André Rieu 2026 in Lisbon – Johann Strauss Orchestra at MEO Arena
André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform on 29, 30 and 31 October 2026 at MEO Arena in Lisbon. Three evenings of waltzes, classics and full-scale spectacle, each starting at 20:00. Official tickets from €50 to €140 via MEO Blueticket and arena.meo.pt.
Illustrative photo Feira de São Simão 2026 in Alcobaça: Centuries Old Autumn Fair
From 30 October to 2 November 2026, Alcobaça celebrates the Feira de São Simão, a centuries old autumn tradition with regional products like chestnuts and dried fruit, folklore and food stalls at the Mercado Municipal, close to the famous monastery. Free entry.