Recording Change: Modern Movement Interiors
International conference examining interior architecture and design milestones, hosted inside Lisbon's freshly reopened design museum.
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Updated dailyThings to do in Lisbon this weekend (Oct 16–18)
This weekend in Lisbon: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 1 dated event
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Day 1
MorningDoclisboa 24th International Film Festival
The opening weekend of Lisbon's premier documentary showcase, bringing bold global cinema, director Q&As, and independent features to Culturgest.
AfternoonPrado
Farm-to-table dining inside a high-ceilinged former textile warehouse, highlighting low-intervention Portuguese wines and hyper-seasonal autumn plates.
EveningRecording Change: Modern Movement Interiors
International conference examining interior architecture and design milestones, hosted inside Lisbon's freshly reopened design museum.
Day 2
MorningGulbenkian Orchestra: Brahms' Symphony No. 2
A majestic evening of classical orchestral performance conducted in the world-class acoustics of the grand Gulbenkian auditorium.
AfternoonCai-Se-Fisga
An intimate neighborhood tavern serving up comforting petiscos, catch-of-the-day seafood, and amber wines away from the heavy tourist tracks.
EveningLisbon Revisited - Dias de Poesia
A weekend dedicated to spoken word and literary walks celebrating Fernando Pessoa's enduring connection to the foggy autumn streets of the city.
Day 3
MorningEcos do Acervo: Mário Botas
An evocative retrospective showcasing the surrealist paintings and intricate graphic works of one of Portugal's most singular 20th-century artists.
AfternoonReset Society
A striking minimalist wellness sanctuary focusing on morning barre, yoga, and a post-workout Nordic sauna designed to ward off autumn chills.
EveningSintra's Romantic Gardens & Monserrate
Escape the city for a misty autumn day trip to Sintra. Tour the exotic botanical collections and eclectic architecture of Palácio de Monserrate, then warm up with pastries in the historic village center.
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🍂 This Weekend in Lisbon, Portugal · Oct 16–18
What to do around town this October weekend
Doclisboa 24th International Film Festival
The opening weekend of Lisbon's premier documentary showcase, bringing bold global cinema, director Q&As, and independent features to Culturgest.
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Lisbon Revisited - Dias de Poesia
A weekend dedicated to spoken word and literary walks celebrating Fernando Pessoa's enduring connection to the foggy autumn streets of the city.
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Gulbenkian Orchestra: Brahms' Symphony No. 2
A majestic evening of classical orchestral performance conducted in the world-class acoustics of the grand Gulbenkian auditorium.
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🍷 Eat & Drink
Cozy autumn dining, fresh wine, and neighborhood spots
Prado
Farm-to-table dining inside a high-ceilinged former textile warehouse, highlighting low-intervention Portuguese wines and hyper-seasonal autumn plates.
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Cai-Se-Fisga
An intimate neighborhood tavern serving up comforting petiscos, catch-of-the-day seafood, and amber wines away from the heavy tourist tracks.
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✨ New & Notable
Fresh spaces and seasonal experiences across the city
Reset Society
A striking minimalist wellness sanctuary focusing on morning barre, yoga, and a post-workout Nordic sauna designed to ward off autumn chills.
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Ecos do Acervo: Mário Botas
An evocative retrospective showcasing the surrealist paintings and intricate graphic works of one of Portugal's most singular 20th-century artists.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips within a short drive from Lisbon
Sintra's Romantic Gardens & Monserrate
Escape the city for a misty autumn day trip to Sintra. Tour the exotic botanical collections and eclectic architecture of Palácio de Monserrate, then warm up with pastries in the historic village center.
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Azeitão Wine & Coastline Drive
Head south across the bridge to the Arrábida hills where blue waters meet limestone cliffs. Visit family-run wine estates for crisp Moscatel tastings and enjoy fresh grilled fish by Portinho da Arrábida's shore.
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