Best Shows in Lisbon
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From the classic Oceanário de Lisboa and Jardim Zoológico, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 104,880 reviews
Dive into Oceanário de Lisboa, a waterside aquarium arranged around one immense central tank. Follow the route past sharks, rays, penguins and tropical fish, viewing the same water from different depths across two floors.
★ 4.5 · 44,010 reviews
Spend a day at Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon's historic zoo in landscaped, tile-decorated grounds. See elephants, gorillas and big cats, visit the children's farm, and time your route to catch a dolphin show.
★ 4.4 · 4,785 reviews
Reserve a table at Clube de Fado for a candlelit evening of dinner and live fado. Savour Portuguese dishes while singers and guitarists fill the room with the music Lisbon is known for.
★ 4.8 · 7,126 reviews
Settle in for an evening of live fado in Lisbon, an intimate concert that suits couples and first-time listeners alike. Hear vocalists with Portuguese and classical guitar, learn what the songs mean, and enjoy a drink while the music plays.
★ 4.7 · 5,656 reviews
Listen to traditional fado in a tiny Old Lisbon venue where nothing is amplified. Sip port wine or juice as professional singers and guitarists perform ten songs and an instrumental piece, with multimedia introductions explaining the tradition.
★ 4.5 · 14,109 reviews
Hop aboard a Tagus sunset cruise where a live DJ sets the mood over Lisbon's glowing waterfront. Dance on deck, sip sangria or wine from the open bar, and watch Belém and the April 25 Bridge slide past.
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★ 4.7 · 1,446 reviews
Dine at O Faia, a traditional fado house in the heart of Bairro Alto. Work through a set menu with Portuguese flavours while three singers take the stage in turn, backed by guitar.
★ 4.9 · 1,311 reviews
Climb aboard a vintage sailboat on the Tagus for a daylight or sunset sail. Taste Portuguese snacks and sip wine while Belém, Cristo Rei and São Jorge Castle slide past.
★ 4.0 · 3,881 reviews
Duck into A Tasca do Chico, a cozy, low-lit tavern where fado is sung live at close range. Share a table with strangers, order a few Portuguese bar dishes, and let the singers carry the night.
★ 4.9 · 1,027 reviews
Relax on a spacious yacht for a small-group sunset cruise along the Tagus. Sip wine or beer as the crew introduces Belem Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the April 25 Bridge.
★ 4.9 · 685 reviews
Settle into an elegant Tagus sailboat trip with a Portuguese-wine open bar. Sail with music and local stories about Lisbon's waterfront as the evening light softens.
★ 4.7 · 10,758 reviews
Explore Quake, Lisbon's earthquake museum, where science and history meet in a hands-on format. Move through themed rooms that explain how earthquakes happen before experiencing a recreated version of the 1755 disaster.
★ 4.1 · 1,234 reviews
Book a table at Mesa de Frades, a cozy Alfama venue where fado is sung live. Settle in for dinner while soulful singers and guitarists perform classic songs in the neighbourhood where the genre took shape.
★ 4.7 · 855 reviews
Hop aboard the Lisbon Traditional Boats cruise for a short, relaxed glide along the Tagus. Watch Commerce Square, Alfama and the National Pantheon pass by while the skipper explains the sights.
★ 4.5 · 1,437 reviews
Catch Fado in Chiado for a quick, atmospheric taste of Lisbon's national music. Listen as two singers and two guitarists perform classic songs, then join in when the audience is invited to sing along.
★ 3.8 · 4,735 reviews
Join the Sightseeing Cruise with Swimstop, Drinks and Music for an easygoing afternoon on the Tagus. Cruise past riverside monuments, enjoy the open bar, and take a dip at a south-bank beach.
★ 4.9 · 5,506 reviews
Take on a challenge at Escape Hunt Lisbon, where teams race the clock to crack puzzles. Work through clues in a themed room or roam the city on the outdoor hunt, with a game master on hand if you stall.
★ 4.6 · 1,256 reviews
Settle into the Cinemateca Portuguesa, Lisbon's temple to film history and a favourite of local cinephiles. Catch a classic screening, browse the museum's vintage projectors and interactive displays, then lose an hour in the bookshop.
★ 4.7 · 1,739 reviews
Catch a performance at São Luiz Teatro Municipal, one of Lisbon's most welcoming stages. Settle into its intimate, handsome auditorium and watch a show from the city's varied programme, with the stage close at hand.
★ 4.6 · 2,507 reviews
Step into Culturgest, one of Lisbon's leading venues for contemporary performance and art. Browse the galleries by day or take a seat in an auditorium for a concert or theatre piece with first-rate sound.
★ 4.3 · 916 reviews
Spend an evening at Sr.Vinho, a traditional Lisbon restaurant where fado is part of dinner. Enjoy a fixed Portuguese menu while live singers perform in an elegant, old-school dining room away from the tourist crowds.
★ 4.5 · 4,188 reviews
Ride the Telecabine Lisboa from its North Station for a different view of the city. Glide above the Tagus River and take in Parque das Nações and the Vasco da Gama Bridge from your cabin.
★ 4.6 · 2,188 reviews
Spend an evening discovering fado in Bairro Alto, starting with a guide's introduction. Then share a Portuguese dinner and a live show of about ninety minutes.
★ 4.9 · 3,152 reviews
Choose a day, sunset or night sailing on a Tagus sailboat. Listen to crew commentary on the Monument to the Discoveries and the April 25 Bridge with a drink in hand.
★ 4.7 · 1,136 reviews
Spend an evening at Associacao do Fado Casto, where live fado meets Portuguese small dishes. Share a table, sip wine and listen to singers from different generations in a historic Pombaline building.
★ 5.0 · 764 reviews
Cast off from Alcântara on a Tagus river cruise timed for the best light. Glide past MAAT, Belém and the Monument to the Discoveries with a welcome drink, snacks and music.
★ 4.9 · 930 reviews
Hear live fado at Casa Lundum, where singer Mário Lundum guides you through the tradition. Enjoy a glass of port during a 75-minute concert that explains the songs as they are performed.
★ 4.4 · 3,376 reviews
Board a panoramic vessel for a sunset cruise on the Tagus with a welcome drink in hand. Watch Commerce Square, the April 25 Bridge and Belem Tower slide past to a lounge soundtrack.
★ 4.8 · 837 reviews
Cast off from Belem's Doca do Bom Sucesso on a Tagus sailing cruise. Pass beneath the April 25 Bridge with a welcome drink, taking in Lisbon's hills and both riverbanks.
★ 4.7 · 4,237 reviews
Step aboard the historic Barco Evora for a sunset cruise on the Tagus. Enjoy a welcome drink, music and the changing evening light over Lisbon's waterfront monuments.
Lisbon · 🎭 Entertainment
Oceanário de Lisboa
2h
Jardim Zoológico
4h
Clube de Fado
2h30
Top-Rated Authentic Fado Show & Wine
1h30
Traditional Fado&Port Wine in the Heart of Old Lisbon
Lisbon · 🌙 Nightlife
Sunset Boat Party Cruise with DJ and Open Bar
O Faia - Casa de Fado
Daylight or Sunset on a Vintage Sailboat
A Tasca do Chico
Sunset Cruise With Drinks on Spacious Yacht
Elegant Sailboat Tour with Open Bar
Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Museum
1h15
Mesa de Frades
Lisbon Traditional Boats cruise
1h
Fado in Chiado
Sightseeing Cruise w/Swimstop, Drinks & Music
3h
Escape Hunt Lisbon
Cinemateca Portuguesa - Museu do Cinema
São Luiz Teatro Municipal
Culturgest
Sr.Vinho
Telecabine Lisbon - North Station
45 min
Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner
Daytime/Sunset/Night City Sailboat Tour with Drink
Tapas & Drinks with Fado Live Performance
Day and Sunset Tour on the Tagus River
FADO Show at unique “CASA LUNDUM”
Sunset Cruise with Welcome Drink and Snacks
Tagus River Cruise
Sunset Boat Tour with music and free welcome drink
