Lisbon Tourism News
Lisbon Lights Up for the Festive Season
Lisbon is set to sparkle this festive season, with Christmas markets, open-air concerts, seasonal gastronomy and New Year celebrations across the city. From late November to early January, Visit Lisbon highlights key events and festivities inviting visitors to experience the city’s winter magic.
Lisbon in August: Sunsets and Local Festivities
Lisbon is set to welcome Festas do Mar from 28 August to 7 September 2025 in Cascais, just a 40-minute train ride from the city centre. For ten days, the bay will come alive with free open-air concerts by some of the country’s biggest artists, colourful fireworks over the Atlantic, traditional boat processions honouring Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, artisan markets and freshly grilled seafood served just steps from the water. Perfectly timed for late-summer travellers, the festivities pair beautifully with Lisbon’s world-famous sunsets, which are at their most captivating during the warmer months. As the heat of the day fades, the skies melt into pink, orange and lilac, casting a golden glow over the River Tagus and the Atlantic coast.
Lisbon Gears Up for a Summer and Autumn of Music, Film and Gaming Festivals
Lisbon is gearing up for a summer and autumn packed with music, film, gaming and cultural festivals. From high-energy concerts and open-air cinema to cutting-edge gaming events and world-class opera, there’s something for every traveller. Here’s the Lisbon Tourism Association’s guide to Lisbon’s can’t-miss experiences in 2025.
Lisbon Gets Into the Swing for National Golf Day
With National Golf Day approaching on 4 October, now is the perfect time for golf enthusiasts to start planning a trip to Lisbon to celebrate this beloved sport. Boasting over 20 golf courses across the Lisbon region, the destination offers unparalleled variety, stunning scenery and mild weather, making it the ultimate golfing getaway. To mark National Golf Day, the Lisbon Tourism Association highlights three exceptional 9-hole courses that provide a perfect mix of challenge, beauty and accessibility:
Lisbon to Host EuroPride 2025
Vibrant and inclusive Lisbon is set to take centre stage next month as it welcomes EuroPride 2025 as a first time host, a landmark international event celebrating LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity and equality. From 14 to 22 June, the nine-day celebration will transform the destination into a beacon of love, freedom and unity.
Lisbon’s 2025 Cultural Renaissance: New Museums and Revitalised Icons
Lisbon, already home to over 50 museums, is expanding its vibrant cultural scene in 2025 with the opening of two exciting new museums and the revival of iconic institutions in recent months, offering visitors a journey through the city’s rich history and contemporary creativity.
Interpretive Centre “Almada’s Murals in the Maritime Stations” Opens in Lisbon
Lisbon’s cultural and tourism scene welcomes a new highlight today with the opening of the Interpretive Centre “Almada’s Murals in the Maritime Stations”, a space dedicated to the monumental work of Almada Negreiros. The centre was inaugurated yesterday, April 7, the date celebrating the artist’s birth, and opens to the public today, providing visitors with access to the emblematic murals in the Alcântara and Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Maritime Stations - buildings designed by architect Porfírio Pardal Monteiro and inaugurated in the 1940s.
Lisbon Gears Up For EuroPride 2025
Lisbon will host EuroPride in June 2025, a historic moment for the city and the LGBTIQ+ community. Each year, a different European city is chosen to host EuroPride and this will be the first time the event is held in Portugal. It promises to be a momentous occasion, celebrating diversity, inclusion and the vibrant spirit of the LGBTIQ+ movement. Activities and events will include the big EuroPride parade, debates, seminars and workshops, stage shows and parties
Lisbon Wins World’s Leading Heritage City Destination for the First Time
Lisbon has been awarded World’s Leading Heritage City Destination for the first time and World’s Leading City Break Destination for the second time at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards. The award ceremony took place on November 24 on the island of Madeira, in Funchal.
Lisbon Provides Warm Welcome to Winter Golfers
Having just hosted the 2024 edition of the International Golf Travel Market, Lisbon reinforced its reputation as a well-loved choice for golfers worldwide. With an average of 290 days of sunshine a year and warm weather year-round, Lisbon is a popular choice for golfers looking to tee off under the sun, especially as winter temperatures approach the UK. Here Visit Lisboa highlights what makes the city so unique for those looking to plan their next golfing break.
Visit Lisboa Recommends New Ways to Explore the City this Winter
With its mild climate, stunning coastline and rich nature, Lisbon offers a unique winter holiday experience. Here, Visit Lisboa shares tips on things to do in the city this winter, from seasonal delicacies, wine festivals and new art experiences to surfing spots and flamingo watching. Seasonal delicacies and wine festivals for a culinary fix Recently crowned the Best Culinary City Destination in Europe at the 2024 World Culinary Awards, there is no doubt that Lisbon is a paradise for foodies year round, with the winter months bringing a delightful array of seasonal delicacies that warm the body and soul.
Christmas in Lisbon: An Unexpected Gem for Festive Travellers
Lisbon may not be the first city that comes to mind as a Christmas destination, but through December it offers a mild climate, historic charm and a festive spirit that blends Portuguese traditions with modern attractions. From dazzling light displays to bustling markets and river cruises, the team at Visit Lisboa (visitlisboa.com/en) has picked out the city’s top Christmas attractions that make it an unexpected gem during the festive season.