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Today in Lisbon
Open the full day →What's on this week
Mon 12 – Sun 18. Each item links to where we found it.
- Ongoing
Aggravated water quality on Portuguese beaches
The quality of bathing waters in mainland Portugal has worsened, with restrictions increasing by 65% and interdictions more than doubling between May and July 2026 due to microbiological contamination. This is an ongoing concern, with interior waters being particularly vulnerable.
- Thu 15 – Sun 25
Doclisboa - International Film Festival
The 24th edition of Doclisboa, an international documentary film festival, takes place across five venues in Lisbon. It features 198 films from 51 countries, with a focus on Lusophone African memory and its diaspora, music legacies, and cultural figures.
- Fri 16 – Sun 18
Lisbon Revisited: Poetry Days 2026
The annual poetry festival at Casa Fernando Pessoa features poets from Brazil, Hungary, Palestine, and Portugal, with readings, conversations, and a concert by Selma Uamusse. All sessions will have simultaneous Portuguese/English translation.
- Fri 16
Alphaville
The iconic German band Alphaville, led by Marian Gold, performs their classic 80s hits like 'Big in Japan' and 'Forever Young'.
- All week
Gulbenkian, 70 years, Post it! Exhibition
An exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Gulbenkian Foundation, showcasing 70 posters from a collection of over 1500, produced between 1957 and 2026.
- All week
Visitas ao Aqueduto das Águas Livres
A guided 941-meter walk across the Aqueduto das Águas Livres, exploring its historical significance and offering panoramic views.
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Things to do in Lisbon
The city's classics, ranked for a first visit. Places a local guide stops at say so.
No verdicts on these places yet. Been to any? Say whether it's worth it — that is exactly what the next traveller reads here.
Photos: Luísa Paulos, Donald Judge from England, Shahadusadik, singra13, Dreamcatcher25, Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL
When to go
The next 14 days — crowds, weather and what's on in one strip. Tap a day to open it.
- Mon1224°
- Tue1327°
- Wed1429°
- Thu1530°
- Fri1627°
- Sat1724°
- Sun1826°
- Mon1920°
- Tue2022°
- Wed2123°
- Thu2220°
- Fri2320°
- Sat2420°
- Sun2519°
Crowds:QuietComfortableBusyVery busy
Best pickBusiestSomething on
Best days: Mon 12, Fri 16 and Wed 21
Picked for lighter crowds and good weather. Busiest: Tue 13 and Sat 17.
What Lisbon is like
A year-round read of the city's character, not this week's weather.
Lisbon leans hardest into Beauty, Social and Productivity — and Sea matters least here.
All scores and the radar
The vibe of this city
How strongly this place leans into each kind of trip — a stable read on its everlasting character, not today's weather.
Year-round profile
How Lisbon scores, dimension by dimension
Calmbalanced · 47Why
While central areas like Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré are lively into the early hours, you can find quiet public spaces and calmer atmospheres in neighbourhoods like Alfama in the evenings or the Miradouro do Recolhimento.
Adventurebalanced · 40Why
For adventure, you can explore hiking trails in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park or Arrábida Natural Park, which offer coastal paths and climbing opportunities, though there are no ski resorts nearby. Source
Naturebalanced · 40Why
You are close to natural beauty with places like the Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve for birdwatching or the beaches within Arrábida Natural Park, though the city itself has notable light pollution. Source
Foodvery strong · 70Why
The food scene is strong, from trying traditional `pastéis de nata` at Pastéis de Belém, to enjoying fresh seafood at a `marisqueira`, or exploring the growing number of vegan options at places like Ao 26 Vegan Food Project. Source
Sportlight · 33Why
While indoor sports like yoga studios are not numerous, you can easily access outdoor activities such as surfing at Praia de Carcavelos or rock climbing near the 25 de Abril Bridge at Escala 25, often just a short trip outside the city.
Socialvery strong · 73Why
It's easy to socialize, especially in Bairro Alto or Cais do Sodré where small bars spill onto the streets until late, and the city is known for being very LGBTQ+ friendly. Source
Familystrong · 56Why
Lisbon is very family-friendly, offering many kid attractions, nearby Blue Flag certified beaches like those in Arrábida Natural Park, and a low crime rate. Source
Productivityvery strong · 71Why
You can work well here, benefiting from a low cost of living compared to other major European cities and good availability of coworking spaces with fast internet connections.
Valuebalanced · 55Why
While the cost of living for residents, especially housing, has increased, as a tourist you'll still find public transport and dining out more affordable than in many other Western European capitals.
Safetystrong · 67Why
You will feel comfortable and safe here, as Lisbon has a low crime rate and is considered safe for solo travel, including for women.
Weatherstrong · 64Why
You can expect pleasant weather for most of the year, with dry, sunny summers and mild temperatures, while winters are temperate though with more rainfall.
Beautyvery strong · 100Why
The city is very beautiful, with countless viewpoints like the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara offering panoramic views of the Tagus River and colourful rooftops.
Scored on 16 of 16 vibe dimensions from this city's year-round data.
Nearby and similar
Built from live weather, crowd, event and holiday data · updated 2 hours ago
- Is Lisbon busy right now?
- Open today's date for Lisbon to see the live vibe — we fuse weather, crowds, events and holidays into one busyness score, updated daily.
- When is Lisbon least crowded?
- Browse the next 14 days above: each day is labelled from quiet to very busy. Quiet days are usually mid-week and away from holidays and big events.
- What's the weather like in Lisbon?
- Each day card shows the expected highs, lows and rain for Lisbon. Open any date for the hourly breakdown.