CultureMarisa Monte Debuts 'Phonica' with 55-Piece Orchestra at Lisbon’s MEO Arena
Experience Marisa Monte’s ‘Phonica’ live on 18 Sept 2026 at Lisbon’s MEO Arena. Brazilian pop meets 55-piece orchestra—tickets €28–€66, book now for the best seats.
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Culture · EconomyAfter Cinema Shuts, Caldas da Rainha Plans Two-Screen Revival
Discover how Caldas da Rainha's council seeks new operators, EU/PRR funding and a lean two-screen cinema setup to revive the city’s only movie house by summer 2024.
Culture · TourismJazz Heats Up Lagos Winter as Ella Fitzgerald Tribute Marks 449th Anniversary
Lagos jazz night warms up January with an Ella Fitzgerald tribute. See the Algarve Jazz Orchestra on 28 Jan at Auditório Duval Pestana—tickets €15, book now.
Culture · EconomyPortuguese-Language ‘RENT’ Returns: Lisbon in May, Porto in July 2026
Book now for the 2026 Portuguese-language revival of RENT: live rock-gospel score in Lisbon (21 May–28 Jun) and Porto (2–4 Jul). Tickets €18–35 with early-bird & group discounts.
CultureBairro Alto’s Tantura to Close: Owners Cite Harassment and a “Daily Battle” in Final Statement
Tantura in Bairro Alto will close on 10 Jan 2026. Owners cite harassment, online campaigns and boycott - and announce a new farm project.
Culture · TourismAlgarve's Forgotten Roman Garum Factories Reemerge Through Drones and Festivals
Drone and radar surveys uncover Algarve’s forgotten Roman garum factories. Explore festivals, museum exhibits and ways residents can help protect this heritage.
Culture · TourismAlgarve Wine Lovers in Vilamoura Celebrate Meerlust’s Rubicon and Cape Classics
Discover Meerlust Cape wines – Chardonnay to cult Rubicon – at Vilamoura’s sold-out Algarve Wine Society tasting. Reserve your mixed case today in the Algarve.
Culture · SportsAlvaláxia Cinema Shuts as Sporting CP Builds Storyverse Entertainment Hub
NOS Alvaláxia's 12-screen multiplex in Lisbon has closed after Sporting CP ended its lease. Discover what's next as the club builds an immersive 'storyverse' hub.
CulturePortugal 2026 Theatre Season: Beckett, Tchekhov & New Social Dramas
Explore Portugal's 2026 theatre season: Beckett & Tchekhov revivals and new dramas by Marco Martins and Tiago Rodrigues in Lisbon, Porto and beyond. Book now.