Tracking culture for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
CulturePortuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes honored at Madrid Book Fair closing June 14, 2025. Bilingual tribute explores humor in his celebrated works.
Culture · TourismFree salsa & reggaeton classes at Centro Colombo for Bad Bunny's May 26-27, 2026 Lisbon concerts. Register via app for dance workshops, silent discos & photo ops.
Culture · TourismRock in Rio Lisboa expands with 31% more space, double shuttle buses, and road closures. June 2026 dates, transport tips, and what it means for Lisbon residents.
Culture · TourismLisbon Book Fair 2026: 2,200+ free events May 27-June 14 at Parque Eduardo VII. Cinema, silent reading, music & family programs for residents.
Sports · CultureJosé Mourinho officially departs Benfica for Real Madrid in historic coaching return after 13 years, with €6M+ compensation deal.
Culture · TourismDiscover Europe's largest cachaça festival in Lisbon, May 16-22. Masterclasses, tastings, cultural events for residents and hospitality pros.
Culture · National NewsMozambican writer Mia Couto receives Doctor Honoris Causa from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University. What this means for Lusophone literature and Portugal's cultural scene.
Digital Lifestyle · CultureBerlin and the Lady with an Ermine arrives May 15 on Netflix. Explore what's new in the La Casa de Papel spin-off and whether it's worth your time.
Culture · National NewsBandidos do Cante failed to qualify from Eurovision 2026's first semi-final in Vienna. Analysis of voting results, betting odds, and what's next for Portugal.