Lisbon Carnival
February/March
While a dress code of sequins, feathers and mad headdresses is optional, fun is inevitable. Lisbon’s carnival is spread over several days, but the climax is Entrudo, when Parque das Nações is filled with street theatre, parades and other festivities.
Festas de Lisboa
May-June
This all-encompassing festival includes three weeks of street parties, marches, barbecues, music and other fun at various lively venues throughout the city. The festivities culminate in a parade along Avenida da Liberdade on the night of 12 June, the eve of Saint Anthony’s Day.
Super Bock Super Rock
July
This mammoth music festival brings a multitude of rock and metal fans together on Meco Beach, in south Lisbon. All sorts of big-name headliners take to the stage, from the Arctic Monkeys to Queens of the Stone Age.
Oceans Festival
August
Portugal is intensely proud of its seafaring past, and this pride is palpable during Lisbon’s Oceans Festival. This two-week nautical extravaganza sees parades, concerts, shows and food fairs set to a nautical theme.
New Year’s Eve
31 December
Fireworks and their reflections in the Tagus River illuminate the city centre, while street entertainers and concerts keep the masses entertained in this colourful celebration of the New Year.