Lisbon events 2016 – music festivals, entertainment and sport events in Lisbon
The capital of Portugal does not need recommendation as a year round tourist destination. Many visitors to Lisbon, however, discover that a visit to this fascinating and vibrant city can often be combined with participating in some of the many events taking place here. See below the highlights of Lisbon events in 2016.
Lisbon Half Marathon
20 March 2016
The route of the race leads over the iconic 25 April Bridge and through the Belém district, known for its monuments dedicated to the Portuguese discoveries. The accompanying events include the Mini Half Marathon and Half Marathon Ellite. Find more information and sign up at Lisbon Half Marathon website.
Peixe em Lisboa – Lisbon Fish & Flavours
7-17 April 2016
The Peixe em Lisboa is dedicated to one of the basic ingredients of the Portuguese cuisine, fish. Over 10 days of the duration of this “culinary festival” the visitors have a chance to try not only a variety of fish main courses bit also side dishes, deserts and wine. Tastings, cooking shows by world famous chefs and events for children await fish enthusiasts at Lisbon Fish & Flavours, as the event is marketed in English.
See the highlights of Peixe em Lisboa 2015 edition:
Estoril Open Open
23 April-1 May 2016
The most prestigious tennis tournament in Portugal takes place in Estoril, a popular coastal resort 16 miles west of Lisbon. Find more information about Millennium Estoril Open 2016.
Santos Populares – St. Anthony’s Feast in Lisbon
12/13 June
Ahead of the peak of the tourist season, June is a truly great month to visit the Portuguese capital. Taking advantage of warm weather, street parties, open-air concerts and art performances take place throughout the city and especially in Lisbon’s historic quarters: Alfama, Mouraria, Graça and Bairro Alto. The pinnacle of Santos Populares (the popular saints’) festivities are the celebrations of the city’s patron saint, Santo Antonio day. The night of June 12 is by far the most animated and joyful time in Lisbon’s cultural life. Stop by Avenidade de Liberdade to admire the carnival-like parade. Santo Antonio, or St. Anthony is a patron of marriage and many couples choose to wed on the 12 of June, making the parade a part of the wedding celebrations. Spend the rest of the evening in Lisbon old town, where the party with street dancing, food and the mandatory grilled sardines continues all the night through.
Rock in Rio 2016
20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 May 2016
One of the most emblematic music festivals worldwide, originating from Brazil, was held in Lisbon for the first time in 2004. In 2016, the Portuguese capital will welcome the even once more, this time, its 13th edition transforming the Bela Vista Park in Lisbon into a true “City of Rock”. Maroon 5, Queen + Adam Lambert and the Hollywood Vampires are just some of the artists confirmed in Rock in Rio 2016 lineup. More information available at the event’s official website.
NOS Alive Lisbon 2016
7,8,9 July 2016
Another treat awaits rock music fans in Lisbon in early summer 2016. Nominated for the best overseas festival by the UK Festival Awards, the NOS Alive, held in the Alges waterfront, just a short commute from Lisbon city centre (Passeio Maritimo de Alges) has been an undeniable success attracting as much as 150 thousand spectators (in 2015) and the giants of the music industry amongst them Muse, Depeche Mode, Kings of Leon, The Cure, Florence and the Machine, Radiohead and more. Look out for NOS Alive 2016 lineup updates.
Rock and pop music concerts Lisbon 2016
Lisbon is a frequent stop for many musicians in tour across Europe. In early 2016 the following artists have confirmed the dates of their performances in the Portuguese capital:
- 16 January 2016 – Hozier, Coliseu de Lisboa
- 25 January 2016 – Bryan Adams, MEO Arena
- 30 March 2016 – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, MEO Arena
- 18 April 2016 – Florence and the Machine, MEO Arena
- 2 May 2016 – Muse, MEO Arena
- 7 May 2016 – AC/DC, Passeio Marítimo de Algés
- 22 May 2016 – Adele, MEO Arena
- 11 July 2016 – Iron Maiden, MEO Arena
- 22 November 2016 – The Cure, MEO Arena
- 25 November 2016 – Justin Bieber, MEO Arena
