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Lisbon Art Days · November–December 2026

As 2026 draws to a close, every city begins to reveal its own energy. In Lisbon, that energy flows through galleries, cinema, dance and shared stories.

At Art & Beyond, we'll be following this journey of art and collective discovery, turning what we experience into new Sparks for conversation.

Lisbon Art Days mindmap — six cultural events across Lisbon, November to December 2026: Art, Movement, Play, Women's Voices, Storytelling and Sound & Stories — Your cultural index for November–December 2026 — save it for your next Lisbon discovery.

01Art
Lisbon Art Weekend
5–8 November
Contemporary exhibitions, galleries, performances and guided visits across the city. Free entry.
02Cinema & Dance
InShadow — Lisbon ScreenDance Festival
15 November – 15 December
Video dance, documentaries, animation, performances and exhibitions.
Various cultural venues
03Gaming
Lisboa Games Week
19–22 November
Video games, esports, virtual reality, simulators, cosplay and pop culture.
FIL, Parque das Nações
04Women's Voices
Olhares do Mediterrâneo
23–29 November
Films directed by women, cross-cultural stories, debates and workshops.
Various cultural venues
05Film & Storytelling
Tribeca Festival Lisboa
9–13 December
Cinema, music and conversations connecting creators and audiences.
06Sound & Stories
Contos Baralhados
10–12 December
Twelve microfilms, original music by Sérgio Pelágio and live narration by Isabel Gaivão.
Espaço Escola de Mulheres, Clube Estefânia

Can a city's creative energy change the way we see one another?

Which experience would you like to explore with us? Save this index for your next Lisbon discovery.

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Event details and dates from shared posts. Check organisers for programme updates and booking requirements.

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