Visiting Lisbon in November? Well, you have to prepare for a not-so-Portuguese experience, meaning fewer sunny days and sandy beaches. After all, November is one of the wettest months in Portugal. In other words, don’t forget to pack your umbrellas and raincoats!
Nevertheless, the temperatures are quite comfortable – as expected from Portuguese weather! Tourists and visitors will enjoy around 17.5 degrees Celsius throughout the day, with the chance of enjoying some sunshine in between the rain showers.
But let’s cut to the chase – we’re here for the best November events in Lisbon! If you’re planning your trip, you’ll definitely want to add some of these to your to-do list.
1. LEFFEST – Lisboa Film Festival ‘24
When: November 8-17
Where: Multiple locations: Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, MU.SA – Museu das Artes de Sintra, Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, Teatro Tivoli BBVA, and Cinema Nimas
How much: From 5 EUR, depending on the type of screening and location
The yearly film festival is back, now with even more films, exhibitions, conferences, readings, as well as book launches and concerts! LEFFEST really is a haven for anyone passionate about cinematography or simply art and entertainment.
You have one entire week to discover LEFFEST. Make sure to prepare carefully! Why so? Mainly because the event takes place in five different locations, so you need to know where you have to be in advance. Of course, get ready for an extensive cultural exchange, as you’ll meet filmmakers, writers, actors, and intellectuals from various fields, all ready to share and gain knowledge!
2. Candlelight Concerts
When: Throughout November
Where: Various locations
How much: From 15 EUR
There are six different Candlelight concerts you can attend in Lisbon in November:
- Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons on November 15 and 22, at the Altis Grand Hotel
- O melhor de Vivaldi – on November 9, at Igreja de Santa Catarina
- Mozart, Bach e outros on November 9, at Igreja de Santa Catarina
- Queen vs. Abba on November 22, at Altis Grand Hotel
- Aneis, Tronos e Dragoes on November 23, at Museu do Tesouro Real (perfect or fans of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and House of the Dragon)
- O melhor de Hans Zimmer – November 23, at Museu do Tesouro Real.
In short, music enthusiasts won’t get bored in Lisbon in November!! Naturally, it is worth checking for Candlelight concerts in December as well if you’re planning your visit to Lisbon towards the end of November. These concerts are quite common in the city and provide peak entertainment!
3. Cigarettes After Sex
When: November 21
Where: MEO Arena, Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa
How much: From 40 EUR
Cigarettes After Sex returns to Lisbon and is fully prepared to enchant both locals and tourists with indie tunes at the MEO Arena! If you’re a fan, you probably already know the most famous Cigarettes After Sex songs. If you’ve never heard of them but enjoy this genre, this is the perfect opportunity to discover the band and connect with their music!
If this is your first Cigarettes After Sex concert, here’s what to expect – an ethereal dream pop sound and an intense and hypnotic atmosphere that will take your breath away!
4. Naughty Noel – AirOtic
When: November 15-30
Where: Espaço LABORATÓRIO, Av. Infante Dom Henrique 336A, 1800-224 Lisboa
How much: From 45 EUR
A couple of months ago, Lisbon was introduced to the AirOtic Soiree, an event focused on erotic dance and acrobatics performed by professionals. Thus, November comes with another AirOtic event – this time focused on the upcoming Christmas holidays.
You’ll delight your eyes with a burlesque circus cabaret performed by professional acrobats – Naughty Noel is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure!
Get ready for extravagant costumes, seductive choreography, breathtaking acrobatics, as well as a background story that is characterized by sensuality, love, passion, and of course, eroticism!
Oh, and the ticket price includes a drink as well, so you can enjoy it while watching the show.
5. Alkantara Festival
When: November 15-30
Where: Espaço Alkantara, CC do Marquês de Abrantes 99, 1200-718 Lisboa
How much: From 10 EUR
The Alkantara Festival comes with an international program of theater, dance, and other performing arts shows. It is, overall, a hub for cultural discourse, as it pushes the topic of artistic practices in contemporary society. All these for just 10 EUR!
The events take place at Espaço Alkantara, which is close to the Lisbon city center. You can go for a walk around the city, and then head to an event of choice for an immersive experience!
6. Lisboa Games Week
When: November 21-24
Where: FIL Exhibition Centre, Parque das Nações, R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa
How much: From 15 EUR
Are you ready for the biggest video games event in Portugal? Well, who isn’t?! Video games have become incredibly popular in the past couple of years, attracting fans mainly through cosplays, pop culture, and various events, one of them being, of course, Lisboa Games Week!
So, what can you expect from this major event? Well, the obvious – eSports tournaments, tense Counter-Strike matches, speedrunning exhibitions, quizzes about gaming, virtual reality experiences, new technologies, such as game simulators, and so much more!
If you’re a video games enthusiast, you should definitely not miss out on Lisboa Games Week!
7. Antonio Costa Cabral – Ramot
When: Throughout November
Where: Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa, R. da Palma 246, 1100-394 Lisboa
How much: Free entry
This is a photography exhibition that showcases the works of Antonio Costa Cabral, a Portuguese photographer. He is known for his unique way of seeing the world, having captured moments from both his private and family life.
You’ll be able to enjoy and analyze the photographer’s 35 mm negative and color slides, being offered a glimpse into his life, as well as into the role photography played in it.
8. William Klein – All the World’s a Stage
When: Throughout November
Where: MAAT – Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia, Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa
William Klein is known to photography enthusiasts as one of the most influential photographers of the second half of the twentieth century. This particular exposition includes roughly 200 of his works with a main focus on fashion, street photography, cinema, as well as editorial production.
Willian Klein offers you, the viewer, glimpses into the urban secrets of the world’s most famous capitals – Tokyo, Paris, Rome, Moscow, as well as New York.
