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Massive Attack. Courtesy of SJM Concerts

Massive Attack

21 - 22 Nov 2009

Massive Attack return with the Splitting the Atom EP, a taste of what is to come on their much-anticipated forthcoming album. The band's current tour brings them to Lisbon's Campo Pequeno.

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Franz Ferdinand. Courtesy of SJM Concerts

Franz Ferdinand

2 Dec 2009

Arch funksters Franz Ferdinand head out on an extensive tour on the back of their latest album, Tonight. This date sees them bring their spiky guitars and dance beats to Lisbon's Campo Pequeno.

Rock in Rio - Lisbon

21 - 22 May 2010 (various dates)

It might be called Rock in Rio, but it's Lisbon that's treated to major names in blues and soul, indie and rock. International bands play on three stages in the specially constructed Rock City…

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A sea of people at Rock in Rio Lisboa 2006. © Agência Zero

Rock in Rio Lisboa

21 - 22 May 2010 (various dates)

Following its success in Brazil, Rock in Rio came to Lisbon in 2004 and is now held once every two years in Bela Vista Park. A line-up of internationally renowned bands and plenty of top DJs…

Rock in Rio - Lisbon

27 - 29 May 2010 (various dates)

It might be called Rock in Rio, but it's Lisbon that's treated to major names in blues and soul, indie and rock. International bands play on three stages in the specially constructed Rock City…

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A sea of people at Rock in Rio Lisboa 2006. © Agência Zero

Rock in Rio Lisboa

27 - 29 May 2010 (various dates)

Following its success in Brazil, Rock in Rio came to Lisbon in 2004 and is now held once every two years in Bela Vista Park. A line-up of internationally renowned bands and plenty of top DJs…

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Lisbon Village Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

The Lisbon Village Festival showcases music, arts and film for the digital generation. Held at venues around the city, it is divided into three main areas: the VIDCF film competition, Village…

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Underworld. Courtesy of Spring PR

Super Bock Super Rock

Jun - Jul 2010 (annual)

Named after the Portuguese beer that sponsors it, Super Bock Super Rock is a major rock festival in Lisbon's music calendar and attracts prominent international bands. The festival site is at…

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Lisbon Pride

Jul 2010 (annual)

Lisbon Pride, or Arrail Pride as the locals call it, is the high point of the year for Portugal's gay and lesbian community, as 10,000 people come out on the streets to celebrate.

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Delta-Tejo Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Delta coffee organises a music festival in Lisbon's Alto da Ajuda district every year, with major names from coffee-producing countries performing under the star-speckled sky. The festival, a…

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Cool Jazz Fest

Jul 2010 (annual)

Lisbon's Cool Jazz Fest, now entering its 6th year, brings together a strong line-up of jazz and world music artists. The festival prides itself on choosing scenic outdoor venues around the…

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Café Luso, Lisbon. © Café Luso

Café Luso

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Café Luso is a 1930s bar-restaurant in the Bairro Alto district, popular for its Portuguese folk dancing and melancholic fado music. Traditional cuisine is also served but if you just want a…

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Clube de Fado, Lisbon. © Clube de Fado

Clube de Fado

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Located in the Alfama district, Clube de Fado is an elegant venue owned by guitarist Mario Pacheco. As diners enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine, Pacheco is joined by other musicians for a…

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Lux, Lisbon. Courtesy of Turismo de Lisboa, © LuxFragil

Lux

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Part-owned by John Malkovich, Lux is a fashionable club located on the riverfront. Expect dance music from international DJs, strobe lighting and video screens. The bouncers tend to pick who…

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Speakeasy, Lisbon. Courtesy of Speakeasy

Speakeasy

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Located in Alcântara, Speakeasy has become renowned as the best venue for jazz in the city, with live performances from Portugal and beyond. The restaurant serves a Portuguese menu or you can…

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Trumps, Lisbon. © Trumps

Trumps

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Trumps is Lisbon's hottest gay nightclub with a dance floor and entertainment area plus a quiet bar. Located in the lively Bairro Alto district, everyone is welcome to join in with its…

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Blues Café, Lisbon. Courtesy of Turismo de Lisboa

Blues Café

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Overlooking the Alcântara Docks, Blues Café is inspired by New Orleans with upholstered chairs in rich reds and golds and photos of jazz icons. As well as a restaurant, there's an outdoor…

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Matiz Pombalina, Lisbon. Courtesy of Matiz Pombalina

Matiz Pombalina

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Baixa bar Matiz Pombalina adds a contemporary twist to the 18th-century style of Marquês de Pombal, who rebuilt Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake. Bare brick walls contrast with bright…

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Cinco Lounge, Lisbon, Portugal. Courtesy of Cinco Lounge

Cinco Lounge

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Low lighting, candles and picture windows make Cinco Lounge a relaxed bar in Bairro Alto. Sit on barstools or sink into brown leather chairs while sipping vintage-style gin cocktails or modern…

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Op Art Café

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Op Art Café in Alcântara overlooks the Santo Amaro docks and Tagus River. By day it's a trendy café and restaurant but, as night falls, DJs spin dance tunes and it makes an easy transition…


Highlights

Massive Attack

Centro de Lazer Campo Pequeno

21 - 22 Nov 2009

Franz Ferdinand

Centro de Lazer Campo Pequeno

2 Dec 2009

Rock in Rio Lisboa

Bela Vista Park

21 - 22 May 2010 (various dates)