Lisboa – a city of festivals, fado and more
Lisbon Festivities
In June, Lisboa is celebrating Festivity, Music and Sardines in the city's historic neighbourhoods. Street entertainment, concerts and shows, folk festivals are held throughout the city.
Year after year, during the month of June, Lisboa's most charming districts (Alfama, Bica, Bairro Alto, Castelo & Mouraria) follow the party tradition, with music on the streets to celebrate St. Anthony.And, as tradition dictates, grilled sardines, "caldo verde" kale soup, bread with sausage, basil, beer, red wine, great music and entertainment are all in plentiful supply.
The festival's highlight is the parade on Avenida da Liberdade where the various districts of the city are represented in a competition for best folk parade and the St. Anthony's Brides, a ceremony featuring several weddings at Lisboa's Sé Cathedral.
If you miss the Lisbon Festivities, don’t worry, there are still plenty of events you can catch up on in the coming months.
VOLVO OCEAN RACE (31 OCTOBER - 5 NOVEMBER 2017)
The Volvo Ocean Race, the biggest round-the-world regatta and one of the three major international sailing events, returns to Lisbon from October 31st until November 5th, at Doca de Pedrouços and riverfront.
Sailing ficionados can see first-hand the magnificent Volvo Ocean Race sailboats at Doca de Pedrouços, a historical site where Caravels once set sail on the Discoveries, now home to the Race Village complex featuring a special free entry entertainment programme.
Race Village opening: 31 October 2017
In-Port Race: 3 November 2017
Leg Start: 5 November 2017
WEBSUMMIT (6-9 November 2017)
Named “The best technology conference of the planet”, Web Summit Lisbon expects to attract over 60,000 high profile attendees from across the globe and 2,750 leading journalists from all over the world.
Lisbon Fish & Flavours (5-15 April 2018)
The central idea of the event is simple: 10 days, 10 renowned restaurants and chefs. Come and taste the wide range of fish and seafood, complemented by a visit to the gourmet market featuring exhibitors from various brands in beverages, confectionery, traditional products and delicatessen. There will be cooking sessions and also creation of innovative gastronomic specialties inspired by the theme of seafood cuisine.
Other events include cooking classes by famous chefs, “Young Talents in Cuisine”, tasting and wine pairing sessions with experts, and “The Best Pastel de Nata” contest.
Turismo de Lisboa
Visitors & Convention Bureau
Rua do Arsenal, 23 - 1100-038 Lisboa
(+351) 210 312 700
atl@visitlisboa.com
www.visitlisboa.com
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