Lisbon holiday events 2011, our guide to what’s on when in Lisbon, Portugal. You can use this guide to choose and event to attend during your holiday in Lisbon.
You will need to hurry if you are to catch Lady Gaga in Lisbon tomorrow night at the Pavilhao Atlantico. Just a hint of the sort of International act which turns up in Lisbon.
In February 2nd to 6th it’s the annual Lisbon Boat and Sports show at the International Exhibition centre.
In March it’s the world’s largest half marathon. The Lisbon Half Marathon begins on the 25 de Abril bridge southern bank.
The annual Lisbon Fish and Flavours festival 7th to 17th April 2011 is a big favourite with the gourmets as Lisbon has so much to offer in that regard. Its held in the Nations’ park in the Portugal Pavilion.
The Estoril open tennis tournament takes place from 23rd April to 1st May 2011 at the Estadio National.
The Gulbenkian Orchestra continues its annual season at the Caloute Glbenkian Foundation auditorium each Thusday, Friday and Saturday until 6 May and resumes again beginning September.
The IndieLisboa film festival is on 5th to 15th May 2011, it’s the main independent film festival in Portugal.
In May the Rock in Rio – Lisbon festival attracts big name soul, indie, rock and blues artists.
The annual Alkantara festival takes place in May – June and is a multi cultural performing arts event.
Lisbon Pride is an annual event held in June where the gay community take to the streets for the locally known Arrail Pride.
In July the DeltaTejo Festival is organized by Delta coffee with acts from principal coffee producing countries performing.
In June – July the annual Festival in the Square or Festival ao Largo takes place in Sao Largo Square and features outdoor performances of classical music, ballet dance and fado.
In July it’s the annual Estoril Music festival with concerts in Estoril and Lisbon.
The annual jazz in August concerts are presented by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
More music with the annual Inside Out festival presented by the cities Belem Cultural Centre, international street theatre and music.
The annual Oceans Festival or Festival dos Oceanos goes from strength to strength, a multi arts festival along the banks of the river held 31st July to 14th August 2011.
Magic Lisbon or Lisboa Magica is an unusual annual event attracting magicians from around the world. It’s on in August.
Another unusual event is the annual Red Bull Air Race World Series: Lisbon which is on in September. Witness awesome airplane races and stunt flying.To view the Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide selection of luxury holiday rental houses in Lisbon choose the Lisbon villa range from our holiday homes to rent in Portugal. All our holiday houses are hand picked and inspected for your peace of mind. Our holiday advisors can help you pick on to suit you, just call (no charge for phoning) or send an email (expect a prompt reply).