Lisbon itinerary

1 day in Lisbon

One day in Lisbon is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Lisbon

With a single day, stay close to Lisbon's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

David Guetta

David Guetta

Parque Papa FranciscoSo., 2. Aug.Music
Shardik

Shardik

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSo., 2. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €17

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSo., 2. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €14

Percurso Secreto

Percurso Secreto

MAAT - Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e TecnologiaSo., 2. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €15

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

So., 2. Aug.Culture & Art
Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Paços do ConcelhoSo., 2. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianMo., 3. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €14

Bonbon Flamme

Bonbon Flamme

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianDi., 4. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €14

Peça do Mês

Peça do Mês

Museu de São RoqueMi., 5. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €3.5

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianMi., 5. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €17

Bordalo Surpresa

Bordalo Surpresa

Museu Bordalo PinheiroMi., 5. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €2

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianDo., 6. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €17

Teatro Anatómico

Teatro Anatómico

Coliseu dos RecreiosDo., 6. Aug.Culture & Art
Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Museu do OrienteFr., 7. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €6

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianFr., 7. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €17

Natália Gromicho

Natália Gromicho

Atelier Natália GromichoSa., 8. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSa., 8. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €17

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSa., 8. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €12

Conversas Quotidianas

Conversas Quotidianas

Espaço Bento MartinsSa., 8. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €10.5

Masterchef Romano

Masterchef Romano

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoSo., 9. Aug.Culture & Art

🎟️ From €5

SML

SML

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSo., 9. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €23

Chicago Underground Duo

Chicago Underground Duo

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSo., 9. Aug.Music

🎟️ From €14

A Obra Eleita

A Obra Eleita

Museu de São RoqueDi., 11. Aug.Culture & Art
Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Visitas à coleção do MNAC

Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do ChiadoDo., 13. Aug.Culture & Art

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Lisbon?
A single day covers Lisbon's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Lisbon in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Lisbon's local transport options before you go.