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 FranciscoSun, Aug 2Music
Shardik

Shardik

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From €17

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fred Moten & Brandon Lopez

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From €14

Percurso Secreto

Percurso Secreto

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

🎟️ From €15

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Nas Ruas de Fernando Pessoa

Sun, Aug 2Culture & Art
Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Visita aos Paços do Concelho

Paços do ConcelhoSun, Aug 2Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

LUME – Lisbon Underground Music Ensemble

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianMon, Aug 3Music

🎟️ From €14

Bonbon Flamme

Bonbon Flamme

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianTue, Aug 4Music

🎟️ From €14

Peça do Mês

Peça do Mês

Museu de São RoqueWed, Aug 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From €3.5

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianWed, Aug 5Music

🎟️ From €17

Bordalo Surpresa

Bordalo Surpresa

Museu Bordalo PinheiroWed, Aug 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From €2

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Anna Webber: Shimmer Wince

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianThu, Aug 6Music

🎟️ From €17

Teatro Anatómico

Teatro Anatómico

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

Presença Portuguesa na Ásia

Museu do OrienteFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From €6

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Ches Smith: Clone Row

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From €17

Natália Gromicho

Natália Gromicho

Atelier Natália GromichoSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ Free

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Tomas Fujiwara: Dream Up

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From €17

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From €12

Conversas Quotidianas

Conversas Quotidianas

Espaço Bento MartinsSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From €10.5

Masterchef Romano

Masterchef Romano

Museu de Lisboa - Teatro RomanoSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From €5

SML

SML

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From €23

Chicago Underground Duo

Chicago Underground Duo

Fundação Calouste GulbenkianSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From €14

A Obra Eleita

A Obra Eleita

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

Visitas à coleção do MNAC

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