CCB stages Shakespeare's bloodiest play
The production by the Estrutura company will run in Lisbon until 23 January.
What to do this weekend? Abrir Janelas à Pedrada and reflect with Titus
Over the next few days: art by Fernanda Fragateiro, music by Delfins, Katia Guerreiro and Johnny Johnson, and theatrical reflections.
"A Luminous Whiteness" - play running at Teatro Variedades until the 25th
A play by Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Jon Fosse is running at Teatro Variedades. Titled “A Luminous Whiteness”, it explores existential questions through everyday life.
Cláudia Dias's resistance to the presented facts
Drawing on Manuel da Fonseca's Cerromaior, the choreographer reflects on the Margem Sul and lays bare inequality. Amina is presented on Saturday in Matosinhos, followed by shows in Almada, Moita and Coimbra.
What to do? Friday is for getting into controversies and training dragons
An Enemy of the People and Dehumanisation on stage, Wim Mertens takes to the stage, film concerts, The Nutcracker and fado gatherings at Em Casa d'Amália.
What to do? Wednesday is a day to dance with Cats and sing 'Uh Oh'
Besides the famous musical and Patrick Watson's notes of resilience, there is theatre of resistance, magic tricks, surrealism and an exhibition of affections.
'The most beautiful thing about all this is that neither of them aired their dirty laundry': Léo Caeiro on the end of Beatriz Barosa's relationship
Despite having split up, the former couple will continue to appear together, as they will perform in the play 'Cenas que Acontecem'.
Portugal adds extra performances of 'The Secret Agent' after Golden Globe win
Following its victory at the Globo de Ouro awards, the Portuguese production of 'O Agente Secreto' is scheduling additional performances.
Inês Aires Pereira: 'Maybe I’m not here to make art and go to the National Theatre. I’m here to be free and to help more women not to feel alone'
In the first episode of 2026 of Humor À Primeira Vista, Gustavo Carvalho interviews Inês Aires Pereira, actress and author of Namastê. After a turbulent period in her personal and professional life, a spiritual retreat in Brazil sparked the idea for the show — her first solo performance, in a style close to stand-up comedy.
What to do? Tuesday is a day for sharing notes, from theatre to artist residencies
On offer are musical performances, short dance pieces, photography, talks and Japanese floral arrangements.
Not all municipalities have a cinema or a library: how long does it take each parish to reach the nearest cultural venue?
One fifth of the country travels more than 50 km round trip to the nearest cinema, cine-theatre or theatre, and in half of parishes that journey takes more than 40 minutes. This is the third of four articles on inequalities in access to basic services, produced in partnership between Expresso and NOVA Cidade — Urban Analytics Lab, NOVA IMS.
Marina Mota performs in a comedy at Casino Estoril
The show is based on a text by Fernando Schmidt and Christian Ibarzabal.
Almada Theatre Company announces its programme for this year
In theatre, 2026 opens with the revival of 'Um Adeus Mais-que-Perfeito'.
2026 in Almada: from the premiere of Tom Murphy to the rediscovery of Shakespeare
Joining the productions of the Almada Theatre Company are dozens of theatre, dance and music performances. Teatro Delusio and Christoph Marthaler are among the returns announced for the festival.
Almada Theatre Company presents more than 50 productions
Plays by Shakespeare, Jules Verne and Tom Murphy feature in the Almada Theatre Company's new 2026 season programme. Rodrigo Francisco will direct “A Whistle in the Dark”.
New season of Companhia de Almada showcases theatre's 'intelligent pleasure'
'Intelligent pleasure' is the phrase used by the artistic director of the Companhia de Teatro de Almada (CTA), Rodrigo Francisco, to describe the company's new season, which will be presented tonight to the city's residents at the Joaquim Benite Municipal Theatre.
"A Luminous Whiteness" brings Sandra Barata Belo and Ricardo Pereira to the Variedades stage
The theatrical production “A Luminous Whiteness” features Portuguese actors Sandra Barata Belo and Ricardo Pereira performing at the Variedades theatre.
Musical "Cats": the show returns to Portugal for the fifth time
One of the most famous musicals of all time returns to Portugal. The show “Cats” is a success that spans generations.
Actress Elisa Lisboa has died
She was 81 and had been living at the Casa do Artista since 2018. She devoted her life to the arts, from film to theatre, including television and even teaching.
Tiago Bettencourt, Danças Ocultas and CNB in Guarda
Guarda's cultural programme in the first quarter features 95 events, staged at the Municipal Theatre, the Museum, the Eduardo Lourenço Municipal Library and other venues across the city and municipality.
Actress Elisa Lisboa has died
She was 81 years old. She had been living at the Casa do Artista since 2018.
Fantasies, love and the bloody Texas in a comic-musical trilogy by Tiago Mateus
“Fantasia Sem Abrigo”, by Tiago Mateus, is threaded with ideas of utopia, creative vitality and a certain ironic detachment from optimism. Three plays to see in Lisbon, Évora, Guarda and Vila Nova de Famalicão.
