The Best Concert Venues in Lisbon

Known in English as the Coliseum of Lisbon, this late-19th-century concert hall is located north of the city center near a neighborhood called Arroios. Also acting as a general event venue, it hosts a number of entertainment shows including the Cirque du Soleil and ballets and can fit between just over 2,800 seated guests or 4,000 standing guests. A few shows scheduled for this year include Ben Harper, Algarve-native Diogo Piçarra, fadista Ana Moura, and the rock band Bush.

This year marks 125 years since the Campo Pequeno Bullring opened and began entertaining Lisbon. This unique building contains a cinema, food courts, and shops. The central arena also holds a number of shows and events during the bullfighting offseason. Unfortunately, due to its nature as a multi-purpose facility, concerts aren’t scheduled regularly, but it’s a unique experience to attend the few that do take place in this charming spot. From opera to corporate events and musical shows by local and national musicians, it’s worth keeping an eye out on their events calendar to remain up-to-date with upcoming shows.

Located in downtown’s nightlife-heavy Cais do Sodré, the Music Box is a club, concert hall, and bar all in one. This spot, with its door under the Pink Street’s bridge, is one of the most popular in the city and attracts a diverse crowd. Due to the wide range of music that’s hosted there, it may be worth checking the calendar of events before heading over. The Music Box regularly books national and local DJs and musicians but it isn’t a stranger to international guests either.

Anyone looking to attend the opera in Lisbon should look no further than the National Theatre of São Carlos (or Teatro Nacional de São Carlos in Portuguese), a grand, late 18th-century opera house in Chiado. The exterior of the building with its Neoclassical architectural style matches the historical surroundings in this neighborhood and the interior was inspired by the San Carlo Theater in Italy’s Naples.

One of the newest additions to Parque das Nações is the Casino, which hosts various entertainment opportunities between the Arena Lounge and its Oceans Auditorium. From live music to shows and circus events, the casino is a lively location, especially between Thursday and Sunday.