Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas spirit in Moscavide and Portela through our complete festive events guide. We have prepared a careful selection of activities taking place in these Lisbon parishes, perfect for both residents and visitors.
Moscavide's historic center, with its Praça 25 de Abril, transforms into a hub of Christmas celebrations, with traditional craft stalls and local gastronomy. In Portela, the Almeida Garrett Garden hosts festive illuminations and activities for the whole family, while the Portela Shopping Center offers continuous cultural programming during the festive season.
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Moscavide e Portela Holiday Markets and Shopping
Wonderland Lisbon
Wonderland Lisboa is a Christmas event that transforms Parque Eduardo VII into a place filled with activities and attractions for all ages. With a large number of handicraft shops, regional products, and confectionery, the event offers a unique experience for all visitors.
Campo Pequeno Christmas Market
The Campo Pequeno Christmas Market is an event that offers a variety of Portuguese products, including jewelry, clothing, books, toys, and decorations. Additionally, there is a focus on sustainability and a wide range of traditional Portuguese food options.
Baixa-Chiado Christmas Market
The Baixa-Chiado Christmas Market offers a variety of traditional Portuguese products and festive treats, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
Christmas Market at Edward VII Park
The Christmas Fair at Parque Eduardo VII features a variety of attractions, including a Ferris wheel with panoramic views of Lisbon, an ice-skating rink, Santa's House, and the Village of Affections. The event also includes a Christmas market with stalls selling handicrafts, regional products, and confectionery.
Christmas Handicraft Fair
The "Grandes Escolhas | Vinhos & Sabores" event is a major reference in the Portuguese wine sector, offering a 'Wines & Flavors' experience with over 7,500 m² dedicated to interaction between the public and the best Portuguese producers.
Moscavide e Portela Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Ateneu Comercial De Lisboa Christmas Market
The Christmas Fair of the Commercial Association of Lisbon is a Christmas celebration that offers a variety of activities and exhibitions, including Christmas decorations, handmade products, and cultural events.
Ice Skating at Altice Arena
The Ice Skating at Altice Arena is a sports event that brings together ice skaters from all over the country to compete on a high-quality ice rink.
Cirque du Soleil - Crystal
The Cirque du Soleil - Crystal production tells a story of self-discovery, with a creative young girl who plunges into a universe created by her own imagination, defying gravity with innovative acrobatics.
Christmas Concerts
The Associação Musical Lisboa Cantat (AMLC) celebrates its 45th anniversary with a Christmas concert at the Teatro Maria Matos. The event will feature performances by the three choirs of AMLC, including the Children and Youth Choir, the Chamber Choir, and the Symphony Choir, presenting classic Christmas carols and selected Romantic repertoire pieces.
Christmas at Teatro Bocage
The show "Pinóquio – The Musical For The Whole Family" is a production by Contexto Cena Produções, inspired by Carlo Collodi's Adventures of Pinocchio. The story follows Pinocchio, a puppet created by Gepeto that comes to life and faces various temptations throughout his adventure. The show is directed by Milton Pereira and Vítor Pereira and features interpretations by Diogo Pereira, Fernando Jorge Oliveira, Lina Varges, and Miguel Noronha.
Moscavide e Portela Other Holiday Activities
Cascais Christmas Village
The Cascais Christmas Village is an event that transforms Parque Marechal Carmona into a dreamland, featuring festive decorations, Christmas markets, activities for the whole family, and plenty of excitement.
Midnight Mass
The Missa do Galo is a traditional religious celebration held at the Church of São Roque, marking the start of Christmas Eve with a solemn and significant mass.
Enchanted Forest in Cascais
A diverse program of activities in Cascais, including workshops, exhibitions, and performances, aimed at engaging and educating participants.