There is always something going on in Lisbon throughout the year, from major concerts to film and music festivals.

Below is a list of the regular annual events in the city, and for more information on these or other events, ask at the tourism office or check out its monthly "Follow Me Lisboa" guide.
You'll also be able to know what is happening in the city by the posters posted all over the city and especially in Bairro Alto.
Enjoy the shows!

REGULAR LISBON EVENTS:

MARCH

Half Marathon - Thousands of athletes run 20 km across 25 de Abril Bridge to the finishing line at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. Official site here.

APRIL

IndieLisboa - Indepedent Film Festival - Screening hundreds of international independent films, this has become one of the biggest festivals in the city. (www.indielisboa.com)

Dias da Musica - Belem Cultural Center (CCB) opens its doors to a marathon of classical music concerts over a weekend in late April.

MAY

Rock in Rio - Lisboa - The biggest musical entertainment event in the world moved from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon in 2004. It now takes place in Bela Vista Park close to the Parque das Nações district every two years, where the world's top entertainers perform live over several days. Famous names from the previous editions included Sting and Britney Spears. A "World Stage" also presents the best artists in World Music, while an "Electronic Tent" is where the most famous international DJs spin until morning.

Ola Love 2 Dance - An annual dance music festival with the top international DJs (such as Sasha and Tiesto in previous years) spinning for thousands in Atlantic Pavillion.

Book Fair - Open-air stalls in Edward VII Park sell discounted books, including some rare volumes. Most are in Portuguese, but there are usually some stalls that include English-language editions.

JUNE

Super Bock Super Rock - This annual rock music festival will take place for several days in late June/early July 2007 in Parque Tejo, just past Vasco da Gama Bridge by Parque das Nações. The only confirmed band so far is Metallica. Bands and artists in previous editions have included Placebo, Korn, System of a Down, Tool, Lenny Kravitz, and Marilyn Manson.

Fashion Week ModaLisboa - Portugal's top designers present their collections down the catwalk in June and November, and celebrate with glamorous parties and after-show events.

Gay Pride - A week of events held at various venues around the city, culminating in the Pride March down Avenida da Liberdade and a street party. In 2005 the party took place in Monsanto Park; in 2006 it was right in the center of the city, in Figueira Square.

Alkantara Festival - A bi-annual performing arts festival taking place in different places throughout Lisbon, from streets, to parks, theaters, clubs, including theatre, dance, concerts and hybrid forms by Portuguese and international artists.

Village Festival - A city-wide cultural event with a Digital Cinema Festival, musical performances, and art exhibitions. (http://lisbon.villagefestival.net)

Troia International Film Festival - Long-established film festival south of Lisbon, in Setubal. (www.festroia.pt)

JULY

Almada Theater Festival - The country's most important theater festival hosts several national and international theater companies. Although it is organized by the city of Almada across the river, performances also take place in several venues around Lisbon.

Sintra Music Festival - A prestigious classical music and ballet festival that has taken place in enchanting Sintra for over 40 years. Shows are held at Olga Cadaval Cultural Centre, as well as at several of Sintra's palaces and estates, gardens and parks.

AUGUST

Jazz em Agosto - The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation's open-air amphitheater is the stage for several Jazz musicians and concerts over the month of August.

SEPTEMBER

ExperimentaDesign - A bi-annual international event dedicated to design, architecture and contemporary culture, showcasing original projects, concepts and ideas in conferences, screenings, exhibitions, workshops and debates, in several different venues around the city.

Gay and Lesbian Film Festival - Now over a decade old, this festival features dozens of international films that focus on gay issues. The screenings take place in several theaters around the city. (www.lisbonfilmfest.com)

OCTOBER

DocLisboa - Documentary Film Festival - Annual film festival screening short and feature length documentaries from around the world. It takes place in Culturgest uptown and includes an open forum for a debate about filmmaking and the selected films screened. (www.doclisboa.org)

DECEMBER

New Year's Eve - Comercio Square and Vasco da Gama Tower are the settings for Lisbon's fireworks announcing the new year. National pop singers and bands add to the celebrations on a stage in Comercio Square.