Thursdays – The Best Day to Be in Lisbon This Summer
Today is Thursday, and that is the best day of the week to be in Lisbon this summer. Sundays and Mondays are the worst, as you’ll find that (as is the case elsewhere in Europe) most of the shops and restaurants close on Sunday, and monuments, museums, and all other restaurants close on Monday. So when planning a trip to Lisbon, be sure to avoid those two days of the week, or know how to plan your itinerary carefully so that you can choose alternatives that actually remain open.
Thursday is the best day to enjoy the city because that’s when many museums stay open until midnight (until September 24), and offer a 50% discount on admission after 6PM. That’s also when they’ll host a number of activities from live music concerts to theater performances, so be sure to check in advance. This actually happens at most national museums around the country, and in Lisbon it’s your chance to stretch your sightseeing schedule and not miss the collections of the Chiado Museum, Ancient Art Museum, Coaches Museum, or Ajuda Palace.
Thursday night is also the unofficial start of the weekend, when for many it already feels like a Friday night and the city’s bars and clubs get larger crowds than on other weekdays. Many of the clubs even host special theme nights on this day.
An extra-special event today happens not at a club, but at one of the city’s most important museums. The Berardo Museum is celebrating its second anniversary with a 24-hour party that began last night and will continue throughout the day today. It includes live performances, DJs, and street art — all for free!
