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- What can I do for free in Lisbon this week on my own?
- Is there a language exchange in Lisbon?
- Where can I try padel in Lisbon without my own partner?
- What to do on a rainy evening in Lisbon?
- Are there evening activities in Lisbon for people travelling alone?
- What can I do alone in Lisbon this weekend?
- Where can I play pickleball in Lisbon?
- Where can I join a board game night in Lisbon as a stranger?
- Is there live music in Lisbon that doesn't cost anything?
- Creative workshops in Lisbon for people who come alone?
- What cultural events are on in Lisbon?
- Intimate live music in Lisbon: what is on?
- Where can I see live music in Lisbon?
- Are there talks or lectures in Lisbon I can go to alone?
- Where can I go after work in Lisbon on my own?
- Where can I go on a Sunday in Lisbon if I don't want to stay home?
- What is on in Lisbon in the next month?
- What is on in Lisbon in the next few days?
- How do I find people to go to events with in Lisbon?
What can I do for free in Lisbon this week on my own?
Plenty: 5 free things this week in Lisbon are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything.
- Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free
- Colloquium: the centenary of the writer Augusto Abelaira — Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Wed 18 Nov, 14:00, free
- Painéis de São Vicente talk, Fundação Cidade de Lisboa — Fundação Cidade de Lisboa, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
- Paraíso, hoje, exhibition at MAC/CCB, Lisbon — MAC/CCB, Piso -1, Fri 20 Nov, 10:00, free
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Is there a language exchange in Lisbon?
Yes: we list 3 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Lisbon, all regular meet-ups.
- Tandem-Abend (Portuguese-German exchange, Goethe-Institut) — Evening, roughly monthly, 19:00-20:45; Goethe-Institut Portugal; free
- Tuesday English-Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon — Tuesday, 19:00; A Merendeira; free
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Where can I try padel in Lisbon without my own partner?
Beginners are catered for: 1 padel session in Lisbon is open to newcomers or mixed levels.
- Lx Indoor Padel — padel beginner clinic; level: assessment/beginner; EUR 20
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What to do on a rainy evening in Lisbon?
You have 62 indoor options in Lisbon, from evening events to tables with board games.
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- The Tiny Musician, violin and loops, at Paraíso 45, Lisbon — Paraíso 45, Sun 15 Nov, 20:30
- Painéis de São Vicente talk, Fundação Cidade de Lisboa — Fundação Cidade de Lisboa, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
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Are there evening activities in Lisbon for people travelling alone?
Yes for activities: 77 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Lisbon. For street safety, rely on local official guidance.
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- The Tiny Musician, violin and loops, at Paraíso 45, Lisbon — Paraíso 45, Sun 15 Nov, 20:30
- Painéis de São Vicente talk, Fundação Cidade de Lisboa — Fundação Cidade de Lisboa, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
- Tuesday English-Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon — Tuesday, 19:00; A Merendeira; free
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What can I do alone in Lisbon this weekend?
You have 5 options in Lisbon this weekend; none of them is free.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- The Tiny Musician, violin and loops, at Paraíso 45, Lisbon — Paraíso 45, Sun 15 Nov, 20:30
Where can I play pickleball in Lisbon?
You can turn up alone: 1 listed session in Lisbon pair you with other players.
- Nave (Marvila) — pickleball court rental; level: beginners to advanced
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Where can I join a board game night in Lisbon as a stranger?
Lisbon has 2 open game sessions listed.
- Lisbon Board Games group (Game Night at Amelia Cafe) — open table night; Tuesday, 7:00 PM
- Defuse Café — open table night; Friday, every Friday
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Is there live music in Lisbon that doesn't cost anything?
Free music is easy to find in Lisbon: we list 5 events.
- Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free
- Vontade Própria: free live music in the MNAC attic — Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado, Sat 21 Nov, 18:00, free
- Gulbenkian Orchestra soloists, free chamber recital, Lisbon — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Mon 23 Nov, 20:00, free
- Orquestra Sinfónica Juvenil at São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Lisbon — São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Fri 27 Nov, 21:30, free
Creative workshops in Lisbon for people who come alone?
2 workshops, repair sessions or classes are listed in Lisbon.
- Escrever um Haiku, a two-session poetry workshop, Museu do Oriente — Museu do Oriente, Sat 21 Nov, 10:30
- Workshop: Japanese calligraphy (shodō) at Museu do Oriente — Museu do Oriente, Wed 25 Nov, 11:00
What cultural events are on in Lisbon?
51 cultural events are listed in Lisbon, 4 of them free.
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- Hugo Sousa, stand-up Aqui Entre Nós, at Aula Magna, Lisbon — Aula Magna, Sun 15 Nov, 21:30
- Selma Uamusse, Como um dia de Domingo soirée, at Capitólio, Lisbon — Capitólio, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00
- Dzudza, dance by Idio Chichava, at Gulbenkian, Lisbon — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00
Intimate live music in Lisbon: what is on?
We list 10 jam sessions and small gigs for Lisbon; they suit solo visitors because you just listen.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free
- East Forest, ambient and electroacoustic, at São Luiz, Lisbon — São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Wed 18 Nov, 21:00
- Em Casa d’Amália, live fado concert, Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon — Coliseu dos Recreios, Sala Principal, Sat 21 Nov, 17:00
Where can I see live music in Lisbon?
We list 52 music events for Lisbon; a concert is easy to attend alone.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- The Tiny Musician, violin and loops, at Paraíso 45, Lisbon — Paraíso 45, Sun 15 Nov, 20:30
- Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free
Are there talks or lectures in Lisbon I can go to alone?
Yes: 5 talks, courses and learning events in Lisbon are listed, 2 free.
- Colloquium: the centenary of the writer Augusto Abelaira — Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Wed 18 Nov, 14:00, free
- Painéis de São Vicente talk, Fundação Cidade de Lisboa — Fundação Cidade de Lisboa, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
- Escrever um Haiku, a two-session poetry workshop, Museu do Oriente — Museu do Oriente, Sat 21 Nov, 10:30
- Health in the Reconquista and Crusades, Museu da Farmácia, Lisbon — Museu da Farmácia, Tue 1 Dec, 11:30
Where can I go after work in Lisbon on my own?
25 weekday events in Lisbon start between 17:00 and 20:59 in the next 30 days.
- Selma Uamusse, Como um dia de Domingo soirée, at Capitólio, Lisbon — Capitólio, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00
- Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free
- Dzudza, dance by Idio Chichava, at Gulbenkian, Lisbon — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00
- Painéis de São Vicente talk, Fundação Cidade de Lisboa — Fundação Cidade de Lisboa, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
Where can I go on a Sunday in Lisbon if I don't want to stay home?
Sundays are covered: Lisbon has 17 listings on Sundays this month.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- The Tiny Musician, violin and loops, at Paraíso 45, Lisbon — Paraíso 45, Sun 15 Nov, 20:30
What is on in Lisbon in the next month?
Over the next 30 days Lisbon has 96 listings: music (48), culture (43), learning (5).
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- Colloquium: the centenary of the writer Augusto Abelaira — Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Wed 18 Nov, 14:00, free
What is on in Lisbon in the next few days?
13 events start in Lisbon within three days.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- Colloquium: the centenary of the writer Augusto Abelaira — Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal, Wed 18 Nov, 14:00, free
How do I find people to go to events with in Lisbon?
Join an event in the Meet & Mint app, chat with the group beforehand and meet at the venue; Lisbon listings include the ones below.
- 10th Gala de Fado at A Voz do Operário, Lisbon — A Voz do Operário, Sun 15 Nov, 15:00
- O Bolero de Ravel, Orquestra Metropolitana, CCB, Lisbon — Centro Cultural de Belém, Sun 15 Nov, 17:00
- Lisbon Portuguese-English Exchange — Largo do Intendente
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