Lisbon is buzzing this weekend (March 14th & 15th, 2026) with theatre for all ages, hands-on workshops, and brilliant science exhibits. Don't miss the musical adventure 'BALEIA DE BOLSO' on Sunday, or the free art workshop 'ReWORN' on Saturday.
See our top picks
Thinking About Happiness Exhibition
LU.CA – Teatro Luís de Camões
Free cultural visit in Belém reflecting on childhood joy.
Discovering Animal Superpowers
Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva
Immersive science exhibition at the Science Museum.
Vivaldi's Four Seasons: Sensory Show
Casa do Coreto
Interactive, sound-based performance ideal for babies and toddlers.
· March 14
5: Catch this modern, thought-provoking take on Sleeping Beauty based on Agustina Bessa-Luís's text. It’s a great way to introduce older kids to contemporary theatre.It’s a unique theatrical interpretation of a classic tale running this weekend.
FREE : A great hands-on opportunity to get creative using textiles, running for free this Saturday afternoon in the Rato area.It is a dedicated, free creative workshop scheduled for Saturday.
: An interactive and sensory show designed specifically for babies and toddlers to explore Vivaldi’s music through sound and imagery. Check out the Sunday showing too!Specifically targets early childhood exploration of classical music.
TIL 50TH ANNIVERSARY MUSICAL : Celebrate 50 years of the Lisbon Children’s Theatre with this musical about siblings taking an imaginative journey through a book. Good theatre tradition for the whole family.A landmark anniversary show for a well-established children's theatre group.
PAJAMAS AND STORIES OVERNIGHT LOCK-IN : An epic Saturday night adventure! Drop the kids (5-12) at the library for an overnight stay filled with theatre and stories until Sunday morning. Bookings are essential.A unique, long-form Saturday night activity that needs booking.
· March 15
3: Don't miss this musical adventure, perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon outing. We don't have the details, but the name promises fun!A unique musical performance happening Sunday afternoon.
MAGICAL WORLD: MUSIC AND THEATRE SHOW : Take the kids to a musical theatre experience featuring flying apples and dancing poppies. This is the last day to catch it, so plan for Sunday morning!Last chance performance on Sunday morning at Casa do Coreto.
FILM FESTIVAL FOR THE LITTLE ONES : The younger sister festival of MONSTRA brings cheap or free animation screenings across several venues this weekend. Check local listings for specific times.Very low-cost, high-quality animated film programming happening throughout the weekend.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5: A grand new musical production by Filipe La Féria bringing the epic story of Hercules’ twelve labours to the stage. Expect impressive technical elements and action.Big family musical happening both days of the weekend.
: Explore the incredible real-life superpowers of the animal kingdom, like tasting with their arms or changing colours. It's an immersive way to spark curiosity about nature.Permanent, engaging science exhibition that runs all weekend.
FREE : Visit this exhibition designed to make everyone reflect on the purity of childhood joy and play. Best part? Entry is completely free!It’s a free, reflective cultural activity happening all weekend.
: This interactive show asks the audience to help decide the story of Little Red Riding Hood, challenging whether the Big Bad Wolf is really that bad. Fun for kids who like to participate!A highly interactive Sunday performance focused on questioning classic narratives.
: A Saturday morning story session about a cheeky Caterpillar exploring the world and learning about transformation. Great way to start the weekend in Carnide.Dedicated Saturday morning storytelling session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Lisbon this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) you can visit the 'Thinking About Happiness Exhibition' at LU.CA in Belém for free (Lisbon-5). Also, the Textile Workshop 'ReWORN' on Saturday is listed as free (Lisbon-4).
Are there any good events for babies or toddlers?
Yes, the sensory Vivaldi show 'Dar vivas ao Vivaldi' (Lisbon-6) is designed specifically for early childhood and runs Saturday afternoon. The film festival 'Monstrinha' (Lisbon-13) is also programmed for ages 3+.
What theatre or shows are running on Sunday?
Sunday (Mar 15) features the musical 'Ver um musical (The Twelve Labours of Hercules)' at Teatro Politeama (Lisbon-2), the interactive show 'Ouvir a versão do Lobo Mau' at 4 PM (Lisbon-8), and the musical adventure 'BALEIA DE BOLSO' at 4:30 PM (Lisbon-9).
