Best events: Lisbon, Portugal - September 2026

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September 2026 brings an especially varied programme to Lisbon, Portugal, from rock and pop concerts to gospel, metal and Sufi qawwali. This guide focuses on verified capital-city events for the upcoming month. Every listing below has a confirmed September date and a published programme or start time. The selection stays within Lisbon itself and its established city venues. Coliseu dos Recreios supplies a strong run of major shows in the historic centre. República da Música adds a concentrated alternative and international concert programme. Some popular dates are already marked sold out, so it is wise to check availability promptly. Event schedules can change, particularly for multi-day programmes. Use the venue’s current information before making non-refundable travel plans. Lisbon’s September calendar rewards visitors who plan both headline nights and smaller live-music discoveries.

Early September in central Lisbon and Alvalade

Johnny Hooker — Lisbon, Portugal — 3 September 2026

Date/time: 3 September 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Brazilian artist Johnny Hooker brings his 2026 European tour to Lisbon for a special live performance.

FISCHER-Z — Lisbon, Portugal — 4 September 2026

Date/time: 4 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: The British new-wave and alternative-rock band returns to Portugal during its 50th-anniversary celebrations.

TT | 20 ANOS DE RNB | COME CLOSER — Lisbon, Portugal — 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 21:30.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: TT marks two decades of R&B with a career-spanning concert that also brings a club-style segment into the Coliseu.

Matondi Celebration — Lisbon, Portugal — 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 15:00.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: This gospel concert features singer Tixique Bayama in a programme centred on worship and communal atmosphere.

One Vision | Tributo Queen | 80º Aniversário de Freddie Mercury — Lisbon, Portugal — 6 September 2026

Date/time: 6 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Coliseu Club at Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: One Vision celebrates Freddie Mercury’s 80th anniversary with a special Queen tribute concert.

Ruggero — Lisbon, Portugal — 9 September 2026

Date/time: 9 September 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Argentine artist Ruggero presents an emotional contemporary-pop performance as part of the La Dolce Vita Tour.

Mid-September concerts in Lisbon

Jorge Ferraz | Santa Maria Gasolina Em Teu Ventre! | redux — Lisbon, Portugal — 10 September 2026

Date/time: 10 September 2026, 21:30.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Founder Jorge Ferraz reinterprets the full catalogue of the cult Portuguese experimental-rock band, with projected visual work inspired by retro science fiction and cyberpunk.

GIL SEMEDO | CABOSWING – NOVO E VELHO TOUR — Lisbon, Portugal — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 21:30.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Gil Semedo celebrates the Caboswing style and key moments of his career through Cape Verdean, African, pop and contemporary influences.

DEVA PREMAL & MITEN | SINGING OUR PRAYERS | LISBON 2026 — Lisbon, Portugal — 12 September 2026

Date/time: 12 September 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Deva Premal and Miten celebrate 35 years of mantras, music and meditation in a concert built around chanting, songs and shared voices.

RONNIE WOOD AND HIS BAND | FEATURING IMELDA MAY — Lisbon, Portugal — 14 September 2026

Date/time: 14 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood returns to Lisbon for a special concert with his band and guest Imelda May.

A NIGHT OF MELLON COLLIE AND INFINITE SADNESS FEATURING BILLY CORGAN — Lisbon, Portugal — 15 September 2026

Date/time: 15 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Billy Corgan presents an orchestral reimagining of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with the Sinfonietta de Lisboa Orchestra.
Tickets/entry: Listed as sold out by the venue.

Secret Chord with Allgema — Lisbon, Portugal — 19 September 2026

Date/time: 19 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Two well-regarded names from Portugal’s metal scene share the stage for a special heavy-music night.

PLENITUDE COM CAMILA VIEIRA | PORTUGAL 2026 — Lisbon, Portugal — 19 September 2026

Date/time: 19 September 2026, 10:00.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: This women’s conference with Camila Vieira offers a full day of talks and personal-development programming.
Tickets/entry: Listed sector prices range from €79 to €239.

Late-September live music in Lisbon

Einar Solberg — Lisbon, Portugal — 23 September 2026

Date/time: 23 September 2026, 20:30.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: The Leprous vocalist and creative force returns for a solo show connected to his forthcoming second solo album.
Tickets/entry: €28 listed by the venue.

Fanna-Fi-Allah Sufi Qawwali — Lisbon, Portugal — 26 September 2026

Date/time: 26 September 2026, 21:00.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Experience a live concert rooted in the enduring tradition of Sufi qawwali from an ensemble in its 26th year of international touring.

RÁDIO MACAU — Lisbon, Portugal — 30 September 2026

Date/time: 30 September 2026, 21:30.
Venue/city: Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: One of Portuguese pop-rock’s defining bands reunites its established line-up for a repertoire spanning several phases of its career.
Tickets/entry: Listed as sold out by the venue.

Blood Red Shoes — Lisbon, Portugal — 30 September 2026

Date/time: 30 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: República da Música, Lisbon, Portugal.
Why go: Brighton duo Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell bring their guitar-driven rock sound to Lisbon.

Practical planning tips for Lisbon, Portugal

Book confirmed high-demand shows early and recheck the organiser’s timetable on the day, especially where door-opening and programme times differ. Keep your accommodation close to a Metro connection if you plan several evenings out, as Lisbon’s metro, trams, buses and trains are useful for city travel. Allow extra time for the uphill streets and pavements around the historic centre. September can still feel warm by day, while late-night outdoor journeys may call for a light layer. Have a card and a backup payment method ready, and arrive before the published start time if you want time for venue entry procedures. A little preparation will make Lisbon, Portugal, easy to enjoy from the first September curtain-up to the final encore.