The People's Blog to Lisbon

What’s On in Lisbon in September

August 7, 2019

The tourists have left, the Lisboetas who run the city’s coolest restaurants and clubs are back, and the summer is far from over. September is one of the best months to be in the city — here’s why.

Making the Most of MEO SudoEstse

July 30, 2019

August has arrived and so has MEO Sudoeste, the much-anticipated week-long music festival held in Odemira, not far from the southern edge of Portugal (but still out of the way of the Algarve tourist rush). The festival provides music-lovers with the opportunity to camp out as part of the experience, and you can choose from […]

SBSR 2019: Friday night in Meco.

July 22, 2019

This year, for its 25th anniversary, the Super Bock Super Rock Festival headed back to the woods in Meco, near a semi-nudist beach, down south in Sesimbra. Having had a good time at last year’s version in Parque das Nações, and being big fans of both Charlotte Gainsbourg and beaches, semi-nudist or other, Atlas decided […]

Who to See at Marés Vivas, and Why You Should Totally Go

July 16, 2019

Máres Vivas is worth the trip up north, for the plethora of genuine Portuguese talent and, if that’s your thang, some Sting and such.

Last Chance to Register: NIGHTMARE AT THE MUSEUM

July 15, 2019

We couldn’t resist spreading the word about this most excellent idea from most radical dudes and dudettes: MotelX and Museu Arte Antiga. Tomorrow is your last day to register for the Sept. 5 Hell Tour. Without further ado.: NIGHTMARE AT THE MUSEUM At midnight and with a descent into art hell: this is how it […]