Lisbon is a metropolis full of life, art, sports, and action. And you should be in on it as much as you can because there are some truly amazing events, festivals, and concerts happening next month. So here are the best things to do in Lisbon in June 2022.
June performances in Lisbon
There are tons of great bands playing in June.
There’s Toy Dolls on June 3rd in Lisboa Ao Vivo (LAV), Guns n’ Roses on June 4th in Passeio Marítimo de Algés, and the Avalanches on June 28th in LAV. And at the end of the month from June 30th to July 2nd, there’s the VOA Heavy Rock Festival 2022 with great bands like Megadeth, Sabaton, Rise Against, and more.
There’s also the legendary Rock in Rio Lisboa 2022 which has some of the most world-famous bands and artists playing everything from rock to pop and electro. On June 19th you can enjoy Foo Fighters, Liam Gallagher and more. On June 20th you can listen to Blac Eyed Peas, David Carreira, and others.
On June 26th you can lose yourself in the classics like a-ha and Duran Duran. And on June 27th the festival ends with Post Malone, Jason Derulo, and more. This is one of the best festivals in the country so don’t miss out.
If you love performative arts, then the Temps d'Images Festival is perfect for you. These artist installations, images, and performances get together to create a truly unique experience. Lasting from May 5th to June 19th, the festival brings an unforgettable multi-media experience and you should definitely make sure to attend.
Lastly, the Legendary John Cleese brings his stand-up Last Time To See Me Before I Die between June 3rd and June 9th. If you feel like you have nothing to laugh at then you simply have to see John Cleese.
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Cultural festivals in Lisbon
A great traditional cultural event is the Lisbon Festivities. Lasting the whole month of June, the city celebrates everything from traditional music to sardines.
There are tons of smaller shows and festivals throughout the city in neighbourhoods like Alfama, Bica, Bairro Alto, Castelo, and Mouraria.
There’s also tons of traditional food you can enjoy as you watch the pinnacle of the festivities which is the parade on Avenida da Liberdade. Here you can see the various districts compete for the best folk parade.
Lastly, there’s FIA – Feira Internacional de Lisboa – which is the second-largest market focused solely on craftsmanship and multicultural trade in Europe. Between June 25th and July 3rd, you can learn about everything from crafts and gastronomy to natural resources and more.
The whole market is set up to celebrate not just perfection but also a connection between tradition and modernity which enhances rather than destroys various different cultures and their crafts. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that you cannot miss out on.
Lisbon exhibitions in June
There are too many great exhibitions to count but here are at least some examples. There’s the exhibition of the works of the prolific Pedro Alexandrino de Carvalho, a modern installation called Prisma by VHILS, the exhibition Interferences which explores the social urban space, and Visual Natures that aims to show the complexity and impacts of climate change. These and many more will keep your head spinning with inspiration.
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