Santos Populares 2024: activities for kids during the Festivities of Lisbon
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Lisbon’s Santos Populares festivities with your little ones! As the city comes alive with music, dancing, and colorful decorations, families are in for an unforgettable experience. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of six exciting events perfect for kids, ensuring they have a blast while celebrating this cherished Portuguese tradition. From lively parades to open-air cinema, there’s something here to delight every member of the family. Let’s dive in and make the most of this magical time together! And if you want to discover many more events like these, sign up here for our weekly newsletter!
Há festa em Lisboa
In Lisbon, we know that June is the month of festivals dedicated to Santo António, but can we celebrate all year round? After learning about the traditions associated with the Saint Anthony celebrations, you can build a decorated arch, a throne, a basil plant, or a quatrain.
Festa do Japão
As part of the Lisbon Festivities program, the Japan Festival returns to Belém. Throughout the day, Japanese culture, both traditional and pop, is celebrated with demonstrations of martial arts, Taiko (traditional Japanese drums), Cosplay, and Japanese music, not to mention the gastronomic delights of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Santos em Santos 2024
A fair for the whole family. Bumper cars, roller coaster, haunted house, shooting gallery, hammer strength test, arcade room, and many other amusements that will guarantee hours of adrenaline and excitement. To recharge and repeat until closing time, there are snails, pork sandwiches, hamburgers, cotton candy, churros, and of course, drinks for all tastes and ages. Visit us at Terrapleno de Santos until June 16th.
Santos à Campolide 2024
The Fest is coming! Get ready for the most anticipated celebration of the year! From May 31 to June 15, Quinta do Zé Pinto will be filled with joy, color, and excitement with the Festas Populares de Campolide! Two weeks packed with music, dance, traditional snacks, and lots of fun for the whole family. Come celebrate Lisbon and its traditions! Stay tuned for the schedule and artists who will enliven this unforgettable party.
CineConchas – Cinema ao ar livre
Lights, Camera, Action! Come with your friends and family to experience the outdoor cinema fest at the wonderful Quinta das Conchas!
Program:
June 27: Fallen Leaves (M/12)
June 28: The Teachers’ Lounge (M/12)
June 29: Migration (M/6)
July 4: Io Capitano (M/12)
July 5: Anatomy of a Fall (M/12)
July 6: The Fall Guy (M/12)
July 11: Past Lives (M/12)
July 12: Dune: Part Two (M/12)
July 13: Trolls Band Together (M/6)
Marchas Populares de Lisboa – Desfile
After the performances at MEO Arena, the parade participants head to Avenida da Liberdade for Lisbon’s longest night! Dança de Dragão / Marcha Infantil das Escolas de Lisboa / Marcha Infantil “A Voz do Operário” / Marcha dos Mercados / Marcha Santa Casa / Marcha dos Olivais / Marcha de Alfama / Marcha da Baixa / Marcha de Santa Engrácia / Marcha de Carnide / Marcha do Castelo / Marcha da Bela Flor-Campolide / Marcha de Alcântara / Marcha da Bica / Marcha da Madragoa / Marcha de São Vicente / …
