Question 1

Where can I meet people in Lisbon if I just moved?

Accepted Answer

Start with formats that have a host and a repeat date, because the conversation is built in: 2 upcoming Lisbon events fit that description. City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00; Sunday at Quinta Alegre: palace visit, cachupa cooking workshop and concert — Quinta Alegre — Um Teatro em Cada Bairro, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00, free; Lisbon Portuguese-English Exchange — Largo do Intendente. More: New in town guide: https://comealone.app/new-in/lisbon/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/lisbon/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/lisbon/

Question 2

What can I do for free in Lisbon this week on my own?

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Plenty: 2 free things this week in Lisbon are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Sunday at Quinta Alegre: palace visit, cachupa cooking workshop and concert — Quinta Alegre — Um Teatro em Cada Bairro, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00, free; Tuesday English-Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon — Tuesday, 19:00; A Merendeira; free. More: Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/lisbon/

Question 3

Is there a language exchange in Lisbon?

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Yes: we list 2 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Lisbon, all regular meet-ups. Tuesday English-Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon — Tuesday, 19:00; A Merendeira; free; Lisbon Portuguese-English Exchange — Largo do Intendente. More: Language cafés in Lisbon: https://speak.comealone.app/city/lisbon/

Question 4

Where can I try padel in Lisbon without my own partner?

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Beginners are catered for: 1 padel session in Lisbon is open to newcomers or mixed levels. Lx Indoor Padel — padel beginner clinic; level: assessment/beginner; EUR 20. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/lisbon/

Question 5

What to do on a rainy evening in Lisbon?

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You have 6 indoor options in Lisbon, from evening events to tables with board games. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Improvised music and movement: 'O Movimento do Som' with the Lantana sextet — Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros — Jardins do Bombarda, Thu 22 Oct, 21:00. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/lisbon/

Question 6

Are there evening activities in Lisbon for people travelling alone?

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Yes for activities: 12 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Lisbon. For street safety, rely on local official guidance. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Improvised music and movement: 'O Movimento do Som' with the Lantana sextet — Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros — Jardins do Bombarda, Thu 22 Oct, 21:00; Tuesday English-Portuguese Conversation in Lisbon — Tuesday, 19:00; A Merendeira; free. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/lisbon/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/lisbon/

Question 7

What can I do alone in Lisbon this weekend?

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You have 3 options in Lisbon this weekend; 1 cost nothing. Guided visit: fashion in Queen Maria Pia's time at the Ajuda Palace — Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Sat 24 Oct, 15:00; City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00; Sunday at Quinta Alegre: palace visit, cachupa cooking workshop and concert — Quinta Alegre — Um Teatro em Cada Bairro, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00, free.

Question 8

Where can I play pickleball in Lisbon?

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You can turn up alone: 1 listed session in Lisbon pair you with other players. Nave (Marvila) — pickleball court rental; level: beginners to advanced. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/lisbon/

Question 9

Where can I join a board game night in Lisbon as a stranger?

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Lisbon has 2 open game sessions listed. Lisbon Board Games group (Game Night at Amelia Cafe) — open table night; Tuesday, 7:00 PM; Defuse Café — open table night; Friday, every Friday. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/lisbon/

Question 10

Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Lisbon?

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1 group walk or hike in Lisbon is listed, most with a guide. City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00. More: Walk & talk: https://comealone.app/walks/lisbon/

Question 11

What cultural events are on in Lisbon?

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12 cultural events are listed in Lisbon, 4 of them free. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Guided visit: fashion in Queen Maria Pia's time at the Ajuda Palace — Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Sat 24 Oct, 15:00; Open doors at the Portuguese Parliament (São Bento Palace) — Palácio de São Bento — Assembleia da República, Sat 31 Oct, 14:30, free; Documentary screening: 'Memórias em Tempos de Fome' at the Cape Verde Cultural Centre — Centro Cultural de Cabo Verde, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free.

Question 12

Intimate live music in Lisbon: what is on?

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We list 3 jam sessions and small gigs for Lisbon; they suit solo visitors because you just listen. Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Gypsy jazz night: Tim Kliphuis Trio at Fábrica Braço de Prata — Fábrica Braço de Prata, Fri 30 Oct, 21:30; Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free.

Question 13

Where can I see live music in Lisbon?

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We list 9 music events for Lisbon; a concert is easy to attend alone. Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Improvised music and movement: 'O Movimento do Som' with the Lantana sextet — Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros — Jardins do Bombarda, Thu 22 Oct, 21:00; Baroque meets modern: Telemann's 'Water Music' with Divino Sospiro at São Luiz — São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Tue 27 Oct, 19:00; Gypsy jazz night: Tim Kliphuis Trio at Fábrica Braço de Prata — Fábrica Braço de Prata, Fri 30 Oct, 21:30.

Question 14

What outdoor activities are there in Lisbon?

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1 outdoor event in Lisbon is listed, 0 free. City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00.

Question 15

Where can I go after work in Lisbon on my own?

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3 weekday events in Lisbon start between 17:00 and 20:59 in the next 30 days. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Baroque meets modern: Telemann's 'Water Music' with Divino Sospiro at São Luiz — São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Tue 27 Oct, 19:00; Free jazz café-concert at Teatro Variedades — Teatro Variedades, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free.

Question 16

Where can I go on a Sunday in Lisbon if I don't want to stay home?

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Sundays are covered: Lisbon has 4 listings on Sundays this month. City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00; Sunday at Quinta Alegre: palace visit, cachupa cooking workshop and concert — Quinta Alegre — Um Teatro em Cada Bairro, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00, free; Romantic comedy at Chapitô: 'Meu amor é cego' — Chapitô, Sun 8 Nov, 18:00; Theatre at Chapitô: 'Um Instante' — Chapitô, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00.

Question 17

What is on in Lisbon in the next month?

Accepted Answer

Over the next 30 days Lisbon has 17 listings: culture (10), music (5), outdoors (1). Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; City walk: Bordalo Pinheiro's Lisbon, from Chiado to Terreiro do Paço — Meeting point: see the official page, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00; Sunday at Quinta Alegre: palace visit, cachupa cooking workshop and concert — Quinta Alegre — Um Teatro em Cada Bairro, Sun 25 Oct, 10:00, free.

Question 18

What is on in Lisbon in the next few days?

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3 events start in Lisbon within three days. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Improvised music and movement: 'O Movimento do Som' with the Lantana sextet — Sala Estúdio Valentim de Barros — Jardins do Bombarda, Thu 22 Oct, 21:00.

Question 19

How do I find people to go to events with in Lisbon?

Accepted Answer

Join an event in the Meet & Mint app, chat with the group beforehand and meet at the venue; Lisbon listings include the ones below. Poetry evening at Almedina Rato: one year of 'Poesia em Quarto Crescente' — Livraria Almedina Rato, Tue 20 Oct, 18:00, free; Gulbenkian Choir a cappella: Bach motets and new Portuguese music — Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian — Grande Auditório, Wed 21 Oct, 21:00; Lisbon Portuguese-English Exchange — Largo do Intendente. More: Meet & Mint: https://meetmint.app

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