Before the gates open
Thursday 8 JulyMusic runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.
- Easy outingTuk-tuk tour of Alfama
- FreeMiradouro da Senhora do Monte and Santa Luzia viewpoints.
NOS Alive 2027: things to do nearby between sets
8 to 10 July 2027 · ExpectedLisbon, Portugal
At NOS Alive the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Lisbon.
Airport to Passeio Marítimo de Algés
Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros.
Trains from Cais do Sodré to Algés.
Public transport directions to Passeio Marítimo de Algés
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Anjos and Intendente | Cheaper rooms on the metro, a short ride to everything. |
| Mid-range | Baixa and Chiado | Flat central grid between the river and the hills. |
| Splurge | Avenida da Liberdade and Príncipe Real | Grand hotels and boutique palaces. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Lisbon Destination Hostel
- Mid-range: Hotel Mundial
- Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 8 to 10 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A day off-site
Friday 9 JulySkip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.
- Half-dayBelém tour with pastéis de nata
- EatO Trevo
Campers: shower, food and a break
Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.
- Rain or heat backupGulbenkian Museum.
- EatManteigaria
Recovery day
Sunday 11 JulySlow outings only.
- Easy outingFado show with dinner
- EatTime Out Market
Family-friendly picks
- Oceanário de Lisboa.
- Pavilhão do Conhecimento science centre.
- Tram 28 ride (go early to avoid queues).
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Bairro Alto and Pink Street bars.
- Rooftops in Chiado.
9 tours worth booking for NOS Alive
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Belém tour with pastéis de nata | Half day | Families |
| Food and wine walking tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| Arrábida and Setúbal day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica | Half day | Families |
| Sintra and Cascais day trip | Full day | Families |
| Fado show with dinner | Evening | Night owls, Food lovers |
| Sunset sailing on the Tagus | Evening | Tired legs, Night owls |
Where to eat
- Time Out Market
- Cervejaria Ramiro
- Pastéis de Belém
- Taberna da Rua das Flores
- A Cevicheria
- O Trevo
- Manteigaria
Rainy-day backups
- Gulbenkian Museum.
- National Tile Museum.
- MAAT.
Getting around on event days
- Metro, trams and the Santa Justa lift run on the Viva Viagem card or contactless.
- Estádio da Luz (Colégio Militar metro) and Alvalade (Campo Grande metro) are both on the metro.
- Uber and Bolt are cheap in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
- CP Alfa Pendular trains connect Lisbon, Porto and Faro.
Day trips from Lisbon
- Sintra: 40 minutes by train
- Cascais: 40 minutes by train
- Évora: 1.5 hours
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for NOS Alive.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is NOS Alive 2027?
The next edition is 8 to 10 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Passeio Marítimo de Algés?
Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros. Trains from Cais do Sodré to Algés.
Where should I stay for NOS Alive?
For most visitors the best base is Baixa and Chiado: Flat central grid between the river and the hills.
What else can we do around NOS Alive?
Good short outings in Lisbon include Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata, Food and wine walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near NOS Alive?
Family-friendly picks: Sintra and Cascais day trip, Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata. Oceanário de Lisboa.
How far is Passeio Marítimo de Algés from Lisbon centre?
About 9 km in a straight line. Trains from Cais do Sodré to Algés.
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