Before the gates open
Saturday 17 JuneMusic runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.
- Easy outingFado show with dinner
- FreeMiradouro da Senhora do Monte and Santa Luzia viewpoints.
Rock in Rio Lisboa 2028: things to do nearby between sets
17 to 25 June 2028 · ExpectedLisbon, Portugal
At Rock in Rio Lisboa 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.
Know before you go
- Held in even years.
Airport to Parque Tejo
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.
Metro to Oriente, then a walk.
Public transport directions to Parque Tejo
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 17 to 25 June 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
A day off-site
Sunday 18 JuneSkip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.
- Half-dayFood and wine walking tour
- EatA Cevicheria
Campers: shower, food and a break
Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.
- Rain or heat backupGulbenkian Museum.
- EatO Trevo
Recovery day
Monday 26 JuneSlow outings only.
- Easy outingSunset sailing on the Tagus
- EatManteigaria
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 Rock in Rio Lisboa
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama | Half day | Tired legs, Families |
| Belém tour with pastéis de nata | Half 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 Rock in Rio Lisboa.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Rock in Rio Lisboa 2028?
The next edition is 17 to 25 June 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Parque Tejo?
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. Metro to Oriente, then a walk.
Where should I stay for Rock in Rio Lisboa?
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 Rock in Rio Lisboa?
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 Rock in Rio Lisboa?
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 Parque Tejo from Lisbon centre?
About 8 km in a straight line. Metro to Oriente, then a walk.
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