# Santo António festivities: what to do between sessions in Lisbon

Source: https://eventweekends.com/seasonal/santo-antonio-lisbon/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 12 to 13 June 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Alfama and the old quarters, Lisbon, Portugal
- **Free time:** The main event takes a day or an evening; plan the other days around day trips.
- **Best base:** Baixa and Chiado: Flat central grid between the river and the hills.
- **Getting there:** Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe.
- **Weather:** In June, Lisbon temperatures average about 19°C, with roughly 11 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 50 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Sintra and Cascais day trip; Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama; Belém tour with pastéis de nata

## Know before you go

- Grilled sardines, street parties and marches on Avenida da Liberdade on the night of 12 June.

## Weather and what to pack

In June, Lisbon temperatures average about 19°C, with roughly 11 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 50 min of daylight.
- Rain is unlikely: this is one of the driest months.
- Comfortable shoes for crowds, and keep valuables in a front pocket.

## Airport to venue

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.

Walk; trams are packed.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Anjos and Intendente. Cheaper rooms on the metro, a short ride to everything.
- **mid:** Baixa and Chiado. Flat central grid between the river and the hills.
- **luxury:** Avenida da Liberdade and Príncipe Real. Grand hotels and boutique palaces.
- Hotels we would book: Lisbon Destination Hostel (budget), Hotel Mundial (mid), Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### The main day (Saturday 12 June)

Build the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.
- Free: Walk the riverfront from Cais do Sodré to Belém.
- Eat: Cervejaria Ramiro, Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns

### The day before or after

Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.
- Half-day: Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica. Beginner waves 30 minutes away.
- Eat: Pastéis de Belém, The original custard tarts since 1837

### Day trip

A full day out of the city.
- Full day: Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima day trip. Walled town and the giant waves coast.

### Evenings

After dark.
- Evening: Fado show with dinner. Traditional music in Alfama.

## Tours worth booking

- [Sintra and Cascais day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Sintra%20day%20trip%20from%20Lisbon&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast.
- [Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lisbon%20tuk%20tuk%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): The hills without the climb.
- [Belém tour with pastéis de nata](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Belem%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Jerónimos Monastery and the tower.
- [Fado show with dinner](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lisbon%20fado%20show&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Traditional music in Alfama.
- [Sunset sailing on the Tagus](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lisbon%20sunset%20sailing&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Two hours under the 25 de Abril bridge.
- [Food and wine walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lisbon%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Petiscos, ginjinha and cheese.
- [Arrábida and Setúbal day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Arrabida%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Beaches, wine and dolphins.
- [Óbidos, Nazaré and Fátima day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Fatima%20Nazare%20Obidos%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Walled town and the giant waves coast.
- [Surf lesson in Costa da Caparica](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Lisbon%20surf%20lesson&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-santo-antonio-lisbon): Beginner waves 30 minutes away.

## Where to eat

- Time Out Market: Food hall with stalls from top chefs
- Cervejaria Ramiro: Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns
- Pastéis de Belém: The original custard tarts since 1837
- Taberna da Rua das Flores: Small tavern, no bookings
- A Cevicheria: Ceviche under a giant octopus
- O Trevo: Bifana pork sandwiches
- Manteigaria: Custard tarts fresh from the oven

## With kids

- Oceanário de Lisboa.
- Pavilhão do Conhecimento science centre.
- Tram 28 ride (go early to avoid queues).

## Rainy-day backups

- Gulbenkian Museum.
- National Tile Museum.
- MAAT.

## Getting around

- 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.

## Questions people ask

### When is Santo António festivities 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 13 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Santo António festivities?

In June, Lisbon temperatures average about 19°C, with roughly 11 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 14 h 50 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Alfama and the old quarters?

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. Walk; trams are packed.

### Where should I stay for Santo António festivities?

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 Santo António festivities?

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 Santo António festivities?

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 Alfama and the old quarters from Lisbon centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Walk; trams are packed.

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