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Lisbon is famous for having a big variety of events, exhibitions, theatres and live concerts. See what is going on in Lisbon, in May.

Estoril Open
1-9 May 2010
Estadio Nacional - National Stadium, Lisbon

Some of the world's premier tennis players head to Lisbon to compete at the Estoril Open, with many televised games and crowds of cheering tennis fans, who play on clay tennis courts. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around Estoril Open and get to know the best of Cascais, Estoril, Sintra and Lisbon.

Feira do Livro - Lisbon's Book Fair
29 April to 16 May 2010
Eduardo VII Park, Lisbon

Lisbon's Book Fair is always popular and is held within the centrally located Eduardo VII Park. This is a good opportunity to meet authors and purchase some great cut-price books. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around Lisbon's Book Fair and get to know the best of Lisbon historical centre, such as the Chiado and the Bairro Alto districts.

Rock In Rio Lisboa
21 May 2010
Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon

The City of Rock comes to life again in May 2010, with more great bands, with numerous tents for every musical taste, and lots of other attractions within the Parque da Bela Vista in Lisbon.
Shakira, John Meyer (May 21), Elton John, Leona Lewis (May 22), Muse, Snow Patrol (May 27), Miley Cyrus (May 28), Rammstein and Megadeth (May 30) are among the confirmed bands for this year's Rock In Rio Lisboa, set to take place May 21-30 at Parque da Bela Vista. Enjoy the views and sightseeing around the City of Rock and get to know the best of Parque das Nações.

Black Eyed Peas
30 May 2010
Estadio Nacional - National Stadium, Lisbon

LA-based quartet Black Eyed Peas perform at Lisbon's Estadio Nacional as part of their world tour on the back of latest album, The E.N.D.. The release showcases the outfit's current slick, techno-pop sound.

Other live concerts
If you are a fan of live concerts, don't miss the Metallica concert on the 18th of May. They will act at Pavilhão Atlântico at Parque das Nações. In May 25th, Carlos Santana returns to Lisbon. The concert will also take place in Pavilhão Atlântico. In the same date you can see the concert of Jamie Cullum in Coliseu dos Recreios, near Restauradores Square.

So, if you intend to do a weekend break in Europe or a cultural city break, Lisbon is an easily affordable travel option and a fascinating place for your holiday.
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The city of Lisbon will make its debut on the Red Bull Air Race calendar in 2010 when the World Championship makes a highly anticipated return to Portugal.

Lisbon Red Bull Air Race 2010 will have the Tagus River as its backdrop, between the 25th April Bridge and Belem Tower, during the first week of September, ensuring the event's continuation in Portugal.

Portugal has proved to be a popular fixture on the race calendar with cities of Porto and Gaia providing an incredible venue for the Red Bull Air Race for the last three years, attracting record crowd numbers.

The organization was keen to keep Portugal on the calendar and Lisbon was able to fulfil all the requirements needed to host a race and take the Red Bull Air Race World Championship to the next level. They are looking forward to the partnership with Lisbon and racing in a new and spectacular location.

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The Rio Carnival may be the most famous in the world but in Portugal the Carnival is also celebrated on February 16th in a dazzling show of street parades, floats and parties.

Carnival traditionally celebrates the ending of winter and the beginning of Lent. In Lisbon there aren't big festivities in the streets but some Bars and discos will have some kind of parties related to the theme on the night before (Monday to Tuesday) also you'll see some kids in costumes on the previous Sunday.

One of the highlights of Carnival festivities near Lisbon is the Loures Carnival, called the "Carnaval Saloio".This carnival features the famous Cegadas, the Mastronças parade and the traditional Enterro do Entrudo on Ash Wednesday.

To the north of Lisbon there is also the famous Torres Vedras Carnival, described as the "most Portuguese in Portugal". This carnival maintains the traditions of the Portuguese festival, with a parade of creatively decorated streetcars satirizing society and politics, and where the locals are always the real stars of the festival.

Also not to be missed in this region are the traditional carnivals at Alcobaça and Sesimbra.

So, if you are planning a city break or a vacation in Lisbon in this February, prepared yourself for some party.