Lisbon events in May – Lisbon, Portugal
03.05.2010
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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.
To make the most out of your city break we have a wide range of self catering apartments in Lisbon with a central location, near the tourist attractions you must not miss, and close to good restaurants and Casas de Fado (Fado Houses) for unforgettable evenings.
Rock in Rio Lisboa, in 2010, Lisbon, Portugal
31.03.2010
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Rock in Rio is a series of rock festivals held in Brazil and later in Portugal and Spain. This music festival is one of the biggest in the world. With seven editions to date - three in Brazil, three in Lisbon and one in Madrid - Rock in Rio has brought together over 4.5 million people.
The first edition of Rock in Rio Lisboa, as the festival was officially called, took place in 2004. Although the festival had a slight change of name, it kept the same structure as the Brazilian editions. An entire City of Rock, with an area of over 200.000 m2 was erected at the Parque da Bela Vista, with a large centre stage and several tents where different artists would perform, simultaneously.
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.
The Parque da Bela Vista is one of the largest open areas located within the city limits of Lisbon. Traffic and parking spaces in and around the City of Rock will be restricted. Use public transport. Use the normal subway lines (red line) to arrive at Bela Vista and the special lines when you leave.
If you are looking for accommodations in Lisbon near the City of Rock visit the Travelling to Lisbon website where you will find the best selection of apartments in Parque das Nações - four metro stations away from the Bela Vista subway station.
