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LISBON'S ARABIC CULTURAL CALENDAR

Arabic Events Lisbon

A shared place to discover Arabic-language and Arab-led shows, comedy, concerts, screenings, workshops and gatherings across Lisbon.

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A curated agenda of known and verified Arabic-language and Arab-led events in Lisbon. Listings may be produced by independent organisers and are not an exhaustive calendar.

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Official ESTROUBIA 3al Reyi2 artwork showing the comedian on stage with the Lisbon date and Teatro Bocage details
Stand-up comedy
BurtuQal event

ESTROUBIA — 3al Reyi2 عالرايق

Sunday 11 October 2026

Teatro Bocage, Lisbon

20:30

A new stand-up night from BurtuQal, bringing sharp perspectives and live comedy to Teatro Bocage.

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Official Make Freedom Ring concert for Palestine event artwork
Benefit concert

Make Freedom Ring — Concert for Palestine

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Tivoli BBVA Theatre, Lisbon

21:00

A benefit concert amplifying Palestinian voices. The official page states that proceeds support Médecins Sans Frontières’ regional fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories and neighbouring regions.

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Official FEENA NEHKE? artwork featuring comedian John Achkar holding a microphone
Stand-up comedy

John Achkar in Lisbon: “FEENA NEHKE?” — 2026 New Special

Thursday 26 November 2026

Teatro Bocage, Lisbon

Doors 21:00 · Show 21:30

Language: Arabic

Arabic stand-up by Lebanese comedian John Achkar.

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Official Lisboa Ao Vivo image of Palestinian artist Saint Levant
Concert

Saint Levant

Tuesday 1 December 2026

LAV — Lisboa Ao Vivo, Room 1, Lisbon

Doors 20:00 · Concert 21:00

A concert by Palestinian artist Saint Levant, blending hip-hop, R&B and Arabic-influenced pop.

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Official Listen to Lisbon event portrait of comedian Sammy Obeid
Stand-up comedy
Concluded

Sammy Obeid: Listen to Lisbon!

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Casa do Alentejo, Lisbon

Doors 18:00 · Show 18:30

Language: English

Hosted by Dar Samaa. This performance was in English, by Lebanese-Palestinian American comedian Sammy Obeid.

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AKH! Arabic Standup Comedy in Lisbon event artwork
Stand-up comedy
BurtuQal eventConcluded

AKH! Arabic Standup Comedy in Lisbon

Saturday 12 September 2026

Teatro Bocage, Lisbon

Language: Arabic

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Emel Mathlouthi performing live in Lisbon
Live music concert
BurtuQal eventConcluded

Emel Mathlouthi: Live in Lisbon

Sunday 5 July 2026

Capitólio, Lisbon

20:30

Language: Arabic / multilingual

A live music concert by Tunisian-American artist Emel Mathlouthi, bringing Arabic poetry and electronic soundscapes to Capitólio.

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Arabic language learning materials shared around a table

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