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DocLisboa
Lisbon’s international documentary festival screens films, retrospectives and new work across several central cinemas.
WHERECulturgest, Cinema São Jorge, Cinemateca and Cinema IdealLisbon, Lisbon
ENTRYTicketedConfirm current prices with the organiser
SETTINGIndoorsCheck accessibility for individual venues
BEST FORFilm, current affairs and quieter cultural evenings
A useful first read before you plan the day.
DocLisboa is best approached through its programme rather than by venue. Choose a theme, director or daily strand, then allow enough time to move between cinemas if you combine screenings.
Why people go.
- 01International documentary cinema
- 02Several central Lisbon venues
- 03Debates, premieres and retrospectives
Three practical checks.
- 01
Popular screenings may sell out.
- 02
Check language and subtitle information for each film.
- 03
Leave travel time between different venues.
DATE CHECKReviewed 17 August 2026
Check the current organiser information We checked the dates against Visit Portugal. Programmes and access can still change.
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