The Cure are playing in Lisbon

The Cure bewitch Lisbon

It was announced months ago and it has been waited with great anticipation ever since. The Cure are finally playing in Lisbon tonight. Robert Smith’s band has been touring around Europe, performing in about 20 countries and celebrating their 37th anniversary. To celebrate almost 4…
A Lisbon chestnut vendor on Saint Martin's DayPhoto © Neighbourly Lisbon

Saint Martin’s Day

Today is the day most lisboners walk the streets of Lisbon in search of a roasted chestnut vendor. It’s Saint Martin’s Day. Saint Martin’s Day is celebrated in several countries around Europe, namely Spain and Germany, and in Portugal, on this day, portuguese people celebrate…
Rua Augusta clock in Lisbon

Set your clocks tomorrow – winter time begins

We may be lucky enough to still have warm temperatures around this time of the year but there is no way of running away from it. This weekend we are entering winter time, or daylight saving time. Tomorrow night, between Saturday and Sunday, at 2am…
Tindersticks and P Harvey live in Lisbon

Tindersticks and PJ Harvey live in Lisbon

The next couple of days will be busy ones for music lovers in town. Tindersticks and PJ Harvey are playing in Lisbon. The british band, famous for its melancholic sound and the unique deep voice of its lead singer, will be performing at Teatro Tivoli…