Lisbon to launch Christmas lights on Nov. 29
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- 29 Nov 18:30, free ceremony at Terreiro do Paço
- Orchestra Tejo, Ana Moura and 300 drones in the show
- Organised by the city council and tourism partners
The Lisbon City Council announced on X on 13 November that the city’s Christmas lights will be inaugurated on 29 November at 18:30 in Terreiro do Paço. According to a statement from EGEAC, the event is described as a festive moment for families and entry will be free.
During the ceremony, Mayor Carlos Moedas will light the main Christmas tree together with a group of children. The Orchestra Tejo will perform a live soundtrack composed by Diogo Clemente, synchronized with fireworks and an eight‑minute drone display involving about 300 drones that will create illuminated shapes and messages in the sky. Guest artist Ana Moura will take the stage to blend traditional fado with newer songs.
The inauguration is an initiative of the Lisbon City Council, organised by the Associação Turismo de Lisboa in collaboration with Lisboa Cultura and supported by EGEAC. After the opening, the Christmas lights will remain on display throughout the season. A related holiday attraction, the Vila Natal in Óbidos, will run from 27 Nov to 3 Jan 2027 with a Pinóquio theme and 6,000 metres of lighting, adding to regional tourism.
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