About us
Absent is Lisboa's space for time.
We're building a community for people who want to disconnect from screens
and reconnect with analog ways of being - reading, creating, thinking,
playing, or just being present.
Our space at Rua da Glória 78 is designed to facilitate presence and connected, and equipped with high-quality materials like books, journals, art, supplies, board games, puzzles, and more.
We have partnered with local artist communities and small businesses to host events, workshops and meetups.
What we do:
- Regular open hours for walk-in phone-free time
- Creative workshops and skill-sharing sessions
- Community gatherings and themed events
- Social afternoons and evenings for connection
Everything is phone-free. We provide secure pouches you can unlock anytime at the cafe counter for emergencies.
www.absent.tech
IG - @absent_lisbon
Upcoming events
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- €5.00
Phone-Free Board Game Nights
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTFree for members - Become a member → absent.tech/memberships
€5 for non members.Absent has been building towards a members community. From April, our events are part of that - free for members, open to everyone else with a fee.
If you come to more than one event a month, a membership already pays for itself - starting from €15/month.Board Game Nights at Absent - A cozy analog living room full of friends & strangers who end up staying a little past closing time each week.
Phones rest in pouches the entire evening. Turns out that's great for connection, who'd have thunk?!
The space fills up with games spread across tables, conversations move with them, and people you didn't know at 7pm are suggesting a rematch by 9.
Strategy games, social games, classics, a few surprises. Bring one you've been wanting to play with people.
Middle Eastern mezze and bowls, craft Dois Corvos beers, Portuguese wines, organic sodas, specialty coffee.
Recurs every week.
First come, first served for walk-ins if space allows.
22 attendees - €10.00
Absent x Lisbon Pub Quiz
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTAbsent x Lisbon Pub Quiz
✨ Part of the Absent community? You’ve got a special offer waiting. Get discounted tickets here.
Event:
A social night built for meeting new people, having fun with your friends, and competing in a relaxed atmosphere. No trivia expertise required. It’s about the vibe, not the score.
👥 Team up: Come with your squad of 4 (4max members per team), or come solo - we’ll match you with a team on the spot. Solo is more fun anyway 😉
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd… and yes, second-to-last place too 👀 (bigger this time, thanks to our sponsors)
The lineup:
🕡 19:30 - Check-in
🤝 19:45 - Icebreakers, meet your team
🧠 20:00 - Round 1
🏆 21:00 - Round 2
🎉 21:45 - Prizes & good music
Spots are limited. Grab yours before it sells out again 🎟️3 attendees - €5.00
Everyday Meditation
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PT---------------------------
Free for members - Become a member → absent.tech/memberships
€5 for non-members.
--------------------------If you've tried meditating and your mind wouldn't stop racing, then this one's for you. A practical, guided session built from scratch for people who want to make meditation a part of their routine. Led by Reena, who has been meditating daily for years and knows the fastest way to make it actually work for beginners. 40 minutes of guided meditation broken into easy sections. Followed by proper chai - boiled in a kettle, single origin Assam leaves, whole spices, the way it's meant to be made. With the right snacks for the cup. Stay as long as you like afterwards.
4 attendees - €20.00
Screenwriting Workshops - Plays • Short Films • Monologues • Spoken Word
Absent, Rua da Gloria 78, lisbon, PTIntro
A weekly writing laboratory designed to support the development of original work for theatre, film, public speaking, and short fiction.
Through practical writing exercises, dramaturgical techniques and close textual development, you'll transform raw ideas into compelling work that thinks, feels and performs.The Philosophy
Shape language into embodied action.Great writing isn't just read. It's experienced.
Explore how words become gesture, silence, movement and emotion, creating stories that live beyond the page.What you'll work on
Develop your own:
• Plays
• Short films
• Monologues
• Public speaking pieces
• Spoken word
• Short stories
Bring an existing project or start from a blank page.During the workshop you'll explore
• Dramatic structure and dramaturgical thinking
• Character and dialogue
• Writing exercises and improvisational prompts
• Conceptual mapping
• Rewriting and textual refinement
• Reading work aloud and receiving feedback
• Transforming language into performance
This keeps almost every concept from the original text but makes it much easier to scan.Flexible by design
Join one session or the full series.Each 2-hour workshop is designed as a complete learning experience while also contributing to a larger creative journey.
If you can't attend every week, you're welcome to join individual sessions. Exercises and feedback are tailored to your experience, interests and current project.€20 per 2-hour session
### About JÁ International Theatre
JÁ International Theatre creates original theatre, workshops and cultural projects that bring people together through storytelling, performance and creative education. Their work spans theatre, film, community engagement and international collaboration.
Meet your facilitator
Playwright • Director • Acting Coach
Co-founder of JÁ International Theatre
For more than 20 years, Suresh has written, directed and facilitated original productions and workshops across theatre and screen. His approach combines dramaturgy, performance and experimentation, helping participants transform ideas into compelling work.2 attendees
Past events
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