

About us
A welcoming Lisbon community where new faces become familiar, regulars keep coming back, and friendships grow naturally over time.
We have always carried one simple idea: it should be easy to meet people, feel welcome, and enjoy great moments in good company.
Over time, it has grown into one of Lisbonβs most active international communities - bringing together both internationals and Portuguese locals. Not just because of the events, but because of the people who keep coming back.
Many arrive alone and quickly find their place here.
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π A unique mix of people
One of the things that makes this community special is the balance.
Youβll meet internationals from all over the world, alongside Portuguese locals - creating a social environment that feels open, natural, and genuinely representative of Lisbon.
Itβs one of the few spaces where these connections happen easily.
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β¨ Weekly experiences
- Fridays β Social Night: Lisbon's biggest weekend social event. A lively, easy-going atmosphere where meeting people feels natural
- Saturdays β Dance & Sing-Along: Relaxed, high-energy nights focused on fun and shared moments
- Sundays β Social Games: Interactive and engaging, perfect for connecting in a different way
- Tuesdays β Portuguese for Beginners: Learn the language while meeting others on the same journey
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π€ What to expect
No pressure. No awkward setups.
Just a welcoming environment where you can come on your own, join a conversation, and feel part of it sooner than you expect.
Some people join while visiting Lisbon.
Others stay, return, and build lasting friendships.
Stay connected
Join our WhatsApp group to stay up-to-date with all our events by clicking here.
Join us on Instagram by clicking here (@PortugalSocialEvents)
Upcoming events
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SOCIAL SALSA & BACHATA DANCE PARTY β’ SING-ALONG & KARAOKE PARTY β’ DJ
o Bom, o Mau e o VilΓ£o (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Rua do Alecrim 21, Lisbon, PTπ OUR MONTHLY SOCIAL DANCE + SING-ALONG & KARAOKE π€π
Join us for a fun Saturday evening of dancing, singing, socialising and meeting people at a lovely venue in Lisbon.
Come alone or bring your friends. Many people attend on their own, and everyone is welcome. β€οΈ
β° THE EVENING
7:30 PM β Meet & Greet
7:50 PM β Social Dance π
9:30 PM β Sing-Along & Karaoke π€
11:30 PM β DJ & Dancing πΆπ SALSA & BACHATA SOCIAL
Every week, we have a dance lesson led by a teach. Once every month, we have a social dance night. This is our social night for September.
The dance party is for all levels and open to everyone. Dance to the beat of Salsa and Bachata with others and change partner after every song. No experience or partner is needed β we simply dance and have fun!
β PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY, especially if you want to join the dance.
π€ SING-ALONG & KARAOKE
After the dance lesson, we move into our Sing-Along & Karaoke Party. Request your favourite songs, take the microphone if you want, or simply sing along with everyone and enjoy the atmosphere.
You don't have to sing or dance. Grab a drink, socialise and enjoy the evening with the community.
π€ COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
We are a friendship-focused community. Please help us keep the event friendly, respectful and comfortable for everyone.
β’ Respect personal space and boundaries.
β’ Avoid unwanted or persistent romantic attention. We are a friendship-focused community.
β’ Follow respectful dance etiquette.
β’ Respect when someone does not wish to dance or interact.
β’ Drink responsibly β excessive drinking is not suitable for our events.
β’ No promotion of other events, groups, businesses or services without permission.π DONATION-BASED ENTRY
There is no fixed entrance fee. Please donate whatever amount you can when you arrive. Your support helps us continue organising our community events.
π± WhatsApp Community:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LS9Xf3IJJt1LlNDBjnmhDVπΈ Instagram: @PortugalSocialEvents
https://www.instagram.com/portugalsocialevents?igsh=YnV2enkxZjFxeGVpCome early and enjoy your Saturday with the community! β€οΈπ
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Sunset Picnic in the Park: Mind Games & Social Deduction (Werewolf / Mafia)
ALAMEDA PARK (Jardim da Alameda), Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques,, Lisbon, PTπ² PICNIC IN THE PARK β MIND GAMES & STRATEGY (WEREWOLF / MAFIA) πΏ
SUNDAY β ALAMEDA PARK, LISBONSpend your Sunday evening outdoors with like-minded people playing mind games and strategy-based social deduction games like Werewolf, Mafia and more.
We will be meeting at Alameda Park and sitting on the opposite side of the fountain area. Look out for the group on the grass.
This is a relaxed picnic-style social, so please bring your own drink. You are also welcome to bring a blanket, although it is not mandatory.
New players are always welcome β we will teach you how to play, and the games are very easy to learn.
This is a great way to meet both local and international people in a fun, social and interactive environment.
π‘ IMPORTANT INFO
β’ β¬5 fee for the event
β’ Payment can be made via MB Way or card link below
β’ You can also pay cash or by card on the dayπ³ PAYMENT
MB Way: +351920708775
Card: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QF95ZGLKπ LOCATION HELP
If you need help finding the group or have any questions, message or call:
+351920708775We kindly ask everyone to help keep the space clean and respectful.
π± Stay connected:
WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqW3lgwmT2XCWDvow398Uo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portugalsocialevents?igsh=YnV2enkxZjFxeGVp (@PortugalSocialEvents)See you in the park πΏπ²
39 attendees
Meet Local & International Friends - Casual Socialising Evening- Music & DJ
o Bom, o Mau e o VilΓ£o (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Rua do Alecrim 21, Lisbon, PTLooking for a fun and friendly way to spend your Friday evening in Lisbon?
Whether you live here, recently moved to the city, or you're simply passing through while travelling, you're very welcome to join us!
International Friends Lisbon is a growing community of local Portuguese and international people who come together regularly. Some people are joining for the first time, while others return week after week to catch up with familiar faces.
Come alone or bring your friends β either way, you'll be welcome! β€οΈ
π LET'S MAKE SOCIALISING EASIER!
Walking into a busy social event can sometimes feel a little awkward - so we make it easier!
We run fun matching and connection activities to get people moving around, talking and mixing with different people.
Nothing complicated - just a bit of fun to get conversations started! π
π FUN COMMUNITY RAFFLE
We also have a fun raffle draw during the evening, adding a little extra excitement to the night!
π COME EARLY & ENJOY THE WHOLE EVENING
Doors open at 7:00 PM, and we strongly recommend arriving early.
The first part of the evening is all about socialising, conversations, activities and enjoying the community atmosphere.
π§ From around 11:00 PM, we have a DJ playing in one side of the venue giving you the choice between ending your night with a fun dance or continue socialising in other rooms of the venue. Most of our attendees stay till 1:00 AM. You're welcome to stay and enjoy the music until 3:00 AM.
β€οΈ FRIENDSHIP & COMMUNITY FIRST
We want our events to be somewhere people feel comfortable coming back to week after week, seeing familiar faces and becoming part of the community.
A few simple things help us keep that atmosphere:
β’ Respect everyone's personal space and boundaries.
β’ This is a friendship-focused community event.
β’ Please avoid unwanted romantic pressure.
β’ Please maintain respect on the dance floor.
β’ Please don't use our events to promote business, services or other events.
β’ Be friendly, considerate and help others feel included.Come to have fun, meet people and be a positive part of the community. β€οΈ
π FREE TO ATTEND β’ DONATION BASED
There's no fixed entrance fee.
If you'd like to support the community, please contribute whatever amount you feel comfortable with when you arrive.
Every contribution helps us continue organising accessible community events in Lisbon. π
π FIND US
O Bom O Mau e O VilΓ£o
Rua do Alecrim 21, Cais do SodrΓ©, 1200-014 LisboaLocated on the bridge above Pink Street
π Around 2 minutes walk from Cais do SodrΓ© Metroπ¬ WhatsApp Community:
Stay up-to-date with all our events. to join our WhatsApp community, Click Here
π₯οΈ Instagram:
To see pictures and videos on Instagram, Click Here
@PortugalSocialEvents27 attendees
BIRTHDAY BASH : URBAN GROOVES DANCE PARTY- SINGALONG & KARAOKE PARTY- DJ
o Bom, o Mau e o VilΓ£o (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Rua do Alecrim 21, Lisbon, PTπ BIRTHDAY BASH: URBAN GROOVES DANCE PARTY + SING-ALONG & KARAOKE PARTY + DJ π€π
For those joining one of our events for the first time, Iβm Alfie, organiser of International Friends Lisbon and Portugal Social Events. I organise our regular community events in Lisbon.
And this Saturday is a little more personal because 3 October is my birthday! πβ€οΈ
So Iβd love you to join me and the community for a special Birthday Bash, with dancing, cake & champagne, our Sing-Along & Karaoke Party, and DJ until late.
Come alone or bring friends. Many people attend on their own, and everyone is welcome.
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β° THE EVENING
π 7:30 PM β Meet & Greet
π 7:50 PM β Urban Grooves Dance Party
Weβll be mixing:
Reggaeton β’ Afrrobeats β’ Salsa β’ Bachata β’ Cha Cha β’ Hip-Hop β’ Samba β’ Country β’ Bollywood
π 9:20 PM β Birthday Celebration
Weβll take around 15β20 minutes to celebrate together with birthday cake & champagne. π₯
π€ Afterwards β Sing-Along & Karaoke Party
π§ 11:30 PM onwards β DJ & Dancing
β PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY. Iβd really love everyone to enjoy the whole evening together rather than just arriving later for the party.
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π URBAN GROOVES DANCE PARTY
The first part of the evening will be a fun mix of different dance styles rather than focusing on just one.
Experienced dancers, regular social dancers and beginners are all welcome.
You donβt need a partner, and you donβt have to dance either. Youβre very welcome to come, watch, have a drink, meet people and enjoy the atmosphere.
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π€ SING-ALONG & KARAOKE PARTY
After the birthday celebration, we move into our Sing-Along & Karaoke Party, one of my favourite parts of our Saturday events.
Request your favourite songs, take the microphone, sing together with everyone, dance along or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
You definitely donβt need to be a good singer. Itβs about having fun together. πΆβ€οΈ
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π€ COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
I want everyone attending my events to feel comfortable and respected.
β’ Respect personal space and boundaries.
β’ Avoid unwanted or persistent romantic attention.
β’ Follow respectful dance etiquette.
β’ Respect when someone does not wish to dance or interact.
β’ Drink responsibly.
β’ No promotion of other events, groups, businesses or services without permission.ββββββββββββββ
π DONATION-BASED ENTRY
There is no fixed entrance fee.
If you enjoy the event, please donate whatever amount you can when you arrive. Your support helps me continue organising regular community events in Lisbon. β€οΈ
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π± WhatsApp Community:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LS9Xf3IJJt1LlNDBjnmhDVπΈ Instagram:
@PortugalSocialEvents
https://www.instagram.com/portugalsocialevents?igsh=YnV2enkxZjFxeGVpββββββββββββββ
β€οΈ ABOUT US
Portugal Social Events runs International Friends Lisbon, a friendship-focused community bringing together thousands of local Portuguese, international residents and visitors to Lisbon.
Our events are all about genuine friendships, community and good times together.
π Iβd love to celebrate my birthday with as many of you as possible. Come early and enjoy the whole evening with us! β€οΈπ
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Past events
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