June, June—the month of sardines, snails, and parades. Around here, the mood is always festive, Musa-style: a month packed with DJ sets, concerts, quizzes, stand-up comedy, chess, pop-ups, and parties. Free admission and craft beer, always.
Whether you're looking for things to do in Lisbon, places to go out in Porto, or just a good excuse to have a drink—or dance—here are plenty of reasons to head to Musa.
Muse of Virtues - Porto
Thu, Jun 4,
4:00 PM - Limbo Chess Club
Supa DJ set
Chess and beer are always the perfect combination.
Sat, June 6, 20
, 5:00 p.m. – Nalu
To listen to cosmic music.
Sun, Jun 7, 20
1:00 PM - Anaís Almeida Pop Up
5:00 PM - Ruda DJ set
Bringing food and music together.
Wed, Jun 10,
1:00 p.m. – “Os Corações de Boi”
Pratadas by:
João Faria
Pedro Braga
João Pupo Lameiras
5:00 p.m. – Hélio Morais DJ set
Three chefs and pots on Camões Day.
Sat, Jun 13, 20
, 3:00 PM – 11th Anniversary of Circus Records
Elite Athlete
Nitronious
Diogo Matos
Aquele Carvalho / Muska
A decade plus a year of great music deserves a good party.
Sun, Jun 14, 20
5:00 PM - Mao Saakay
A Sunday that doesn't feel like a Sunday.
Sat, June 20, 20
, 5:00 p.m. - Farofa
Brasil nas Virtudes. Bring your whole body.
Sun, Jun 21, 20
, 1:00 PM - João Macedo Pop Up
4:00 PM - Samba Sem Fronteiras
Enjoy a good lunch before hitting the dance floor.
Tuesday, June 23, 20
, 5:00 p.m. – São João Tasqueiro
Tasqueiro & Princeso da Tuga DJ set
St. John’s Eve is at Virtudes.
Wed, Jun 24, 20
, 6:00 PM - Roberta Magro Pop Up
Lots of delicious food to recharge your batteries over the holiday.
Sat, Jun 27
3:00 PM - 2008 ‘Til Infinity - 18 Years of Monster Jinx
Darksunn + Vasco Completo + Veelain + E.A.R.L + SlimCutz + Maria + No Future + MAF + EVAWAVE
18 years of Monster Jinx and a lineup that speaks for itself.
Sun, Jun 28, 20
, 5:00 PM – Rádio Pérola Negra presents: arreFIFA-lhe – music for the naked
Nuno di Rosso DJ set + Helena Guedes DJ set
Dress code? None.
Musa de Marvila - Lisbon
Wed, Jun 3,
8:00 PM - Raquete League
11:00 PM - Crime Pays
K Le Maestro take over + DJ Glue + K le Maestro DJ set + Danifox DJ set
For those who say "table tennis" instead of "ping pong."
Thu, Jun 4, 20
7:00 PM - Quiz & Assorted Toasts
To feel intellectually superior with a toast in hand.
Fri, Jun 5, 20
, 7:00 PM - Arraial Dissidente
DJs: Jornal Dissidente + Velha Baptista DJ Set + Pakistan DJ Set + Don Cabron
The festival no one expected but everyone needed.
Sat, Jun 6, 20
10:00 PM - Them Flying Monkeys b2b IBSXJAUR DJ set
A DJ set among friends.
Tue, Jun 9, 20
, 9:30 p.m. - POLÉMICO
Stand-up Comedy Night
Laugh until your sides ache.
Wed, Jun 10
1:00 PM - CucaMonga na Grelha
Pix Pinga DJ set + Fulano, Sicrano, and Beltrano DJ set + Ganso DJ set
Celebrate Portugal Day with a collective that promotes music sung in Portuguese.
Fri, Jun 19
9:00 PM - NEITHER SAINTS NOR COMMONERS
Sapatrux DJ set + Quimeras de Mel LIVE + Malandras DJ set
If you’re a saint with the saints, will you be a muse with the Muses?
Sat, Jun 20, 20
, 9:00 PM - Fervo Dance Party
thing1 X thing 2 DJ set + Colinas + Gabby da Glock + Phasos X Morsk
Lusophone music in a trance.
Fri, Jun 26,
11:00 PM - Partimento
Progressivu DJ set + Doni Kis DJ set
Let's kick off the weekend with a bang.
Sat, Jun 27, 20
5:00 PM - Rebuliço presents: Look at the snake! It’s a lie!
The Rolê + Quadrilha do Bailinho Queer + Colar de Rapariga - João Gomes Special LIVE + Sapatuzzyy
The title says it all. Or it says nothing. Either way, come check it out.
Sun, Jun 28, 20
, 1:00 PM - Cervejaria Musa
Chefs: Mauricio Varela (Ofício); Márcio Silva (Copo Largo); Inês Azevedo (Lâmina); Lobo Xavier (Polémico); Lívia Orofino (Canalha); Gui Santana (BAHR)
A wide variety of food and beer.
Musa da Bica - Lisbon
Wed, Jun 3, 20
11:00 PM - Princess Protection Program
A DJ set by two princesses at Bica.
Fri, Jun 5, 20
11:00 PM - Ana Lauriz
A set of pop, funk, house, and disco that brings the warmth of Brazil.
Sat, June 6, 20
, 11:00 p.m. - La Salsa Del Pueblo
Come dance with your significant other.
Sat, June 13
7:00 p.m. - Santos da Casa
Spend St. Anthony’s Day at the beach.
Wed, Jun 17, 20
, 5:00 PM - Fulano & Beltrano
Two guys with a set full of musical hits.
Thu, Jun 18,
9:00 PM - Dr. Why Quiz
Your monthly dose of general knowledge on your calendar.
Fri, Jun 19,
11:00 PM - J Alien
We promise it's out of this world.
Sat, June 20
11:00 PM - Lya Guerrero
To warm up with some Latin heat.
Fri, Jun 26
10:00 PM - Brasco
A hip-hop and rap set.
Sat, June 27, 20
, 7:00 p.m. - Red Night
On Saturday, we wear pink.
Beach Muse - Lisbon
Thu, Jun 4, 20
5:00 PM – Baileia DJ set
To kick off the beach season.
Sat, Jun 6, 20
, 7:00 PM - Pika LIVE Jam
For when you feel like going to a jam session.
Sun, Jun 14, 20
, 5:00 PM – Banda Simpatia LIVE
A tribute to the master Jorge Ben Jor.
Sat, Jun 20
7:00 PM - La Salsa Del Pueblo & DJ Mucho Bueno
Beach, heat, salsa, and mucho bueno.
Thu, Jun 25,
7:00 PM - Leo Marsh
For a cozy evening.
Sun, June 28, 20
, 5:00 p.m. – Mercado das Estações
To wrap up June with the very best the season has to offer.
If you're looking for bars in Lisbon and Porto with great music, a laid-back atmosphere, and Portuguese craft beer served just right, Musa is the place to go.
Musa Happy Hour: Pay for 2, Drink 3. Monday to Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., pay for 2 and get 3. Available at Musa de Marvila, Musa da Bica, Musa das Virtudes, and Musa da Aldeia da Praia. Arriving early has never been so rewarding.
