Lisbon live music scene anchors around fado venues and jazz clubs.
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The 10 best live music bars in Lisbon
01 · Lisbon
Bairro Alto
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Fado · Iconic
Iconic Bairro Alto fado tasca.
Order: A glass of port during the fado
02 · Lisbon
Alfama
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Fado · Alfama
Alfama fado club in a centuries-old building.
Order: A glass of wine during the fado
03 · Lisbon
Praça da Alegria
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Jazz · Iconic 1948
Iconic Lisbon jazz club since 1948.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
04 · Lisbon
Alfama
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Fado · Tile-walled
Tile-walled Alfama fado venue.
Order: A drink during the fado show
05 · Lisbon
Cais do Sodré
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Fado · Modern
Cais do Sodré modern fado venue.
Order: A glass of wine during the fado
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06 · Lisbon
Cais do Sodré
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Indie music · Modern
Cais do Sodré indie music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
07 · Lisbon
Cais do Sodré
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Cinema-themed · Live music
Cinema-themed bar with live music programming.
Order: A signature cinema-themed cocktail
08 · Lisbon
Bairro Alto
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Casual live music
Bairro Alto casual live music venue.
Order: A drink during the late set
09 · Lisbon
Alfama
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Fado · Iconic
Iconic Alfama fado venue.
Order: A drink during the fado show
10 · Lisbon
Alfama
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Fado · Polished
Polished Alfama fado venue.
Order: A glass of port during the fado
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