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 Lisbon’s 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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🌍 A unique mix of people
One of the things that makes this community special is the balance.
You’ll meet internationals from all over the world, alongside Portuguese locals - creating a social environment that feels open, natural, and genuinely representative of Lisbon.
It’s one of the few spaces where these connections happen easily.
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✨ Weekly experiences
- Fridays — Social Night: Lisbon's biggest weekend social event. A lively, easy-going atmosphere where meeting people feels natural
- Saturdays — Dance & Sing-Along: Relaxed, high-energy nights focused on fun and shared moments
- Sundays — Social Games: Interactive and engaging, perfect for connecting in a different way
- Tuesdays — Portuguese for Beginners: Learn the language while meeting others on the same journey
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🤝 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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🌊 Beach Day + Social Deduction Games | Werewolf & Mafia
Praia de Caxias, Avenida Marginal, 2761-901 Caxias, Caxias, PT🏖️ BEACH DAY + SOCIAL DEDUCTION GAMES - WEREWOLF & MAFIA 🌅🎲
⚠️ PLEASE CONFIRM VIA WHATSAPP BEFORE ATTENDING
📱 WhatsApp Alfie: +351 920 708 775
Once confirmed, you'll be added to our private WhatsApp group for the day, where we'll coordinate travel, our location at the beach and any updates.
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🏖️ WE'RE HEADING BACK TO THE BEACH
After such a lovely time at our last beach event, this time we are going to Praia de Caxias! ☀️?
We'll spend the afternoon relaxing by the sea before bringing everyone together for our popular Werewolf & Mafia social deduction games, continuing through sunset.
🚆 2:15 PM — MEET AT CAIS DO SODRÉ
We'll meet at Cais do Sodré Station at 2:15 PM and take the train together
Those travelling separately can meet us at Praia de Caxias around 3:00 PM — but please still confirm your attendance beforehand
☀️ 3:00 PM — BEACH & SOCIAL TIME
We'll find a place together and spend the first part of the afternoon relaxing, chatting, having snacks and enjoying the beach.
Swim, sunbathe, read, socialise or simply relax — there's no pressure to be involved in everything all the time.
We'll provide some blankets, but availability will be limited, so bringing your own towel or blanket is recommended.
🐺 AROUND 4:30/5:00 PM — WEREWOLF & MAFIA
Then it's time to bring everyone together.
Expect bluffing, accusations, questionable alliances and plenty of laughs.
Never played before? You're absolutely welcome. We'll teach new players before we begin.
We'll continue playing and socialising through sunset before heading back around 9:00–9:30 PM
❤️ COMMUNITY FIRST
This is a friendship-focused community event. We want everyone — particularly those attending alone — to feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the day.
Please respect personal space and boundaries and treat everyone as a fellow member of the community.
💶 PARTICIPATION
€5 per person
💳 Pay by cash or card on the day🎒 PLEASE BRING
☀️ Sunscreen if necessary
💧 Plenty of water for yourself
🥪 Food/snacks and anything else
🏖️ Towel or blanket if possible
☂ An umbrella may be useful for shade but not necessary
🧥 Something warm for sunset and later in the evening
━━━━━━━━━━━━━2:15 PM — Cais do Sodré station
🏖️ Around 3:00 PM — Praia de Caxias
🎲 Around 4:30/ 5:00 PM — Werewolf & Mafia
🌅 Around 9:00–9:30 PM — Head back📱 CONFIRM YOUR PLACE
WhatsApp Alfie: +351 920 708 77
Please message me before attending so I can confirm your place and add you to the event coordination group.
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Meet Local & International Friends - Casual Socialising Evening- Music & DJ
o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão (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 — either way, you'll be welcome! ❤️
🃏 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! 😄
🎁 FUN COMMUNITY RAFFLE
We also have a fun raffle draw during the evening, adding a little extra excitement to the night!
🕖 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.
🎧 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.
❤️ 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:
• Respect everyone's personal space and boundaries.
• This is a friendship-focused community event.
• Please avoid unwanted romantic pressure.
• Please maintain respect on the dance floor.
• Please don't use our events to promote business, services or other events.
• Be friendly, considerate and help others feel included.Come to have fun, meet people and be a positive part of the community. ❤️
💛 FREE TO ATTEND • DONATION BASED
There's no fixed entrance fee.
If you'd like to support the community, please contribute whater amount you feel comfortable with when you arrive.
Every contribution helps us continue organising accessible community events in Lisbon. 🙏
📍 FIND US
O Bom O Mau e O Vilão
Rua do Alecrim 21, 1200-014 LisboaLocated on the bridge above Pink Street
🚇 Around 2 minutes walk from Cais do Sodré Metro💬 WhatsApp Community:
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FREE SAMBA DANCE LESSON - SINGALONG & KARAOKE PARTY- DJ
o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Rua do Alecrim 21, Lisbon, PTJoin us for an evening of fun dance and sing-along at a lovely venue.
THERE WILL BE FUN DANCE LESSON LED BY A TEACHER. IT'S BEGINNER FRIENDLY AND ANYBODY CAN ATTEND.
7:30pm: Meet & Greet
8:00pm : Dance Lesson
9:15pm: Karaoke and Singalong
11:15pm: DJ & dancePLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.
Socialise with people - request a song - sing-along - dance your heart out. If you aren't into dancing, don't worry. You can just wonder around meeting people and enjoy the vibe.
DJ will start later on in the night with mixed music and you can stay till 3am.
Come alone or bring your friends and have an unforgettable Saturday evening.
THIS IS A DONATION BASED EVENT. PLEASE DONATE WHATEVER YOU CAN WHEN YOU ENTER.
Please join our WhatsApp group to stay up-to-date with all our events https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqW3lgwmT2XCWDvow398Uo
Join us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/portugalsocialevents?igsh=YnV2enkxZjFxeGVp (@PortugalSocialEvents)
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Past events
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