Agenda
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Available Experiences
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Jazz at Monserrate – 3-Day Pass
Experience Jazz at Monserrate to the fullest. The 3-day pass gives you access to all five evening concerts (from 6.00 pm onwards) and invites you to immerse yourself, at your own pace, in a unique celebration of music, heritage and nature.
- 11–13 September 2026
- 3 days | 5 concerts from 6.00 pm onwards
- 25% saving compared to purchasing individual day passes
- Includes general admission to the Palace of Monserrate
Jazz at Monserrate - Jazz for Babies
A concert specially created for babies aged 0 to 3 and their families, where jazz becomes an experience of discovery, affection, improvisation and shared musical enjoyment.
- 12 and 13 September
- 10.00 am and 11.30 am
- Music Room, Palace of Monserrate Palace
- Includes general admission to the Park and Palace of Monserrate
Carriage Rides
To the sound of Klopp, an Ardennes horse, enjoy an unforgettable ride through the natural heritage of the Sintra Hills — a calm and distinctive way to experience Park of Pena.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Capacity: max. 5 people (for a private ride, book the full capacity)
- Meeting point / start: inside Park of Pena (recommended entry via Valley of Lakes, near Little Birds Fountain)
- Tickets online only; Park entry ticket is required in addition to the ride
Horse and Pony Rides
Two ways to experience Pena Park to the rhythm of hoofbeats: pony rides for children and horse rides for those who want to explore D. Fernando II’s landscape.
- Duration: 20 minutes (pony rides) and 30 minutes (horse rides)
- Capacity for horse rides: 1 horse per person, up to a maximum of 4 people
- Meeting point: Stables of the Park of Pena
- Tickets: Online only; the price of the ride is in addition to the entrance ticket to the Park of Pena.
Mornings of Equestrian Art
Watch the morning training of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, rooted in the traditions of the Portuguese court of the 18th century. A rare chance to admire the beauty of purebred Lusitano horses.
- Mondays to Fridays
- Location: Picadeiro Henrique Calado; Páteo da Nora (Calçada da Ajuda, Lisbon)
- Páteo da Nora: 11:00–12:00
- Riding Ring: 12:00–13:00
Relic Forest of the Convent of the Capuchos
A guided tour of the Convent and its enclosure, where Franciscan friars preserved a rare remnant of Sintra’s original forest. Among centenary native trees, nature takes centre stage.
- Location: Convent of the Capuchos
- Date: August 8, 2026
- Time: 10 AM
- Duration: 2h00
Basic principles of equine biomechanics and training
Workshop in partnership with the Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Lisboa, exploring how biomechanics and nutrition can influence the practice of equestrianism.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz and Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM – 6:15 PM
- Language: Portuguese
Breeding and Selecting the Lusitano Horse for Equestrian Art and Dressage
A training day focused on the Purebred Lusitano, in partnership with APSL, covering breeding, handling and training — bringing together methods and know-how.
- Location: National Palace of Queluz and Henrique Calado Riding Ring
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Time: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
- Language: Portuguese
Portuguese School of Equestrian Art Gala - December
An unforgettable show recreating the atmosphere of the 18th-century Portuguese court, with Portuguese Equestrian Art performed to period music, a true journey back in time.
- Location: Henrique Calado Riding Ring (Calçada da Ajuda, Lisbon)
- Next date: 4 December 2026
- Time: 7 PM (Nora Patio visit: 6 PM)
- Airs Above the Ground; Court Games (equestrian exercises)
- Follow along via “Arte Equestre” app / digital brochure