{"id":1111,"date":"2025-10-10T13:54:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youthfulproject.com\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2025-10-10T13:56:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:56:27","slug":"welcome-to-lisbon-you-are-now-one-of-the-2-million-people-who-live-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthfulproject.com\/?p=1111&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Lisbon! You are now one of the 2 million people who live here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As of 2025, Lisbon has a population of around 2,015,000\u2014and now you\u2019re one of them! By following these suggestions, you can make your time in the city more enjoyable and socially fulfilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lisbon is a city known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and vibrant social scene. There are many opportunities to meet new people and expand your social circle. Below are some suggestions and resources to help you get involved in Lisbon\u2019s social life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Social Media and Online Groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To stay updated on events in Lisbon and connect with people who share your interests, you can follow various social media pages and join online groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instagram Pages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>@sound_of_lisbon<\/strong> \u2013 Shares information about live music and music events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@lisbon.locals<\/strong> \u2013 Provides updates on local events and places in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@this.is.lisbon<\/strong> \u2013 Features posts about Lisbon\u2019s cultural and social life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@kybetravel<\/strong> \u2013 Focuses on travel and exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@esnlisboa<\/strong> \u2013 The Lisbon branch of the Erasmus Student Network, providing useful information and events for international students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@nomadgirlsclube: <\/strong>it\u2019s specific for girls&#8217; meetings. From dinner to day retreats, photography\u00a0 and yoga workshops\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facebook Groups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lisbon Digital Nomads &amp; Expats<\/strong> \u2013 A community for digital nomads and expats living in or planning to move to Lisbon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lisbon Social &amp; Cultural Club<\/strong> \u2013 A group for people interested in participating in social and cultural events in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expats Lisbon<\/strong> \u2013 A platform for foreigners in Lisbon to share information and experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/find\/pt--lisbon\/\"><strong>Meetup<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/\"><strong>Eventbrite<\/strong><\/a> can help you find events that suit your interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Cultural Associations and Collectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various cultural associations and social centers in Lisbon that offer environment for artistic growth where cultural events take place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gira.coletivo\/?hl=en\"><strong>Gira Colectivo<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A feminist samba collective that organizes events where a group of women use the music as a form of resistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=zona+franca+nos+anjos&amp;oq=zona+fran&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgcIARAAGIAEMg0IAhAuGK8BGMcBGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgYIBBBFGEAyBggFEEUYOTIHCAYQABiABDIGCAcQRRg80gEIMjExNGowajSoAgCwAgA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\"><strong>Zona Franca dos Anjos<\/strong><\/a> (Anjos neighborhood) \u2013 A social canteen and venue for cultural events where you can also find your spot if you are a musician or music lover, for example with Jam music on Modays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disgraca.com\/\"><strong>Disgra\u00e7a<\/strong><\/a> (Anjos neighborhood)\u2013 Functions as a library and social center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sirigaita.org\/\"><strong>Sirigaita<\/strong><\/a> (Anjos Neighborhood) \u2013 A cultural association in the Anjos district that hosts concerts, exhibitions, and other events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabricabracodeprata.com\/\"><strong>F\u00e1brica Bra\u00e7o de Prata<\/strong><\/a> (Marvila) \u2013 A venue that hosts live arts events, \u201cfeiras\u201d for every culture such as \u201cFeira Latino Americana\u201d, \u201cFeira Italiana\u201d and other main events. You can\u2019t miss this spot.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bus.paragem.cultural\/?hl=en\"><strong>Bus &#8211; paragem cultural <\/strong>(Anjos neighborhood)<strong> <\/strong>&#8211;<\/a> an association that organizes group dance classes and music events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrozestudios.pt\/\"><strong>Arroz est\u00f9dio<\/strong><\/a> (Marvila): a non-profit cultural organization based in Lisbon. Great location and great event of every kind of music.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casadocomum.org\/\"><strong>Casa do Comum<\/strong><\/a> (Bairro Alto): located in a really centered neighborhood, Bairro Alto, famous for tourists\u2019 nightlife, this association offers a space where to meet cultural events, develop critical thinking and dance good music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lusitano.pdf\/?hl=en\"><strong>Clube Lusitano<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/casa_independente\/?hl=en\"><strong>Casa Independente<\/strong><\/a> (A Casa Independente \u00e9 um projeto art\u00edstico em Lisboa, no Largo do Intendente. Situado num antigo palacete do s\u00e9culo XIX, o espa\u00e7o promove um di\u00e1logo contempor\u00e2neo e cosmopolita com m\u00fasica, artes visuais e estilos de vida. Com uma atmosfera acolhedora e uma vista encantadora para o largo, \u00e9 um lugar imperd\u00edvel para uma experi\u00eancia cultural enriquecedora)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Workshops&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also another way to meet new people and combine your interests. From music to ceramics, from yoga to dance!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lisbon there are a lot of spots that organize workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Music workshops:<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pandeirolx\/\">-Pandeiro LX<\/a>: workshop to learn to play the Pandeiro instrument<br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/patusamba\/\">Pat\u00f9 Samba<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bota.anjos\/\">-Bota Anjos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is the possibility to join some blocs and learn instruments and participate in parades!<br><br>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baquemulherlisboa\/\">Baque Mulher Lisboa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ritmosderesistencia_lx\/\">Ritmos da resist\u00eancia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other workshops:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/casaangelita.ceramics\/\">Casa Angelita <\/a>: it\u2019s a place located in the Chiado area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amora.estudi0\/\">Amora estudio <\/a>: it\u2019s a place located closed to Marvila Area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nightlife and Social Spots<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check this article for more information:<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/13dosSEBpiGMeFwnnRpA1n5Rp4T3qYa9VSi2GsEW2OX0\/edit?tab=t.0\"><strong>Nightlife<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 2025, Lisbon has a population of around 2,015,000\u2014and now you\u2019re one of them! 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