Zaratan
In Estrela, the artists' association open since 2014; closed for works after its final exhibition in October 2026.
Zaratan – Contemporary Art
On Rua de São Bento, in Estrela, Zaratan – Arte Contemporânea works as a structure for the creation, production and dissemination of contemporary art in Portugal. It opened its doors in November 2014, legally constituted by artists as a non-profit cultural association, with the aim of promoting new ways of interacting with artists and non-artists beyond the institutional channels. To stimulate creativity and generate valid cultural processes, it runs a heterogeneous and mostly free programme which, alongside its exhibition calendar, includes video screenings, concerts, presentations, workshops and performances, as well as artist residencies and a shop. It champions interdisciplinarity and aims to foster a deeper understanding of present-day and independent artistic languages. The Gallery and the Multiple Space stay open to the public when events take place outside normal hours. The official website announces, however, that the space is closed for works: the final exhibition, “Perder a Conta” (“Losing Count”), ran from 10 to 18 October 2026, and a crowdfunding campaign, “From a Ruin to a Cultural Centre”, supports the transformation of the building. No reopening date is given, so it is advisable to check the official page before visiting.
Located at: Zaratan
Address: Rua de São Bento, 432, 1250-221 Lisboa
Opening hours: Closed for works since 18 October 2026; no reopening date announced (usual hours: Wednesday to Sunday 16:00-20:00)
Phone: +351 965 218 382
Coordinates: 38.715583, -9.154444
Buses: 706, 727, 19B, 773, 22B, 713, 720, 738, 709, 758
Tram: 24E, 28E
Metro: Rato (Yellow)
Opened: 2014 (12 years)
