At MAAT, there’s a perfect venue for your event
Brands and Business
From brand, service or business activations to conferences and breakfast events, MAAT offers visually striking spaces that enhance your event experience through unique aesthetics and location.
Leisure and Activations
From markets, concerts, and local happenings to indoor and outdoor launches, MAAT provides versatile settings for events in a distinctive and inviting atmosphere.
MAAT CENTRAL – Historic. Iconic. Unique.
Maximum capacity: 160 seated | 250 standing
Overlooking the River Tagus, this 270 m² room features an impressive iron structure with brick cladding and is fully equipped with audiovisual technology.
Maximum capacity: 450 standing
An iconic open-air square by the river. The surrounding façades can serve as projection surfaces, while the central area allows for diverse stage and set configurations.
Maximum capacity: 80 seated | 150 standing
Featuring natural light and located on the ground floor of the Central Tejo building, this room is often used alongside the Sala dos Geradores. Its original condensers remain the centrepiece.
Maximum capacity: 100 standing
A true journey through innovation and engineering. With a 16-metre-high ceiling and 350 m² of open space, this venue is ideal for cocktail receptions.
MAAT GARDEN – Natural. Relaxing. Authentic.
Gardens
More than a public space, the gardens offer a unique blend of architecture, nature and thoughtful landscaping, featuring 240 trees and 3,100 m² of lawn.
Ideal for large-scale or group events, such as markets or fitness sessions, with the Tagus River providing the perfect backdrop.
MAAT GALLERY – Contemporary. Original. Fluid.
Maximum capacity: 540 seated | 260 standing
The largest and most visually striking indoor venue. Spanning 1,000 m², it forms the heart of MAAT Gallery and serves as the main entry point to the building’s interior.
Maximum capacity: 500 standing
An exceptional outdoor space in Belém with unique views over the Tagus. A perfect location to enjoy the surrounding landscape of this riverside area.
The main entrance of MAAT, facing the River Tagus, has become one of Lisbon’s most recognisable and iconic façades.
A prime backdrop for promotional or advertising shoots featuring services or products.
Capacidade máxima: 500 pessoas em opção volante
O espaço exterior de excelência em Belém, oferece uma perspetiva única sobre o rio Tejo e permite usufruir de toda a envolvência desta zona da cidade.
Past Events at MAAT
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FAQ
Yes, MAAT can recommend certified suppliers for catering, decoration, technical production, and other services. There is no exclusivity, but we prefer to work with partners who comply with the museum’s technical and heritage requirements.
Yes. Many events take place outside public visiting hours, subject to prior approval and a pre-agreed logistics plan.
Yes, our team can arrange a technical visit to view the available spaces and discuss the specific requirements of your event.
The hire may include certain basic equipment, depending on the space booked. Additional equipment can be hired separately.
MAAT’s spaces are highly versatile and can host:
- Brand activations and product launches
- Conferences, seminars, and corporate breakfasts
- Cultural events such as concerts (with sound limitations), exhibitions, and performances
- Social events such as dinners, cocktail receptions, and gatherings
- Outdoor events such as markets and wellness activities
Due to the historic and architectural nature of MAAT, especially MAAT Central, the following must be considered:
- Sound levels must be limited to 80 dB to protect the century-old structure
- Proper oversight is required for installation and decoration to preserve the site
- Any major alterations to the spaces must receive prior approval
The MAAT team is available to assist with all technical and logistical aspects throughout the planning and execution of your event, ensuring its success.