Activity in Lisbon
LX Factory
A former 1846 textile factory in Alcântara turned into a creative quarter of shops, cafés and studios; with the LxMarket on most weekends.
- Address
- Rua Rodrigues de Faria 103, 1300-501 Lisboa
- Hours
- Individual shops and restaurants keep their own hours. LxMarket: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00–19:00 per its organiser; check its calendar before you go.
- Price level
- €
OK with kids
Mostly shops, cafés and food rather than activities for children; the LxMarket is the weekend draw. Research, not visited.
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- What it is: the old Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonense textile complex in Alcântara, founded in 1846, now a cluster of creative businesses, shops, cafés and restaurants in the former factory buildings. [visitlisboa.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- LxMarket: a craft and makers’ market inside LX Factory. The organiser says it runs every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00; its calendar also lists an evening market on Friday 30 October 2026. Check the calendar for changes. [lxmarket.pt, 10 Oct 2026]
- Hours: we could not read opening hours on lxfactory.com (the page is a single image); shops and restaurants keep their own hours. [lxfactory.com, 10 Oct 2026]
- Combine with: Belém is further west along the river: Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery. More ideas in things to do in Lisbon.