The city of Lisbon has welcomed a new groundbreaking cultural space called 8 Marvila, which promises a unique mix of art, entertainment and community engagement. Located in the historic Abel Pereira da Fonseca wine warehouses in the district of Marvila, this great 22,000 square meter venue is an exciting addition to the city’s wide cultural landscape.
A unique cultural experience in Lisbon
8 Marvila is the new place to go when you’re in Lisbon and opened its doors on September 20th in 2023. The opening marked the beginning of a new era for the iconic 1910-built warehouses. The space is set to host a variety of cultural events and particularly those with an alternative flair. Last year for example, the Spot Market organized its first lifestyle market in 2024 at 8 Marvila in Lisbon. The event was well visited in this historic location and there will for sure be more events in the future. The location of 8 Marvila aims to be a diverse cultural hub, offering wine tastings in a special cellar, lively nights in its disco and sports fun with nine padel courts.
Fashion, food and more at 8 Marvila
The new place in Lisbon also accommodates second-hand clothing stores which provide a dedicated space for sustainable fashion lovers.
Photo from Instagram @thespotmarket
With a total of 22 commercial stores, 8 Marvila is a paradise for independent entrepreneurs, ranging from vintage clothing to home decor, plants and design. Among the first to confirm their presence are the bicycle restoration shop RCICLA, the analog photography studio The Lisbon Frame, fashion stores Black Mamba and Teddy Hats, Elisa Rezende’s tattoo studio, Napo Runa’s design and decor, and the wine shop CUBA Nº 160.
Dining and socializing in style
The culinary scene at 8 Marvila is led by the restaurant MATO, curated by José Filipe Rebelo Pinto.
Photo from Instagram @taqueriapaloma
Besides that, the central plaza of 8 Marvila features a terrace, a bar, two food trucks (Oficina and 150 Gramas) and also hosts Taqueria Paloma, a Mexican restaurant, The Pastry Lab, and Dear Breakfast.
A great place for culture and shopping in Lisbon
José Filipe Rebelo Pinto, the curator of 8 Marvila, envisions the space as a community hub with a strong cultural and social sharing component. Therefore, the new cultural and commercial place in Lisbon aims to involve not just the city, but particularly the Marvila region.
