# Village Underground Lisboa

- Address: Avenida da Índia 52, 1300-299, Lisbon, Portugal
- Nearest transit: Cais do Sodré
- Google rating: 4.2 (2287 reviews)
- Web page (cite this): https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/village-underground-lisboa

## About

Village Underground Lisboa is a one-of-a-kind creative campus built from repurposed shipping containers and a vintage double-decker bus, perched on the edge of the Tagus River in Alcântara. What started as a coworking refuge for artists and creative professionals has grown into a multi-format world of its own — open-air container stage, esplanada, restaurant, bar, and a music venue that swings from afternoon sun sessions to 6AM techno, kizomba, and samba nights. The coworking offer sits inside this same industrial-riverside character: 24/7 access, high-speed Wi-Fi, a reception desk, and river views framed by Ponte 25 de Abril. Creative residencies and workshops run alongside the cultural programming, meaning your neighbours here are artists, musicians, and makers with something to say. Many events are free with RSVP — a deliberate choice that keeps the community genuinely open. Where cultures meet, and where the work you do has a very good soundtrack.

## Opening hours

- Wednesday: 11:00–20:00
- Thursday: 11:00–23:00
- Friday: 11:00–23:59
- Saturday: 11:00–23:59
- Sunday: 11:00–23:00

## Amenities

On-site Bar, Disabled-Friendly Equipment, Lounge Area, Highspeed Wifi, Reception Desk, Restaurants, Car Parking, River View, Outdoor Areas, Music Venue, Air Conditioning (A/C), Terraces, Event Spaces, Conference Room, Community Events, 24/7 Access (Members)

## FAQ

### What is Village Underground Lisboa?

Village Underground Lisboa is a riverside creative campus in Alcântara, Lisbon, built from 14 recycled shipping containers and a vintage double-decker bus. It combines coworking and creative residencies with a music venue, open-air container stage, restaurant, bar, and esplanada — all on the banks of the Tagus River. Founded in London in 2006, the Lisbon outpost has been running since 2014.

### What kind of coworking space is Village Underground Lisboa?

Village Underground Lisboa offers coworking desks and creative residency spaces designed for artists, creative professionals, and independent workers. Members get 24/7 access, high-speed Wi-Fi, a reception desk, air conditioning, and river views. The space shares a campus with a live music venue and cultural programme, so the atmosphere is genuinely unlike a standard office.

### Does Village Underground Lisboa have a dress code?

Village Underground Lisboa does not operate a formal dress code. The venue has a community-first, inclusive culture — many events are free with RSVP — and the overall vibe is alternative and welcoming rather than exclusive.

### What events does Village Underground Lisboa host?

Village Underground Lisboa runs an exceptionally eclectic programme spanning techno, kizomba, samba, and beyond — from afternoon sun sessions to 6AM nights. Workshops and cultural events are also part of the regular calendar, and many events are free entry with RSVP, reflecting the venue's community-first ethos.

### Is Village Underground Lisboa accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Yes. Village Underground Lisboa was designed to be accessible to people with reduced mobility and features a step-free entrance. Disabled-friendly equipment is available on site.

### How do I get to Village Underground Lisboa by public transport?

The easiest routes are Tram 15E from Cais do Sodré (Metro Green Line) or buses 714, 727, and 728 to the LX Factory area — both a short walk from the venue at 52 Avenida da Índia. Alcântara-Terra train station is also nearby. On-site car parking is available if you're driving.

## How to book or get an offer

Day passes and meeting rooms marked bookable can be booked instantly on https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/village-underground-lisboa. For a private office or a team space, send an enquiry from that page or to hello@onecoworking.com — One Coworking asks the operator for today's price and availability and sends back options within 24 hours, at no cost to the client. An AI assistant connected to One Coworking's MCP server (https://www.onecoworking.com/api/mcp) sends the request with request_office_quotes, books viewings with request_viewing, gets day-pass and meeting-room booking links with get_booking_links (a day pass for up to 10 days in one checkout) and sends a workshop or event (a meeting room on several days, several rooms, catering, a layout) with request_meeting_space.