Social Life in Lisbon

We’re exploring how people in Lisbon like to spend their free time and connect with others. This short survey takes around 2–3 minutes. Whether you love group activities or usually avoid them, we’d like to hear from you!

What is your age group?

What is your current main activity?

Which best describes your connection to Lisbon?

I live nearby and regularly spend time in Lisbon

I’m temporarily staying in Lisbon, e.g. for an exchange or work placement

I’m visiting as a tourist

I don’t currently live in or visit Lisbon

What would you most like to add to your social life right now?
Select up to two.

More opportunities to meet new people

More meaningful connections and friendships

More spontaneous or unusual experiences

More regular social plans

Nothing — I’m happy with my social life as it is

In the past month, how often have you joined a social activity where you didn’t already know most people?

Think about the last time you wanted to do something social but didn’t. What stopped you?
Select up to two.

I didn’t have anyone to go with

I felt uncomfortable going alone

I couldn’t find something that interested me

Organising it felt like too much effort

It was too expensive

I didn’t have enough time or energy

This hasn’t happened to me

What would matter most when deciding whether to join an activity with new people?
Select up to three.

Knowing what to expect beforehand

Being able to bring a friend

Having someone welcome and guide the group

Meeting people with shared interests

Having an activity to focus on, so conversation feels natural

Being able to meet the same people again

Imagine joining a small group in Lisbon for a “sidequest”: a short activity with a shared challenge. You could join alone or with a friend, and the activity would give everyone something to do together.

How interested would you be in joining an activity like this?

1 = Not at all interested · 5 = Extremely interested

What would make you hesitate to join?

Feeling uncomfortable joining without a friend

Not knowing who the other participants would be

Uncertainty about what the activity involves

An inconvenient time or location

Concern that the connections would not continue afterwards

The activities don’t interest me

Nothing — I’d feel comfortable joining

Would you like to receive details about our first pilot in Lisbon?

Yes — I’d like to receive the details

Maybe — I’d need more information first