10 Concerts & Shows in Porto That You Shouldn't Miss

December 1, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
Restaurants in Porto

1. Porta Jazz

Rua Joao das Regras 305, Porto 4000-293 Portugal +351 22 242 9716 [email protected] http://www.portajazz.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Porta Jazz

portajazz.com/agenda facebook.com/portajazz instagram.com/portajazz_associacao youtube.com/portajazz Weekly concerts. Best local & international Jazz in Porto, with a cozy atmosphere. During its 10 years of existence, the Porta-Jazz Association produced around 1000 concerts, in an uninterrupted and weekly activity, made 60 discographic editions through its editorial project - Carimbo Porta-Jazz, organized numerous artistic residences and workshops. Also produced content for its own online radio, youtube channel and a Tvshow broadcasted three times a week on Channel180.

2. Fado na Baixa

Rua de Sao Joao 99, Porto 4050-553 Portugal +351 22 317 0470 [email protected] http://www.fadonabaixa.com
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5.0 based on 214 reviews

Fado na Baixa

We produce and take to the stage unique presentations of Coimbra and Lisbon's Fado with impeccable technical and artistic quality. In our live music auditorium, located in a street overlooking the Douro River and the historic area of Ribeira, we bring to life live fado performances that allow our visitors, not only to listen, but also to get to know Fado’s history and essence. We daily present the show “Mine. Unique. Fado.”, during which some emblematic Fado themes are played live, along with segments of a short documentary, translated in English, Spanish and French, which revisits, through testimonies of figures tightly associated with this musical genre, some of the key moments in the history of Fado, designated, in 2011, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The live fado interpretation is assured by credited musicians, with verified curriculum in the instrumental and vocal areas of Fado, who give Fado in the exact measure of what they receive: everything.

Reviewed By marietheresad

Not only will you hear live fado music by both men and women, the music is from different regions and styles. Very interesting and informative. Highly recommended

3. Teatro Nacional Sao Joao

Praca da Batalha,, Porto 4000-102 Portugal +351 22 340 1900 [email protected] http://www.tnsj.pt
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Teatro Nacional Sao Joao

4. A Casa do Fado

Rua Infante Dom Henrique 85, Porto 4050-297 Portugal +351 927 572 955 [email protected] http://acasadofado.pt/
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

A Casa do Fado

THE BEST FADO EXPERIENCE Enjoy Fado with great performers in a room with amazing acoustical conditions. You will be given some information about the origins and characteristics of Fado. You will be offered a glass of Port. FREE ENTRY FOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER

Reviewed By 1eves

Very atmospheric by candlelight in a cellar. Not the easiest to find - it is where googlemaps says but its through a shop - but a very small intimate atmosphere. The difference between Lisbon and Coimbra styles was explained, although the performance was of Lisbon Fado. No tech stuff, no fancy films or audio - just three very enthusiastic performers face to face with a small audience.

5. Tasty District

Rua Augusto Rosa, n0 57, Porto 4000-098 Portugal [email protected] http://my-district.com/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Tasty District

Tasty District is a space of flavors and sensations. No reservation required, previous choice of menu or concerns with tastes. It has eight gastronomic options - from a wine bar, typical Portuguese dishes, to Italian and mexican gastronomy, to healthy food and ending with sweets and cocktails.

6. Casa da Musica

Avenida da Boavista 604 610, Porto 4149-071 Portugal +351 22 012 0220 [email protected] http://www.casadamusica.com
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4.0 based on 2,279 reviews

Casa da Musica

Casa da Musica was conceived to mark 2001, the year in which Porto was Cultural Capital of Europe, and it is the first new building in Portugal to be entirely dedicated to music - to the presentation and public enjoyment of music, to music education and to the creation of music. The project took shape in 1999 after the Rem Koolhaas & Ellen van Loon - Office for Metropolitan Architecture won the international architectural competition. Work began in 1999 on the site of Porto's former central tram garage on the Rotunda da Boavista, and Casa da Musica opened its doors to the public on April 15th , 2005. Casa da Musica was planned as a home for all types of music and it is not only part of the urban redevelopment of Porto but also part of a network of cultural facilities, for the city of Porto and for the wider world. Underlying it is an innovative and wide-ranging cultural project, which aims to make an exciting contribution to the national and international music scene, as an arena for all types of musical events - from classical music to jazz, from fado to electronic music, from great international productions to more experimental projects. Besides concerts, recitals and other types of performance, Casa da Musica also organises events for musicians and musicologists and invests in research into the origins of Portuguese music. In addition, it plays a very important role in music education. It is a cultural meeting point between music and other areas of artistic creation and knowledge, providing a space for all kinds of audiences and creators.

Reviewed By Stories-of-nina

I went to a guided tour in English on Saturday 16 2019. The guide showed us around and explained every detail of this intriguing building. It was 10 euros but in my opinion it is worth it.

7. Coliseu do Porto

Rua de Passos Manuel 137, Porto 4000-385 Portugal http://www.coliseudoporto.pt/
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4.0 based on 96 reviews

Coliseu do Porto

8. Embaixada do Porto

Praca Carlos Alberto 121 1st floor with a Big Bar and Terrace, Porto 4050-159 Portugal +351 919 727 239 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pg/embaixada.porto/events/?ref=page_internal
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Embaixada do Porto

Bar with Happy Hour from 19H to 21H Bar, Craft Beer , Bar de vinhos, Cervejaria , Refeições , Pequeno-almoço, Almoço, Jantar , Tapas , Petiscos

9. Twiggy Events Pub

Rua Bolhao 193 Loja F, Porto 4000-112 Portugal +351 22 205 4732 http://www.facebook.com/Twiggy-Events-Pub-280579435330042/
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Twiggy Events Pub

10. Teatro Sa da Bandeira

Rua Sa da Bandeira 108, Porto 4000-427 Portugal +351 22 200 2550 http://www.teatrosadabandeira.pt/
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Teatro Sa da Bandeira

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