What's happening in Porto: 1-7 August 2022
Porto Pianofest, yoga in the park, kids art workshops, and more.
It’s a great week for music lovers in Porto, with Pianofest being a major highlight. Not into live music? How about 🎨 or 🖼️ or 🍷 or ⚽?
Monday, 1 August
Art museum and gardens, at Casa São Roque Centro de Arte, 13h30 – 20h
Currently featuring the Warhol, People and Things exhibition. Free admission on the 1st Monday of each month for residents of Portugal.
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
Clarice Assad Trio, at Casa da Música, starts 19h30
This is Porto Pianofest’s opening night concert. This trio of Grammy Award winners is internationally celebrated, and it’s their first time performing in Portugal. 20€ for 1 ticket or 30€ for 2 tickets.
Junior Portuguese Symphony Band Festival, at Coliseu, starts 21h30
Support young instrumentalists by attending the opening concert of the 5th-annual Festival of Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa Jr. Tickets 10€ pp.
Tuesday, 2 August
Outdoor art workshops for kids, at Escola Utopia, times vary
Land art & sensory drawing workshop: ages 5-10 from 10h-12h30. Sketchbook drawing & drawing in motion workshop: ages 7-14 from 14h30-17h. 25€ per workshop.
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry 9€ pp; free up to 10 years old.
Impromptu live Brazilian music, at Dona Mira, starts 19h
Every Tuesday, musicians bring their instruments to Dona Mira and gather for roda de samba e choro, deciding what to play on the spot. Free entry.
José Ramon Mendez piano recital, at Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, starts 19h30
A Porto Pianofest performance. This Spanish pianist will perform works by Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Haydn, Szymanowski, and Granados. General admission is 10€ pp.
Mark your calendar: Barcelona Flamenco Ballet @ Coliseu on 29 September!
Wednesday, 3 August
Fado concert, at Casa da Musica, starts 18h
Experience a fusion of fado and flamenco, with Ana Pinhal singing and Francisco Almeida on the flamenco guitar. Entry is 10€ pp.
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
Jean Saulnier piano recital, at Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, starts 19h30
A Porto Pianofest performance. This Canadian pianist will perform works by Debussy, Rameau, Brahms, and Schumann. General admission is 10€ pp.
Thursday, 4 August
Fado concert, at Casa da Musica, starts 18h
António Laranjeira is a poet and fado singer, who has performed at top venues and now regularly sings fado at O Fado in Porto. Entry is 10€ pp.
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
Joonghun Cho piano recital, at World of Wine, starts 20h
A Porto Pianofest performance. This South Korean pianist is part of the program’s prestigious Artists-in-Residency series. He will perform works by Haydn, Chopin, and Liszt. General admission is 5€ pp.
Art exhibition opening, at Mupi Gallery in Maus Hábitos, starts 21h30
”Paisagens Herméticas” by photographer João Pádua explores the idea of parallel universes and their differences from our own. Free entry.
Friday, 5 August
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
International after work social, at Look.Sharp, 18h-00h00
This weekly "Sneaky Drinks" event brings people together at the end of the workweek to unwind and socialize. Two for one drink special on Long Drinks 18h-19h.
Catherine Ma piano recital, at World of Wine, starts 18h30
A Porto Pianofest performance. This Canadian pianist is part of the program’s prestigious Artists-in-Residency series. She will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin, and Hiromi. General admission is 5€ pp.
Anna (Man-Kiu) Tse piano recital, at World of Wine, starts 20h
A Porto Pianofest performance. This pianist from Hong Kong is part of the program’s prestigious Artists-in-Residency series. She will perform works by Liszt, Schumann, and Ravel. General admission is 5€ pp.
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Saturday, 6 August
Outdoor pilates, yoga, and tai chi, at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, starts 9h
Guided exercise classes in the park every Saturday through September. Pilates at 9h, yoga at 10h, and tai chi at 11h. Participation is free, but registration is required. Send an email with the classes you want to attend by 17h30 the Friday before.
Vietnamese pop-up restaurant, at Cave Bombarda Courtyard, starts 11h30
Transport your taste buds to Asia. This pop-up menu is here today, gone tomorrow. Dishes like fresh spring rolls with shrimp and bo bun range from 3.50€ to 9€.
Mini Experimental Music Festival, at Sonoscopia, starts 15h
The No Noise #7 festival is back with music from underground bands in an small-venue setting. Last band takes the stage at 22h45. Capacity limited to 90 people. Advance reservation required via email. 12€ pp entrance fee includes dinner.
Graffiti art exhibition, at Montana Shop Porto, starts 15h
Enjoy art and live music at this event. The exhibition displays works by young graffiti artist Kampus, which explore what it feels like to be “À beira,” or on the edge. DJ set goes from 15h-19h and happy hour runs 17h-18h.
Beginners painting workshop, at Rua da Escola Normal 110, 16h-18h
Enjoy a relaxed, fun afternoon creating your own artwork with acrylic paint, guided by a pro. Call or message Antonio +351 926 140 752 to sign up. Fee: 10€ pp, plus 3.50€ for materials (all are supplied).
Boavista walking tour, starts behind Casa da Musica, 16h-18h30
Family friendly! Join Architectours for “Boavista and the Hidden City,“ a 4-km walking tour in English, and learn new things about Boavista. Register via email or SMS/Whatsapp +351 910 430 259. Fee: 10€ pp; free for children.
Junior Portuguese Symphony Band Festival, at Coliseu, starts 18h
Support young instrumentalists by attending the closing concert of the 5th-annual Festival of Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa Jr. Tickets 10€ pp.
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
Jinhua Li piano recital, at World of Wine, starts 18h30
A Porto Pianofest performance. This Chinese pianist is part of the program’s prestigious Artists-in-Residency series. She will perform works by Schumann, Scarlatti, and Liszt. General admission is 5€ pp.
Chungho Lee piano recital, at World of Wine, starts 20h
A Porto Pianofest performance. This pianist from South Korea is part of the program’s prestigious Artists-in-Residency series. He will perform works by Brahms, Scriabin, Granados, and Dutilleux. General admission is 5€ pp.
Football/soccer match: FC Porto vs CS Marítimo, at Estádio do Dragão, starts 20h30
Watch FC Porto with face off with CS Marítimo on their home turf at Estadio do Dragão. The match is a part of the Primeira Liga. Tickets from 12€ pp.
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Sunday, 7 August
Piano concerts for families, at Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, starts 10h30 & 12h
These Porto Pianofest performances run for 40 minutes and feature a variety of fun pieces that will engage all ages. General admission tickets are 2€-5€.
Beginners painting workshop, at R. da Escola Normal 110, 16h-18h
Enjoy a relaxed, fun afternoon creating your own artwork with acrylic paint, guided by a pro. Call or message Antonio 926 140 752 to sign up. Fee: 10€, plus 3.50€ for materials (all are supplied).
Immersive experience, at Igreja dos Clérigos, timed entry from 18h-21h45
“Spiritus” is a 360º multimedia sensory experience inspired by a Fernando Pessoa poem. Duration is 30 min. Runs through 7 August. Entry €9 pp; free up to 10 years old.
Josu de Solaun piano recital, at Salão Árabe Do Palácio Da Bolsa, starts 20h
A Porto Pianofest performance. This celebrated Spanish-American classical pianist will perform works by Brahms, paired with two world premieres by Hermes Luaces and Manuel Comesaña. General admission is 20€ pp.