What's happening in Porto: 1-7 January 2024
Participate in an immersive couple's experience, see a concert by a gospel choir, pick up some new records at a vinyl market, and more.
🎉 Happy new year, everyone! We hope you had a fun, safe celebration last night. Keep an eye out later in the week for the city to announce the schedule of the Janeiras, which is a local tradition where folk music groups sing in the streets of Porto.
Monday, 1 January
Relax and enjoy the quiet city! Many businesses are closed today.
Tuesday, 2 January
Fish cannery tour, at Conservas Portugal Norte, multiple times
Watch the production of Porthos, Inês, Dama, and Briosa Gourmet branded canned fish. At the end of this 10€ tour, there is a tasting of some of their products. Offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are required.
Aladdin on Ice show, at AM Arena (MAR Shopping), multiple times
Whether you read the book or saw one of the movies, this famous story of a street urchin named Aladdin who asks a genie in a lamp to make him a prince has been adapted to in ice dancing show. Tickets start at 14,50€ (shows start at 11h and 15h).
Running club, meet-up location varies, starts at 19h
Runners and walkers of all fitness levels meet weekly to exercise and socialize. Free to join. Email Warren for details and run location. The group also meets on Saturdays.
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Wednesday, 3 January
Fish cannery tour, at Conservas Portugal Norte, multiple times
Watch the production of Porthos, Inês, Dama, and Briosa Gourmet branded canned fish. At the end of this 10€ tour, there is a tasting of some of their products. Offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are required.
Swing dancing session, at Café Ceuta, 22h-23h59
A chance to swing dance with those of all skill levels. Free to attend but support the venue with food or drink purchases.
Did you know: Did you know M.Ou.Co is hosting the first annual Bonds Festival this month? Carlos Sanches, Chibatada, Nunca mates o Mandarim, and Salto will be performing and tickets include one free Offley cocktail.
Thursday, 4 January
Fish cannery tour, at Conservas Portugal Norte, multiple times
Watch the production of Porthos, Inês, Dama, and Briosa Gourmet branded canned fish. At the end of this 10€ tour, there is a tasting of some of their products. Offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are required.
Portuguese cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 12h-15h
Chef Hugo Araújo will be teaching participants how to make contemporary Portuguese food (in Portuguese). Everything you need for the class is provided. The cost is 45€ and registration is required.
Stereo immersive couple’s experience, at Leça da Palmeira Sports Complex, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets are 48€ for two people for start times of 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Friday, 5 January
Fish cannery tour, at Conservas Portugal Norte, multiple times
Watch the production of Porthos, Inês, Dama, and Briosa Gourmet branded canned fish. At the end of this 10€ tour, there is a tasting of some of their products. Offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are required.
Stereo immersive couple’s experience, at Leça da Palmeira Sports Complex, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets are 48€ for two people for start times of 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Casa da Música Symphonic Orchestra concert, at Casa da Música, starts 21h
Conductor Miguel Sepúlveda leads a New Year's concert full of Strauss, Bizet, and lively rhythms of other famous pieces. Tickets start at 19€.
Wallow Choir concert, at Auditório Francisco de Assis, 21h30-23h30
A live performance of this gospel choir is backed by a full band and will have you singing in your seat. Tickets are 10€ and available at the door.
Jepards concert, at Teatro Helena Sá e Costa, starts 21h30
A punk band that took some time off from music during COVID, they are back to performing together with some new tunes. Tickets are 5€ and available at the door.
Macaco Bugio and A boy named Sue concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
Bert Liesens aka Macaco Bugio and A boy named Sue will be rocking at this show. Tickets are 8€, come with one beer, and are available at the door.
Da Block Party show, at Maus Hábitos, 23h59-6h
A celebration of hip-hop and urban art as a whole, with the spirit of New York neighborhoods and nights out with the primary objective of dancing. Tickets are 5€ and available at the door.
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Saturday, 6 January
Feira da Vandoma weekly flea market, at Av. 25 de Abril, 9h-18h
Find antiques, clothes, furniture, toys, books, and who knows what else at this weekly flea market. Free to attend. Since the market is outside, it is dependent on good weather.
Ceramic tea cup workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 10h-13h
A 3-hour session will let get your hands dirty as you discover different clay techniques for making ceramic cups. The class costs 40€ and reservations are required.
Aladdin on Ice show, at AM Arena (MAR Shopping), multiple times
Whether you read the book or saw one of the movies, this famous story of a street urchin named Aladdin who asks a genie in a lamp to make him a prince has been adapted to in ice dancing show. Tickets start at 14,50€ (shows start at 11h, 15h, and 18h).
Concert of Kings, at Casa da Música, starts 12h
Costa Cabral Academy of Music performs its traditional Concert of Kings, with more than 200 students on stage (instrumentalists and choir singers). Tickets start at 12€.
Stereo immersive couple’s experience, at Praça das Sete Bicas, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets are 48€ for two people for start times of 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Porto vinyl market, at Maus Hábitos, starts 14h
A chance to find and buy rare vinyl records at this pop-up market. Free to attend.
Ceramic plate workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-18h
This class will teach you the basic techniques of ceramics for making plates and the price includes everything you need. The class costs 40€ and reservations are required.
Ramen cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
Tired of eating francesinhas for every meal? Take this course on whipping up ramen. Class includes everything you need, and you get to eat what you cook (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 40€.
Casa da Música Symphonic Orchestra concert, at Casa da Música, starts 18h
Conductor Miguel Sepúlveda leads a New Year's concert full of Strauss, Bizet, and lively rhythms of other famous pieces. Tickets start at 19€.
Grito and Maloio concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 22h
A full night of Portuguese musicians to rock to: Grito, Maloio, Bito Grito, Princess Slay-A aka Ines Estiveira, and Pirata aka Luís Rattus. Tickets are 8€ and are available at the door.
Duran Duran tribute concert, at Wish You Were Here, starts 23h30
This basement concert venue features cover bands of all the greatest rock and pop bands. Tonight features a Duran Duran tribute band. There is a 10€ consumption cover charge and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
Partimento DJ session, at Maus Hábitos, 23h59-6h
Progressive house dance music takes over the club. Ready to dance until the next morning? Tickets are 5€ and available at the door.
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Sunday, 7 January
Weekly artisan market, at Jardim do Passeio Alegre, 9h-18h
Mercado da Alegria is a weekly opportunity to view and buy the work of dozens of local artisans and sellers. Free to attend. Since the market is outside, it is dependent on good weather.
Stereo immersive couple’s experience, at Praça das Sete Bicas, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets are 48€ for two people for start times of 10h30, 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Aladdin on Ice show, at AM Arena (MAR Shopping), multiple times
Whether you read the book or seen one of the movies, this famous story of a street urchin named Aladdin who asks a genie in a lamp to make him a prince has been adapted to in ice dancing show. Tickets start at 14,50€ (shows start at 11h, 15h, and 18h).
Vegetarian Indian cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
Chef Grishma Bhikhabhai has been teaching Indian cuisine at various cooking schools in Porto for more than 10 years. This class features vegetarian dishes. Everything you need is provided (in Portuguese). The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
The Simon & Garfunkel story, at Casa da Música, multiple times
Simon and Garfunkel's songbook is one of the most celebrated in the world. This show features James Pattison as Paul Simon and Charles Carter as Art Garfunkel. Tickets start at 30€ (shows start at 15h and 21h).
Nunca Mates o Mandarim concert, at Teatro Helena Sá e Costa, starts 16h
Nunca Mates o Mandarim is an indie pop rock band from Porto that performs genres from Eça to Pimba. For this show, they’ll perform acoustically. Cassete Bipolar opens the show. Tickets are 6€ and available at the door.
Cupertinos concert, at Casa São Roque, 18h-19h30
This vocal ensemble from Vila Nova de Famalicão bring their signature sound to Casa São Roque. Included in the 20€ ticket is a slice of bolo rei paired with Van Zellers 10-year-old port.
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