What's happening in Porto: 12-18 June 2023
Poetry night, Feijoada dos Bamba, Porto Beer Fest, and more.
🪴 🔨 São João festivities start this Friday in freguesias around Porto! Check out the schedule (PDF) so we don’t have to retype it all. 🤪
🎉 ✨By the way, it’s no secret that summers in Portugal are packed with big events. We’ll tell you about as many as we can, but we’re going to be enjoying them too. So we may not have time to search for all the smaller events. Encourage your business owner friends to submit events to us here FOR FREE.
Monday, 12 June
My Port Wine Day, at Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto, starts 18h
Enjoy two delicious port pairings (Vintage 2016 from Jaime Acácio Queiroz Cardoso and a Tawny 30 years of Quinta do Estanho) with insight by a member of the Douro and Port Wine Institute. The cost is 5€ and registration is required.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
Noites de Poetria, Selina Porto, starts 21h
Join other creatives on the pergola of Selina Porto's garden for a special event dedicated to the power of words, in collaboration with Livraria Poetria. In June, poetry nights are dedicated to Pride Month, with books chosen specifically for this occasion. Experience the magic of words and the power of community.
Tuesday, 13 June
Contemporary Portuguese cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 12h-15h
Chef Hugo will be teaching how to make contemporary Portuguese food (in English). Everything needed for the class is provided. The cost is 45€ and registration is required.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
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 more details and run location.
Wednesday, 14 June
Porto beach rugby tournament, at Estádio de Praia, TBD
All the games for this five-day rugby tournament are free to attend.
Porto Beer Fest, Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, 17h-00h
Music, food, and fermentation. What more do you need? Try domestic and international brews at this multiday beer festival. Enter via Rua de Adolfo.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
Pub quiz, at A Fábrica da Picaria, 20h-22h30
This brewpub has been hosting quizzes for 4 years. Come and test your knowledge, engage in thrilling trivia battles, and raise a glass to good times with friends old and new. Free to attend, free beer for winners, free beer for losers.
Save the date: The next Inaugurações Simultâneas de Miguel Bombarda (Porto Art District) will be on 1 July from 16h-20h. Free access.
Thursday, 15 June
Porto beach rugby tournament, at Estádio de Praia, TBD
All the games for this five-day rugby tournament are free to attend.
Contemporary Portuguese cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 12h-15h
Chef Hugo will be teaching how to make contemporary Portuguese food (in English). Everything needed for the class is provided. The cost is 45€ and registration is required.
Porto Beer Fest, Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, 17h-00h
Music, food, and fermentation. What more do you need? Try domestic and international brews at this multiday beer festival. Enter via Rua de Adolfo.
Jazz Thursdays, at Mirajazz, 18h-20h
Celebrate the arrival of warm weather with live jazz on the terrace, along with drinks, snacks, and a fantastic view.
Cuddle party, at near Fontaínhas, 18h-22h
A cuddle party is a group event for tactile, consent-based, non-sexualized interaction in a supportive and safe setting. A space of emotional healing and re-charging. This party is LGBT+ friendly and participation is only allowed for those sober. To participate, you need to pass a short friendly interview with the facilitator +351 913 593 932. The cost is 8€.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
Sofar Sounds concert, at a secret location near Boavista, starts 19h30
Sofar Sounds organizes up-and-coming performers from across musical genres in intimate settings. Performers and location are kept secret until closer to event time. You can expect 2-3 short sets that last up to 3 hours total. Tickets are 16€.
Friday, 16 June
Porto beach rugby tournament, at Estádio de Praia, TBD
All the games for this five-day rugby tournament are free to attend.
Sketching workshop: Traditions of São João day, at TBD, 14h30-17h
Learn how to sketch a traditional manjerico plant, a symbol of Porto’s São João day, with instructor Kato Ivannikova. The workshop is beginner-friendly and includes all necessary materials. Cost is 30€. Register via email.
Contemporary Portuguese cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 17h-20h
Chef Hugo will be teaching how to make contemporary Portuguese food (in English). Everything needed for the class is provided. The cost is 45€ and registration is required.
Porto Beer Fest, Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, 17h-00h
Music, food, and fermentation. What more do you need? Try domestic and international brews at this multiday beer festival. Enter via Rua de Adolfo.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
Artem Pivovarov concert, at Hard Club, starts 20h
This is your chance to catch this Ukrainian progressive artist, sound producer, and musician. Pivovarov has released 4 solo albums and lots of singles. Tickets start at 29€.
Karaoke night, at Taberna Alecrim, starts 22h
An opportunity to eat some great food while listening to others sing or singing yourself. Any lulls in the evening and Américo Pereira will take over the microphone. Free to attend.
Porto Drag Festival XV, at Café Lusitano, starts 23h
This drag festival, held twice a year since 2015, focuses on the art of transformation. What started with local Portuguese artists has expanded to international queens. Tonight’s performers include Agatha Top, Kheira Pleasure, Lily Prozac, and Kaliboo. For reservations and details, call 914 413 882. Cost unknown.
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Saturday, 17 June
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.
Good Food and Good Mood market, at Jardim do Passeio Alegre, 11h-20h
This food and design market is an 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.
Reading for little dragons, at Estádio do Dragão, 11h-12h
Go on an adventure through a mysterious world during a lively story reading perfect for ages 3-10 and fun for adults. Tickets are 7,50€ for a child and adult combo; additional adults are 2,50€.
Porto beach rugby tournament, at Estádio de Praia, TBD
All the games for this five-day rugby tournament are free to attend.
Porto Beer Fest, Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, 13h-00h
Music, food, and fermentation. What more do you need? Try domestic and international brews at this multiday beer festival. Enter via Rua de Adolfo.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
Fado concert and dinner, at Taberna Alecrim, starts 20h
Enjoy a night of food and fado. José Pedro Melo will be on guitar and Costa Pereira plays viola. Starters, a main, dessert, and a drink are included in the 20€ cost. Call for a reservation 222 431 839.
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Sunday, 18 June
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.
São João workshop for the family, at Estádio do Dragão, 10h30-12h
Get your kids in the spirit of São João at this FC Porto-sponsored workshop, designed for the whole family. Tickets are 7,50€ for a child and adult combo; additional adults are 2,50€.
Porto beach rugby tournament, at Estádio de Praia, TBD
All the games for this five-day rugby tournament are free to attend.
Porto Beer Fest, Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, 13h-22h
Music, food, and fermentation. What more do you need? Try domestic and international brews at this multiday beer festival. Enter via Rua de Adolfo.
Feijoada dos Bamba, at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, starts 16h
It’s the second edition of this food and music event. DJ Carioca warms the crowd up at 16h and the roda de samba begins at 18h30. Tickets start at 12€; free for kids under age 12.
Porto night walking tour, at Praça de Gomes Teixeira, 19h-22h
Enjoy the charm of Porto on this relaxed night walk with a stop at two bars for a drink and good conversation about Porto's history and food. Two glasses of wine are included. Buy tickets online for 35€ per person.
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