What's happening in Porto: 20-26 November 2023
Conservas factory tours, Portugal Tech Week, vegan Diwali brunch, and more.
Monday, 20 November
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
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 tour, this is a tasting of some of their products. Tours cost 10€ and are offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are recommended.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 15h
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
Afonso Padilha comedy show, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 21h-22h30
Comedian, screenwriter, and author is touring Portugal with his solo show "E agora?" Laugh as Padilha talks about conflicts between generations, fragile masculinity, the longing, and fear of fatherhood (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 25€.
Tuesday, 21 November
Female founders breakfast, at Coworking Firmeza, 9h-10h30
This networking brunch is designed for female entrepreneurs to meet and discuss their latest projects. This month's topic: "Women in Tech." A small donation is requested and reservations are required.
Speed recruitment session, at Alfandega Congress Center, 9h-18h
The 16th edition of this networking initiative aims to connect job seekers and companies. Free but registration is required.
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
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 tour, this is a tasting of some of their products. Tours cost 10€ and are offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are recommended.
Creativity and data session, at Porto Innovation Hub, 13h30-14h15
City Café sessions are informal and relaxed, and this one is focused on the "Power of Data." Specifically, Rodrigo Carvalho will lead a talk on "Creativity and Data" (in Portuguese). Free to attend but registration required.
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 15h
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
From idea to funding workshop, at Canal180, 17h-20h
Aimed at indie creatives who want to produce their own transmedia projects, this workshop offers practical information and techniques for developing a strong concept, finding the right technology for it, and defining holistic strategies for successful financing. Free to attend but registration required.
HackerX recruiting event, at ISS Tech Portugal, 18h30-21h30
A recruiting event for software developers. Some of the top developers in Porto were hand-picked to create face-to-face connections. Tickets are 323€.
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.
Beginner ballet class, at River Dance Studios, 20h15-21h15
Discover the beauty and grace of classical ballet. The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
Galicia literary discussion, at Gato Vadio, 18h-20h
Iolanda Aldrei is a writer, teacher, and expert in Galician-Portuguese Philology. This discussion will focus on Galicia text and the relationship writers have with the Minho River region. Free to attend.
Pons concert, at Maus Hábitos, starts 21h30
Armed with an unconventional formula of one guitar and two drums, this rock'n'roll trio turns every concert into a festival of body expressionism. Tickets are 5€.
Wednesday, 22 November
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 tour, this is a tasting of some of their products. Tours cost 10€ and are offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are recommended.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 14h30
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
Jazz dance class, at River Dance Studios, 19h30-20h30
Feel the rhythm and vibrant energy of jazz in this beginner dance class. The cost is 40€ and registration is 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.
Are you in search of elegant festive decor? Check out Mel Living, a local Nordic-inspired lifestyle shop. It’s just around the corner from Santa Catarina.
Thursday, 23 November
Beginning with buttercream workshop, at Pasgelpan, 9h-18h
Learn how to decorate cakes and other sweets in buttercream with simple techniques that turn ordinary cakes into extraordinary cakes (in Portuguese). Class includes manual, material kit and Wilton Diploma. Costs 120€ and requires registration.
XL Games, at Matosinhos Exponor, 10h-18h
A chance to can get to experience the latest videogames, esports, arcades games and pinballs machines. Daily tickets are 12€ or a full festival pass is 20€.
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
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 tour, this is a tasting of some of their products. Tours cost 10€ and are offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are recommended.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 14h
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
QA testing workshop, at Devexperts Portugal, 19h-22h
Devexperts' QA team will discuss test automation strategies and best practices for performance testing in fintech projects. There will be a networking session after the presentation. Free to attend but registration is required.
K-POP dance class, at River Dance Studios, 21h-22h
Explore the vibrant culture of Korean pop music by learning how to dance to it The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
The Gift concert, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 21h-23h
This Portuguese alternative rock band have released eight albums and in 2005 they won the MTV Europe award for best Portuguese act. They will be presenting their album, Coral at this show. Tickets start at 15€.
Memorial State concert, at Maus Hábitos, starts 21h30
Alternative punk/emo band, Memorial State brings raw energy combined with melodic and pop vocals. Tickets are 7€.
Filipe Sambado concert, at Auditório CCOP, 21h30-23h
This Lisbon based musician plays a mix of indie, pop, and psychedelic folk. Tickets are 15€.
Friday, 24 November
XL Games, at Matosinhos Exponor, 10h-18h
A chance to can get to experience the latest videogames, esports, arcades games and pinballs machines. Daily tickets are 12€ or a full festival pass is 20€.
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
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 tour, this is a tasting of some of their products. Tours cost 10€ and are offered twice daily (10h30 and 14h30) and reservations are recommended.
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 14h30
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
Galicia literary discussion, at Gato Vadio, 18h-20h
Iolanda Aldrei is a writer, teacher, and expert in Galician-Portuguese Philology. This discussion will focus on Galicia text and the relationship writers have with the Minho River region. Free to attend.
Passo de Gigante wine tasting, at theLAB Porto, 18h30-20h
Explore and experience Passo de Gigante wines with wine expert and author Ryan Opaz as he leads this tasting of these wines from Quinta do Paço. Attendance costs €5 and requires registration.
Classical guitar concert, at FJ Events Venue, 19h-20h
This concert presents the classical guitar pieces in an intimate event space. Tickets are 17,24€.
Jenny & Cenik concert, at Look.Sharp Cafe, 19h-21h
Enjoy the acoustic stylings of this musical duo. Entrance is 5€ and includes one house drink (hot drink, soft drink, house beer or house wine).
Dinner at Cockburn's cave, at Cockburn's Port Lodge, 19h30-23h
Cockburn’s opens their cellars for port and gastronomy experience. Limited to 50 people, Chef Maurício Ghiglione of Belos Aires will be joined by Pedro Braga of Restaurant Mito to create a unique culinary experience. The various dishes are cooked by firewood, accompanied by the wines of Cockburn's and Symington Family Estates. Tickets are 74,84€.
Marisa Monte concert, at Pavilhão Rosa Mota - Super Bock Arena, starts 21h
One of the biggest Brazilian singer-songwriter currently touring, this is a chance to hear her pop and samba songs in-person. Tickets start at 30€.
Lefty concert, at Maus Hábitos, starts 21h30
This Lisbon quartet is back in Porto to play their melodic pop/rock tunes. Tickets are 10€.
"Swan Lake" ballet, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 21h-23h30
A timeless love story that mixes magic, tragedy, and romance into four acts. Tickets start at 25€.
James tribute concert, at Wish You Were Here bar, starts 21h30
A James cover band takes over the stage for this free show. Reserve a table by phone 913 902 004.
Porto cabaret festival, at Café Lusitano, starts 23h59
The theme of this night is “Hollywood Revue” and will feature Naomi Beauty, Stefani Duvet, and Veronique Divine. This LBGTQ+ friendly club offers free admission or table reservations via phone 934 390 293 for groups.
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Saturday, 25 November
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.
XL Games, at Matosinhos Exponor, 10h-18h
A chance to can get to experience the latest videogames, esports, arcades games and pinballs machines. Daily tickets are 12€ or a full festival pass is 20€.
Porto/Post/Doc festival, at multiple locations, starts 10h30
This film festival is dedicated to “cinema of the real” and showcasing new forms of cinematic expression in documentary film. In addition to film screenings, there will be panel discussions, networking opportunities, and social breaks. Tickets start at 5€. Today’s schedule can be found here.
Diwali brunch celebration, at Nikki's Canteen, starts 11h
Join this Porto vegan group as it celebrates an important India holiday (the Festival of Lights). Make new friends during this multi-course brunch and learn more about India's Diwali tradition. Costs 20€ but reservations are required via WhatsApp +19712070374.
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
Data boot camp, at Le Wagon Porto, 15h-18h
Designed for beginners, Le Wagon's Data Bootcamp Experience will give you your first contact with the world of all things data and promote digital literacy. Free to attend but registration required.
Ramen cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
Tired of eating francesinhas for every meal, take this course on whipping up ramen. Francisco Bonneville of RO will teach this class, and it includes everything you need, and you get to eat what you cook (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 40€.
"Sleeping Beauty" play, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 15h30-18h
A fairy tale world enchanted with castles and forests, curses, and fairies. This is a new take on the classic story (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 25€.
Clay workshop, at Casa da Horta, 17h-19h
This workshop is includes all material and is an introduction to making objects with clay. Costs 5€ and registration is required.
Christmas tree lighting, at World of Wine, starts 18h15
Head to WOW’s Central Square for musical and dance performances in addition to the lighting of a Christmas tree (at 18h30) with the Douro River as the backdrop. Plus, on 25 and 26 Nov, every visit to a WOW museums gets a free second entry.
Dinner at Cockburn's cave, at Cockburn's Port Lodge, 19h30-23h
Cockburn’s opens their cellars for port and gastronomy experience. Limited to 50 people, Chef Maurício Ghiglione of Belos Aires will be joined by Angelica Salvador of Indifferent to create a unique culinary experience. The various dishes are cooked by firewood, accompanied by the wines of Cockburn's and Symington Family Estates. Tickets are 74,84€.
Leo Contreiras concert, at Casa da Horta, starts 20h30
A musician and composer from Rio de Janeiro, this guitar player plays a range of genres from Brazilian music and jazz to Arabic music. This show will focus on Brazilian music. Free to attend.
Pink Floyd tribute concert, at Wish You Were Here bar, starts 21h30
A Pink Floyd cover band takes over the stage for this free show. Reserve a table by phone 913 902 004.
"Swan Lake" ballet, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 21h-23h30
A timeless love story that mixes magic, tragedy, and romance into four acts. Tickets start at 25€.
800 Gondomar and Amijas concert, at Auditório CCOP, 21h30-23h30
This double bill of punk and garage rock should be an electric show. Tickets are 8€.
Luan Pereira concert, at Pavilhão Rosa Mota - Super Bock Arena, starts 22h
Luan Pereira is well known for sertanejo, is a music style that had its origins in the countryside of Brazil in the 1920s. Tickets start at 25€.
Porto cabaret festival, at Café Lusitano, starts 23h59
The theme of this night is “Showgirls grand finale” and will feature Naomi Beauty, Stefani Duvet, and Veronique Divine. This LBGTQ+ friendly club offers free admission or table reservations via phone 934 390 293 for groups.
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Sunday, 26 November
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.
XL Games, at Matosinhos Exponor, 10h-18h
A chance to can get to experience the latest videogames, esports, arcades games and pinballs machines. Daily tickets are 12€ or a full festival pass is 20€.
Porto outdoor escape game, at Porto São Bento, multiple times
The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes. Tickets cost 7.99€.
Pastel de Nata workshop, at Domus Arte, multiple times
This is a hands-on class which will teach you all the tricks from preparing the delicate dough to the properly filling it with the custard. After baking, treat yourself to the freshly baked Pastéis de Nata. All the ingredients are included in 33€ price (three times offered 10h30-12h, 14h-15h30, and 16h30-18h).
“The Planets” symphony concert, at Ageas Porto Coliseu, 11h-12h30
“The Planets” is Gustav Holst’s most famous composition, this concert will be performed by the ESMAE Symphony Orchestra and directed by conductor Cesário Costa. Tickets start at 8€.
Introduction to sushi cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
For those interested in learning how to make and roll your own sushi, Chef Luiz Tiago has you covered. Everything you need for the class is provided (in Portuguese). The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
Vegan bonfire and concert, at Zero Plástico, 16h-18h
Enjoy a dúzia of roasted chestnuts and a concert by The Tiny Musician. The cost is 10€ and reservations are required.
Bossa Amiga concert, at Mirajazz, 16h30-18h30
Enjoy this jazz duo in this rooftop venue. Free to attend, but due to the small space, it is recommended you arrive early.
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