What's happening in Porto: 29 Jan. - 4 Feb. 2024
Wine in the park, pre-Carnival party, A Day Out, and more.
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Monday, 29 January
Sugar flower cake design workshop, at Pasgelpan, 9h-16h
Learn how to make decorative sugar flowers, how to place them, and arrange them (in Portuguese). Costs 250€ and reservations are required.
Food tour, at Location TBD, 10h-13h
A change to hit several restaurants and try their best dishes (including Pão de Ló, sardines, a bifana, and a Francesinha, along with vinho verde wine, draft beer, and port wine). Tickets start at 69€.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
Competitive ultimate frisbee practice, at Near Campanhã, 18h15-20h
This is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. Nortada, Porto's competitive Ultimate Frisbee Team, has practices open to everyone interested. Free to attend and exact location will be provided upon registration.
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Tuesday, 30 January
Food tour, at Location TBD, 10h-13h
A change to hit several restaurants and try their best dishes (including Pão de Ló, sardines, a bifana, and a Francesinha, along with vinho verde wine, draft beer, and port wine). Tickets start at 69€.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
Running club, meet-up location varies, starts at 19h
Runners of all fitness levels meet weekly to exercise and socialize. Free to join. Email Warren for location details. The group also meets on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Portuguese stand-up comedy, at Ferro Bar, starts 21h
A fun night comedy where (almost) anything can happen, or be said (in Portuguese). Tickets are 6€.
Wednesday, 31 January
Food tour, at Location TBD, 10h-13h
A change to hit several restaurants and try their best dishes (including Pão de Ló, sardines, a bifana, and a Francesinha, along with vinho verde wine, draft beer, and port wine). Tickets start at 69€.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
Inferno do inverno art exhibit, at Clube de Desenho, 14h30-19h
Artist Irene Loureiro presents her latest oil and gouache paintings in this exhibit. Free to attend, no RSVP needed.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
Tim Bernardes concert, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 21h30-23h
A Latin Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and producer, Bernardes has also collaborated with Fleet Foxes, David Byrne, Gal Costa, and more. Tickets start at 15€.
Did you know: Start next week energized with a Monday morning rave (on 5 February). Cozy Yoga hosts Boom dia morning rave with DJ Balskandal pumping beats as you let loose on the dance floor. Connect with like-minded individuals in a vibrant, judgment-free space. Tickets are 15€.
Thursday, 1 February
Food tour, at Location TBD, 10h-13h
A change to hit several restaurants and try their best dishes (including Pão de Ló, sardines, a bifana, and a Francesinha, along with vinho verde wine, draft beer, and port wine). Tickets start at 69€.
Portuguese cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 12h-15h
Chef Hugo Araújo will be teaching how to make contemporary Portuguese food (in Portuguese). Everything you need for the class is provided. The cost is 45€ and registration is required.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
Inferno do inverno art exhibit, at Clube de Desenho, 14h30-19h
Artist Irene Loureiro presents her latest oil and gouache paintings in this exhibit. Free to attend, no RSVP needed.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
Competitive ultimate frisbee practice, at Near Campanhã, 18h15-20h
This is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. Nortada, Porto's competitive Ultimate Frisbee Team, has practices open to everyone interested. Free to attend and exact location will be provided upon registration.
Stand-up comedy show, at ZERO Box Lodge Porto, starts 21h
Ricardo Leite invites four other comedians to do stand-up with him (in Portuguese). Tickets are 8€.
Pre-Carnival party, at Hora Extra Club, 22h30-5h30
This is the first edition of this pre-Carnival dance party. CarNeon will have a bunch of DJs, contests, and surprises throughout the night. Tickets are 7€.
Friday, 2 February
Food tour, at Location TBD, 10h-13h
A change to hit several restaurants and try their best dishes (including Pão de Ló, sardines, a bifana, and a Francesinha, along with vinho verde wine, draft beer, and port wine). Tickets start at 69€.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
Inferno do inverno art exhibit, at Clube de Desenho, 14h30-19h
Artist Irene Loureiro presents her latest oil and gouache paintings in this exhibit. Free to attend, no RSVP needed.
Maria João Pato wine tasting, at Cave Bombarda, starts 17h
Maria Pato, the daughter of Luis Pato, created this project because of her love of the region and varietals. This tasting will include six different wines and tickets are 20€ and reservations are required.
Porta Jazz festival, at Municipal Theater Rivoli, starts 18h
Celebrating the 14th edition of this festival, there will be free workshops, seminars, and jam sessions. Concerts cost 7€. The today's schedule can be accessed here.
Pierce Warnecke and Louis Laurain concert, at Sonoscopia, 18h-23h
A night of music in this underground music venue. Enjoy music by Antez, Tobias Klein, and Pierce Warnecke and Louis Laurain. Tickets are 6€ and include dinner.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
LILO concert, at Look.Sharp Cafe, 19h-21h
This blues acoustic singer/guitarist performs for the first time in this cozy café. Enjoy his performance while sampling their menu and drinks. Entry is 5€ and includes one house drink.
Oscar Filho comedy show, at Auditório Francisco de Assis, 21h-23h
Brazilian comedian Oscar Filho brings the laughs with his stories and misadventures (in Portuguese). Tickets are 18€.
"Feliz Aniversário" play, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 21h-23h
A hugely successful international comedy by Marc Camoletti finally comes to Portugal. It is a play about finding the humor in family and relationships (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 20€.
"Pata de Ganso" comedy show, at Pavilhão Rosa Mota - Super Bock Arena, 22h-23h30
The 3rd stand-up show by Pedro Teixeira da Mota focuses on the writer/comedian's own limitations and reflects on the person he is becoming (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 16€.
Crab monsters and Capela mortuaria concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 22h
A triple bill of hardcore punk and thrash music plus a DJ: Crab monsters, Capela mortuaria, and Yaatana, plus Carlos Moura will be spinning. Tickets are 8€ and can be purchased in advanced via MBWay (917 417 038) or at the door.
James tribute band 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 James tribute band. There is a 10€ consumption cover charge and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
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Saturday, 3 February
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 jar class, at Ó! Cerâmica, 10h-13h
This class will teach you the basic techniques of ceramics for making jars. The class costs 40€ and reservations are required.
Market day, at Península Boutique Center, 10h30-19h
This traveling market offers a day of shopping and unique local products for purchase. Free to attend.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
A Day Out, at Mafamood, 13h-18h
A Day Out is a LGBTQIA+ community event designed to promote well-being, expression, and connection. There will be creative and wellness workshops, as well as acupuncture and massage sessions. Attendance is free, but donations are encouraged and registration is required.
Ultimate frisbee, at Parque da Cidade do Porto, 13h-15h
This is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. This mixed-gender mixed-cultural ultimate frisbee pickup game is open to everyone. Free to attend.
Lovers and wine festival, at Selina Navis Coworking, 14h-19h
Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, this tasting event will feature 15 Portuguese wine producers (who will have wine, port and sparkling wine on hand). In addition to wine, there will be chocolates, handmade bonbons, and snacks to enjoy. Free to attend and no RSVP required, but the tasting requires the "rental" of a glass for 5€ (which will be refunded when the glass is returned).
Inferno do inverno art exhibit, at Clube de Desenho, 14h30-18h
Artist Irene Loureiro presents her latest oil and gouache paintings in this exhibit. Free to attend, no RSVP needed.
Porta Jazz festival, at Municipal Theater Rivoli, starts 15h
Celebrating the 14th edition of this festival, there will be free workshops, seminars, and jam sessions. Concerts cost 7€. The today's schedule can be accessed here.
Mexican food cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
Learn how to cook Mexican food from Hugo Portela, the current Chef de Cuisine at the starred Hotel das Virtudes. Everything you need for the class is provided (in Portuguese). The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
Ceramic mugs workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-18h
A three-hour session will let get your hands dirty as you discover different clay techniques for making ceramic mugs. The class costs 40€, includes everything you need, and reservations are required.
Drug-free dance party, at Ecstatic Dance Gaya, 15h-19h30
Ecstatic Dance is a meeting where attendees dance in an environment free of alcohol, drugs, and smoke. Tickets start at 25€.
Noise bombing show, at Túnel, 16h-22h
Music, food, and drinks will be available at this free noise bombing event. Those interested in performing are encouraged to sign up in advance.
"Feliz Aniversário" play, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, multiple times
A hugely successful international comedy by Marc Camoletti finally comes to Portugal. It is a play about finding the humor in family and relationships (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 20€ for the 16h and 21h shows.
Peter Meeker collection guided tour, at Casa São Roque, starts 17h
Sculptor Rui Chafes leads this tour of Casa São Roque's "Peter Meeker Collection: Works from 1982 - 2019" exhibition (in Portuguese). Free to attend but registration is required.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
Fado night in the crypt, at Cripta da Nova Igreja de Paranhos, starts 19h
Experience fado music (Sérgio Marques, Júlia Silva, and Andreia Ribeiro) and dinner (starters, soup, duck rice, desserts, and drinks) in a unique venue. Tickets are 30€ and can be purchased in advance (225 020 729).
Steven Briggs comedy show, at Maria Pistolas, 22h-23h30
American comedian Steven Briggs has a unique, high-energy style of comedy that keeps his audiences on their toes. He has appeared on Netflix, MTV, Hulu, TruTV and HBO. Tickets start at 12€.
"Pata de Ganso" comedy show, at Pavilhão Rosa Mota - Super Bock Arena, 22h-23h30
The third stand-up show by Pedro Teixeira da Mota focuses in on the writer/comedian's own limitations and reflects on the person he is becoming (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 16€.
Lux Interior tribute show, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
A tribute to Lux Interior, singer of The Cramps with DJs Rodas and Esgar backing up the show. Tickets are 5€ and can be purchased in advanced via MBWay (917 417 038) or at the door.
Green Day tribute band 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 Green Day tribute band. There is a 10€ consumption cover charge and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
Limacoox & Friends Part 2 concert, at Brasileirão, 23h59-3h
DJ Limacoox takes over the club a second time with several surprise guests for a night of music and dancing. Tickets start at 10€.
Wipeout Open Air concert, at Hard Club, 23h59-8h
This concert features drum and bass legends, Audio, Imanu, and Monrroe. Tickets start at 12€.
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Sunday, 4 February
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.
Porta Jazz festival, at Municipal Theater Rivoli, starts 11h30
Celebrating the 14th edition of this festival, there will be free workshops, seminars, and jam sessions. Concerts cost 7€. The today's schedule can be accessed here.
Wine in the park, at Casa São Roque, 12h-18h
Enjoy wine, nature, and art in this unique experience. This offer includes two glasses of Alvarinho wine, some snacks (cheese, almonds, bread, olive oil), and entrance to Casa São Roque. Tickets are 20€ per two people (individual tickets are not available). Since the venue closes at 18h, you must arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to enjoy the experience.
Lovers and wine festival, at Selina Navis Coworking, 14h-19h
Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, this tasting event will feature 15 Portuguese wine producers (who will have wine, port and sparkling wine on hand). In addition to wine, there will be chocolates, handmade bonbons, and snacks to enjoy. Free to attend and no RSVP required, but the tasting requires the "rental" of a glass for 5€ (which will be refunded when the glass is returned).
MXM dance team open audition, at MXM ArtCenter, starts 15h
For those interested in joining the MXM dance team, this is your chance! Open to current students and the general public, this event is free to participate in, but registration is required.
Fado concert, at Fado na Baixa, 18h-19h
This immersive show combines live performances and compelling video testimonials, bringing this Portuguese musical genre alive. The 12€ tickets includes a glass of port wine.
We always check dates and times, but you never know when things change. Be sure to check event details before you attend via the links we provide in this newsletter.