What's happening in Porto: 8-14 August 2022
Gin school, Dragão stadium tour, capoeira in the park, and more.
Many people are on vacation in August, but you wouldn’t know it with such a packed events list! There’s never a dull moment in Porto.
Monday, 8 August
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Meditation circle, at Espaço Compasso, 11h-13h
Experiment with different meditation techniques in a group setting. Bring comfortable clothes. Free entry. Vegetarian food available for purchase. Second session from 17h-19h.
Francesinha cooking class, at Cook in Ribeira, 11h-14h
Learn to make Porto’s iconic dish and its secret sauce in this hands-on cooking class. Includes wine and beverages. Fee: 75€ for adults; 35€ for kids. Registration required.
Best of classical guitar concert, at FJ Events Venue, 19h-20h
Enjoy an evening of live classical music in an intimate concert hall in the heart of Porto. Tickets from 21.73€.
Tuesday, 9 August
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Kids’ art classes, at Campo das Artes, 17h30-18h45
Watercolor workshops in English for ages 7-14 are hosted weekly on Tuesdays. There are also kids’ acrylic classes on Wednesdays and drawing classes on Thursdays at the same time. Price depends on the number of classes attended per month, starting at 59€ for 1x/week. Register online.
Adult drawing workshop, at Campo das Artes, 18h-20h
Learn and practice drawing techniques during this weekly class for adults. Fee: 18€/class or 54€/month. Register by filling in the form at the bottom of this page.
Portuguese gourmet cooking class, at Cook in Ribeira, 18h-21h30
Learn to cook upscale Portuguese dishes in this hands-on class. Includes an appetizer, soup, main dish, dessert, and Portuguese wines. Fee: 75€ for adults; 37,50€ for kids. Registration required.
Fado concert, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, 22h-00h00
Experience fado with a performance by Clube de Fado do Porto. Tickets 6.56€ pp, includes a glass of port or craft beer.
The 15th-annual Neopop Electronic Music Festival is being held in Viana do Castelo from 10-13 August. Get your tickets here.
Wednesday, 10 August
Local market tour + cooking class, at Cook in Ribeira, 10h-15h
Start the morning with a tour of Municipal Market of Matosinhos. Then, start a hands-on cooking class where you’ll prepare fresh fish from the market. Includes wine and beverages. Fee: 140€ for adults; 45€ for kids. Registration required.
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Kids’ art classes, at Campo das Artes, 17h30-18h45
Acrylic workshops in English for ages 7-14 are hosted weekly on Wednesdays. There are also kids’ watercolor classes on Tuesdays and drawing classes on Thursdays at the same time. Price depends on the number of classes attended per month, starting at 59€ for 1x/week. Register online.
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.
Pub quiz, at Fábrica Nortada, 21h-23h
Flex your knowledge of sports, films, celebs, geography, etc. at this weekly trivia night hosted at one of Porto’s top breweries (IOHO - in our humble opinion).
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Thursday, 11 August
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Invicta gin school, at Scoundrels Distilling, 14h-17h
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the history of distilling and make your own unique gin in an individual bespoke copper still. Includes 3 G&Ts + cheese tabua. Fee: 85€ pp. Email to book. (Note: website’s calendar is out of date; times here have been confirmed with owner.)
Cooking class: Secrets of Pastel de Nata, at Workshops Pop-up, 15h30-17h
Learn to make the hallmark of Portuguese sweets: pastel de nata (custard tart). This hands-on workshop is led by a professional pastry chef in Portuguese and English. Fee: 35€ pp. Sign up online.
Kids’ art classes, at Campo das Artes, 17h30-18h45
Drawing workshops in English for ages 7-14 are hosted weekly on Thursdays. There are also kids’ watercolor classes on Tuesdays and acrylic classes on Wednesdays at the same time. Price depends on the number of classes attended per month, starting at 59€ for 1x/week. Register online.
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.
TETO | WIU concert, at Hard Club, starts 20h
Brazilian singer TETO returns to Porto after a successful show last year, touring with by fellow Brazilian artist WIU. Tickets from 30€ pp.
Friday, 12 August
Xamã concert, at Hard Club, starts 2h
See this popular Brazilian rapper, who reached number 1 on Spotify, YouTube, and iTunes. Tickets from 28,62€ pp.
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Invicta gin school, at Scoundrels Distilling, 12h-15h
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the history of distilling and make your own unique gin in an individual bespoke copper still. Includes 3 G&Ts + cheese tabua. Fee: 85€ pp. Email to book. (Note: website’s calendar is out of date; times here have been confirmed with owner.)
Cook and taste Portugal, at Workshops Pop-up, 12h-14h
Learn to make a typical Portuguese meal, with local wines and spirits included. This hands-on workshop is led in English. Fee: 45€ pp. Sign up online.
Fado concert, at Casa da Musica, starts 18h
Rute Rita is an exciting new voice in fado. She performs at Casa da Mariquinhas, one of the most famous fado houses in Portugal. Entry is 10€ pp.
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.
Supper club: Super Spice Night, at a private space in Trindade, 19h-22h
Socialize and enjoy Asian cuisine prepared by Hangrywifey’s Kitchen, run by a Hong Kong native. See the menu. 32€ pp. Reservations required.
“Elvis” outdoor screening, at Largo de Santo Ildefonso, starts 21h30
Enjoy a movie at “Cinema Fora do Sítio,” a summer cinema series held at a different location each week. 500 seats guaranteed on a first-come basis. Free entry.
Saturday, 13 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. Reserve a spot via email, specifying the classes you want to attend, by 17h30 on Friday, 12 August.
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Urban Market, at Hard Club, 11h-19h
Local artists and craftmakers sell their wares at this lively pop-up market. Free entry.
Invicta gin school, at Scoundrels Distilling, 14h-17h
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the history of distilling and make your own unique gin in an individual bespoke copper still. Includes 3 G&Ts + cheese tabua. Fee: 85€ pp. Email to book. (Note: website’s calendar is out of date; times here have been confirmed with owner.)
Fado concert, at Casa da Musica, starts 18h
Francisco Moreira is one of the most prominent new voices in fado and has performed at top venues around the country. Entry is 10€ pp.
Cook and taste Portugal, at Workshops Pop-up, 18h30-21h30
Learn to make a typical Portuguese meal, with local wines and spirits included. This hands-on workshop is led in English. Fee: 65€ pp. Sign up online.
[Dating] Story Party, at Hard Club, starts 19h
Get ready to laugh! At this touring show, “you will hear true dating stories that will make you feel better because let’s be honest, it could be worse.” Entry: 19€ pp.
“DC League of Super-Pets” outdoor screening, at Palácio de Cristal, starts 21h30
Enjoy a movie at “Cinema Fora do Sítio,” a summer cinema series held at a different location each week. 500 seats guaranteed on a first-come basis. Free entry.
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Sunday, 14 August
FC Porto museum + stadium tour, at Estádio do Dragão, open from 10h
Enjoy the FC Porto museum and go on an unguided tour at Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto plays. Stadium tours start on the hour from 11h-17h. Tickets: 10€ ages 5-12; 12€ ages 65+; 15€ ages 13-64.
Capoeira and live music, at Parque Oriental, starts 10h30
This city-sponsored event, called Domingos no Parque, starts with a capoeira class at 10h30, then a DJ set by Jonathan Tavares, with MPB/Samba sounds until 13h. Free, but you must register for the class by email.
Urban Market, at Hard Club, 11h-19h
Local artists and craftmakers sell their wares at this lively pop-up market. Free entry.
Meet & greet brunch, at Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, 11h30-14h30
Make some new friends at this open brunch in the gardens. Bring food and a blanket. RSVP online.
Mooncake baking workshop, at a private space in Trindade, 14h-17h
Learn to make Chinese mooncakes, a Mid-Autumn delicacy, in this small-group workshop presented by Hangrywifey’s Kitchen. 30€ pp. Registration required.
Language exchange, at Look.Sharp, 15h-17h
Meet new people and make friends while improving your Portuguese or English through games and other social activities. Fee: 2€ pp.
Antas walking tour, starts outside Combatentes metro stop, 16h-19h
Family friendly! Join Architectours for “Combatentes, Antas and the Modern City,“ a 2.5-km walking tour in English, and learn new things about this neighborhood. Register via email or SMS/WhatsApp +351 910 430 259. Fee: 10€ pp; free for children.
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