What's happening in Porto: 25-31 July 2022
Supper club, ceramics class, outdoor film series, and more.
Monday, 25 July
Outdoor Escape Game for Couples, at Fonte dos Leões, starts 11h, 16h, or 18h
Grab your better half and enjoy an open-air escape game in this romantic city. Tickets are 9.99€ pp.
Poetry reading, at Easy Restaurant at Selina Porto, starts 21h
Enjoy a poetry reading at a restaurant located in the popular Selina coworking space. Show up or reserve a table by calling +351 926 810 131. Free entry.
Serralves em Luz, at Parque de Serralves, starts 21h30
An outdoor nighttime exhibition of light with 25 installations on a 3-km route. Daily start times change each month. Tickets: free for under 3 years old; 10.50€ for children 3+; 12.50€ for adults.
Tuesday, 26 July
“Banksy: Genius or Vandal?” exhibition, at Alfandega Congress Center, 11h-19h
More than 70 works by controversial British artist Banksy. Open Tuesdays-Sundays until September 4. Tickets: 7.50€ for 12 and under; 12.50€ for students and seniors; 15€ for adults.
“Viagem” exhibition, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-19h
Exhibition featuring ceramic pieces that illustrate how curiosity leads you to new places. Free entry through Saturday.
Concert by Academia de Música Valentim de Carvalho, at Casa da Música, starts 21h
Support local music students by attending this end-of-the year concert. Entry 15€ pp.
Wednesday, 27 July
“Viagem” exhibition, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-19h
Exhibition featuring ceramic pieces that illustrate how curiosity leads you to new places. Free entry through Saturday.
Greek Night, at Casa da Horta, 19h30 dinner and 20h30 concert
Greek dinner (think dolma, mousaka, tzatziki) and a music concert by Irene Brigitte. Dinner plates start at 4.50€.
Concert by AMCC Youth Symphony Orchestra, at Casa da Música, starts 21h30
Support local music students by attending this end-of-the year concert. Entry 10€ pp.
Mark your calendar: Mercado do Bolhão is reopening on 15 September!
Thursday, 28 July
“Viagem” exhibition, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-19h
Exhibition featuring ceramic pieces that illustrate how curiosity leads you to new places. Free entry through Saturday.
Board games & 00’s Hits, at Look.Sharp, 18h-23h
Get social at this downtown cafe + event space. Free entry.
Beach handball games, at Estádio de Praia, 19h30-23h30
Watch national teams compete in handball games in an outdoor stadium next to Matosinhos Beach. Free entry.
Friday, 29 July
Urban Market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
Local artists and craftmakers sell their wares at this outdoor market. Free entry.
“Viagem” exhibition, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-19h
Exhibition featuring ceramic pieces that illustrate how curiosity leads you to new places. Free entry through Saturday.
Hangrywifey's Kitchen supper club, at a private space in Trindade, 19h-22h
Socialize and enjoy Asian cuisine prepared by a Hong Kong native. 32€ pp. Reservations required.
Beach handball games, at Estádio de Praia, 19h30-23h30
Watch national teams compete in handball games in an outdoor stadium next to Matosinhos Beach. Free entry.
“Jurassic World: Dominion” outdoor screening, at Alameda das Fontainhas, starts 21h30
Family friendly! 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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Saturday, 30 July
Beach handball games, at Estádio de Praia, 9h-23h30
Watch national teams compete in handball games in an outdoor stadium next to Matosinhos Beach. Free entry.
Urban Market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
Local artists and craftmakers sell their wares at this outdoor market. Free entry.
Printing on Ceramic Workshop, at Squid Ink Works, 14h-17h
Make some art guided by a pro. 40€ with all supplies included. Registration required via email or text/WhatsApp +351 913 405 638.
“Viagem” exhibition, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-19h
Exhibition featuring ceramic pieces that illustrate how curiosity leads you to new places. Free entry.
Neighborhood festival, at Alameda do Parque, 15h-20h
Family friendly! “Vizinhanças“ festival rotates weekly through local neighborhoods, featuring dance, music, and street entertainment. Hosted by the freguesias of Porto. Free entry.
“Marmaduke” outdoor screening, at Jardim de Sarah Afonso, starts 21h30
Family friendly! 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.
DJ Pedro Tabuad and Fogo Fogo concert, at Jardim do Morro, starts 18h30
Enjoy live music at this popular sunset-viewing spot. DJ Pedro Tabuada goes on first, followed by Fogo Fogo at 21h30. Free entry.
Sunday, 31 July
Mercado Alegria, at Jardim do Passeio Alegre, 9h-19h
Shop local merchants at this outdoor market. Free entry.
Beach handball games, at Estádio de Praia, 9h-23h30
Watch national teams compete in handball games in an outdoor stadium next to Matosinhos Beach. Free entry.
A Rua é Nossa street festival, at Avenida de Rodrigues de Freitas, 10h to 19h
Family friendly! The street temporarily closes to vehicular traffic for games, dance, sports, workshops, food, and more. Free entry.
Neighborhood festival, at Alameda do Parque, 10h-20h
Family friendly! “Vizinhanças“ festival rotates weekly through local neighborhoods, featuring dance, music, and street entertainment. Hosted by the freguesias of Porto. Free entry.
Urban Market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
Local artists and craftmakers sell their wares at this outdoor market. Free entry.