Porto · FADO SHOWS
Small rooms, one show a night, and a glass of port that comes with the ticket more often than not. The 15 below differ on room size, whether dinner is part of it, and how much of the evening is explanation versus singing.
Porto live fado in Casa do Fado with great acoustics and a glass of Port wine, plus a guided intro to fado. 1 hour, $23.
“Amazing. The band, the singer were all sensational. The experience itself is so moving and beautiful. Definitely check them out. I’m”
Short guided tour of Cálem cellars, two port tastings, then a live Fado show in Porto. English guided evening for about $33.
“The language…more options! I speak some languages but my mother for Example In Portugal and there’s no tour in Portuguese or Spanish with FADO”
A one-hour Fado show in Casa da Guitarra, with instrument explanations and a glass of Port wine in central Porto.
“Charming 1 hour Fado experience a stone’s throw from Luis I bridge (upper deck) accompanied by a glass of Port.”
One-hour Porto fado show with port wine and multimedia, moving from Lisbon to Coimbra, with Portuguese guitar and audience singalongs.
“Very enjoyable evening - good commentary to explain the background to Fado alongside music that fit that history.”
A tiny Miragaia tavern show in Porto, pairing Coimbra and Traditional fado with singers meters away, plus a glass of Port for $18.
“What a treat to experience traditional and authentic Portuguese music ‘Fado’, the performers were brilliant, the venue and hostess were perfect. Absolutely recommend 💛”
One hour of downtown Porto fado in an intimate club, with a glass of Port included and musicians improvising live.
“It was amazing!!!!! congratulations on the musicians and and singers 🔮”
Intimate Fado at Porto's Trindade Noble Hall with 1 glass of port wine from four styles, plus multilingual storytelling near Aliados Avenue.
“Very welcoming and intimate experience. Great performance. Thank you!”
1-hour Fado concert in Porto's 19th-century mansion, with port wine and Fado history. Choose Menina Colina or Palacete seats.
“We thought this experience was excellent. Just the right combination of entertainment and background information. The venue is beautiful, the wine and aperitif a nice touch. I would highly recommend this event.”
Experience intimate 1-hour Fado in Porto at Ideal Clube de Fado, with admission and a small port. Mobile ticket, near transit.
“One hour was the perfect break in our busy day. The singing and instrumentals were melodious. The small venue ensured everyone had a clear view of the artists. I recommend it for anyone wanting to hear Fado in a soothing environment. Hint: Skip the touristy restaurant next door.”
A one-hour live Portuguese fado show in Porto with Lisbon and Coimbra styles plus a Tawny Port tasting, in an intimate, licensed venue.
“Great short video overview of the Portuguese tradition of Fado. Accompanied by live demonstration. The mandolin and guitar player were excellent and the singers had lovely voices. They provide a glass of Port to drink during the show! I highly recommend this very accessible introduction.”
A 1-hour intimate Fado concert at Cais do Fado in Vila Nova de Gaia, with a glass of Poças port and Douro River views.
“Loved hearing and seeing the traditional live music and the artists enjoying their craft. Impressive translations for us all. Very entertaining and delicious glass of Port. If there was one thing, I guess the singer could have involved us: we would have loved just one chance to sing, hum or clap in time”
An hour of classic Fado at Casa da Guitarra in Porto, with included port wine in English and two evening start times.
“Wonderful artists, very talented and entertaining. The concert was an excellent introduction to Fado.”
Porto Fonseca cellar tour with Fado, tasting Bin 27 and Siroco, plus optional WOW Porto 3-course dinner.
“Well organized tour by van ( 4 couples). Good and worthwhile day trip from Porto.”
Explore Cálem port cellars and museum in Porto, then enjoy live Fado with wine tasting in historic caves.
“We had a very knowledgeable guide who provided very interesting facts on the production of port wine. It was a little dark in the cellars so we were not as comfortable with the surroundings but we understand that this is normal for a cellar. The Port tasting and Fado show were wonderful. The musicians/singers gave us a truly authentic experience.”
Guided tour at São Bento da Vitória monastery, then an intimate 1-hour Fado show with Port and monk liqueur tasting in Porto.
“The Monastery was beautiful & the area where they had the show was intimate & serene. The singer & guitar players demonstrated true traditional melodies. Bravo!”
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