6 Concerts & Shows in Portugal to Build a Day Around

1.Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,535 reviews · from $19Our pick

At Fado na Baixa, a licensed auditorium near Porto’s Douro River, four performers introduce you to Lisbon and Coimbra Fado through live songs, short videos, and personal commentary. You’ll hear Portuguese guitar, learn about Amália Rodrigues and Fado’s changing styles, and sip Tawny Port during the one-hour show.

“Good to know what Fado is, and the performance from Singers were amazing and touching!”

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2.Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,201 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Top rated

Spend about an hour with Fado singers and musicians in Porto’s Menina Colina or Palacete mansion. Depending on the session, performers such as Claudia or Paula explain Fado, its instruments, and the meaning of the songs. You’ll hear live music in an intimate room, admire the architecture, and receive a complimentary glass of Port.

“Amazing traditional music and singing in a beautiful house.”

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3.The highest-rated traditional fado concert (downtown)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · from $19

At Ideal Clube de Fado in central Porto, you’ll hear about 12 traditional Fado songs and two Portuguese guitar instrumentals in an intimate setting. The music is shaped by improvisation, so each performance differs. A short introduction may explain the style before the concert, and your ticket includes one glass of Port wine.

“This was the most fabulous concert - the singers and guitarists gave emotional and riveting performances. Just great!”

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4.The Authentic Fado Concert with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · from $19

At Cais do Fado in Gaia, you’ll hear local musicians perform traditional Portuguese fado in an intimate riverside venue. Your one-hour experience includes a glass of Poças port, or juice or water, with views toward Porto. Meet at Clube Fluvial Portuense near WOW and the Douro cellars.

“Super to hear traditional Fado singing and brilliant guitar playing whilst sampling a glass of port.”

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5.Lisbon Classical Nights Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 50 min · from $23

At 7 PM Tuesday through Saturday, Lisbon Classical Nights places you close to accomplished guitarists in a private room at Saint Paul’s Church. Expect about 50 minutes of classical, Portuguese, Spanish, Brazilian, and Argentinian music, with pieces explained in English and Portuguese. The audience is limited to 20 people, and João is one of the featured performers.

“Beautiful pieces of music and a lovely guy playing them. Very skilled with guitar and knowledgable in the history of the pieces he played”

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6.Funchal Guitar Quartet in Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend one evening with the Funchal Guitar Quartet at Funchal’s Presbyterian Church, also known as St. Andrew’s Church. You’ll hear classical, traditional, popular, and contemporary arrangements, with English and Portuguese commentary from the musicians. The one-hour concert includes a welcome drink and small gifts at arrival and after the performance.

“A wonderful uplifting experience. Such talent and a pleasure to listen to the quartet. I would highly recommend this concert!!”

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