Portugal · FADO SHOWS IN PORTO
The 15 best fado shows in Porto you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Hear soulful Portuguese fado in Porto’s historic Casa do Fado, with live musicians, cultural context, and a glass of Port wine for $23.
“We booked this, on the evening and it was such a good choice. Fabulous venue, fantastic authentic experience, brilliant musicians and a super friendly host and excellent value for money. Have already recommended it to friends coming to Porto later in the year”
Tour Cálem’s Porto cellars, taste white and tawny port, and enjoy a 45-minute Fado show for $33.
“Very informative tour that provide an interactive means of explaining the overall process of producing port. And a great way to end the tour with the Fado and tasting. My only dislike was the size of the tour group and the fast pace/speech of the tour guide. Made it difficult to comprehend all info at times and to ask questions. For the price would recommend.”
Hear authentic Fado in Porto at Casa da Guitarra, with handmade instruments, local musicians, and a glass of Port wine.
“Experience was great, not too crowded and really good sound. Was funny interacting during the song. There is one glass of porto offered, would be great maybe 2 to sing better!”
Learn the story of Fado through live Lisbon and Coimbra songs, short films, talented singers, musicians, and a glass of Tawny Port in Porto.
“we enjoyed our wine with beautiful songs and information about fado”
Hear traditional Fado in a restored 19th-century mansion in Porto, with excellent acoustics, a Port wine, and stories behind Portugal’s soulful music.
“we loved, loved, LOVED this concert. Three excellent musicians. It was of remarkable quality. The explanations were informative and entertaining. The music moved both soul and heart. The acoustic in this very interesting old military building was remarkable. We cannot advice enough to go and see this concert!❤❤❤❤”
Hear authentic Porto fado in an intimate downtown venue, with Portuguese guitar, passionate singers, a glass of Port, and flexible booking.
“Fado music is beautiful. The instrumentals were our favorite part. Both singers had amazing voices!”
Review of Porto’s intimate Fado show in a historic Miragaia tavern, with Coimbra and traditional Fado, live music, port wine, and practical tips.
“The atmosphere, the singing, the passion, the story, everything about it was amazing.”
Enjoy an intimate one-hour Fado concert inside Porto’s São Bento Station, with live music, cultural insight, and a choice of four Port wines.
“Truly aren’t enough words to describe it The host was enigmatic charming and her force was fall of character when she sang (beautifully I may add) incredibly spoke multiple languages throughout the whole experience to cater to all the guests and captivated the audience. If you are a true music fan I would recommend this to anyone to just sit close your eyes and listen An amazing experience”
Review of Ideal Clube de Fado in Porto, a one-hour intimate show with powerful singers, Portuguese guitar, port wine, and free cancellation.
“a evening experience of listening to some fado music in a small venue of around 40-50 people and including a small glass of port.”
Tour Fonseca’s historic Porto cellars, taste Bin 27 and Siroco with live Fado, and add a three-course Portuguese dinner at WOW Porto.
“The tour, tasting and show were excellent. I especially liked the dialogue between the performers and the audience. If I were to do it again I would pass on the dinner as it was held in a restaurant that felt like a banquet hall. Food was mass produced and tasted it.”
Hear traditional Fado, sip Poças Port, and enjoy Porto views at an intimate one-hour concert in Cais de Gaia.
“Excellent singing and guitar playing. A genuine highlight of our holiday.”
Review of Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Fado show, with monastery tour, Port wine, monk-made liqueur, practical tips, and value advice.
“Unique atmosphere for the Fado. The tour and history of the monastery were very interesting. Lovely Fado singer with two excellent musicians. A lovely sound from the Portuguese guitar. Worth a visit.”
Review of Porto Fado Night Show with dinner, city views, live music, guided sightseeing, Mercedes-Benz transport, and hotel drop-off.
“guide super sympa. bon dîner et spectacle de fado génial avec superbe vue sur porto”
See Porto by night, enjoy a traditional dinner and live Fado, and explore the city with a small group and hotel pickup.
“El guía… buenisimo, muy carismático, la cena deliciosa y el Fado, espectacular”
Hear soulful Fado, sip Portuguese wine, and learn the tradition in a one-hour show near Porto's Clérigos Tower.
“Beautiful setting...appropriately for Fado... acoustic real good and Fado singers voices soulful...kept me intrigued because could not understand the words but the feeling of the song is felt...great experience...”
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