Portugal · SHOW
The 15 best shows 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”
Review of Lisbon’s intimate 50-minute Fado show with live Portuguese guitar, Port wine, cultural context, and practical booking tips.
“Amazing singers! We clapped, sang and cried, laughed and had an amazing time. Definitely recommend it”
Review of Porto’s Spiritus light and sound show in Clérigos Church, with seating tips, value advice, accessibility, and practical details.
“Great experience for the price and something to do at night time”
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.”
Review of Lisbon’s Fado in Chiado live show, with practical tips on seating, value, music, accessibility, and what to expect.
“Excellent singers and musicians, great atmosphere and a fun and entertaining evening”
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!”
Lisbon Fado dinner review: hear live music, learn its meaning, and enjoy Portuguese food in Bairro Alto for $57.
“It was a very intimate experience of a traditional Portuguese evening The food was excellent and the Fado was fabulous Our host Melissa was exceptional”
Hear moving Fado in a medieval stone venue near Lisbon Sé Cathedral, with song explanations and a Portuguese wine for $19.
“I was genuinely surprised by how much I loved it—it completely exceeded my expectations.”
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.”
Hear Coimbra Fado in an intimate setting, learn its story from musicians, and share a glass of Port for $18.
“It was a lovely concert of Fado, featuring four excellent musicians. They described the cultural significance of this musical style, and performed it beautifully.”
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”
See Lisbon’s soulful fado in a 50-minute live show with two singers, Portuguese guitar, classic guitar, and city images in central Chiado.
“Great music in a lovely theatre. Fantastic lighting and performance. Perfect location in Chiado. Priced well.”
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.”
See intimate, microphone-free Fado in Lisbon with live singers, Portuguese guitar, short history films, and complimentary Port wine.
“Enjoyable and educational experience of Fado. Very good singers and a brief movie of the history of Fado in one hour! Just long enough!”
Enjoy a three-hour Madeiran dinner with folk dancing, local food, drinks, hotel transfers, and an evening view of Funchal.
“Lovely tour guide Lucy who was very knowledgeable and friendly and Tony the driver. All the staff and performers at the venue were friendly. Food was good and plentiful. Perfect fun night out.”
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