Boavista
Grand and minimalist, sophisticated yet populist, Porto's cultural behemoth boasts a shoebox-style concert hall at its heart, meticulously engineered to…
Must-see entertainment in The Douro & Trás-os-Montes
Aliados & Bolhão
Maus Hábitos or 'Bad Habits' is an arty, nicely chilled haunt hosting a culturally ambitious agenda. Changing exhibitions and imaginative installations…
Aliados & Bolhão
The lavish, romantic Teatro Nacional São João was built in the style of Paris' Palais Garnier. One of Porto’s premier performing-arts organisations, it…
Aliados & Bolhão
This art deco theatre is one of the linchpins of Porto's evolving cultural scene. It traverses the whole spectrum from theatre to music, contemporary…
Teatro Nacional São João – Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória
Miragaia
Few theatre backdrops are more atmospheric than the Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória, which harbours an offshoot of the Teatro Nacional São João. See the…
Ribeira
True to its name, this spot hosts live jazz and blues as well as the occasional acoustic, folk or all-out jam session. It’s a modern but intimate space,…
Miragaia
Porto has no fado tradition of its own, but you can enjoy the Lisbon or Coimbra version of ‘Portugal blues’ into the wee hours at Restaurante O Fado. It's…
The Douro
This handsomely restored theatre and cultural space hosts a wide range of programmes throughout the year, from children’s puppet shows to classical…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Lisbon and Coimbra may be the spiritual home of fado, Portugal's unique brand of melancholic folk music with guitar accompaniment, but you'll find decent…
Ribeira
Follow the strains of fado to this traditional, highly atmospheric tavern, with live fado at 9pm from Wednesday to Saturday. There is a minimum…
Boavista
FC Porto's worthy cross-town rival, Boavista FC's home turf is the Estádio do Bessa, which lies just off Avenida da Boavista. Check the local editions of…
Aliados & Bolhão
This frayed, yet still stylish, art deco theatre hosts major gigs as well as grand theatre and dance productions. If something big is going on down here,…
Miragaia
A sure-fire hit with the kids (but not only aimed at children), this puppet theatre specialises in shows that range from fairy tales, such as Cinderella,…
Trás-os-Montes
The boxy Teatro Municipal hosts high-quality music, theatre and dance shows, plus afternoon performances for children. There’s a multiscreen cinema next…
Porto
The Estádio do Dragão is home to Primeira Liga heroes FC Porto. It's northeast of the centre, just off the VCI ring road.
Trás-os-Montes
This slick, modern building, in a park-like area across the Corgo from the city centre, stages high-quality dance and theatre performances, along with…
Trás-os-Montes
Chaves’ cultural centre stages regular concerts, plays and other events, most of them free of charge. For details on current shows, see the monthly Agenda…
The Douro
Although there isn’t a lot going on in Foz Côa, the Centro Cultural hosts concerts, temporary art exhibitions and film screenings throughout the year. It…
