5 Concerts & Shows in Portugal Worth Booking

1.Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine

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

At Fado na Baixa, four singers and musicians present a one-hour guide to Portuguese Fado, from Lisbon tradition to Coimbra songs and Amália Rodrigues. Short films and audio content explain the music in several languages, while you enjoy a glass of Tawny Port in a 19th-century auditorium near the Douro.

“An entertaining and informative evening. The film interweaved with the live performances gave a perfect explanation of the history and practice of Fado. Very recommended for an authentic Porto experience.”

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2.Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

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

Spend an hour with skilled Fado singers and musicians in Porto’s Menina Colina or Palacete mansion. You’ll hear traditional Portuguese songs, learn about Fado and its instruments, admire the 19th-century rooms, and enjoy complimentary Port wine, with pastries sometimes offered as a welcome treat.

“The Fado concert was first class — it felt very private and intimate in this beautifully ornamented building. The Fado singer was exceptional; I can highly recommend it.”

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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 professional singers and Portuguese guitarists perform classic Fado in an intimate, historically focused venue. Expect about 12 songs, two guitar instrumentals, occasional introductions, and one glass of Port wine during the one-hour concert.

“The performance was good. The place had no air conditioning and was so hot inside. They either need fans or air.”

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4.Lisbon Classical Nights Concert

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

Meet at São Paulo’s Church for a 50-minute classical guitar concert limited to 20 people. Skilled performers such as João present Portuguese, Brazilian, Spanish, and Argentinian works, explaining each piece in English and Portuguese. The music takes place in a private church room not open to the usual public.

“A mesmerising evening of classical guitar in a magical setting. I will definitely do this again!”

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5.Funchal Guitar Quartet in Concert

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

Spend one hour with the Funchal Guitar Quartet at Igreja Presbiteriana da Madeira in Funchal. A quartet member introduces the music in English or Portuguese, while the program moves from classical and traditional works to contemporary and popular arrangements. Your ticket includes a welcome drink and small gifts.

“The church was very hot (bit unusual for churches ) but Fans were provided. The quartet were fabulous. One member told the story of the countries the music was being played from. Classical to pop it was brilliant. The only problem was the church pews you were sat on seemed at the back of church to groan and creak an awful lot which made an unwelcome distraction. But the music the Quartet played was absolutely great.”

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