12 Fado Shows in Porto Worth Booking

1.Porto: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,498 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Spend one hour at Casa do Fado in Porto’s historic center, hearing live Portuguese guitar and soulful singing while a host explains fado’s origins. Depending on your booking, the show takes place at Ribeira, Sé, or São João Novo. Ricardo, Diogo, and Carla have helped make some performances especially memorable.

“What an amazingly beautiful experience. An hour of fantastic Portuguese culture. I can not believe the price of this… they have definitely not charged enough for this! Wonderful passionate music and the port was a great touch. Just fantastic!”

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2.Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

Visit Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia for a 30-minute English tour of its port cellars, followed by two tastings and a 45-minute Fado performance. You’ll hear male and female singers with Portuguese and classical guitars. English visits begin at 6:00 PM from November to March and 6:30 PM from April to October.

“the tour was good, but as we were a large group in a confined space it wasn't always easy to see the guide and what was being explained to us. The Fado show was excellent though, thought the singers were brilliant and the glasses of port were very nice.”

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3.Porto: Fado & Port Wine in Traditional Portuguese Music Shop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,906 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Casa da Guitarra near the upper deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge, you’ll hear live Fado, see handmade Portuguese string instruments, and learn how the music works. A luthier and Portuguese guitar expert help explain the setting, while singers and guitarists perform in an intimate one-hour show with Port wine included.

“Beautiful music in a gorgeous location. The Casa da Guitarra is a lovely venue with many stringed instruments to learn about. Both singers were very talented and the string trio were excellent. If you like listening to traditional music, this activity is a good choice.”

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4.Porto: What is Fado? Commented Live Concert with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,839 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

At Fado na Baixa, four singers and musicians guide you through Lisbon Fado, Coimbra Fado, Portuguese guitar, Amália Rodrigues, and modern styles. Short films and commentary in several languages make the music easier to follow, while a glass of Tawny Port adds a fitting local touch.

“Lovely experience a must do on an evening visiting Porto”

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5.Porto: An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,055 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour at Fado Maior do Porto, a small historical tavern in Miragaia. Two groups perform Coimbra Fado and Traditional Fado without microphones, just a few feet away. Your $18 ticket includes the concert and a small glass of Port or water.

“It was an incredible experience! I attended the show with a friend, and the host was incredibly friendly and respectful. They even provided us with a glass of port wine to enjoy during the performance. I particularly appreciated how the singers actively engaged the audience by encouraging them to sing along for a few of the songs”

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6.Porto: The highest-rated traditional fado concert (downtown)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,557 reviews · 1 hour · from $24

Spend one hour at Ideal Clube de Fado in downtown Porto with a collective of professional singers and musicians. Expect classic fado shaped by improvisation, about 12 vocal pieces, two Portuguese guitar instrumentals, and one glass of Port wine. The compact setting keeps you close to the performance.

“Small and intimate, this is a wonderful place to experience Fado!”

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7.Porto: Intimate Fado Show & Port Wine in Trindade Noble Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,281 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Spend one hour with Fado singer-hosts such as Margarida, Monica, or Anna and two guitarists in Porto’s Trindade Noble Hall. Learn about Fado and its instruments in four languages, hear heartfelt songs, and choose a glass of Dry White, White, Rosé, or Ruby Port.

“This Fado show was most certainly the highlight of our trip to Porto. Amazing hospitality by our host, delicious Port wine, and extremely talented artists. Thank you!”

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8.Porto: Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

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

Spend one hour hearing Fado singers and musicians in either the Menina Colina or Palacete mansion. The performers explain Fado, its instruments, and the meaning behind the songs. You also receive a glass of Port wine, with pastries offered at some sessions.

“Absolutely beautiful. Played and sung lovely. Proper culture evening. Thank you.”

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9.Ideal Clube de Fado

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Spend about an hour at Ideal Clube de Fado in central Porto, where singers and guitarists perform traditional fado in a small, candlelit room. Expect a serious listening setting, powerful vocals, Portuguese guitar, and usually a small glass of port. Doors open about 15 minutes before showtime.

“Wonderful authentic experience! Intimate setting to hear the 4 talented musicians. Thank you for a lovely time.”

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10.Porto: Live Portuguese Fado Experience with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19

At Fado na Baixa in central Porto, four singers and musicians present the story of Portuguese fado in about an hour. You’ll hear Lisbon and Coimbra styles, learn about the Portuguese guitar and Amália Rodrigues, watch short videos, and enjoy a glass of Tawny Port. The booking is offered in English.

“Wonderful experience in intimate setting! Performers were outstanding! Worth attending and being exposed to this unique Portuguese culture!”

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11.Fado by Casa da Guitarra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Spend an hour at Casa da Guitarra hearing powerful Fado singing and Portuguese guitar in a small central venue. The program includes singers, fado guitar, viola de fado, and sometimes classical guitar or bass, with a reserve Port tasting during the interval. Choose an evening start time.

“Excellent show, guitarists, and singers! We also enjoyed our port wine. Before the show, I thought fado was “sad”, but pleasantly surprised to hear upbeat, audience-participating music. Fun!”

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12.Porto: Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet at Cálem in Vila Nova de Gaia at 5:45 pm for a 30-minute cellar and museum visit, followed by 45 minutes of live fado with two port tastings. An English or multilingual guide explains the basics before singers and Portuguese guitarists perform.

“The tour and the Fado experience performers were exceptional. Unfortunately, there were a group of females at a table next to us during the Fado experience who ignored the announcement to not use flash in their cameras. They talked loudly throughout the performance and were in their cellphones with lighted screens. They also used flash on their cameras. It was extremely disrespectful and distracting. We reported it to one of the workers during the performance and no attempt was made on behalf of management to ask them to be respectful to the performers and fellow guests. That was disappointing and unacceptable.”

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