Shows in Portugal: The Best 15

1.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

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

Spend one hour with live fado in one of three historic Casa do Fado venues in central Porto. Hear Portuguese guitar and soulful singing, learn about the music’s origins, and sip a glass of Port. Some performances feature musicians such as Ricardo and Diogo with singer Carla, though the lineup may vary.

“Veryy good for foreigners who wants an intro to Fado. I don't want to spoil more so you will have to go and see by yourself”

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2.Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17

At Lisboa em Fado in Baixa Pombalina, you’ll watch a 50-minute concert by award-winning Fado singers and musicians in a small, audience-focused hall. Hear Portuguese and classic guitars without microphones, learn about Fado through short English-language presentations with Portuguese subtitles, and sip Port wine or juice. Seats are first come, first served.

“I had a great time. It was a nice way to be introduced to the culture of Fado music without committing to a multi-hour long dinner and show. The music was beautiful, the performers were engaging, the venue was intimate, and I appreciated the videos that explained a little more for beginners. It seemed to keep the full flavor of the tradition for the Portuguese in the audience, but also give good explanation for us newcomers. Thanks!”

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3.Spiritus Multimedia Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,791 reviews · from $11Best value

Enter Porto’s 18th-century Clérigos Church for Spiritus, a 30-minute nighttime show by OCUBO that pairs projection, light, music, and Álvaro de Campos’s poetry. You sit inside the Baroque church while its walls, sculptures, and ceiling become part of the presentation. Tickets cost about $11, and the show is wheelchair accessible.

“We enjoyed the light and sound experience! Something different that we haven’t experienced before. Hard to imagine how people came up with this idea and implemented it so perfectly! Definitely recommend seeing it!”

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4.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

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

At Cálem Cellars, an English-speaking guide leads a 30-minute tour of Port wine production, followed by two tastings, white Port and special reserve, during a 45-minute Fado show. Guides such as Nikita and Felipe bring humor and energy, though large groups can make the cellar talk hard to hear.

“Great! Tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. We had a fun time, and the fado show was fantastic!”

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5.Fado in Chiado Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,095 reviews · 50 min · from $27

Spend about 50 minutes in a central Lisbon concert hall listening to a male and female fado singer backed by acoustic and Portuguese guitar. The show pairs live music with images of Lisbon and includes audience participation. It is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and easy to fit before dinner or an evening walk.

“really really enjoyed the show, couldn't have asked for more, music, singing was amazing, highly recommend to anyone, show lasted 50 minutes but felt like 30 minutes, wish it had been longer, but was still an experience”

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6.Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,737 reviews · from $21

At Casa da Guitarra in Porto, you’ll hear an intimate one-hour Fado concert led by local singers and guitarists, including a Portuguese guitar expert and luthier. Before and during the show, learn about Fado, handmade instruments, and the workshop. Your ticket includes Port wine or water and an illustrated Fado postcard.

“Really nice concert with two really good singers, accompanied with three guitarists (one Portugese guitar and two classical guitars). Nice ambiance.”

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7.Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,531 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet an English-speaking Wild Walkers guide at Praça Luís de Camões, learn how Fado grew from Lisbon’s working-class neighborhoods, then walk 5 to 10 minutes to a traditional Bairro Alto Fado house. Expect a 1.5-hour live show, Portuguese dinner, one drink, and ginjinha. Guides such as Melissa, Carol, Antonio, and João Miguel explain the songs between sets.

“Carolina was an excellent guide. Very informative and her English was amazing. Food was very good and plentiful.”

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8.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

Near Lisbon Sé Cathedral, this 50-minute Fado & Fado performance takes place beneath ancient stone arches from the medieval city wall and old sea gate. You’ll hear male and female singers with guitarists, learn what each song means, and enjoy Portuguese wine, water, or orange juice. Entry is through the blue doors.

“so cool to see and all the artists are amazing. it's like a little cave stage which is really cool and i think a fado show like this is a must when in portugal!”

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9.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,093 reviews · from $21

Spend one hour at Fado Maior do Porto in Miragaia, where two ensembles present Coimbra Fado and traditional Fado just meters away, without microphones or a raised stage. The intimate tavern holds about 50 people, and your ticket includes Port wine or water. Shows are in Portuguese and suit visitors age 12 and older.

“It was a an amazing show led by various people. The location is right by the river and was very easy to find. The ambience adds to the vibe of the show. Also, made us sing along with them at times which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.”

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10.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 998 reviews · 50 min · from $18

At Casa Fado ao Centro, hear a 50-minute concert of Coimbra Fado performed by university musicians and collaborators. João Farinha explains the music and its place in Coimbra, while singers and Portuguese guitarists perform ballads and instrumental pieces. Finish with Port wine and a chance to chat with the artists.

“Absolutely loved it, first experience with this type of music what a beautiful introduction, now totally hooked. Will definitely be rebooking and bringing more friends with. Thank you for a wonderful hour.”

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11.Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 882 reviews · from $19

Join singer Margarida and guitarists António and Hugo for a one-hour Fado performance in a small room inside São Bento Station. You’ll hear live Portuguese music, learn about Fado and its instruments in several languages, and choose one of four Port wines. It is intimate, central, wheelchair accessible, and priced at $19.

“This experience of Fado music was probably the most memorable experience of a wonderful visit to Porto that was full of truly amazing experiences! The quality of the 3 musicians was first class and the intimate setting intensified how the audience were drawn in to the soul of Fado …. Truly unforgettable! I have shown videos of a few of the songs and wonderful guitar work and my friends have been blown away by them and now have a similar visit pencilled in for their Porto visits in the future!”

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12.Fado in Chiado – Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for over 15 Years

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 638 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 50 minutes with two fado singers, a classical guitarist, and a Portuguese guitarist in a comfortable Chiado theater. The show blends live music, audience interaction, and projected images of Lisbon. At $25.40, it is a simple, family-friendly introduction to Portugal’s most famous musical tradition.

“We enjoyed the theatre show before going to dinner and it was just the right amount of time. The musicians and singers were very good and we enjoyed the show.”

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13.Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $29

Start at 6pm with a small-group tour of Fonseca’s cellars, founded in 1815. Learn how Port travels from the Douro Valley and Quinta do Panascal to the bottle, then taste Bin 27 and Siroco during a live Fado show. Add a three-course meal at WOW Porto, with Portuguese wine, water, and coffee.

“This is a must do in Porto. The fado music was wonderful and well explained by the singer. The location in the wine cellar makes it more special. The tour was sorry but very informative with an excellent guide.”

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14.Folk Dancing Show and Traditional Local Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 227 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join a three-hour Madeiran evening with pickup in Funchal or Caniço, a traditional dinner, local drinks, and live folk dancing. Guides such as Lucy, Tony, and Anthony help set the tone, and you may join the performers for a dance before a short nighttime drive through Funchal.

“An amazing cultural evening. I would just recommend that we given option to sit next to each other and not across table especially when two people .... it gets noisy that we cannot hear each other!”

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15.“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

Tour Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide, then hear one hour of Fado in an intimate chapel. A singer performs with Portuguese guitar and Fado viola while you enjoy Port wine and Singeverga liqueur made by Benedictine monks. The entrance is at the monastery’s back.

“I was hesitant on booking but so glad I did because one of the most memorable experiences we had in Portugal. If you love history, learning how religion evolved along with some beautiful Fado. It was the absolute perfect combination. The hosts were so welcoming. So glad I decided to book.”

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