We’re already counting down to Halloween, but you still don’t know what to do for Halloween in Porto? Don’t worry—whether you’re indoors or out, October 31 is a day to celebrate, whether at a themed party or “scaring yourself to death” with a horror movie.
In this article, we’ve gathered suggestions for all tastes. After all, what matters is that you enjoy Halloween to the fullest—and, preferably, in full costume. From themed parties to movie recommendations, there are plenty of options.
If you’re looking for a perfectly spine-chilling costume, this guide reveals the best stores for Halloween masks and costumes in Porto and the surrounding area.
From Partimpim, ideal for themed parties, to the historic Bazar Paris, there are options for costumes, makeup, and accessories for all ages. Also check out places like Confettiparade and Mascarilha— true paradises for anyone who wants to stand out on the scariest night of the year.
Discover all the suggestions in this guide to Halloween stores and accessories in Porto and put together your most spine-chilling look.
Experience the scariest night of the year right in the heart of Porto with an unmissable party itinerary. The night begins at the iconic Fonte dos Leões and takes you on a tour of four of the city’s best bars, complete with face painting, temporary tattoos, themed games, and six drinks included to get the party started.
Guided by nightlife experts, the tour culminates with VIP skip-the-line entry to one of Porto’s best nightclubs, where you can dance until dawn. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or meeting new people on a solo trip, get your best costumes ready for a memorable night.
Nighttime tour of a Port wine cellar
Cockburn’s will celebrate Halloween with a unique experience in its historic cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. On the night of October 31, the well-known Port wine brand invites the public to take part in a nighttime tour guided only by the light of lanterns and cell phones
The event offers a unique exploration of the nooks and crannies and mysteries of one of the largest Port wine aging cellars. The tour concludes with a guided tasting, featuring some of Cockburn’s iconic wines.
This Halloween, the Atkinson Museum transforms into a haunted mansion for an immersive horror game that combines theater, an escape room, and special effects. Forget the audience: here, you step into an 18th-century masquerade ball gone wrong, exploring rooms and solving puzzles to find your way out.
With over 30 actors on the loose and a capacity limited to 15 people per session, the 80-minute experience challenges you to choose your scare level using two different necklaces, which determine the level of physical contact with the characters along the way.
The Haunted Circus at Blss U
On Halloween night, the Blss U restaurant transforms into a circus of horrors. The event features a buffet dinner, a menu of themed cocktails, and various scary characters roaming the space, leading up to the “Ringmaster’s” main performance at midnight.
The evening’s menu fits the theme with options ranging from pumpkin and ginger soup to pork cheek with dark beer and dark chocolate, culminating in an extensive dessert selection. For those who want to go all out with their costumes, the venue is hosting a costume contest to crown the king or queen of the circus, complete with prizes and special giveaways.
Halloween dinner at the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel
The Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel is celebrating Halloween with a buffet dinner that blends traditional flavors with themed dishes, in a setting with festive decorations and a live DJ set.
The menu kicks off with appetizers like gizzards and Iberian pork skewers, cheeses, and sausages, followed by main courses such as the “Witches’ Cauldron” (a veal stew in red wine) and salmon with a black herb crust. Next to it, at a show-cooking station , a free-range chicken galantine stuffed with game sausage is served.
For the little ones, the venue features a Kids Corner focused on mini pizzas, hamburgers, and spaghetti Bolognese. In the dessert section, the treats take on shapes and names inspired by the night: there are meringue tarts disguised as ghosts, éclairs that look like mummies, pumpkin cake pops, and a chocolate and Oreo mousse presented in the shape of a grave.
Strange to some, fascinating to others—the fact is that visiting cemeteries can be a form of tourism or contemplation.
In the city of Porto , you’ll find veritable open-air museums , as some cemeteries are synonymous with rich heritage, culture, and art.
A list dedicated to the best songs to listen to on Halloween in Porto—or anywhere else, for that matter — is practically impossible to complete.
However, we’ve picked out some of our favorite songs for you to listen to on Halloween night. Alone or with friends? You choose!
For those who prefer to stay home and enjoy this occasion with the family, there are several ideas you can try, such as:
- Decorate your home in style;
- Prepare “spooky” snacks, among other plans.
Whether you’realone or with friends, a horror movie marathon is always a great idea for Halloween night.
If you’ve already seen some of the classics, maybe this is the perfect opportunity to revisit some of the best films in the genre.
