In the cobbled streets of Invicta, where echoes of the past mingle with the buzz of the present, people have always argued about justice, honor and destiny. Now, this Porto tradition of argument and persuasion comes to life at The Jury Experience Porto is an immersive theater experience where you will be part of an electrifying trial.
On selected dates, the Francisco de Assis Auditorium is transformed into a real courtroom where you’ll feel the tension in the air and experience twists and turns worthy of a judicial thriller. But in the end, there is only one certainty: the decision is in your hands.
What is “The Jury Experience”?
The Jury Experience Porto is an interactive experience that takes you right into the heart of a fictional trial, where you’re not just a spectator – you’re an active part of the trial. Your mission? Analyze testimony, evaluate evidence and decide the defendant’s fate as a juror.
The courtroom comes alive with persuasive lawyers, intriguing witnesses and evidence presented through multimedia resources, in this case that challenges your sense of justice. Are you prepared to face the pressure and decide based on the facts, or will you let your emotions get the better of you?
What is the trial about?
Technology is transforming the world – and not always in the way we expect. In this trial simulation, ethics, morality and science collide in a battle of arguments.
Now, imagine that an autonomous car, without a human driver guided only by Artificial Intelligence, is involved in a tragic accident. Who is really responsible? If you were in a real courtroom, what would change your mind? What is justice when guilt has no face? Now, more than ever, your voice has power.
Tell me more about “The Jury Experience”
Enter an environment full of tension and mystery, meticulously created to recreate the atmosphere of an American courtroom, with intense performances by professional actors who bring this trial to life in the heart of Porto.
For 75 minutes, this immersive experience mixes live theater, storytelling and moral dilemmas where logic, persuasion and emotion come into play. A small detail can turn the tide. But in the end, the decision will be yours.
For the record: The experience is suitable for participants aged 12 and over. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within the purchased zone, and doors open 30 minutes before the start of the experience.
Are you ready to test your sense of justice? The ethical dilemmas, the unexpected twists and turns and the tension of the trial will echo in your mind long after you leave the courtroom. When the gavel bangs and the verdict is announced, only one question remains: did you make the right decision? Join the jury and decide the fate of the defendant at The Jury Experience Porto.