The top events, attractions and things to do in Porto

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The new Vinology Wine Bar opens in Porto with four wine-tasting experiences; the venue in Ribeira serves Portuguese cheeses starting at 25€ with a view of the Douro

A glass of wine, a cheese and charcuterie board, and the Douro right in front of you. That’s what an afternoon at Vinology Wine Bar in Ribeira is like—a space surrounded by historic buildings from the 1...

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The penultimate month of the year brings the magic of Christmas early to Porto: from the 2-kilometer-long installations of “Serralves em Luz” to the famous “Luzes Selvagens” at the Santo Inácio Zoo

With the arrival of November, it’s time to plan your schedule and make the most of it. After all, the penultimate month of the year has a lot to offer. Best of all? Traditionally, this is chestnut season...

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Le Petit Chef arrives at the Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel with menus starting at €99; the new 3D projection experience consists of 6 segments and lasts 2 hours

Can you imagine sitting at a table and watching a tiny chef cook right in front of you, amid ingredients that appear and disappear on the tablecloth? That’s what Le Petit Chef is bringing to Porto start...

Music Things to do

In 2001, Porto was named European Capital of Culture; 25 years later, Pedro Abrunhosa and GNR are celebrating the anniversary at the Coliseu Porto Ageas

It was in 2001 that Porto took on the title of European Capital of Culture, and music played a central role in the program at that time. Twenty-five years later, the Porto City Council is once again hig...

Music Things to do

By order of the Peaky Blinders: the Hilton Porto Gaia is transformed into a setting worthy of the Shelbys, with the series’ soundtrack performed live by candlelight

On the other side of the Douro River, among the Port wine cellars and with the city of Porto on the horizon, a journey to 1920s Birmingham is in the works. Candlelight: Peaky Blinders comes to the Hilton...

Secret Guides Things to do

In 1996, UNESCO designated Porto’s Historic Center; 30 years later, the famous climb of 225 steps up the Clérigos Tower still guarantees you one of the best views of the city

Whether you live in Porto or are just visiting, it’s almost impossible not to have noticed the imposing Clérigos Tower. Considered one of Porto’s greatest icons, the tower can be seen from different angle...

Christmas Things to do

Vila Nova de Gaia lights up 7 kilometers of lights at WOW in November; the free festival features a giant tree and video mapping through January

The south bank of the Douro will be adorned with more than 7 kilometers of lights starting November 21. WOW Porto, in Vila Nova de Gaia, is kicking off the holiday season early this year and is expandin...

Music Things to do

Primavera Sound Porto 2027 features Hayley Williams’ first solo performance in Portugal: the lineup also includes Fontaines D.C., FKA twigs, and The Chemical Brothers, and passes are now on sale

The wait is over: the lineup for Primavera Sound Porto 2027 has been announced. Fontaines D.C., Hayley Williams, FKA twigs, The Chemical Brothers, Lola Young, and beabadoobee are just a few of the 55 arti...

Secret Guides Things to do

In 1924, Fernando Pessoa translated Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”; 102 years later, the poem comes to life in a former movie theater in Porto, amid cocktails and theater

In October 1924, Fernando Pessoa published his translation of “The Raven”—Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poem—in the magazine Athena. More than a century later, the verses that the Portuguese poet brought...

Food & drink Things to do

“Come e vaza”: the new pizzeria on Marginal da Foz features 48-hour-risen dough and flavors inspired by Porto’s cachorrinhos

Porto has gained a new spot where you can slow down the pace of everyday life, take in a beautiful view, and savor every bite. VAZA has set up shop on Marginal da Foz, just a few steps from the Douro Ri...

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