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Santa Claus, Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Ladybug take the stage at the Super Bock Arena on December 20: tickets for the “Natal ao Vivo” show are available for between €18 and €40

If you find yourself running out of ideas to entertain the kids on weekends throughout the year, the holiday season always brings that saving grace. And this year, Porto is getting ready to receive a real...

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“The only musical on ice in northern Portugal” comes to MAR Shopping Matosinhos with the magic of Rapunzel and a cast featuring familiar faces from Netflix and TVI

Christmas in Matosinhos once again features an ice stage. From November 14, 2026, to January 10, 2027, MAR Shopping Matosinhos will host “Rapunzel—The Musical on Ice,” a show that combines music, theate...

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A boat on the Douro River turns into a haunted house for 2 hours: the October 31 party costs €29 and cruises under Porto’s bridges

This year, Halloween in Porto can be celebrated on the water. On the night of October 31, a boat transformed into a floating haunted house will cruise the Douro River for two hours, featuring a DJ, a ma...

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In 1952, the Bom Sucesso Market opened in Porto; more than 70 years later, the 40-store complex is home to the new Angry Box, featuring 11 Detroit-style pizzas

If you’re looking for a unique pizza in Porto, the Bom Sucesso Market in Boavista has a new spot for you to try. Angry Box has opened its doors and serves Detroit-style pizzas: thick, fluffy crust, ferm...

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In 2000, the Santo Inácio Zoo opened its doors in Gaia to protect animal life; more than 20 years later, the largest park in the North comes alive at night with the “Luzes Selvagens” exhibition

The light installations that have already become a winter classic are returning to Avintes. It is at the Santo Inácio Zoo, in Vila Nova de Gaia, that the immersive exhibition “Luzes Selvagens” comes to l...

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Scared out of your wits? The ultimate Halloween itinerary in Porto features epic pub crawls around Fonte dos Leões, cemeteries, and a “witches’ cauldron” dinner for 56€

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 part...

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From the illuminated animals at Santo Inácio Zoo to the magical Candlelight concerts: the essential guide to making the most of your time in Porto this month

All that remains of summer are sweet memories, and October is already halfway over. Despite that, and with a new season upon us, “wasting” time on the couch is out of the question in a city like Porto. ...

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The International Organ Festival returns to Porto with about 30 concerts: the 6th edition kicks off at the historic Lapa Church on October 17

Porto’s pipe organs will have a full schedule in the coming months. The International Organ and Sacred Music Festival (FIOMS) kicks off on October 17 at 9:30 p.m. at the Lapa Church with the presentatio...

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In Roman times, fish from the Douro were shipped from here to the emperor’s court; today, these two schist villages—less than an hour from Porto—overlook the river and feature a waterfront pier

On the left bank of the Douro, in the municipality of Castelo de Paiva and less than an hour’s drive from Porto, there are two places so close to each other that they were included together in the same ne...

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In 2022, Village by BOA opened The Space in Porto; now, the venue is hosting the Fall Market on October 17 and 18 in support of Mama Help

Before the cold sets in, the Fall Market by BOA returns to The Space, the event hall at Village by BOA, in downtown Porto. The new edition takes place on October 17 and 18, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and a...

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