We’re just one step away from the New Year with a packed agenda of activities to enjoy until then. However, for those who like to plan ahead, we’ve shared some of the best plans for 2025. What to do in Porto in January?
From exhibitions to concerts, museums and entertainment venues, there’s no shortage of options for getting off on the right foot in 2025. Not forgetting, of course, gastronomic tips. Shall we take a look at the list?
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“Williams and Disney Magic – Hollywood Symphony Orchestra”
To get the year off to the best start, the Coliseu Porto Ageas is hosting a very special concert by John Williams with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra.
In this magical show, you’ll have the chance to see some timeless compositions, such as themes from “Star Wars”, “Jurassic Park”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “The Lion King” and much more. A concert full of emotions.
📍Coliseu Porto Ageas
📅 January 21, starting at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets from €30
Attending concerts by candlelight
The famous series of Candlelight Concerts, promoted by Fever, continues to spread magic throughout Porto and the surrounding area, in some of the most emblematic places, such as the Pestana Palácio do Freixo and the Palácio da Bolsa, among others.
If you’re in the mood to see it, check out the schedule for January:
“The Lady and the Tramp”
During the Christmas season, Porto’s cultural agenda hosted several musicals. But this is not exclusive to the festive season, so in January the youngest can see the show “The Lady and the Tramp”.
The musical takes to the stage of the Coliseu Porto Ageas on January 12 and promises to delight the whole family. It’s a theatrical adaptation based on the short story “Happy Dan, The Cynical Dog”, by Ward Greene.
In this show, the stories of the dog Dama and the dog Vagabundo serve to address profound themes, such as social inequality, urban violence and the importance of solidarity.
📍Coliseu Porto Ageas
January 12th, 4:30pm
Tickets from 16€
“Orgasmos, the Comedy”
Do you like comedies? One of the things you can do in January in Porto is laugh your ass off at one of Yellow Star Company ‘s latest productions – “Orgasmos, the Comedy”.
This play explores the differences between men and women when it comes to living together as a couple, taking us on a journey back to the first disagreement between Adam and Eve.
“Orgasmos, a Comédia” is a successful play abroad and, in its Portuguese version, features actors Bruno Cabrerizo and Sandra Celas.
📍Super Bock Arena – Rosa Mota Pavilion
📅 January 25th, from 9pm
Tickets from 17€
Jadsa at Outsite Mouco
Directly from Brazil to Portugal, Jadsa will give a special concert on the stage of Outsite Mouco, in the heart of Porto, on January 31st.
Born in Baía, Jadsa is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and musical director whose influences range from pop, rock, jazz, blues and the great references of Brazilian music from the 60s and 70s.
At this concert in Porto you’ll have the chance to see one of the great names of her generation in Brazilian music up close. An excellent plan for any self-respecting music lover.
📍Outsite Mouco
📅 January 31, starting at 21h00
Tickets on sale at Fever
New restaurants
The city of Porto offers not only an effervescent cultural agenda, but also quality gastronomic experiences. After all, this is Europe’s Best Emerging Gastronomic Destination.
From Korean restaurants to more typical options, not forgetting spots with buffet options, there are places to suit all tastes.
In this context, we would particularly like to highlight some of the city’s newest restaurants, such as:
- Biss U
- Tasca da Memória
- XXL By Olivier
- L’Égoïste
- Bistrô – Palacete Severo, among others.
3D Fun Art Museum Porto
At this particularly fun museum aimed at kids, but where grown-ups are also welcome, nothing is as it seems.
Located in Rua de Faria Guimarães, it’s a three-dimensional museum with different scenarios and optical illusions. From climbing a wall to dressing up as a superhero, imagination really is the limit here.
📍Rua de Faria Guimarães, 712
📅Various dates available
🎫Tickets on sale here
Immersive experiences
In recent times, immersive experiences have ‘invaded’ Porto’s cultural and leisure agenda. In this context, you can find events for all tastes not only in the Invicta city, but also in the surrounding area, with the “Wild Lights” at Zoo Santo Inácio (municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia).
From the largest digital exhibition dedicated to Salvador Dalí to the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, not forgetting “Porto Legends – The Underground Experience”. So get ready to be transported to other dimensions.
📍Various locations in and around Porto
Different dates available
Editor’s note: this article will be updated frequently with new plans and activities whenever justified!