June means saying goodbye to spring and welcoming summer. So you can enjoy the terraces, rooftops and afternoons spent by the sea. June is also synonymous with São João and many popular festivals.
With the agenda in full swing, it’s important to plan what to do this month. That’s why we’ve put together several suggestions, including music festivals and drinks events, not to mention free cultural initiatives and exhibitions. If you want to enjoy every moment, then read this article to the end!
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Lord of Matosinhos Festivities
For three weeks, Matosinhos is filled with music, tradition and lots of entertainment, with a program for all ages.
Highlights include great concerts by artists such as Matias Damásio, Dino d’Santiago and Richie Campbell, as well as the famous procession, fireworks, carousels and traditional flavors.
📍Matosinhos.
🗓️ May 23rd to June 15th.
🎫Free entry
Essência Festival 2025
The Essência Festival will return to Porto for another edition, taking place in the garden of the Soares dos Reis National Museum, from June 6 to 8.
The event will feature gastronomy, music, concerts and, of course, the presence of several producers from the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region.
📍 Garden of the Soares dos Reis National Museum.
🗓️ June 6th to 8th
Primavera Sound Porto
Primavera Sound Porto returns to Parque da Cidade from June 12 to 15, promising four days of music with big names like Charli XCX, Central Cee and Jamie xx.
New this year is a day dedicated to electronic music, Primavera Bits, on the last day of the festival.
If you want to know all about the line-up, ticket options and how to get exclusive discounts, check out the complete guide to Primavera Sound Porto 2025.
📍Porto City Park.
🗓️ June 12 to 15, 2025.
🎫 Tickets available on the Fever platform
St. John’s Festival in Porto
This year, Porto’s longest night will be celebrated with the “biggest fireworks ever”, a pyrotechnic show between the Luís I and Arrábida bridges, and an overall investment of 780 thousand euros.
According to the official poster for the São João festivities in Porto, the entertainment is spread over several stages and includes concerts by Herman José, Quim Barreiros, Ana Bacalhau, Ena Pá 2000, among others.
There are also performances in various parishes, popular festivals, community cascades, raids and parades through the historic center.
📍 Porto.
🗓️ June 18 to 24, 2025.
🎫 Free concerts
“Bat Nights” in Porto’s green spaces
If you’re curious about the bats that inhabit the city’s green spaces, take advantage of the “Bat Nights” sessions that take place between May and October.
This municipal initiative is designed for the whole family and teaches the importance of these fascinating animals in Porto’s ecosystem. You need to register online to take part and each session takes place in a different park in the city.
📍Various parks and gardens in Porto.
🗓️ From May 16 to October 17.
🎫 Participation free, but prior registration required
Guided cultural visits to Porto’s cemeteries
Between May and September, the XV Cultural Cycle of Porto’s Cemeteries takes place, offering guided tours of the emblematic Prado do Repouso and Agramonte cemeteries, classified as monumental since 2005.
These visits reveal the rich artistic heritage, sculptures and historical figures buried in these spaces. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the history of Porto through its most iconic cemeteries.
📍Prado do Repouso Cemetery and Agramonte Cemetery, Porto.
🗓️ From May 3 to September 21, 2025.
🎫 Participation is free but requires prior registration.
Porto Beer Fest
The gardens of the Soares dos Reis National Museum will be the setting for the 9th edition of Porto Beer Fest, a ‘classic’ for craft beer lovers.
The event will take place from June 18 to 22 and will include national and international beers, as well as artists and DJs, not to mention food corners.
📍Soares dos Reis National Museum Gardens
🗓️ From June 18th to 22nd
🎫 Tickets and more information
Candlelight Concerts
The Candlelight Concerts, promoted by Fever, continue to illuminate various emblematic places in and around the city of Porto… Best of all, the themes are always different, so even if you’ve already attended, it’s certainly worth repeating the experience.
From the pop universe of Abba to the rock sounds of Queen, without forgetting timeless classics and the melodies of Coldplay, the options are many and capable of pleasing all tastes. A tip to enjoy alone or with company.
📍Hilton Porto Gaia and Santíssima Trindade Church
🗓️ Various dates
Explore Porto by Architecture
Between March and July, the “Porto of Architecture” cycle promotes visits to emblematic buildings in Porto, highlighting the city’s architectural quality.
This month, two visits are planned, namely to Porto Office Park (June 7) and M-ODU, the former Porto Municipal Slaughterhouse. The initiative is free but requires prior registration.
📍Various buildings in the city of Porto.
🗓️ June 7 and 28.
🎫 Participation is free, but requires prior registration.
Porto Photography Biennial
From May 15 to June 29, the city of Porto hosts the 4th edition of the Porto Photography Biennial, celebrating the theme “Tomorrow Today” in 16 free exhibitions spread across iconic locations such as the Portuguese Photography Center, the University Rectory and São Bento Station.
There are 51 artists and 48 activities exploring the relationship between the present and the future. Among the highlights, the exhibition “Luminófilos [Lightseekers]” explores light as a central element and the exhibition “Rizomas” looks at sustainability.
📍Various emblematic locations in Porto.
🗓️ May 15 to June 29, 2025
🎫 Free access.
Editor’s note: this article will be updated whenever relevant.