Summer only has sweet memories left and October itself is already half over. Despite this, and with a new season approaching, wasting time on the sofa is out of the question in a city like Porto.
Themed events, concerts and escape rooms, October promises a packed agenda from the first moment to the last… and the hard part will be choosing. Let’s go?
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Cabaret – Unique Xperience: Halloween Edition

The MXM Art Center is promoting a special Halloween event combining cabaret, magic, screams and a unique dinner show.
Located in the Foz do Douro area, this Porto venue invites you to put on your best Halloween costume and live a different experience.
Candlelight Concerts

You can never go too far to a Candlelight concert. Both the seats and the musical repertoires are always changing, ensuring that there’s a Candlelight show for everyone.
From rock classics to Adele ‘s ballads, not forgetting Abba ‘s timeless hits and even Coldplay ‘s best songs , there are several Candlelight concerts waiting for you in October.
📍Palácio da Bolsa
Activities to do with children in Porto

Porto is full of programs to entertain kids and adults alike, from aquariums and zoological parks, to interactive museums, mini-golf, trampolines and candlelit concerts .
There are options for all tastes and ages, ideal for making October a special month. Among the suggestions are the “Em Ponto Pequeno” exhibition, SEA LIFE Porto and other spaces where fun and learning come together.
📍Porto and the surrounding area
🗓️ Throughout October
An itinerary of experiences for the fall season in Porto

Discover in this itinerary of experiences and cozy tips in Porto everything the city has to offer during autumn.
From walks through parks and gardens, new museums such as Wondersense, to cozy bookshops and streets full of the smell of roasted chestnuts, there are activities to suit all tastes.
Autumn is the perfect time to create memories in the heart of Invicta and discover new facets of the city.
Mission To Escape
If you’re looking for different adventures in Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Penafiel, Mission To Escape’s themedescape rooms are ideal for testing your wits, cunning and team spirit.
The rooms are inspired by universes such as Indiana Jones, Harry Potter or Star Wars, with challenges of increasing difficulty where you only have 60 minutes to escape.
As well as immersive games, the experience includes options for birthdays, team building sessions and activities for kids and adults.
📍Different locations
🗓️Todos every day, at different times
Halloween

Halloween is coming and Porto is getting ready to celebrate in style. So how about you start planning now for the spookiest night of the year?
Although there’s still some time to go, and given that we’ll soon be publishing a dedicated themed guide, we’d like to leave you with some plans:
- Experience Trindade by Night (Halloween Special)
- Halloween at The Addams Mansion, Zoom Club Porto
📍Different locations
🗓️31 October
Editor’s note: this article is updated frequently with new plans, whenever justified!
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