During the week, we are ‘consumed’ by the routine of work and/or studies, and there seems to be little or no time left for leisure and entertainment. So the question is: what to do during the week?
From exhibitions to concerts, we’ve decided to put together some of the best activities to do in and around Porto. All you have to do is enjoy them!
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Discover minerals, fossils and meteorites
From February 13 to 16, the Porto Planetarium is hosting AstroGeoFest, an event that aims to promote interest in geosciences, paleontology and astrogeology through the appreciation of minerals, fossils and meteorites.
With free admission, the initiative will include various educational activities, lectures, exhibitions and, of course, the chance to buy unique samples.
📍 Porto Planetarium – CCV
🗓️ From February 13 to 15, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; February 16, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🎫Free admission
Going to a ballet show
If you admire the elegance of ballet, then you should know that there are two very special shows taking place in Porto this week:
- “We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, dance and light show”, on February 13, at the Francisco de Assis Auditorium.
- “Don Quixote”, Kiev Ballet, on February 13, at the Coliseu Porto Ageas
Romantic suggestions for Valentine’s Day in Porto
Porto offers a wide variety of plans to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. From an underwater dinner at SEA LIFE Porto to burlesque shows and Candlelight concerts, the options are as diverse as they are enchanting.
For those who prefer something more intimate, a boat trip along the Douro or watching the sunset from iconic locations such as the Luís I Bridge are perfect choices. Whatever you choose , romance is guaranteed in Invicta.
📍 Various locations in and around Porto
🗓️ February 14, 2025
“Tasting Matosinhos – Seafood Edition”
If you love unique gastronomic experiences, then you can’t miss the 5th edition of “Degustar Matosinhos – Edição Marisco”.
Every Thursday in February, on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, at lunch and dinner, you can enjoy a seafood platter for two for just €70.
This event celebrates the excellence of the local seafood and the creativity of the chefs, with 31 participating restaurants this year.
📍 Matosinhos
🗓️ Every Thursday in February (6, 13, 20 and 27)
🎫More information: click here
Watch the play “Who’s Afraid of Virgina Woolf”?
This week, you can take the opportunity to go to the theater to see the premiere of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”, on February 6, Thursday, at Teatro São João.
Starring Anabela Moreira and João Reis, the narrative takes us to the meeting of two couples in a living room during a long, eventful night.
The spiral of “disillusionment, betrayal, fantasies and unbridled desire” turns into a true black comedy, where the text is both devastating and moving.
📍Teatro São João, in Praça da Batalha
📅From February 6th to 16th
🎫More information and tickets
Candlelight concerts
The Candlelight Concerts, promoted by Fever, are already a regular feature on the cultural agenda of Porto and the surrounding area. Surrounded by an intimate atmosphere, these shows are always held in emblematic locations.
If you’re in the mood for a candlelight concert, alone or accompanied, then here’s the list of shows scheduled for this week:
- Candlelight: The Best of Abba, on February 12, at the Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- Candlelight: The Best of Coldplay, on February 12, at the Pestana Palácio do Freixo
- Candlelight: Coldplay vs Imagine Dragons, on February 14, at Palácio da Bolsa
📍Various venues in Porto
📅 More than a date
🎫More information and tickets on the Fever platform
‘Devouring’ chocolates in Matosinhos
Sweet tooth alert, there’s another Chocolate Festival waiting for you in Matosinhos. There you’ll find brigadeiros, chocolates, bars, bonbons and, of course, hot chocolate.
The event also includes children’s workshops and showcookings. Best of all? Admission is free.
📍Parking lot, next to Matosinhos Town Hall
📅From February 1st to 16th
🎫More information here
Editor’s note: this article is updated weekly so you don’t miss out on the best of the agenda in Porto and the surrounding area!