Portugal · FADO SHOWS IN LISBON
Good fado shows in Lisbon fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hear authentic, unamplified Fado in central Lisbon, with award-winning musicians, cultural insights, and a glass of Port wine for $17.
“Amazing singers! We clapped, sang and cried, laughed and had an amazing time. Definitely recommend it”
Hear Lisbon’s soulful fado in a central concert hall, with two singers, two guitarists, Lisbon images, and a family-friendly 50-minute show.
“These guys are amazing, the singers as well as the special guitar and guitar players. It’s a hours of top Performance and highly underrated. The whole experience is well worth it.”
Hear soulful Fado in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto with a local guide, Portuguese dinner, wine or beer, and ginjinha for $57.
“I took part in this tour with my husband and kids (Teenagers) and we had a great time! Our guides, Carolina and Joao were fantastic! We learned a lot about fado music, had a delicious meal and enjoyed the company of lovely people at our table. Thank you for this experience and a special thanks to lovely Carolina!”
Hear soulful Fado in a medieval stone venue near Lisbon Cathedral, with song explanations and a Portuguese wine for just $19.
“I was genuinely surprised by how much I loved it—it completely exceeded my expectations.”
Walk Lisbon’s Alfama and Mouraria, eat a Portuguese dinner, and hear live Fado in an intimate traditional Fado house.
“Miguel, our guide, was fantastic, he gave us an overview of the area and its history as well as the history of Fado. Thank you.”
Hear classic fado in central Lisbon with two singers, Portuguese guitar, film, and audience interaction in a 50-minute show.
“We enjoyed the theatre show before going to dinner and it was just the right amount of time. The musicians and singers were very good and we enjoyed the show.”
Enjoy dinner, soulful Fado, and historic azulejos at Mesa de Frades in Lisbon, a 2.5-hour Portuguese music experience for $70.
“The Fado music was really great to hear. We enjoyed the two guitarists and the singer. The service for dinner was excellent and the meal very enjoyable. ( maybe dessert lacked a bit of presentation but very delicious) A great night!”
Walk Lisbon’s Alfama and Mouraria, learn Fado’s story, then enjoy Portuguese dinner, wine, and live music for $59.77.
“Wonderful evening with our guide Ness. He’s friendly and knowledgeable. Learned so much about the local culture of Fado and the dinner and Fado performance was amazing. Definitely a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
Spend three hours with Portuguese petiscos, flowing wine, and powerful live Fado in an 18th-century Lisbon chapel built over a Roman theater.
“What an amazing experience. The venue from the outside does make you question if you're in the right place but once you step inside and go down into the club you won't be disappointed. We'd already decided before going that we might not stay for the whole 3 hours, I think we were probably one of the last to leave. There was 3 different vocalist, 2 female and one male and their voices were incredible. I had been warned that Fado was sad but I don't know if the music was more upbeat than normal but I definitely didn't feel sad. Also the food, we love Tapas so thoroughly enjoyed…”
Hear soulful Fado in Lisbon with Portuguese appetizers, a local host, and a small restaurant setting near Rossio and Alfama.
“Very informative and great fado music. Since you don’t have the courage to include a “What did you least enjoy” box,I will include it here. We almost missed the tour. We got there 20 minutes early at a crowded public place with no guidance on who to look for. Having paid $112 we did not expect it to be the guy with the “Free Lisbon Tours” umbrella!”
Hear live, microphone-free Fado, learn its story through short films, and sip Port wine at an intimate Lisbon venue for $21.78.
“Enjoyable and educational experience of Fado. Very good singers and a brief movie of the history of Fado in one hour! Just long enough!”
Hear live Fado aboard a one-hour Tagus cruise from Cais do Sodré, with Lisbon views, a free drink, and flexible cancellation.
“it was a really nice hour or so of the day wish it was longer!! the boat was smaller and maybe not as modern as expected however the music and the atmosphere was great and you got to see all the beautiful sites of Lisboa and sing along too”
Discover Amália Rodrigues and the soul of Portuguese Fado through music, holograms, VR, period settings, and interactive exhibits in Lisbon.
“Excellent experience! Would highly recommend! Especially the end show which was awesome!”
Explore Lisbon’s Fado districts, enjoy Portuguese tapas, and hear intimate live music with a passionate local guide in a small group.
“Fantastic experience!! Ana our guide showed her love of Fado and explained it very well. We had a wonderful evening. Loved the small group.”
Lisbon by Night pairs Alfama Fado, Portuguese dinner, historic districts, hotel pickup, and a small-group evening for $150 per person.
“Juan was an outstanding guide and driver. We loved the food and Fado music sets! Please note that there were 20 steps up to the restaurant with a hand rail.”
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