The 15 Best Fado Shows in Porto

1.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,498 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Our pick

Hear moving live fado in Porto’s historic Casa do Fado, learn its story, and enjoy a glass of Port wine in an intimate one-hour show.

“It was the BEST FADO show experience for me. The moment I entered, Gentleman at the door welcomed us so nicely and I felt like I visited family home. Before the show, the woman was in the show and she made us feel so comfortable until the show starts. (plz forgive me that I couldn't get your name) Duration of the show was 1 HOUR, guitarists and the singer showed their passions. KUDOS to RICARDO, DIOGO and CARLA. They are amazing !!!! Especially I was so impressed by RICARDO, he explained about background and history of FADO. Ótimo!!!”

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2.Cálem Cellar Tour, Fado Show & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,530 reviews · 1h 15m · from $33

Tour Cálem’s Porto cellars, taste two ports, and enjoy a 45-minute Fado show in this compact evening experience.

“It was a great way to learn about the celar wines and get the Fado experience”

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3.Authentic Fado Show, Port Wine & Handmade Instruments

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,737 reviews · from $21

Hear authentic Fado in Porto at Casa da Guitarra, with handmade Portuguese instruments, a Port wine, and an intimate city-center setting.

“Experience was great, not too crowded and really good sound. Was funny interacting during the song. There is one glass of porto offered, would be great maybe 2 to sing better!”

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4.Live Fado Concert with Glass of Tawny Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,535 reviews · from $19

Learn Fado's story through live Lisbon and Coimbra songs, short films, fine musicians, and a glass of Tawny Port in central Porto.

“Good to know what Fado is, and the performance from Singers were amazing and touching!”

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5.Fado Concert in Porto’s Most Beautiful House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,201 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Hear traditional Fado in a beautiful 19th century Porto mansion, with live musicians, stories about the music, and a glass of Port wine.

“It was amazing show and a very warm host. In that hour we felt such as a big traditional portugues family.”

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6.The highest-rated traditional fado concert (downtown)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,130 reviews · from $19

Hear classic Porto fado in an intimate downtown venue, with Portuguese guitar, improvisation, and a glass of Port wine for $19.

“The performance was good. The place had no air conditioning and was so hot inside. They either need fans or air.”

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7.An Intimate Fado Show in a Historical Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,093 reviews · from $21

Experience Coimbra and Traditional Fado in a small historic Porto tavern, with live vocals, Portuguese guitars, and a glass of port.

“It was a an amazing show led by various people. The location is right by the river and was very easy to find. The ambience adds to the vibe of the show. Also, made us sing along with them at times which was an added bonus. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 882 reviews · from $19

Hear traditional Fado in São Bento Station, learn its story from local artists, and sip a Port wine in Porto’s intimate one-hour concert.

“This was such a great experience and the performances by the group was excellent and informative!”

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9.Ideal Clube de Fado

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 638 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Top rated

An intimate one-hour Fado concert in Porto with powerful singers, Portuguese guitar, candlelit atmosphere, and a glass of port.

“Beautiful fado with multiple singers. The Portuguese guitar player was extraordinary. There are many fado shows in Porto. This was no frills, one hour, and lovely.”

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10.Live Portuguese Fado Experience with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19

Porto Fado na Baixa pairs live Lisbon and Coimbra fado with Portuguese guitar, history, and a glass of Tawny Port in one intimate hour.

“Amazing show! The musicians were incredible and, even though it’s just an hour, it’s an unforgettable experience. A must-do in Porto—highly recommend!”

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11.Fado by Casa da Guitarra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Hear soulful Fado, Portuguese guitars, and taste reserve Port wine in a small central Porto venue during this one-hour evening concert.

“Excellent show, guitarists, and singers! We also enjoyed our port wine. Before the show, I thought fado was “sad”, but pleasantly surprised to hear upbeat, audience-participating music. Fun!”

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12.Fonseca Cellar Tour & Fado Show with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 1.5 - 4 hours · from $29

Tour Fonseca’s historic Porto cellars, taste Bin 27 and Siroco with live Fado, then add a three-course Portuguese dinner at WOW Porto.

“This is a must do in Porto. The fado music was wonderful and well explained by the singer. The location in the wine cellar makes it more special. The tour was sorry but very informative with an excellent guide.”

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13.Cálem Cellar Tour, Live Fado Show and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 295 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Tour Porto’s Cálem cellars, taste white and tawny port, and hear live fado in an atmospheric evening experience in Gaia.

“Really great tour wine and fado music was excellent. Maybe add two more wines to taste and sone cheese and crackers.”

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14.The Authentic Fado Concert with Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · from $19

Hear traditional Fado at Cais de Gaia with local musicians, a glass of Poças Port, and beautiful views across the Douro to Porto.

“Super to hear traditional Fado singing and brilliant guitar playing whilst sampling a glass of port.”

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15.“Porto: Fado Show with Guided Tour in a Historic Monastery”

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 164 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15Best value

Hear traditional Fado in Porto’s São Bento da Vitória Monastery, with a guided visit, Port wine, and monk-made Singeverga liqueur.

“The tour of the monastary was interesting and the very clever young lady who was our guide was excellent. The Fado show was awesome, the two guitarists, singer and guest singer were all mesmerising. Very intimate show and emotional to listen to and watch. Two lovely free drinks were a bonus! Highly recommend, thank you :)”

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