The 12 Shows in Portugal That Earn Their Price

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.Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17

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”

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3.Spiritus Multimedia Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,791 reviews · from $11Best value

Porto’s Spiritus show turns Clérigos Church into a 30-minute light, music, and poetry experience for about $11, with easy evening access.

“Perhaps a small leaflet explaining the story behind it (just a paragraph per language) would be good!”

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4.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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5.Fado in Chiado Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,095 reviews · 50 min · from $27

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.”

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6.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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7.Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,531 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

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!”

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8.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

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.”

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9.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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10.Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 998 reviews · 50 min · from $18

Hear Coimbra Fado in an intimate music house, learn its story from local performers, and share a glass of Port wine for $18.

“A taste of fado which was enjoyable and soulful. The glass of wine was a lively finish”

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11.Traditional Fado Show at Sao Bento with Port Wine

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

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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12.Fado in Chiado – Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for over 15 Years

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 638 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $25

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.”

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