Oporto tagged posts

Saint John’s Fireworks Show

22
June

The tradition becomes more and more intense!!! This year, the typical Saint John’s fireworks show is schedule to last more than 19 minutes.

Considered as one of the most relevant features of the Saint John’s party at Oporto, the fireworks show will take place on the first minute of the 24th June 2018. The show will happen in the middle of River Douro, downstream from bridge Dom Luís I in a total span of 600 metres. The show will feature 53 750 different blasts with an average of 2 756 blasts per minute. To provide a better ambiance for the show, there will also be a selection of 8 different music tracks.

Overall, this is an awesome part of Saint John’s festivities...

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Trengo – Oporto Circus Fest

21
June

The Trengo – Oporto Circus Festival will take place between the 30th June and 8th July in several locations in Oporto. This is a free fest with several performances scheduled for typical spots, such as: Jardim Paulo Vallada, Quinta do Covelo or the Rivoli theatre. This event is sponsored by the Oporto City Council and features 16 performances, with 11 being national and the remaining 5 international.

For more info on shows and schedules, please visit the Festival’s website!!

The video presenting the festival can also be watched below:

If circus is your thing and if you are going to be in Oporto during the time of the festival, then this is an opportunity you cannot miss!! And for free…

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Porto Beer Fest – 2018

12
June

Considered as a significant event on the way to Saint John’s celecbrations, the Porto Beer Fest will take place in Oporto between the 13th and 16th June 2018. The third edition of this event will have more than 300 varieties of beer and will also include food, music and a giant lcd screen to watch the world cup matches. Definitely, one of the best places in Oporto to watch the matches of your national team!!!

The event will take place in Palácio de Cristal and is free. More than 40 000 visitors are expected to participate in this initiative.

If beer is your thing, then this is an event you cannot miss. Do not forget to go to Palácio de Cristal for beer action!!

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Saint John holiday at Oporto

08
June

This year, the Saint John party will take place on saturday’s night. Considered as one of the biggest celebrations in Portugal, and the biggest in Oporto, this is a party that attracts many tourists. In 2018, the main list of events scheduled by the City Hall for the holiday is the following:

  • 22nd June at 21h30 – Avenida dos Aliados – Saint John Parade with typical groups singing and dancing
  • 23rd June at 22h00 – Avenida dos Aliados – tribute to António Mafra
  • 23rd June at 24h00 – fireworks in River Douro
  • 24th June at 00h30 – José Cid concert – Avenida dos Aliados
  • 24th June at 17h00 – Saint John concert – Avenida dos Aliados

Additionally, there should also be many private and neighbourhood parties that you can enjoy. Most of these are free, so you should be up for the time of your life...

Oporto news No comments
Read More

New art exhibitions in Miguel Bombarda …

06
June

June is a month with new art exhibitions in Miguel Bombarda. On the 9th June there will be 16 new exhibitions available. To ensure that people get the most out of these new exhibits, there will be very specific initiatives taking place:

  • Bombarda Stop & Go – Guided tours to Galleries – Two tours of approximately 60 minutes each starting at 16h00 and 17h30. Groups of 30 people. If you want to take the tour, send an email to stopandgo@portolazer.pt
  • Toys creation workshop – between 16h00 and 19h00. Free demonstration in Miguel Bombarda delivered by Simão Bolivar.
  • Modern dance – between 17h00 and 18h00 in Miguel Bombarda. Production: Balleteatro

Galleries that participate in this event:
Rua de Miguel Bombarda:

  • Galeria São Mamede – Gil Maia, [DE]Constructions
  • Galeria Serpente – Beatriz Mant...
Oporto news No comments
Read More

International Circus Festival – Oporto

01
June

The Oporto International Circus Festival will take place between the 13th and 16th September in Oporto. This festival will have the participation of the 12 circus companies from different countries and is planning to deliver around 40 events. Most of the events will happen indoors, in Coliseu Ageas, but some will also take place in nearby streets or plazas, such as, Largo de Santo Ildefonso, Praça da Batalha, Praça dos Poveiros and Jardim São Lázaro. All the events will be free, meaning that you just need to select the ones you are interested on.

If circus is one of your things, then this is a reason to visit Oporto and to stay with us. At the moment, we still have vacancies for those dates, but they may go at anytime … Hope to see you soon!!

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Serralves em Festa – 2018

25
May

The 15th edition of Serralves em Festa will take place between the 1st and 3rd June 2018 in Oporto. As it is usual, there will be non-stop activities for all age groups, not only in the garden, farm and museum of Serralves, but also in other areas of Oporto. Considered as one of the most significant cultural events in Europe, it managed to attract more than 224 000 people last year.

In terms of music, some of the names that will be around are 23 Skidoo, Orelha Negra, Hailu Mergia, Sandro Mussida, among other. In terms of dance, some of the most well-know names are Mathilde Monnier, Cirque Inextremiste, Compagnie Basinga e Companhia Nacera Belaza.

To know more about this event, visit the Serralves website.

If you are going to be in Oporto during the first weekend of June and you are into c...

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Traditional street luge – Oporto

24
May

On the 2nd June 2018, there will be a street luge race in Bonfim, Oporto. The third edition of this event will take place in Rua Pinto Bessa. If you are interested in participating in this race, you should enrol until the 25th May 2018. In order to do that fill in this form and send it to the following email (comunicacao@jfbonfim.pt) until the proposed deadline.

Participation is free and there will be prizes awarded for the best pilot in the senior, junior and child categories, as well for the best team and most original design.

If you are in Oporto on the 2nd of June and want to have some fun, then this is a good option to keep you entertained!!

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Fatboy Slim Live – 6th June – Oporto

22
May

The acclaimed DJ Fatboy Slim will be playing live for free in Oporto on the 6th June 2018. This performance will be a promotional warm up for the Nos Primavera Sound Festival that will place between the 7th and the 9th June in Parque da Cidade.

Fatboy Slim will play in Avenida dos Aliados in what promises to be a memorable gig!!

If you still did not know about this, then do not forget to stick it on your agenda. It is a great opportunity to listen to one of the world top DJ’s for free!! Something you surely do not want to miss …

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Nos Primavera Sound

21
May

The Nos Primavera Sound Festival will take place in Oporto between the 7th and 9th june 2018. In similar lines to previous years, this year’s edition will take place in Parque da Cidade. Some famous artists will be performing live during this festival like Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Fever Ray, Jamie XX and many more.

Ticket price is 60 euros per day and the full lineup of artists can be checked in this link (Nos Primavera Sound website)

If Spring festivals are your thing, then this is an opportunity you cannot miss. Please book now and stay with us to enjoy this big event!!

Oporto news No comments
Read More

Book on Airbnb

Click to Book!!

Book on Booking

Click to book!!