Porto Beer Fest – 2018

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!!

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Saint John holiday at Oporto

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...

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