PORTUGAL · FADO SHOWS AND MUSIC NIGHTS
16 tours
Fado is sung in small rooms with the lights down and the audience quiet, and the good houses take bookings weeks out. These 15 shows are compared on whether dinner is included, whether port comes instead, how long the sets run, and which rooms are small enough to hear the guitar breathe.
One hour of live fado at Casa do Fado in Porto, paired with a glass of Port wine for an easy, memorable cultural intro.
“The show was intimate and full of emotions. The performers were incredibly talented and the provided ‘curiosities’ on Fado helped us understand the significance of this popular art form ! Highly recommended !”
Intimate 50-minute fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa, performed acoustically without microphones, with Port wine and bilingual context.
“The quality of the musicians and singers was incredible. Emotional and so fun. I would highly recommend, I would go again in a heartbeat!”
Cálem cellars in Porto, a guided port tour and two wine pours, then live Fado with guitarists in a tight 75-minute evening.
“Very informative tour that provide an interactive means of explaining the overall process of producing port. And a great way to end the tour with the Fado and tasting. My only dislike was the size of the tour group and the fast pace/speech of the tour guide. Made it difficult to comprehend all info at times and to ask questions. For the price would recommend.”
Fado in Chiado in central Lisbon: 50-minute live fado show with male and female singers, Portuguese guitar, Lisbon visuals. $27.
“Excellent singers and musicians, great atmosphere and a fun and entertaining evening”
Intimate show-style Fado at Casa da Guitarra with a luthier playing the Portuguese guitar and a glass of Port wine included.
“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!”
Porto live fado concert with Tawny Port and audio guide. A one-hour story of Lisbon, Coimbra, and Amalia in an intimate venue.
“One of the best Porto experiences. Magical evening, very touching.”
Guided Fado in Bairro Alto with dinner in Lisbon. Learn the songs in English, enjoy ginjinha, in a 2-hour evening.
“Tour was very good, our guide Antonio was very informative and nice. Fado music and food was excellent. Would recommend this”
Intimate Lisbon Fado show with wine in medieval stone near Sé Cathedral, with song-by-song meaning, expert guidance, and cave acoustics.
“Delightful evening. Very atmospheric, wonderful musicians and singers. Timing just right. It gave us a wonderful lasting impression of our trip to Lisbon”
A one-hour, intimate Fado concert in Porto’s 19th-century mansions with Port wine, plus real explanations of what Fado means.
“Lovely concert. Warm and inviting location. Welcoming host and musicians. Charming to offer wine and pastry. Excellent in every way.”
An intimate downtown Porto Fado concert with classic singers, Portuguese guitar, and a glass of Port wine, all in about one hour.
“It was amazing!!!!! congratulations on the musicians and and singers 🔮”
Intimate Porto fado in a historic tavern, two ensembles perform Coimbra and Traditional styles, with a glass of port and no microphones.
“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.”
See Fado de Coimbra at Casa Fado ao Centro, with English storytelling and a glass of port wine. Intimate 50 minutes for $18.
“A taste of fado which was enjoyable and soulful. The glass of wine was a lively finish”
Alfama walking tour, traditional dinner, and live Fado in Lisbon’s oldest streets. 4 hours, $58, plus 1 drink included.
“the tour was amazing, and our guide Catalina was lovely and very informative. She not only takes you to viewpoints for pictures, but she gives you historical and cultural insights as well. the food was delicious, and the singing was just as Catalina said...you feel it. there's uphill walking at a modest pace, but sprinkled with breaks so it's doable so long as you can handle uphill travel.”
Intimate traditional Fado inside São Bento Station with 4 Port wine choices, live artists, and clear explanations in Porto.
“Truly aren’t enough words to describe it The host was enigmatic charming and her force was fall of character when she sang (beautifully I may add) incredibly spoke multiple languages throughout the whole experience to cater to all the guests and captivated the audience. If you are a true music fan I would recommend this to anyone to just sit close your eyes and listen An amazing experience”
Fado in Chiado offers a 50-minute live fado show in central Lisbon, in English, with guitar, two singers, and flexible seating.
“Great music in a lovely theatre. Fantastic lighting and performance. Perfect location in Chiado. Priced well.”
