Oporto Weekly
Essência do Vinho
Portugal's most prestigious wine festival takes over the stunning Palácio da Bolsa. 300+ producers, masterclasses, food pairings. If you're into wine at all, this is non-negotiable.
Get tickets →Fantasporto International Film Festival
Porto's legendary genre film festival kicks off this Friday. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror from around the world. 46 editions in — one of Europe's oldest and most respected genre fests.
Full programme →Terno Rei
Brazilian indie pop band with an obsessive following. If you haven't heard them, think crisp guitars and quietly devastating lyrics. Hard Club is the perfect room for this.
Tickets →Serralves: Joan Miró & Contemporary Art
Miró's work in direct conversation with contemporary artists from the Serralves collection. A rare exhibition that rewards multiple visits — the pairings get more interesting each time.
Serralves →Casa da Música: Open Rehearsal
Watch the orchestra rehearse in Sala Suggia for free. One of Porto's best-kept secrets — the acoustics, the architecture, and the informal energy make this better than many paid concerts.
Casa da Música →Open Rehearsal — Porto Symphony Orchestra Free
Part of the "Roots/Resonances" 2026 season. Free access to watch the orchestra prepare. A Friday morning well spent.
More info →Terno Rei
Brazilian indie — beautiful, melancholic, perfectly paced. This tour is selling out across Europe.
Hard Club →Summer of Hate
Post-punk energy in one of Porto's most characterful venues — floor 4, Rua Passos Manuel. Always worth a detour.
Maus Hábitos →Há Música no Mercado Free
Live fado and jazz in the market hall most evenings. Drop in between wine and petiscos — one of Porto's loveliest low-key rituals.
More info →Joint Exhibition — Group Show Free
Mixed media group show: drawings, sculptures, photos, installations. Mira Space consistently puts on some of Porto's most interesting emerging art. Go opening night.
Mira Space →SOIL ART TALES — Living Ecosystems
Art installations woven through the 18-hectare Serralves park. The Treetop Walk is worth the visit alone. Bring the kids — or don't.
Serralves →AIRES MATEUS — Architecture Exhibition
Retrospective on Portugal's most internationally celebrated architectural practice. If you care about how cities look and feel, this is essential.
Serralves →Helena Ramos: The Life of the Bee
Last few weeks. Helena Ramos's meditative exploration of natural cycles — quiet, precise, and hard to shake.
Serralves →Essência do Vinho from €20
The headline event of the Porto wine calendar. 300+ producers under one of the most beautiful roofs in the city. Buy a session ticket, pace yourself, and discover something new.
Tickets →Galeria Mercado do Bolhão Free
Weekend cultural programming at the newly renovated market. Pick up fresh produce from the stalls, then linger for the gallery. The upper floor restaurants are open till midnight.
Bolhão →Port Wine Cellar Tours from €15
Midweek is the best time — smaller groups, more attentive hosts. A weekday afternoon across the river is one of Porto's most underrated pleasures.
Taylor's →CINE-KIN: Filipa César — Cinema Workshop
Film and storytelling programme for families running all February. Thoughtful, hands-on, and Serralves makes every outing feel like a proper day out.
Book →Fantasporto Family Screenings
The film festival opens this week and includes family-friendly screenings over the weekend. Check the programme for age-appropriate picks.
Programme →Conversas com Ciência Free
Science conversation walks through the park — runs all year. Good for curious kids and curious adults alike.
Serralves →Terno Rei After-party
The Hard Club crowd after a sold-out show tends to spill into the nearby bars on Rua Arnaldo Gama. Good energy all night.
Hard Club →Essência do Vinho Evening Sessions ticket req.
The evening sessions at the wine festival are a surprisingly good night out — sophisticated without being stuffy, and the Palácio looks incredible lit up at night.
Get tickets →Maus Hábitos Late Programme
One of Porto's most reliably interesting late-night spots — part bar, part gallery, part club. Check their Instagram for the weekend programme.
Maus Hábitos →This weekend Porto has two major events happening simultaneously — Essência do Vinho and Fantasporto. The city will be noticeably livelier than usual, especially around Baixa and the waterfront. If you're going to the wine festival, book your session in advance — the Friday and Saturday evening slots always sell out by Thursday. And if you've never been to Fantasporto, even catching one screening is worth it: the Teatro Rivoli is one of the best cinema rooms in the country, and the atmosphere of a festival audience is different from a regular night out at the movies.
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