January:
Porto Fashion Week
Overview: An annual fashion event where designers showcase their latest collections, featuring runway shows and industry insiders.
Website: Porto Fashion Week
Festival Internacional de Magia do Porto
Overview: An international magic festival that captivates audiences with astounding performances by magicians from around the world.
Website: Magia do Porto
Porto’s Winter Music Festival
Overview: A music festival that celebrates a wide range of genres, from classical to contemporary, held at iconic venues in the city.
Website: Porto’s Winter Music Festival
February:
Carnival in Porto
Overview: A lively and colorful celebration featuring parades, street parties, and traditional Carnival performances, a time for joy and colorful costumes.
Website: Carnaval do Porto
Fantasporto
Overview: An internationally renowned film festival that focuses on fantasy, horror, and science fiction cinema, attracting filmmakers and enthusiasts.
Website: Fantasporto
Porto Beer Fest
Overview: A festival dedicated to craft beer, offering visitors the opportunity to sample a wide variety of brews from local and international breweries.
Website: Porto Beer Fest
March:
Serralves Em Festa
Overview: An annual contemporary arts festival held at the Serralves Foundation, featuring exhibitions, performances, and interactive art installations.
Website: Serralves Em Festa
Porto International Puppet Festival
Overview: A unique event that brings puppetry to life through captivating puppet shows, workshops, and street performances for all ages.
Website: Puppet Festival
Essência do Vinho
Overview: Portugal’s largest wine tasting event, where you can sample a wide variety of wines from different regions and participate in wine-related activities.
Website: Essência do Vinho
April:
Queima das Fitas
Overview: A traditional academic celebration held by students in Porto, featuring concerts, parades, and cultural activities to mark the end of the academic year.
Website: Queima das Fitas
Festival Internacional de Máscaras Ibéricas
Overview: An international festival celebrating Iberian masks, with street performances, exhibitions, and cultural events that explore mask traditions.
Website: Máscaras Ibéricas
Porto Tech Hub Conference
Overview: A technology conference that brings together professionals from the tech industry to discuss and explore emerging trends and innovations.
Website: Porto Tech Hub
May:
Festival Internacional de Jazz de Matosinhos
Overview: An international jazz festival held in Matosinhos, a city near Porto, featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians from around the world.
Website: Festival de Jazz
Porto Book Fair
Overview: An annual book fair that takes place in the gardens of the iconic Crystal Palace, with a wide selection of books, author signings, and literary events.
Website: Porto Book Fair
Primavera Sound Porto
Overview: A major music festival featuring an eclectic lineup of artists from various genres, attracting music enthusiasts from around the world.
Website: Primavera Sound Porto
June:
São João Festival
Overview: One of Porto’s most famous festivals, São João features a vibrant celebration with street parties, fireworks, and a tradition of hitting each other with plastic hammers.
Website: São João Festival
Porto International Film Festival (Fantasporto)
Overview: An annual film festival showcasing a wide range of genres, including fantasy, horror, and science fiction films from around the world.
Website: Fantasporto
Porto Beer Fest
Overview: A celebration of craft beer, offering visitors the opportunity to taste a diverse range of brews from local and international breweries.
Website: Porto Beer Fest
July:
NOS Primavera Sound
Overview: The Portuguese edition of the famous Primavera Sound music festival, offering a diverse lineup of national and international artists in a scenic coastal setting.
Website: NOS Primavera Sound
Porto Blues Fest
Overview: A festival dedicated to blues music, featuring performances by both local and international blues musicians in various venues across Porto.
Website: Porto Blues Fest
Serralves em Festa
Overview: A major contemporary arts festival held in the beautiful Serralves Park and Museum, featuring a diverse program of performances, exhibitions, and cultural events.
Website: Serralves em Festa
August:
Festival da Sardinha
Overview: A traditional summer festival in Porto celebrating sardines, with plenty of food stalls serving this local delicacy, along with music and entertainment.
Website: Festival da Sardinha
Porto Beer Fest
Overview: A beer festival where you can enjoy a wide variety of craft beers, live music, and delicious food in a lively and vibrant atmosphere.
Website: Porto Beer Fest
International Music Festival of Paredes de Coura
Overview: One of the oldest music festivals in Portugal, located near Porto, known for hosting national and international bands in a natural amphitheater setting.
Website: Paredes de Coura Festival
September:
Festival Internacional de Circo do Porto
Overview: An international circus festival featuring performances by circus troupes from different countries, showcasing a variety of circus arts and skills.
Website: Circo do Porto
Festa de São João do Porto
Overview: The vibrant and famous Saint John’s Festival is celebrated with traditional processions, street parties, fireworks, and the custom of hitting each other with leeks.
Website: São João Festival
Fado Festival
Overview: An event celebrating Portugal’s traditional music genre, Fado, with concerts, performances, and an opportunity to experience this soulful music form.
Website: Fado Festival
October:
Porto International Film Festival (Fantasporto)
Overview: An annual film festival showcasing a wide range of genres, including fantasy, horror, and science fiction films from around the world.
Website: Fantasporto
Semanas Gastronómicas do Polvo
Overview: Octopus Gastronomic Weeks, where restaurants across Porto create special dishes featuring octopus, offering a delicious culinary experience.
Website: Semanas Gastronómicas
Feira do Livro do Porto – Porto Book Fair
Overview: An annual book fair held in the gardens of the iconic Crystal Palace, offering a wide selection of books, author signings, and cultural events.
Website: Porto Book Fair
November:
Festival Porta-Jazz
Overview: A jazz festival dedicated to promoting and showcasing the work of young jazz musicians and contemporary jazz trends.
Website: Porta-Jazz
Grande Prémio do Porto
Overview: The Porto Grand Prix is a major motorsport event featuring various car and motorcycle races through the streets of Porto.
Website: Grande Prémio do Porto
Natal dos Hospitais – Hospital Christmas Charity Concerts
Overview: A series of charity concerts held in different hospitals across Porto, featuring musicians, choirs, and other artists to bring holiday cheer to patients.
Website: Natal dos Hospitais
December:
Circo no Porto – Circus in Porto
Overview: A traditional circus with international and national acts, providing fun and entertainment for all ages during the holiday season.
Website: Circo no Porto
Festival do Presépio – Nativity Scene Festival
Overview: A display of intricate nativity scenes, a beloved Christmas tradition in Portugal, offering a glimpse into the artistry of these creations.
Website: Festival do Presépio
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Overview: Porto hosts lively New Year’s Eve celebrations, including fireworks, concerts, and street parties, with the iconic Ribeira district being a popular spot for festivities.
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