Porto: Fado show with Port wine at Casa da Guitarra
Description
1. Watch traditional fado performed live at Porto’s only shop specialising in handcrafted musical instruments 2. Listen to the Portuguese guitar played by the luthier and founder of Casa himself 3. Discover the exhibition of handmade stringed instruments 4. Enjoy a glass of Port wine during the performance 5. Experience Fado, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, in an intimate setting in the historic centre
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Listen to live fado inside the only shop in Porto that still hand-makes Portuguese guitars. This performance takes place at Casa da Guitarra, the only shop in the city that still crafts and displays handmade Portuguese stringed instruments, such as the Portuguese guitar. For an hour, listen to traditional fado performed live by local artists, with the Portuguese guitar played by the luthier and founder himself. The venue is small and acoustically intimate, designed to let you experience the emotion of fado up close. Enjoy the music with a glass of Port wine. More than just a concert, it’s a cultural immersion: you can explore the exhibition of traditional instruments and discover why fado has been recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2011. The venue is situated in the historic centre, just a stone’s throw from the Cathedral, with sessions in the early evening and at night. Seats are limited; book in advance to secure yours.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(479)
A great time! An hour suspended from the talent of musicians and singers. An experiment to do.
Intimate stage/venu located by the Ponte Luis I-bridge. The show lasted for about an hour, with a short break when they served a shot of port wine. The to singers performed with almost a heartbreaking nerve. Great show!
Thank you very much for your review and for visiting Casa da Guitarra! Our fado singers are very grateful for your praise of their performance. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our show and felt the spirit of fado in our company.
The guitarists - particularly the one who played Portuguese guitar- and the bass player were fantastic - a great rapport between them too! One of the fado singers was particularly good with a very rich voice and great presence. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We were delighted to receive such praise for the quality of our musicians, as we work hard every day to provide the best Fado experience to our visitors. We’re glad you enjoyed your evening with us!
Beautiful place you absolutely must see. Very warm performance and interpretation by the singers and musicians.
Merci beaucoup pour votre recommandation. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l'atmosphère ainsi que les interprétations de nos chanteuses et musiciens. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre soirée de fado!
This was one of my favorite experiences in Portugal! The performances were so beautiful and I was happy the audience wasn’t all recording everything on their phones. It was nice to just experience the music.
Thank you so much for your review! It means a lot to us to know our experience elevated your trip to Porto and that you were able to feel Fado. Hope to see you again!
Amazing music and so genuine, highly recommended. Small auditorium so feels intimate
Thank you for your review! We are very glad that the acoustic format in our small auditorium allowed you to experience our live fado closely and feel that intimate connection with the music. It was a pleasure hosting you in our space, and we hope to welcome you back to Porto in the future!
Saudade, spectacular impressive
Muchas gracias por sus palabras, Silvia. Saber que el fado le transmitió esa emoción es la mejor recompensa para nosotros. Esperamos volver a compartir otra velada de fado con usted!
A sensational experience. From the reception, the food to the fado, everything is striking and unique.
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras. Ficamos muito felizes por saber que a experiência foi tão marcante do início ao fim. Esperamos voltar a recebê-los para mais uma noite especial!
Great show, talented musicians and fabulous vocals.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mary! We are thrilled that the vocals and the music stayed with you. It was a pleasure hosting you for this Fado show in Porto, and we hope to see you again in the future!
A convenient location for a commercial type fado show. There are other options that are better and slightly more economical.
Dear Michael, Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you found our fado to be commercial, given that our concert presents fado in its purest and most traditional form. As we explained at the entrance, the concert unfolds spontaneously, with the fado singer choosing what to sing on the spot, depending on how she feels at that moment. Furthermore, Casa da Guitarra was the first venue in Porto to offer fado concerts in the form of a show, and its long-standing reputation has indeed helped it establish itself on one of the busiest streets in the city centre. We are also sorry that you did not enjoy the show, and we invite you to give our fado another chance. Until next time.
