Fado Show at Casa da Guitarra

This activity is operated by our partner Casa da Guitarra

This 60-minute performance at Casa da Guitarra showcases the passion and emotion of traditional Portuguese Fado music in the historic heart of beautiful Porto. Enjoy a glass of port wine while appreciating the incredible vocals and guitar during this authentic musical experience.

Experience the passion of Fado

Tracing its roots to the 19th century ports and seafaring communities of Lisbon, and with musical influences from the former Portuguese colonies in Africa and South America, Fado music today has immense cultural significance across all of Portugal. With its lyrics of longing and melancholy melodies played on the evocative 12-stringed Portuguese guitar, the raw emotions of fado, literally “fate” in Portuguese, will draw you in and leave you wanting more!

Enjoy the atmosphere at Casa da Guitarra

Specialising in guitars of all kinds, but with a special focus on traditional instruments, Casa da Guitarra is the expert location for fado music in Porto. With their performances featuring their resident “fadista”, or fado singer, a Portuguese guitar and a “viola da fado”, this is a truly authentic way to immerse yourself in Portuguese culture. Enjoy a delicious glass of reserve port wine during the interval to complete the experience!