Top Porto Family-friendly Shows

Experience the passion of Fado, one of the most beloved art forms in Portugal, at an intimate venue with a view of Porto’s river and cityscape with this live performance. Join a small audience for a concert featuring singers and musicians and learn more about this traditional Portuguese music as you sip a glass of port wine and enjoy the panorama.

Go beyond typical church visits by attending a special event—an audiovisual experience which combines light, music, and stunning architecture at Clerigos Church. Rather than waiting until the day, guarantee your spot by prebooking entry. You can choose from different time slots to suit your schedule, then enter for an immersive experience in a spectacular setting.

Portugal is known for its traditional fado music, but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to know the best place to watch a performance. Save yourself the research time and secure tickets to a concert in a beautiful historical building with this convenient package. Booking tickets in advance guarantees a seat on your preferred date, and you can also enjoy the perk of included port and a pastry.

Discover the enchanting world of Traditional Fado in Porto, where an extraordinary and deeply immersive performance awaits. Let yourself be carried by its emotional melodies and gain a deeper understanding of one of Portugal’s most treasured cultural expressions. Enjoy a Traditional Fado performance that goes beyond the usual tourist shows, offering a truly authentic experience in a warm, intimate and traditional setting. Ideal for those seeking genuine encounters, this unique style of Fado allows you to feel the true essence of this art form, away from the typical tourist spots. Step into the heart of Portuguese culture with a memorable and authentic Traditional Fado experience in the captivating city of Porto. This programme is one of the highest-rated in Portugal across several platforms. See for yourself!

Experience one of Portugal’s most beloved art forms with this live Fado performance in a storied tavern in the Miragaia district of Porto. Step away from the tourist crush and settle in for an hour of song, accompanied by local musicians, celebrating the country’s great Fado tradition. Hear seasoned performers and students of the art improvise as they bring the music to life and gain a better understanding of this unique musical genre.

Discover Traditional Fado in Porto at the Clube Real do Fado, accompanied by a Welcome Drink. A concert hall that honours the tradition and quality of authentic Fado Houses. With roots in the Taberna Real do Fado, it celebrates the authentic spirit of this very Portuguese art. Discover true Fado in the heart of Porto. The Clube Real do Fado is a space for celebrating Portuguese culture, through Fado, history and wine. Fado, an Intangible Heritage of Humanity, is a centuries-old tradition that captures the true essence of Portuguese culture. At the Clube Real do Fado, you can enjoy authentic shows. The voices and guitars express the deep emotions and rich history of Portugal.

No visit to Portugal would be complete without seeing a fado performance—a UNESCO-listed intangible heritage experience. Avoid disappointment by booking your ticket in advance, and guarantee your spot in this intimate venue in the historic heart of Porto. You get to witness four different fado performances, more than the typical show.

Discover the brilliance of Claude Monet and Gustav Klimt in this immersive audiovisual experience in Porto. Surround yourself with 360º projections, music, and vibrant visual effects that depict Monet's luminous Impressionist world and Klimt's golden masterpieces. Enjoy the freedom to explore without the constraints of a guided group visit, and fit this 30-minute exhibition experience effortlessly into a busy day of sightseeing.

Visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Portugal with a local guide and after the visit, enjoy the authenticity of Fado, performed by our Fado singer, accompanied by the Portuguese guitar and the Viola de Fado. Discover different elements of Portuguese culture and heritage, accompanied by a glass of Port Wine and a Singeverga Liqueur, handcrafted by the Benedictine monks of the Singeverga Monastery in Portugal. You will also have the opportunity to visit a shop with products produced by monks from Portugal. We recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance.

Experience the majesty of a traditional Portuguese fado performance in the heart of historic Porto. Booking your ticket in advance means you won’t have to worry about the show selling out, while this intimate venue means you’ll get an extra-special performance that features both male and female singers.

“Porto Legends, the Underground Experience” is an immersive virtual show that tells the culture and history of the city of Porto and the northern region. With artistic direction by Nuno Maya, the show is narrated by the voices of Pedro Abrunhosa, a great Portuguese author, and Jeremy Irons, an Oscar-winning actor for “Best Actor”. The mysteries that will be presented are an important part of the history of the city of Porto, which, through actors, graphic animations, music and the voices of the narrators, bring the walls of Furnas da Alfândega to life and tell the audience their story. It is a unique audiovisual experience nationally due to its total immersive nature. A show that aims to become a landmark in the city, an unmissable cultural icon not only for all Porto Alegre residents, but also for anyone visiting the city.

The home of the Fado São João Novo is located in the old dispenses of the Convent / Church of São João Novo, which date back to the end of the century. XVI and are situated below the sacristry of the Church. A place framed by the Fernandina wall, with a stunning view of the river Douro and the area of the Customs, a unique place, with a perfect acoustic, to enjoy an experience in which the fado and the history of Porto give hands. The Casa do Fado São João Novo presents a cast of the best fado musicians and performers. A unique and unforgettable experience!!! The Fado in its purest state!!!

The home of the Fado São João Novo is located in the old dispenses of the Convent / Church of São João Novo, which date back to the end of the century. XVI and are situated below the sacristry of the Church. A place framed by the Fernandina wall, with a stunning view of the river Douro and the area of the Customs, a unique place, with a perfect acoustic, to enjoy an experience in which the fado and the history of Porto give hands. The Casa do Fado São João Novo presents a cast of the best fado musicians and performers. A unique and unforgettable experience!!! The Fado in its purest state!!!

In this experience you will be immersed in sound through the use of a vintage hi-fi equipment that has been carefully fine tuned to fit the space. And this is no ordinary space. It is a piece of history of its own. A late 19th century bourgeois house - right at the heart of Porto's city centre - which keeps all its original charm and details. It is in this amazing space that you will be welcomed and guided through Portuguese history and culture via the sounds that its inhabitants have produced. Music is a great way to peer into the soul of a people, and this is exactly what we propose to do. We are certain you will leave this experience with a heightened awareness regarding not only Portuguese music but sounds in general.

Step into a universe where science and imagination meet. Each area of Dino Experience reveals a different perspective of this lost world. From Jurassic seas to tropical forests, from fossil excavations to legendary creatures recreated through digital technology. What awaits you on this dinosaur odyssey: Dinoverse – The Jurassic Odyssey – An epic journey through the world of dinosaurs via the metaverse – the first of its kind in Portugal; DinoAR – Inside the Giant – Explore the interior of a dinosaur through Virtual Reality; Dinosounds – Discover what dinosaurs sounded like; The End of the Giants – Experience the moment of the meteor impact in an infinite room; …and much more! Dino Experience is created and produced by the OCUBO studio, with scientific supervision from the Museu da Lourinhã and support from the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto. Don’t miss this adventure among giants in Porto!

For the first time ever, Helder Guimarães opens the doors of his new creative studio in downtown Porto and invites audiences into a world usually kept behind the curtain. This rare experience reveals why Helder Guimarães is considered one of the finest close-up magicians in the world. Inside a space filled with secret knowledge, stories, curiosities, and pieces from his personal collection, Helder welcomes an intimate group of only 22 guests for a one-of-a-kind performance that blends astonishing close-up magic with storytelling, mystery, and theatrical wonder. The only Portuguese magician to win the title of World Champion of Magic, Helder has performed for audiences around the world and is internationally recognized as one of the great sleight-of-hand artists of his generation. More than a magic show, Time for Magic is an intimate encounter with wonder - a rare opportunity to experience world-class magic from a recognized world expert.