Porto: Fado Live Music, Wine & Cultural Introduction
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Discover the soul of Fado in Porto.
Step into an intimate venue, enjoy live Fado music with a glass of Portuguese wine, and learn the story behind this moving musical tradition.
Highlights
- Authentic live Fado in a traditional, intimate and acoustic setting.
- Two powerful Fado voices, accompanied by expert Portuguese guitarists.
- Glass of quality Portuguese wine included with every ticket.
- Unique cultural insight shared at the end in four available languages.
- A heartfelt, unfiltered performance — not a tourist show, but true Fado.
Description
At Clube Real do Fado, you’ll step into a warm, intimate venue inspired by the charm of traditional Fado houses. Located in the heart of Porto, our space is designed to create the ideal acoustic atmosphere for a genuine and emotional musical experience.
The concert features two remarkable Fado singers — one male and one female — accompanied by expert musicians on classical guitar and the traditional guitarra portuguesa. The performance is structured in two parts, each offering a journey through deeply expressive and poetic songs that reflect the soul of Portuguese culture.
As the music unfolds, you’ll enjoy a glass of carefully selected Portuguese wine, served to complement the ambiance without interrupting the performance. The setting is informal yet respectful — all attention is focused on the artists, whose emotional delivery resonates in every note.
Rather than a theatrical show, what you’ll witness is an authentic artistic encounter — sincere, emotional, and unfiltered. It is Fado as it is meant to be lived: raw, intimate, and deeply human.
At the end of the performance, we offer a brief yet engaging introduction to the history and meaning of Fado, available in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. This closing reflection helps you contextualize what you’ve just heard, deepening your understanding of this UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage.
Whether you’re new to Fado or a long-time admirer, this experience will leave a lasting impression — a moving celebration of Portugal’s musical soul.
Includes
Admission to Clube Real do Fado
Welcome Drink from the Wine Bar
Brief yet engaging introduction to the history of Fado
One-hour Fado concert
Performance by skilled Fado musicians
Comfortable seating in a centenarian venue
Immersive acoustic experience
Assistance from friendly staff members
Opportunity to interact with the musicians after the performance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund