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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>What's on in Porto: The Portugal Brief</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/porto/</link><description>New event listings in and around Porto.</description><language>en</language><item><title>General Pass | Arraial D'Engenharia 26</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/passe-geral-arraial-d-engenharia-26-2026-10-29/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/passe-geral-arraial-d-engenharia-26-2026-10-29/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:39:33 +0000</pubDate><description>Thu 29 Oct 2026, 23:00 to 23:00. Coliseu Porto. A general admission pass to the 2026 Arraial D'Engenharia, an engineering-themed arraial (a festive party in the Portuguese tradition) held inside Porto's historic Coliseu. It should suit students and younger residents looking for a big, lively night out in the city centre.</description></item><item><title>Imarhan</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/imarhan-2026-10-19/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/imarhan-2026-10-19/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Mon 19 Oct 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Casa da Música. Imarhan, the Tuareg band from southern Algeria, bring their desert rock to Casa da Música. Expect hypnotic guitar lines and rolling rhythms rooted in Saharan tradition. A good night out for anyone into world music, guitar bands or live music from beyond Europe; you do not need to understand the lyrics to enjoy it.</description></item><item><title>DJ Riscas</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/dj-riscas-2026-10-05/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/dj-riscas-2026-10-05/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Mon 5 Oct 2026, 15:00 to 15:00. Coliseu Porto. A DJ set by DJ Riscas at the Coliseu Porto, one of the city's best-known concert halls. It suits residents who enjoy a night of DJ-led music and dancing in a large venue. You don't need to speak Portuguese to enjoy it.</description></item><item><title>José González | Misty Fest</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/jose-gonzalez-misty-fest-2026-11-02/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/jose-gonzalez-misty-fest-2026-11-02/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Mon 2 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Coliseu Porto. José González, the Swedish singer-songwriter known for spare songs on acoustic guitar, plays Coliseu Porto as part of Misty Fest, the autumn concert series. A good fit for fans of quiet, intimate folk and for anyone who wants a calm night of live music in one of Porto's historic halls.</description></item><item><title>Luísa Sonza in Porto</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/luisa-sonza-porto-2027-04-16/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/luisa-sonza-porto-2027-04-16/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 16 Apr 2027, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Luísa Sonza, the Brazilian pop singer, plays a concert at the Super Bock Arena in Porto. It suits fans of Brazilian pop and anyone looking for a big arena show in the city.</description></item><item><title>Ana Carolina: "25 Anas" Tour</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ana-carolina-tour-25-anas-2027-03-13/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ana-carolina-tour-25-anas-2027-03-13/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 13 Mar 2027, 21:30 to 21:30. Coliseu Porto. Singer Ana Carolina brings her "25 Anas" tour to the Coliseu Porto, one of the city's best-known concert halls. A night for her existing fans and for residents who want to hear her songs live in a classic Porto venue.</description></item><item><title>GANSO live at Hard Club, Porto</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ganso-ao-vivo-no-hard-club-porto-2026-11-27/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ganso-ao-vivo-no-hard-club-porto-2026-11-27/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 27 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Hard Club. GANSO play a live concert at Hard Club, one of Porto's best-known music venues. It suits residents who enjoy live music and want to see the band on stage in the city.</description></item><item><title>Love Is Like That (O Amor É Assim)</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/o-amor-e-assim-2027-02-19/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/o-amor-e-assim-2027-02-19/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 19 Feb 2027, 21:00 to Sat 20 Feb 2027, 21:00. Coliseu Porto. A show about love at the Coliseu Porto, one of the city's best-known historic stages. The organiser has shared few details so far, so check the venue's own listing for the programme and performers before booking.</description></item><item><title>As Três da Manhã Live</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/as-tres-da-manha-ao-vivo-2026-11-20/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/as-tres-da-manha-ao-vivo-2026-11-20/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 20 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Coliseu Porto. The team behind As Três da Manhã, the Portuguese morning radio show, take it to the stage at the Coliseu Porto for a live show. It is all talk and humour in Portuguese, so it suits residents who follow the programme or understand the language well.</description></item><item><title>Anita no Tinder</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/anita-no-tinder-2027-01-27/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/anita-no-tinder-2027-01-27/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Wed 27 Jan 2027, 21:30 to 21:30. Coliseu Porto. A Portuguese-language comedy show at the Coliseu Porto, one of the city's best-known historic halls. The title plays on dating apps, so expect humour about modern romance. Best suited to residents who follow spoken Portuguese well enough to catch fast jokes.</description></item><item><title>AMOR</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/amor-2026-09-27/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/amor-2026-09-27/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Sun 27 Sep 2026, 18:00 to 18:00. Teatro Campo Alegre. A stage production called AMOR (Portuguese for "love") at Teatro Campo Alegre, one of Porto's main venues for theatre and the performing arts. The organiser has not published any details about the show yet, so residents who want to know more should check with the venue before booking.</description></item><item><title>Abertura da Abertura: 2021 to 2025</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/fimp-2026-abertura-da-abertura-2021-2025-2026-10-10/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/fimp-2026-abertura-da-abertura-2021-2025-2026-10-10/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:28:45 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 10 Oct 2026, 18:30 to 18:30. Teatro Rivoli. An event at Teatro Rivoli, Porto's municipal theatre, looking back on the years 2021 to 2025. The organiser has published few details so far, so check the venue's programme before you go. It will suit residents who follow the Rivoli's performing arts seasons.</description></item><item><title>Panda e os Caricas: World of Magic</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/panda-e-os-caricas-mundo-da-magia-2026-12-26/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/panda-e-os-caricas-mundo-da-magia-2026-12-26/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:34:56 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 26 Dec 2026, 15:00 to 15:00. Super Bock Arena. A children's musical show starring Panda e os Caricas, the Portuguese kids' characters. They enrol at a haunted school of magic and must keep a powerful wand from falling into the wrong hands. Expect songs, magic tricks and special effects, all in Portuguese. It suits young children and their families.</description></item><item><title>Placebo</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/placebo-2026-09-28/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/placebo-2026-09-28/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Mon 28 Sep 2026, 20:00 to 20:00. Super Bock Arena. Placebo, the British alternative rock band, open their 30th anniversary European tour in Porto. The set draws on their first two albums, 'Placebo' and 'Without You I'm Nothing', and includes songs they have not played live in over 20 years. A strong pick for longtime fans and anyone who loves 1990s alternative rock.</description></item><item><title>Simone Mendes: Tour Portugal 2026</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/simone-mendes-tour-portugal-2026-2026-10-03/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/simone-mendes-tour-portugal-2026-2026-10-03/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 3 Oct 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Brazilian sertanejo singer Simone Mendes returns to Portugal for an arena concert in Porto, performing her best-known hits. A good night out for fans of Brazilian country and romantic pop, and for anyone who enjoys a big singalong crowd.</description></item><item><title>Rui Veloso: Trio</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/rui-veloso-trio-2026-10-09/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/rui-veloso-trio-2026-10-09/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 9 Oct 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Super Bock Arena. One of Portugal's best-loved singer-songwriters plays an intimate show with two fellow guitarists on a stage set in the round, so the audience surrounds the band. Expect stripped-back versions of songs from across his long career. It suits long-time fans and newcomers curious about modern Portuguese pop and rock.</description></item><item><title>Roupa Nova Tour 2026</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/roupa-nova-tour-2026-2026-10-16/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/roupa-nova-tour-2026-2026-10-16/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 16 Oct 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Super Bock Arena. Roupa Nova, one of Brazil's best-loved bands with more than 45 years behind them, bring their new tour to Porto. The show mixes the classic hits that won them fans across generations with some new surprises. It's a natural pick for Brazilian residents and anyone who enjoys Brazilian pop and romantic ballads.</description></item><item><title>RFM: Que Grandioso Espetáculo é Este?</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/rfm-que-grandioso-espetaculo-e-este-2026-10-17/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/rfm-que-grandioso-espetaculo-e-este-2026-10-17/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 17 Oct 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Portuguese radio station RFM brings its presenters to the arena for a big night of home-grown pop. Singers including Fernando Daniel, David Fonseca and Syro share one stage, so it is a good way to hear several of the country's best-known chart acts at once. It suits residents who want to discover current Portuguese music.</description></item><item><title>Cê Tá Doido: Humberto &amp; Ronaldo, Panda, Ícaro &amp; Gilmar</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ce-ta-doido-humberto-ronaldo-panda-icaro-gilmar-2026-10-23/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/ce-ta-doido-humberto-ronaldo-panda-icaro-gilmar-2026-10-23/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 23 Oct 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Super Bock Arena. Three names from Brazilian sertanejo share the Super Bock Arena stage for one night: the duo Humberto &amp; Ronaldo, Panda, and the duo Ícaro &amp; Gilmar. The night is built around well-known sertanejo hits, so it will suit fans of Brazilian country-pop and anyone after a big, lively concert.</description></item><item><title>Titãs</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/titas-2026-10-23/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/titas-2026-10-23/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 23 Oct 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Cancelled: the promoter has called off this Porto show by Titãs, the long-running Brazilian rock band, citing unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can ask for a refund where they bought their tickets. The concert was meant to span the band's four-decade career and suited fans of Brazilian rock.</description></item><item><title>Némanus</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/nemanus-2026-10-24/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/nemanus-2026-10-24/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 24 Oct 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Brothers Né and Hélder Vieira, the Portuguese duo known for mixing Portuguese pop with kizomba, funaná and other African, Latin American and Brazilian rhythms, play a large arena show in Porto. Expect their best-known dance hits alongside new material, a live band, choreography and big visual staging. It suits anyone who wants a night of dancing.</description></item><item><title>Eros Prado: O Pagode da Ofensa</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/eros-prado-o-pagode-da-ofensa-auditorio-super-bock-arena-2026-10-29/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/eros-prado-o-pagode-da-ofensa-auditorio-super-bock-arena-2026-10-29/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Thu 29 Oct 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Super Bock Arena. Brazilian comedian Eros Prado brings his online comedy project Pagode da Ofensa to Porto as a live stage show. Expect parody, rhyming bits, improvisation and a lot of audience interaction. It suits Portuguese speakers, especially Brazilian residents and fans of his YouTube channel.</description></item><item><title>Fingertips</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/fingertips-2026-11-06/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/fingertips-2026-11-06/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 6 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. The Porto pop rock band, active for more than twenty years, plays the city's biggest arena. The set pairs the hits many fans grew up with and the first live outing of a new studio album due out in October. It suits longtime fans and anyone after a big singalong night. The show will be filmed.</description></item><item><title>Canta-me uma História: live</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/canta-me-uma-historia-ao-vivo-2026-11-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/canta-me-uma-historia-ao-vivo-2026-11-07/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 7 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. David Antunes brings his podcast Canta-me uma História to the stage, joined by Emanuel Moura, Carolina Ligeiro and guests. Expect a Portuguese-language evening that mixes comedy, music and storytelling. It suits residents who follow the podcast or enjoy Portuguese humour and understand the language well.</description></item><item><title>Tony Carreira</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/tony-carreira-2026-11-14/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/tony-carreira-2026-11-14/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 14 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Tony Carreira, one of the best-selling names in Portuguese popular song, closes his 2026 HOJE tour with a big arena show in Porto. The set mixes the romantic hits many Portuguese families know by heart with newer songs. A good introduction to mainstream Portuguese music for residents curious about it.</description></item><item><title>Music Circus Show on Ice with Highlights of FROZEN 1&amp;2</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/music-circus-show-on-ice-with-highlights-of-frozen-1-2-2026-11-15/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/music-circus-show-on-ice-with-highlights-of-frozen-1-2-2026-11-15/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sun 15 Nov 2026, 16:00 to 16:00. Super Bock Arena. An ice show built around the songs of Frozen 1 and 2, performed live in Portuguese. Figure skaters share the synthetic ice with acrobats, aerial gymnasts and jugglers, and Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Sven appear on stage. It is a big arena spectacle for families, and young fans of the films will get the most from it.</description></item><item><title>Bryan Adams</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/bryan-adams-2026-11-17/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/bryan-adams-2026-11-17/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Tue 17 Nov 2026, 21:00 to 21:00. Super Bock Arena. Canadian rock singer and songwriter Bryan Adams plays an arena show in Porto on his European tour for the 2025 album Roll With The Punches. The set mixes new songs with decades of hits such as Summer of '69 and Heaven, so it suits longtime fans and anyone who enjoys big, anthemic rock.</description></item><item><title>David Fonseca</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/david-fonseca-2026-11-21/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/david-fonseca-2026-11-21/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 21 Nov 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. One of Portugal's best-known pop songwriters plays his first show at Super Bock Arena. He will present his long-awaited new album of original songs live for the first time, following a sold-out tour. A good choice for pop and rock fans, and a chance to hear new Portuguese music before most people do.</description></item><item><title>Outworld</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/outworld-2026-11-28/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/outworld-2026-11-28/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 28 Nov 2026, 22:00 to 22:00. Super Bock Arena. NEOPOP brings the German DJ and producer Klangkuenstler to Porto with his Outworld show. He is known for hard, uncompromising techno that mixes older and current styles. The staging is built around a huge portal of LED screens, truss and strobes in an all-white, science fiction look. It suits techno fans and anyone who wants a big arena club night.</description></item><item><title>PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/patrulha-pata-ao-vivo-herois-unidos-2026-12-05/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/patrulha-pata-ao-vivo-herois-unidos-2026-12-05/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 5 Dec 2026, 17:00 to 17:00. Super Bock Arena. A new interactive stage show based on the preschool cartoon. Ryder and the pups must round up an army of Robo Dog clones made by Mayor Humdinger, and the audience is invited to join the mission. Expect songs, dancing and bright visual effects. It suits young fans of the series and their families.</description></item><item><title>Sara Correia</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/sara-correia-2026-12-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/sara-correia-2026-12-07/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Mon 7 Dec 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. Lisbon-born fadista Sara Correia brings her arena show to Porto, pairing traditional fado with a powerful, modern vocal style. The set is expected to feature her recent hit single alongside new material from her upcoming album. A good pick for anyone curious about fado, whether it is a first encounter or a long-standing love.</description></item><item><title>Pocahontas (family musical at the Super Bock Arena auditorium)</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/pocahontas-auditorio-super-bock-arena-2026-12-12/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/pocahontas-auditorio-super-bock-arena-2026-12-12/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 12 Dec 2026, 15:30 to 15:30. Super Bock Arena. A Portuguese-language stage musical for children that retells the story of Pocahontas, the Powhatan chief's daughter, and her friendship with the English settler John Smith. The show has songs and choreography and carries a message about peace and prejudice. It suits families with young children who can follow Portuguese.</description></item><item><title>PORTÁTIL with Bumba na Fofinha</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/portatil-com-bumba-na-fofinha-2026-12-18/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/portatil-com-bumba-na-fofinha-2026-12-18/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Fri 18 Dec 2026, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. An improvised comedy show where no two nights are alike. The cast chats with someone in the audience, then builds a brand new play on the spot from that person's memories and everyday stories, with live music and sound effects. Bumba na Fofinha joins Gregório Duvivier, João Vicente de Castro and Gustavo Miranda. It suits Portuguese speakers who enjoy improv.</description></item><item><title>Cirque du Soleil: OVO</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/cirque-du-soleil-ovo-2027-01-06/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/cirque-du-soleil-ovo-2027-01-06/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Wed 6 Jan 2027, 20:30 to 20:30. Super Bock Arena. Cirque du Soleil brings OVO to Porto for the first time. The show is set in a colourful world of insects and mixes acrobatics, trampoline and contortion acts with slapstick humour. This touring version has new costumes, characters and music. There is little dialogue, so it works for residents of any language and for audiences of all ages.</description></item><item><title>Lisbon Film Orchestra: Our Stories</title><link>https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/lisbon-film-orchestra-our-stories-2027-01-16/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://theportugalbrief.pt/events/e/lisbon-film-orchestra-our-stories-2027-01-16/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:15:14 +0000</pubDate><description>Sat 16 Jan 2027, 21:30 to 21:30. Super Bock Arena. The Lisbon Film Orchestra comes back to Porto to begin its 20th anniversary season. Conductor Nuno de Sá leads more than 120 musicians, singers, choir members and dancers through well-known film and television themes. It's a large-scale, visually staged show that suits anyone who loves screen music.</description></item></channel></rss>
