Fado Club Experience: Discover the Aesthetics and Authenticity of Traditional Fado Music in Porto
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341 Ratings
Porto
Immerse yourself in the aesthetics and authenticity of traditional Fado music in Porto. Experience a concert dedicated to the purest form of Fado, performed by a collective of professional artists. Discover the different styles of Fado and enjoy a glass of Port wine before the concert. Don't miss this unique and artistic Fado experience!
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ideal Clube de Fado - Enjoy an intimate and intense moment of pure Fado in a reference vintage space in the city of Porto.
What's Included
  • A welcoming glass of Port wine
Additional Information

A group of professional Fado artists, dedicated to Traditional Fado (regarded as the most authentic branch of Fado), invite you to experience this genuine style that embodies the true essence and authenticity of the genre.

Prior to the performance, you’ll have the chance to engage in discussions with the musicians, who will guide you through the diverse styles typically performed at Fado concerts, using musical examples, and highlight the reason behind the traditional style being hailed as the most artistically valuable.

You will be treated to a glass of Port wine before the concert commences.

At this performance, you can expect pure, undiluted Fado, untainted by mainstream playlists or other genres like Lisbon Marches or Folk Music, commonly mistaken as Fado for its commercial appeal. This is the only concert in Porto committed solely to authentic and artistic Fado.

The atmosphere is one of respectful silence during the concert.

The music will be delivered by a typical trio composed of a Fadista (Fado singer), a classical guitar player, and a Portuguese guitar player.

Each concert will feature performances by two fado singers: one male, and one female.

The concert will include 12 Fados and 2 instrumental songs.

Location
Ideal Clube de Fado
Rua do Ateneu Comercial do Porto 32
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(341 Ratings)
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Coastal71361
Mar 2, 2024
superb experience - super special place for a good fado evening. highly recommended. good ambient and very well organised very good retro vibe
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Susie_r
Dec 11, 2023
Immersed in the soulful... - Immersed in the soulful performances, surrounded by the intimate setting, the intertwining of melancholic melodies and heartfelt vocals created an utterly captivating experience. The authentic ambiance, a reflection of the rich Fado tradition, forged a profound connection between the audience and the raw emotions woven into the music, making the evening truly unforgettable.
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Leslie_d
Nov 20, 2023
Talented singers! - We traveled to Portugal and wanted to experience a Fado show. The singers were very talented! It was a nice intimate setting where you got lost in the music! Such beautiful voices!
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Hayley_p
Nov 20, 2023
Beautiful music - Really enjoyed this Fado show. The music was truly beautiful and you could tell the musicians were very passionate about the genre. Definitely worth a watch.
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Torilln653
Oct 19, 2023
We recommend Ideal fado club! - The concerts where very good, both the fado evening and the consert with the guitarist and pianist! We really enjoyed the evenings!
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Grandmasbiking2
Oct 8, 2023
A trip highlight - One of the highlights of our Portugal trip. The musicians were remarkable. Truly stunning performance in a cozy venue full of history and atmosphere. We've already recommended them to others.
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Amazon1928
Oct 6, 2023
A great experience of fado - The event is at a small, intimate venue and beforehand there is an optional talk by one of the singers about the music and songs. (you'd need to arrive ahead of the show to hear this). We really appreciated the requirement to be silent during the show as it enabled us to fully experience the performance and it felt like everyone in the audience was completely engaged with what was going on. The lyrics are in Portuguese which was not a problem - the passion of the performers was so affecting you could see how they felt about the music and songs. Thank you to all involved.
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Kelly
Mar 1, 2024
Nice show. Interesting intro into traditional Portuguese music - Good show but if you don’t come early you can’t get a good seat. Suggest levelled seating. Eg bar stools and small chairs. No English available during the show.
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Resort34253479393
Nov 24, 2023
Children were allowed…not good for all. - Nice quiet venue location. The show was great, however there was a crying infant for part of the show. Shouldn’t allow children.
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Blair_l
Nov 18, 2023
Good music - This was a nice introduction to Fado music, but the ‘talk’ from the musicians was all in Portuguese, so there really wasn’t any accessible information about Fado (for me). It would have been nice for the talk in between songs to have been in English to be able to learn more about the history of Fado.
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