Fado Club Experience: Discover the Aesthetics and Authenticity of Traditional Fado Music in Porto
4.8
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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Liveandsee23
May 5, 2024
Intimate and traditional. Highly recommend. - Highly recommend. Loved it! Book a ticket online. You may be lucky and get a ticket on the day. My slot was fully booked. Intimate traditional venue and so good. I actually became emotional. Lovely. Don't get there too early. Venue opened 10 minutes before the show so time it right. Seats are not allocated. Casual. Loved it. Glass of wine is included in the ticket price. Show is 1 hour long. Staff are friendly and pleasant. Clean. Tables seat 2 so if you are a solo traveller like me, you will most likely share a table with another person. 3 shows a night, May 2024. One at 18:00, one at 19:30 and one at 21:15. I went at 19:30.
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G5923bcdianeb
May 2, 2024
Great show, Really talented musical artists. Exceeded my expectations. - I really enjoyed the show. I didn't expect such talented artists to be performing. The Portugese guitar player was phenomenal and the classical guitar guy was really good. The whole show was really entertaining. I would highly recommend it.
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J8076fedarleneb
Apr 30, 2024
Incredible Fado... Must see! - Very powerful and emotional performance. It will give you goosebumps. This show is a MUST see. It is traditional Fado in a very personal setting with wonderful singers and musicians. Don't miss it!
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Allison_e
Apr 30, 2024
Amazing fado music - This was a very special show of high quality fado; the 2 singers and musicians were all excellent. It is a serious listener setting, and a complementary glass of port.
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N1762pdchiarad
Apr 29, 2024
We will do it again - Amazing it’s a really good and autentic Experience with good music and good Wind The place is really nice, sincere andare players qualified
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Rosanay44
Apr 26, 2024
Simple and wonderful experience to learn about fado - I went in September 2023 following recommendations as it was a small club, not so touristy, without the noise of crockery and cutlery and with afternoon performances. Great acoustics, welcoming atmosphere and fantastic artists. With a glass of wine or water, the audience enjoyed it with attention and respect. I really liked!
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Joyce_w
Apr 22, 2024
Enjoy Fado - Perfect setting for an enjoyable experience. The beautiful voices and the musical accompaniment provided a welcome first Fado experience. Would highly recommend!
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Kirk_j
May 6, 2024
Intro to Fado - Good introduction to the Fado music. Very passionate presentations. The artists were quite talented. The touch of port wine was nice. Just wish they had gone into the historic origins of the genre.
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Florenceg689
Apr 25, 2024
An hour of discovery of fado. - It's not our basic style of music, but it allows you to discover fado, while drinking a glass of Porto, with some explanations in Portuguese and English. The room is small, round tables in an arc around a small platform where two guitarists play and where a singer and a singer take turns singing.
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Vacanciereoccasionl
May 2, 2024
Good for 1 discovery - Good duration, nice artists but too many people in the room even if everything is done to create a certain atmosphere. Good for 1 discovery. But too “touristy” for my taste.
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