Fado Club Experience: Discover the Aesthetics and Authenticity of Traditional Fado Music in 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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Q2849djbarbarab
Sep 20, 2024
Fado Music Magic-Making in Porto - We attended a Fado show at Ideal Fado Club of Porto on September 14, 2024. The Portuguese guitarists and singers connected with the audience with their smiles. I felt like I was witnessing music magic. The Club served individual glasses of port wine to audience members. That contributed to the ambiance of the music magic-making experience.
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Stufunk069
Sep 18, 2024
Stirred My Soul And Moved Me To Tears! - We wanted to experience Fado and had only managed to get to the Museu do Fado in Lisbon, so when we saw this just around the corner from our apartment in Porto, we booked an evening event. The venue has an intimate feel but there is enough space for everyone, and it's a limited crowd. Also their manifest of 'all are welcome' is true, as there is no dress code, however I kept to smart shorts and a casual shirt as it was the early September '24 heatwave. The staff are very helpful, and you receive a delicious glass of port wine when you arrive. There were bottles of water available upon request, but there is no bar as the venue wishes you to enjoy the experience without distractions, and to be honest you don't need anything more once the performances start. There were two performances, the lady in the photo, used as the header for the club on here with the silver shawl was first. I don't speak Portuguese but she had me at song number two! My eyes welled up at her first number, and tears ran down my face with her second song. The second performer was equally as good, facially expressive with his performances which summed up Fado to me. Also both the guitar and guitarra players blew us away, so it was definitely an emotive hour, and a worthwhile experience.
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Frankuq1767ku
Sep 18, 2024
A Wonderful Experience - We loved this performance and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enjoy Fado music. Our trip to Porto would not have been complete without this experience.
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M2152ssandrewg
Sep 15, 2024
Authentic Fado - Excellent authentic Fado performances. The venue is small and intimate. Note that, apart from a complimentary small glass of port, there is no food or drinks available.
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P76zzpetert
Sep 13, 2024
Fado in Porto - Beautiful music, singing and guitar playing. A very enjoyable experience! We booked this last minute and were happy we did!
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K8678cbpedrof
Sep 10, 2024
Ideal place to listen to Portuguese soul - Very emotional experience. Recommend it to tourists as well as locals. The staff were welcoming and the 'fadistas' were the best we have ever heard.
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Blair
Sep 6, 2024
Good Introduction to Fado - Very well done. About 45 min. In length, so a good introduction to Fado. A small glass of port upon arrival. A small venue with close seating.
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186jos_antoniov
Sep 5, 2024
I loved it. - The fado club is an intimate and welcoming space where two instrumentalists and two singers delight us with fados accompanied by a glass of port. It lasts an hour, no meals are served and fados is enjoyed only and exclusively. I loved it.
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Browneyedbird
Sep 13, 2024
A tourist show - but quite a good one - Efficient and well organised. Pleasantly informal. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. When you enter, you receive your glass of port at the door and then choose a seat. The show started on time. There is no bar or food available. The singers had strong voices and the guitarists were skilled. We enjoyed it.
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Gabylich
Sep 7, 2024
To make you want to listen to fado if it could not be done in Lisbon or Coimbra - It is a suitable show to listen to fado with good musicians in a warm place. Since it is clearly for tourists, it would be appropriate to have some explanation or context for the repertoire. None of that happens and there is not much communication between musicians and audiences.
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