Traditional Fado With Port Wine

Lisbon:Traditional Fado&Port Wine in the Heart of Old Lisbon. Rated 4.7 across 5,709 reviews. Runs 50 minutes. From €14.

Overview

This is a 50-minute fado concert held in a concert hall on Rua do Crucifixo in Baixa, a short walk from the Baixa-Chiado metro station. Lisboa em Fado caps each show at 45 guests, and the singers and guitarists perform without microphones or pickups, so the sound you hear is entirely acoustic. Your ticket includes a seat, a glass of port wine or juice, and the live performance.

The show itself runs through ten fados plus one instrumental section, with brief multimedia segments in between, narrated in English with Portuguese subtitles. These introduce the roots of fado, the figures who shaped it, the Portuguese guitar, and something of Lisbon itself, which makes the performance approachable for visitors who do not speak Portuguese. Several travellers said these explanations helped them appreciate the songs far more than they would have otherwise.

It suits anyone curious about fado who wants a short, central, well-explained introduction to the tradition. Reviewers often mention the intimacy of the room and the strength of the voices and guitar work.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the venueThe meeting point is Lisbon in Fado, Rua do Crucifixo 84, Baixa, close to the Baixa-Chiado metro station. The listing asks guests to arrive 10 minutes early.
2. Take your seatThe ticket secures a seat in the concert hall, with entrance and seat choice on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Opening introductionsShort multimedia segments in English with Portuguese subtitles cover the roots of fado, the legends who defined it, the Portuguese guitar, and Lisbon.
4. Live fado performanceAward-winning singers and seasoned musicians perform ten fados and one instrumental section on Portuguese and classic guitars, with no microphones.
5. Enjoy your drinkA complimentary glass of port wine or juice comes with the entry ticket.
6. End of showThe concert lasts 50 minutes in total and ends at the same venue in central Lisbon. No return transport is included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most from this short concert.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or transport of any kind. The venue is on Rua do Crucifixo in Baixa, and several travellers noted it is very close to the Baixa-Chiado metro station, which makes it easy to reach.
• Arrive early. Seats are first-come, first-served, so the ticket guarantees entry but not a specific chair. The listing asks guests to arrive 10 minutes before the start.
• Language. The show is conducted in English and Portuguese. The English introductions cover the history and context, and the listing recommends a basic understanding of either language.
• Drink included. One glass of port wine or juice comes with the ticket. Additional drinks are not included and must be paid for separately.
• Photography. Flash photography is not allowed, and food is also banned from the hall. Assistance dogs are permitted, but other pets are not.
• Short and compact. At 50 minutes the show is brief by design, and one reviewer described it as a good balance of slideshow, music, singing and audience participation.

Common issues. The show is not without criticism. Some travellers feel the video segments run long and would prefer more live music during the 50 minutes. The venue seats up to 45 guests on a first-come, first-served basis, so there is no assigned seat. Children under 4 are not allowed, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable after booking except under the standard cancellation policy, and there is no transport to or from the venue.

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