Baixa and Aliados
Tiled station, towers and Porto's main avenue
The Baixa is the city centre, running from the Clérigos Tower and Livraria Lello down to São Bento Station and Avenida dos Aliados. Azulejo panels, churches, theatres and a bookshop are packed into a few streets.
São Bento Station has an entrance hall covered with 20,000 azulejo tiles by Jorge Colaço, and it is a working railway station. Avenida dos Aliados runs from Praça da Liberdade to the city hall, which has a 70-metre tower reached by 180 steps. Tower visits take place on the first Sunday of each month and must be booked in advance.
The Clérigos Tower has stood over the city since 1763, and the day ticket of €10 covers the tower and the museum. Livraria Lello is open daily 09:00 to 19:30, and every ticket works as a voucher toward a book. Praça da Batalha has the Church of Santo Ildefonso, with azulejo panels on its facade, and the Teatro Nacional São João.
Rua Galeria de Paris, a street of buildings from 1903, has bars and jazz venues. Padaria Ribeiro has traded since 1878 and is open Monday to Saturday, 07:00 to 20:00, and Confeitaria Serrana is known for its large bolas de Berlim.
Getting there
São Bento Station is on Praça de Almeida Garrett, and the Congregados Church stands next to it. Avenida dos Aliados runs from Praça da Liberdade to the city hall. Casa Oriental is next to the Clérigos Tower.
What to see
Start at São Bento Station and walk up Avenida dos Aliados, then continue to Livraria Lello and the Clérigos Tower. Praça da Batalha and Rua Galeria de Paris are close by.
Where to eat and drink
Pontual on Rua do Almada is known for its francesinhas and stays open until 02:00. Taxca serves a ham sandwich, and Sical is a café open since 1947 with tiled panels by Júlio de Resende.
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Things to do in Baixa and Aliados
What's on in Baixa and Aliados
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Arts market Market
Friday to Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques
An open-air market where local artists show and sell their work. The Município lists it Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 20:00 from April to September.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado das Artes
Band on the Run: The McCartney Experience Concert
Sun 8 Nov · Sá da Bandeira Theatre
A tribute concert of Paul McCartney songs in the Sala Estúdio Latino of the Sá da Bandeira Theatre.
00:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira, agenda · BAND ON THE RUN THE MCCARTNEY EXPERIENCE
Coins, stamps and collectibles market Market
Every Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Praça D. João I, under the arcades
Collectors buy and swap coins, postcards, stamps and other collectibles under the arcades. The Município lists it every Sunday from 08:00 to 13:00.
Free entry · 08:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado de Numismática, Filatelia e Colecionismo
Duke of Ribeira Day: Walk and Film Session Activities
Sun 8 Nov · Batalha Centro de Cinema
A walking route starting at Casa do Infante followed by a film session at Batalha Centro de Cinema.
Free · 10:30 to 17:45 · Map · Source: Malha, Câmara Municipal do Porto · Dia do Duque da Ribeira
Social Board Games Night Activities
Sun 8 Nov · Look.Sharp Retail Cafe
A social board game evening at Look.Sharp Cafe.
€3 · 18:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · SOCIAL Boardgames: Play and meet new friends!
Sun market, Saturday and Sunday Market
Saturday and Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Praça Parada Leitão
An urban crafts market of traditional and contemporary handmade objects. The Município lists it on Saturdays and Sundays at Praça Parada Leitão.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado do Sol
Vanished Porto: The City Beneath the City Activities
Sun 8 Nov · Porto
A guided walking tour about the parts of Porto that no longer exist.
€15 · 15:00 to 17:30 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event)
Batalha crafts market Market
Monday to Saturday. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Rua de Santo Ildefonso and Praça da Batalha
Handmade bags, belts and jewellery sold on Rua de Santo Ildefonso and Praça da Batalha. The Município lists it Monday to Saturday, with winter and summer hours.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado de Artesanato da Batalha
Bolhão market Market
Monday to Saturday. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Rua Formosa 322
The renovated municipal market on Rua Formosa sells fish, vegetables, fruit and crafts. Its own site lists the market Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, restaurants Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to midnight, and closed on Sundays.
Free entry · Market 08:00 to 20:00 (Saturday 08:00 to 18:00), restaurants 08:00 to 24:00 · Map · Source: Mercado do Bolhão · Mercado do Bolhão
À La Carte listening sessions at Lola Hi-Fi Performance
Every Tuesday. Next: Tue 10 Nov · Lola Hi-Fi, Rua de José Falcão 152
A weekly series with sound archivist Armando Sousa, an hour of music around a set theme. Agenda Porto lists it every Tuesday at 19:30, for ages 18 and over.
Free · 19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Município do Porto) · Sessões de escuta À La Carte, Lola Hi-Fi
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David Ole: Excepção Fatal Concert
Wed 11 Nov · Bar High Life, Batalha Centro de Cinema
A concert of three premiere compositions for the Criptobanda Musical de Paradela do Rio, part of the Câmara Sónica programme.
Free (ticket collected on the day, two per person) · 21:30 · Map · Source: Câmara Municipal do Porto, notícias de Cultura · David Ole: Excepção Fatal (Câmara Sónica)
Há Fado no Mercado at Bolhão Performance
Wednesdays 21 and 28 October, 4 and 11 November 2026. Next: Wed 11 Nov · Mercado do Bolhão, Rua Formosa 322
Fado singers perform in two restaurants of the Bolhão market, at 20:00 and 21:00. Agenda Porto lists four Wednesdays, 21 and 28 October and 4 and 11 November 2026.
Free · 20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Município do Porto) · Há Fado no Mercado
Chaplin shorts with live music at Cinema Trindade Performance
Thu 12 Nov · Cinema Trindade
Three Charles Chaplin short films, The Immigrant, The Cure and Easy Street, with live music by Jorge da Rocha, put on by INATEL for the 130 years of the first film screening in Porto.
21:45 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Câmara Municipal do Porto, Ágora) · Salão Piolho Cineconcertos: The Immigrant, The Cure e Easy Street
LeadDev Porto Meetup Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Pixelmatters
A meetup for engineering leaders and tech leads at Pixelmatters on Avenida dos Aliados.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · #1 LeadDev Porto
Sun market, Thursday and Friday Market
Thursday and Friday. Next: Thu 12 Nov · Praça de Carlos Alberto (temporary location)
An urban crafts market of traditional and contemporary handmade objects. The Município lists it on Thursdays and Fridays at Praça de Carlos Alberto, a temporary location.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado do Sol
FIATO opera festival Festival
13 to 21 Nov · Various venues in Porto and Gaia
Second edition of an opera festival with staged operas in theatres and free pop-up performances in the market, the airport, stations and the Ribeira.
Street opera and the Operómetro free, theatre shows ticketed · Map · Source: FIATO · FIATO, Festival Internacional de Artes e Ópera do Porto
Free Porto Internationals Pub Crawl Nightlife
13 to 14 Nov · The Box Porto
A free pub crawl through bars in Porto starting at The Box Porto.
Free · from 22:30 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · Free Porto Internationals PubCrawl! 🌍🎉💃🥂💪
Opera Escape Room Activities
9 dates from 13 Nov to 21 Nov · Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses
A timed escape room experience held in the Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses as part of the opera festival.
10:00 to 21:30 (from 17:00 on 13 November) · Map · Source: FIATO · Experiência “Escape Room”
Book launch: Pioneiras do Cinema Português Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Batalha Centro de Cinema
A book presentation of Pioneiras do Cinema Português at the Batalha Centro de Cinema.
17:00 · Map · Source: Batalha Centro de Cinema, calendário · Apresentação do livro “Pioneiras do Cinema Português”
Family film sessions at Batalha cinema Performance
Sat 14 Nov · Batalha Centro de Cinema
Film sessions for children and adults together: A Fantástica Viagem de Marona on 14 Nov, A Carrinha on 5 Dec with the Bedeteca and Ernest e Célestine: Contos de Inverno on 19 Dec.
15:15 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Câmara Municipal do Porto, Ágora) · Sessões para Famílias do Batalha
Gabriel Beck, piano (New Talents) Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Rivoli Municipal Theatre
A piano recital by Gabriel Beck in the Rivoli small auditorium.
5 EUR · 17:00 · Map · Source: Teatro Municipal do Porto, programa · Gabriel Beck (Piano) Novos Talentos
Gil Brito, piano (New Talents) Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Rivoli Municipal Theatre
A piano recital by Gil Brito in the Rivoli small auditorium.
5 EUR · 15:30 · Map · Source: Teatro Municipal do Porto, programa · Gil Brito (Piano) Novos Talentos
SALTO exhibition finissage Exhibition
Sat 14 Nov · Viga
A closing afternoon of the SALTO exhibition by the TRAMPOLIM platform, with an open conversation among artists, team and public.
Map · Source: Câmara Municipal do Porto, notícias de Cultura · Finissage da exposição SALTO
Augusto Lemos photography: imagens anunciadas Exhibition
On now, until 18 Dec · University of Porto
A photography exhibition by Augusto Lemos around the work of José Leite de Vasconcelos.
Free · Map · Source: U.Porto eventos, FLUP · Exposição de fotografia de Augusto Lemos: «imagens anunciadas», em torno da obra de José Leite de Vasconcelos (1858-1941)
Interactive Concert: Opera for Babies Concert
Sun 15 Nov, Sat 21 Nov · Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses
An interactive opera concert for babies at the Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses.
10:00, 11:30 and 15:00 on 15 November, 10:00, 11:30 and 15:00 on 21 November · Map · Source: FIATO · Concerto Interativo “Ópera para Bebés”
Book launch: ABC da Guerra Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Teatro São João
A book launch of ABC da Guerra by João de Sousa Cardoso, presented by Pedro Mexia.
Map · Source: Teatro Nacional São João, agenda
Auto da Casa film screening Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Teatro São João
A screening of the documentary Auto da Casa, about the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, the pre-opening film of the Porto/Post/Doc festival.
Map · Source: Teatro Nacional São João, agenda · Auto da Casa
Free International Pub Crawl with Local Guides Nightlife
20 to 21 Nov · The Box Porto
A free pub crawl with local guides through bars in Porto starting at The Box Porto.
Free · from 22:30 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · Free International PUBCRAWL w/ Local Guides! 💃 🌍🎉
Pernille Haaland: Nordic AF Performance
Fri 20 Nov · Sá da Bandeira Theatre
A stand-up comedy show in English by Pernille Haaland in the Sala Estúdio Latino of the Sá da Bandeira Theatre.
00:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira, agenda · PERNILLE HAALAND - NORDIC AF
Balleteatrinho with Sara Pereira Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Balleteatro
A two-hour workshop for children at Balleteatro, with advance online registration.
€15 · 16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Balleteatro · Balleteatrinho
Entre Imagens: Short Film Session Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Batalha Centro de Cinema
A session of short films about Porto in the Entre Imagens cycle, with Porto/Post/Doc, in Sala 2 of Batalha Centro de Cinema.
Free · 21:45 · Map · Source: Malha, Câmara Municipal do Porto · Entre Imagens (As Sereias, Corpo e Meio, Cinema)
Maguy Marin: Repertório(s) Performance
Sat 21 Nov · Teatro Nacional de São João
A FOCO Maguy Marin programme event held at the Teatro Nacional de São João.
16:00 · Map · Source: Fundação de Serralves, atividades
Once Upon a Time in Culturgest Porto Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Culturgest Porto
A group visit and conversation about contemporary art at Culturgest Porto.
13:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · Once upon a time in... Culturgest Porto
Open Microphone Activities
Sat 21 Nov · Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses
An open microphone session at the Clube dos Fenianos Portuenses closing the opera festival.
Free · 23:00 · Map · Source: FIATO · Sessão “Open Microphone”
Dez palavras do Inferno Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Teatro São João
A talk by Marco Neves on ten words used in Gil Vicente's Auto da Barca do Inferno. Free until the hall is full.
Free · Map · Source: Teatro Nacional São João, agenda
Family Saturdays at Bolhão Performance
Last Saturday of the month, to December 2026. Next: Sat 28 Nov · Mercado do Bolhão, Rua Formosa 322
A monthly hands-on workshop for all ages at the Bolhão market. The market lists it on the last Saturday of each month through December 2026: Halloween lanterns on 31 October, Christmas postcards on 28 November and sound toys on 26 December.
Free, open participation · 11:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: Mercado do Bolhão · Sábados em Família, Mercado do Bolhão
ArtGym Company presents Kairos Performance
Mon 30 Nov · Sá da Bandeira Theatre
A stage show by ArtGym Company in the main hall of the Sá da Bandeira Theatre.
00:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira, agenda · ArtGym Company apresenta KAIROS
Panda Bear and Sonic Boom: A ? of WHEN Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Rivoli Municipal Theatre
A one-hour concert by Panda Bear and Sonic Boom in the Rivoli main auditorium.
12 EUR · 21:30 · Map · Source: Teatro Municipal do Porto, programa · Panda Bear & Sonic Boom A ? of WHEN
Book launch: Criar e Produzir V Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Teatro São João
A book launch of Criar e Produzir V, presented by Maria João Brilhante and Levi Martins.
Map · Source: Teatro Nacional São João, agenda
Family film sessions at Batalha cinema Performance
Sat 5 Dec · Batalha Centro de Cinema
Film sessions for children and adults together: A Fantástica Viagem de Marona on 14 Nov, A Carrinha on 5 Dec with the Bedeteca and Ernest e Célestine: Contos de Inverno on 19 Dec.
15:15 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Câmara Municipal do Porto, Ágora) · Sessões para Famílias do Batalha
Fantasie Minor by Marco da Silva Ferreira Performance
Sat 5 Dec · University of Porto Reitoria
A dance piece by Marco da Silva Ferreira staged at the University of Porto Reitoria as part of the Piquenique programme.
Free · 16:00 · Map · Source: Malha, Câmara Municipal do Porto · Ação P3 - Fantasie Minor, de Marco da Silva Ferreira
Hide to Seek: Contact Practices for Reimagining Bodies Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Balleteatro
A contact-practice workshop led by Júlio Cerdeira at Balleteatro, with online registration and advance payment.
€20 · 10:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: Balleteatro · HIDE TO SEEK
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The Ormsson Collection presented by Joao Penalva Exhibition
On now, until 10 Jan 2027 · Culturgest Porto, Zona Histórica do Porto
Exhibition of the Ormsson Collection curated by artist João Penalva.
Free entry · Tue to Sun, 13:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Culturgest · A Colecção Ormsson apresentada por João Penalva
The Story of Silly John, puppet comedy Performance
Sun 15 Nov · Sa da Bandeira Theatre, Centro Histórico do Porto
Puppet comedy about a mother, her energetic son and a donkey, billed for the whole family.
Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira · A HISTÓRIA DE JOÃO PATETA
Estás Duende da Cabeça, Christmas children's show Performance
1 to 20 Dec · Sa da Bandeira Theatre, Centro Histórico do Porto
Christmas show about a boy who travels to Lapland to find Santa, run of performances 1 to 20 December, session days not printed.
Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira · ESTÁS DUENDE DA CABEÇA
The Christmas Treasure, a musical Performance
8 to 13 Dec · Sa da Bandeira Theatre, Centro Histórico do Porto
Original-songs musical in which Santa lands among pirates, run of performances 8 to 13 December, session times not printed.
Map · Source: Teatro Sá da Bandeira · O TESOURO DO NATAL | UM MUSICAL
Live music in Baixa and Aliados
- Coliseu Porto Ageas 28 upcoming gigs
- CastleRock Porto 27 upcoming gigs
- Maus Hábitos 10 upcoming gigs
- Teatro Rivoli (Teatro Municipal do Porto) 7 upcoming gigs
- Hard Club 7 upcoming gigs
- Mercado do Bolhão 6 upcoming gigs
- Plano B 5 upcoming gigs
- Teatro do Bolhão 3 upcoming gigs
- Auditório CCOP 3 upcoming gigs
- Teatro Sá da Bandeira 3 upcoming gigs
- Ferro Bar 3 upcoming gigs
- Teatro Nacional São João (and Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória) 2 upcoming gigs
- 33 1 upcoming gig
- Mr. Bean's Music Club 1 upcoming gig
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