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Christmas lightings are switched on 1 December at Avenida dos Aliados

Christmas lightings in Porto will be switched on 1 December at 5.30 pm. As usual, the occasion will be marked in Avenida dos Aliados, when the Christmas tree will be lit at General Humberto Delgado Square, in front of Town Hall and thus the holidays officially begin. As in the last two years, the City Hall marks this date with an open celebration at Avenida dos Aliados.

Story of a magical jogging through Porto, by Oliver Balch to The Guardian

"First runs in a new location are memorable, even magical", says Oliver Balch, writer and blogger that published his memorable and magical experience of running in Porto in the British daily newspaper The Guardian. Oliver Balch writes about runs and travels around the world and in a "cinematically sequenced" narrative, Balch describes his impressive "encounter" with Porto.

Porto is the International Music Capital for two days

The Warm Up Programme of International Music Conference TCT - Tomorrow Comes Today, kick starts today, 12 October with Emmy Curl. This event will be held in Porto, next year.

Fado Experience at Quinta da Bonjóia

The cultural event "Serões da Bonjóia" will feature a fado session under the Arts Cycle. The Fado Porto Club will perform at Quinta da Bonjóia, 12 October starting at 9.15 pm. The entrance is free.

Porto Water Innovation Week ends on a high note with Aquaporto Festival in the City Park

More than 1500 children enjoyed the Aquaporto Festival, promoted by municipal company Águas do Porto. This is the 4th Edition of this water festival, which kicked-off at 10 am, next to the Water pavilion, in the City Park and will run till 30 September. Participation is free.

Gastronomic event in Porto set the table in D. João I Square

One of the most popular gastronomic events in Porto is back to D. João I Square. This is the fifth time that both people from Porto and visitors to town can have a bit of something that excites the desire for more.

Leisure and culture activities that "Verão é no Porto" hosted in town

Over 400 suggestions for entertainment and conviviality have enlivened the city of Porto these last three months. Like in previous years, the municipal programme "Verão é no Porto" (summer is in Porto) enabled a diversified programming full of events throughout the city.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride suited up to ride through Porto and raise Money to supporting the Movember Foundation

Sunday afternoon, 24 September, Porto joined other 600 cities all over the world to unite for a common and noble cause: to raise money to support prostate cancer and men's mental health. Participants have to dress up and ride a classical or vintage motorbike through town to raise awareness on important health issues.

Serralves welcomes autumn in Porto with two feast days

Serralves Foundation is ready to receive the new season, by celebrating the also known as the harvest season with two full days. The autumn feast will be held this weekend (23 and 24 September) in a scenery of contemporary art and landscape so unique in this institution in the city of Porto. The entrance is free.

Entrance free Saturday, 16 September at Port of Leixões

All port area is open for visitors, including the Cruise Terminal, vessels, tugs and the training ship Sagres. Concerts, exhibitions and a regatta, are among the initiatives planned for 16 September to mark the Day of Port of Leixões.