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To celebrate the holidays in Porto, the Circus is one of Porto's biggest and best Christmas Party with a fusion of fun, excitement and thrills.

Porto is the destination of choice for the turn of the year, beating Lisbon and Paris. According to the study prepared by the hotel search platform www.trivago.pt, Porto is the most popular destination for Portuguese to ring in the New Year, followed by Lisbon and London, and then Paris and Funchal.

The Water Pavilion closed to the public on November 26, 2016 for rehabilitation works. Architect Alexandre Burmester will be in charge of the upcoming project. The exhibition area will be redesigned for new and modern contents. Reopening is scheduled for October 2017.

Starting next Tuesday, Tripass card is on sale, issued by Porto City Hall. The card entitles its users privileged access to the cinema circuit in downtown Porto from January 1, 2017, granting discounts and other benefits in Trindade cinemas, Teatro Municipal do Porto - Rivoli / Campo Alegre and Passos Manuel.

This festive season, experience the magic combined at Coliseu do Porto as Christmas and Circus wish you a very happy Christmas. Coliseu celebrates its 75th anniversary and has prepared a spectacular show. While there won't be any animals being tamed, this year's show gives the audience the chance to meet the best contemporary artists that will overwhelm you with grandeur.

Urban Art market brings local crafts and gifts to Porto from December 8 to December 11, where there is something to be found for all.

Music at the entrance to City Market Bolhão. Saturday was a jazz day, with a performance prepared by the Porto association Porta-Jazz by The Rite Of Trio.

The fourth night of Porto Best Of cycle, which aims to join on the same stage Portuguese bands from different generations and revisit emblematic albums, features Expensive Soul and CRU concerts at Rivoli on Saturday, December 10 at 9:30 pm.

The two natural ice rinks are ready to welcome those who want to glide across the skating rinks. They will be open until January 8th in Rotunda da Boavista and in Praça da Batalha.

Enjoy the fair and embrace the talent of many artisans and crafters in a vibrant area of the city downtown. Artesanatus is located at Praça D. João I, until December 23. Stroll through the fair and take time to pick one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.