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Porto is already one of the best places to spend New Year
New Year's Eve festivities in Porto are already a tourist reference, not only for nationals but also foreign visitors.
Porto sets Clock Tower for midnight countdown
The City Hall Clock Tower is ticking to New Year's countdown in Avenida dos Aliados, as 2016 bids farewell and revellers toast 2017 with blazing fireworks, when the clock strikes 12 on the last day of December.
Bus service at full speed for the longest night of the year
Bus service will be fully operational on New Year's Eve to ensure maximum passenger transport overnight. Main roads will be closed to traffic and metro service is available all night long.
City Hall Clock Tower set to midnight countdown on New Year
Regular service to the City Hall Clock Tower will be carried out tomorrow, December 30, by Marcolino specialist team, to ensure the clock is adjusted for New Year's Eve countdown.
2016 recap... the beginning
This time last year, a very special New Year's Eve was in place in Avenida dos Aliados. This year, 2016 will bid farewell at the sound of Blind Zero and Os Azeitonas. Midnight will have a different tune and many surprises are in store.
A whole night of celebrations throughout the city of Porto
This year for the first time, Porto City Hall will offer live music across three stages throughout the city for those who want to celebrate the New Year in downtown Porto.
The circus magic in the streets of Porto
This year, the circus magic takes place at Bolhão Market and Avenida da Liberdade from December 26 to 30. Porto's festive programme continues, with activities for all generations up to January 8.
Rehabilitation works at Rosa Mota Pavilion
Porto City Hall approves the draft contract for rehabilitation, re-qualification and operation of the Rosa Mota Pavilion to be concluded between the Municipality of Porto and the "Porto Cem por Cento Porto" consortium Tuesday, December 27.
"We will try not to cry" on New Year's Concert
Discover the charming Avenida dos Aliados, in Porto where great entertainment on New Year's Eve 2016 is provided by the selection of incredible performers.