Out of doors

Spring was rather grim, with the lockdown rule due to the pandemic; but, summer is a different story, with outdoor events in parks and gardens to enliven spirits. One of such not to miss outdoor event is the Bossa Nova and "Choro" performance at Casa de São Roque, in the parish of Campanhã, on 29th August, which adapted to the current pandemic scenario, and organises outdoor cultural activities in compliance with preventive health measures, such as book presentations, wine tastings and live...

Porto Book Fair runs from 28th August to 13th September, and there are mandatory rules to comply with. Check out what you need to know regarding schedules, capacity, hygiene measures, and event ticket collection, to help you better prepare the literary journey ahead.

The most relevant literary event in Porto returns to the city this August, earlier than usual, as Porto Book Fair traditionally kicks off in September. The event opens doors on 28th August and runs till 13th September. This is the 7th edition organised by Porto City Hall. This significant literary event celebrates books and reading, offering visitors joy (as simple), whilst boosting publishers screen space to showcase both their frontlist and backlist.

Porto Municipal Gallery opens two exhibitions on 12th September, namely "Prémio Paulo Cunha e Silva -- 2.nd edition" and "Waves and Whirlpools". The exhibits are access free and can be enjoyed till 15th November, from Tuesdays to Sunday, between 10am and 6pm.

If you think you have already organised your weekend, think again; How about to go see a movie at Monte Aventino? The "Cinema Fora de Sítio" two last sessions happen on 28th and 29th August, featuring the movies "Think Like a Dog" and "The Night Clerk", respectively. Sessions are entrance free and seats are occupied according to the first-come, first-served rule. Doors open one hour prior to the movie screening, which is at 10pm. The event, which is held in line with the health measures issue...

The offering of a ticket at the Water Pavilion, for children up to 12 years old, when purchasing another adult ticket expires on 28th August. This offer is valid for Thursdays and Fridays and children under four years of age are always granted free entry, as usual.

The largest European exhibition interlocking plastic bricks aka Legos stays on show until 4th October, at the Customs building in Porto. This is certainly one of the best ways to spend special moments, with family or friends and to catch upon recreations of iconic films such as Titanic or Star Wars. The venue offers more than 5 thousand Lego bricks that recreate circa 100 models in about 2 thousand square metres.

This year, Porto welcomes Festival Trengo in a different format than usual, as the Trengolas kicks off on 28th August, featuring 20 performances devoted to circus arts, which are also included in this year's Porto Book Fair and the programming of Porto Municipal Theatre.

The "Porta Jazz ao Relento" cycle features six free entry concerts in the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, during Porto Book Fair. The event is held with limited capacity, due to ongoing pandemic. Picture this: the moonlight and the sound of Jazz, surrounded by books in Porto! We are talking sound and substance in the most relevant literary event in the city of Porto.

Who was Leonor de Almeida, whose memory and work is being honoured at Porto Book Fair 2020 edition? Leonor de Almeida was born in Porto, in 1909. "She was a mother, a poet, a nurse, a physical therapist, a beautician, a traveller, an adventurer, a pioneer, but most of all, she was free", as explained by Cláudia Clemente, who researched the writer's work.