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Authentic Fado Show by the Riverfront

Name: Authentic Fado Show by the Riverfront
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Settle into Authentic Fado Show by the Riverfront at Cais do Fado on Gaia's waterfront. Listen to professional singers and guitarists with the Douro outside the window and a glass of port in hand.

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Full description

Cais do Fado is a small venue on the Vila Nova de Gaia waterfront where professional Portuguese singers and musicians perform fado with the Douro and Porto's skyline as a backdrop. The programme centres on the music's emotional expression, and the intimate room keeps the audience close to the performers.

A glass of Poças port, water or juice is included with the ticket. Sessions last about 90 minutes, and children under thirteen are listed as free.

Reviewers describe it as a warm, rewarding first introduction to fado.

A glass of Poças port, water or juice is included with the ticket. Sessions last about 90 minutes, and children under thirteen are listed as free.

Reviewers describe it as a warm, rewarding first introduction to fado.

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Address

Av. de Diogo Leite 108, 4400-111 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal · Vila Nova de Gaia

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Hours

Daily sessions at 17:30 and 19:00, ~90 minutes.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h30

Best time

early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Pick a 17:30 or 19:00 session in advance
check the current riverfront meeting address before you set off
choose port, water or juice for your included drink.

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Reviews

Ambre – France | September 6, 2026 Ambre enjoyed the warm, intimate venue and talented performers, finding the emotional atmosphere a rewarding introduction to fado.

GetYourGuide traveler

1/5

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