Portugal · FADO SHOWS IN LISBON
The 15 best fado shows in Lisbon you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Intimate Lisboa em Fado show in Baixa Chiado with live fado (no microphones) plus free port or juice. 50 minutes.
“It was excellent. Not only were we entertained with excellent music but be also learn the history of Fada.”
Lisbon’s Fado & Fado in medieval stone arches near Sé Cathedral, with wine and English song meanings, in a 50-minute show.
“Loved the group that performed. The muscians and singers were top class! Having two wines to choose from was pretty nice. Only suggestion would be to fix their washroom door. It was so loud that it both users and audience cringed everytime someone opened or closed it.”
A 2-hour Lisbon night with a guided Fado introduction, 1.5-hour live show, and a full Portuguese dinner with ginjinha.
“The tour was great. Carol and Mel did a fantastic tour and took us on a short walk leading to the restaurant. Highly recommend.”
Alfama walking tour plus live fado and a traditional set-menu dinner in Lisbon, with one drink included for $58.
“The tour was very informative. The guide, Miguel, was helpful and positive. The restaurant was super cute. Definitely recommend!”
Sip wine, eat Portuguese tapas, and hear live Fado in a historic Lisbon venue built over a Roman theatre. 3 hours, $58.
“Such an amazing atmosphere, lovely staff and the music was fantastic”
50-minute fado in Lisbon’s Chiado: two singers, guitar classics, Lisbon visuals, and easy seating for about $25.40.
“Very talented singers and musicians. I think it would be better appreciated in a small intimate venue.”
One hour live Fado in Lisbon’s Alfama with Mário Lundum and a free glass of Port wine, in Portuguese and English.
“The show was excelent! Beside the beautiful music, you can hear and learn a lot regarding the Fado history. All recomendations! 100/10”
Enjoy dinner in Lisbon’s historic chapel at Mesa de Frades, then stay for live Fado music in an intimate 2.5-hour night.
“A great evening with delicious food and very generous with the wine. Great service very attentive. The Fado was very enjoyable”
Two-hour Fado in Lisbon’s oldest Alfama, with Port wine and Portuguese appetizers, close to the singers, acoustic guitar, UNESCO story.
“Guide was nice and funny, he was right to the point, did not get lost in unnecessary details. We were happy to participate in the event.”
1-hour Tejo cruise with live fado and a free drink, passing Alfama and key riverfront sights from Cais do Sodré.
“The group was great especially the singer. It would of been a bit nicer if it was on something besides a taxi boat.”
3.5-hour Lisbon Fado Vadio tour with Portuguese tapas and an interactive Fado night. Small group, Chiado and Bica walk, sing-along.
“The tour was the highlight of our stay in Lissabon. Ana told us loads of interestings things about the history of Fado and then brought us to a lovely place where we could experience it all from the front row. It really was the ultimate experience which even came with a little surprise which we didn't expect at all :)”
Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta in Lisbon: intimate live fado, traditional Portuguese dinner, and wine pairing.
“Friendly, accommodating staff. Could consider supplying seat cushions for the elderly .”
3-hour Lisbon fado walk with a live singer, Mouraria alleys, and an Alfama meal with caldo verde and chouriço.
“A real high light of our visit to Lisbon. Rita was great: explaining Fado and setting it in context, but also more generally about the history and culture of Lisbon. Really appreciated the effort she took to make notes on each Fado song at the restaurant and then explain afterwards what they were about. And the examples provided by the singer were very evocative. Definite five stars! One thing to note: the restauant options were either meat or fish, so Vegans and non-fish-eating vegetarians might want to check before booking”
Small group Lisbon night tour with hotel pickup, Alfama dinner, live Fado show, and National Pantheon night views.
“Pickup was 10-15 minutes late due to delays by another guest. That resulted in the tour portion feeling rushed. We did get to most of the points of interest (seeing them at night versus during the day on our TukTuk tour was interesting. The Fado show (3 sets with different singers) was was very interesting and entertaining. The dinner was quite good after we figured out how we could order. The food was all quite tasty. The wine was okay.”
5-hour Lisbon night tour with dinner and live fado, small van pickup, and illuminated Belém and Alfama sights plus two panoramic views.
“une sortie agréable et un guide agreable attentionné. Cette sortie nous a permis d apprendre plein de choes sur Lisbonne et de decouvrir le Fado, ce chant tradditionnel Portugais.”
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