Fado ao Centro
Fado ao Centro
4.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Fado ao Centro is a Cultural Association of Fado from Coimbra, opened from Monday to Sunday (10am to 7pm). Located in the historical center of Coimbra (Rua Quebra Costas),the entrance to the photo exhibition about Coimbras University tradition & informations are for free. Also have Fado shows everyday, with a recreation of a Live Serenade, that everyone can experience for a small amount of money! A magical space with a unique atmosphere were you can find the most genuine and traditional Fado from Coimbra everyday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Only the best musicians of the city play in Fado ao Centro and they are selected according to the highest standards of this 160 year old tradition. Even if you can't witness the concert, don't miss the oportunity to visit our space and get to know a little bit more about Fado from Coimbra. There are always musicians playing and rehearsing so you can change experiences and learn more about the Portuguese Guitar and this unique musical tradition. Bewtween 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. we have the "Afternoon Rehearsals" with our regular musicians. You can always pass by, watch them play and anyone that want's to bring their own instrument is also welcome to join! At 6:00 p.m. we start our daily 50 minute long concert of Fado from Coimbra. If you are interested in attending our concert, we strongly advise you to make a reservation in order to ensure your seat. We don't serve any kind of food, so we are totally committed to the concert itself, enabling a genuine atmosphere and unique cultural and musical experience in Coimbra! Following the work that has been held by this Cultural Association, you'll find different exclusive editions of books, CDs and DVDs related to Fado from Coimbra. Fado ao Centro(R) is, undoubtedly, a place to visit in Coimbra!
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  • Travel All Destiny Tours, LLC
    Delaware17 contributions
    Fado, Portuguese, Love songs
    Great expression of Portuguese, Love songs Which captures your heart at least it did mine very enjoyable. Excellent Porto wine, afterwards and enjoyable theatre surroundings. Great translation from Portuguese. To English. Very hospitable.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written June 1, 2023
  • NIKieser
    Phoenix, Arizona168 contributions
    Good introduction to fado
    This was a well organized, effective introduction to fado as performed in Coimbra. The musicians were talented, the explanations in Portuguese and English were clear and informative and the port sample after the show was a nice touch. It was an enjoyable experience.
    Visited May 2023
    Written June 3, 2023
  • monre2018
    Carrollton, Texas12 contributions
    Wonderful Fado Performance in Coimbra
    The venue is ideal with only 50 seats. It is a fairly short, yet informative fado experience. All the musicians are men and they all attended the University there in the past or are current students. The music is emotional and poignant, and the performances were excellent!
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 23, 2023
  • Robert L
    15 contributions
    Wonderful performance by students and graduates of the university
    The Fado performance in Cohen bro was very different than the one we saw in Lisbon. The two guitar players were former students at the university and the two singers, male, were students. One told us he was an economics, major and study international business. The singing was excellent as was the guitar playing, two of the three performances last evening were sold out, so encourage you to get tickets early
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 12, 2023
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Virginia373 contributions
Mar 2020
Our hotel recommended we see this show, and we are very happy they did. This is more than two instrumentalists and two singers; it is a lesson in the history, the heart and the soul of Coimbra Fado that is performed by some impressive musicians you expect to be hearing in considerably larger performance venues. At €12, this is a memorable experience and remarkable value all in one. Highly recommended.
Written June 21, 2020
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KimofOz
Greater Sydney, Australia121 contributions
May 2022
Loved this short introduction to Combra fado with the singers, guitarists and orator. Not knowing what to expect, we were all very happy to experience the 50 minute show and help to keep this tradition alive. We booked online in advance.
Written July 4, 2022
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Sifster
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands27 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
The concert was great. It was my first Fado concert ever and just loved it. What made it especially nice is that because it was in this Centro, which is quite small, the group was quite small as well (13 persons). Therefore it became quite personal.
Written September 10, 2020
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Sherry P
West Linn, OR1,092 contributions
Sep 2021
Due to the small venue, our hotel made reservations ahead of our stay in Coimbra. To get a front row seat be sure to arrive early. Because of Covid, masks were required. The singers & musicians were wonderful and shared the history of Fado in the program. A historical film played simultaneously behind the performers which added depth to the presentation. After the concert, guests were invited to stay for port and conversation. A lovely evening for an affordable cost.
Written October 29, 2021
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Saul D
Zaventem, Belgium1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Couples
Best €12 ever spent. This was a very very beautiful concert and we also learned a lot about the history of Fado music. After the concert there was a small port wine tasting where we also got the chance to talk to the artists. I highly recommend Fado ao Centro!
Written July 2, 2021
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RichardtheTeacher
Brooklyn, NY31 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We went to a 7 pm show on a Saturday. The audience was largely mature people like ourselves. The presentation was multimedia, with historical video, two guitarists and two singers ( all male) The group was engaging, Speaking in Portuguese and English. The traditional Portuguese Guitarist was the highlight of the experience
Written October 14, 2022
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Robert L
15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Fado performance in Cohen bro was very different than the one we saw in Lisbon. The two guitar players were former students at the university and the two singers, male, were students. One told us he was an economics, major and study international business. The singing was excellent as was the guitar playing, two of the three performances last evening were sold out, so encourage you to get tickets early
Written October 12, 2023
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843bobbyr
9 contributions
Sep 2022
A very professional music production with amazing guitarists and singers performing old Portuguese ballads. Performance lasted 50 minutes followed by a meet and greet with the performers. A perfect thing to do before heading to dinner. Most likely need a reservation which our hotel did for us.
Written September 4, 2022
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rz7692
Barcelona, Spain38 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
No wonder this is #1 activity in Coimbra. The visit exceeded my expectations. The musicians and singer were incredibly talented. Show is 50 minutes - perfect length. You also get descriptions in Portuguese and English of the song / its meaning and a couple nice video clips about history of Fado. The music is incredible and envelops you like the black capes they wear. Mesmerizing!
Written January 31, 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,384 contributions
May 2022
This was a lovely experience. Some traditional local Fado sung by students with excellent guitar accompaniment and a great explanation of the significance of the local style, all in a simple theater. Great way to start an evening and in a beautiful square.
Written May 7, 2022
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