Fado na Baixa
Fado na Baixa
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4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
About
We produce and take to the stage unique presentations of Coimbra and Lisbon's Fado with impeccable technical and artistic quality. In our live music auditorium, located in a street overlooking the Douro River and the historic area of Ribeira, we bring to life live fado performances that allow our visitors, not only to listen, but also to get to know Fado’s history and essence. We daily present the show “Mine. Unique. Fado.”, during which some emblematic Fado themes are played live, along with segments of a short documentary, translated in English, Spanish and French, which revisits, through testimonies of figures tightly associated with this musical genre, some of the key moments in the history of Fado, designated, in 2011, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The live fado interpretation is assured by credited musicians, with verified curriculum in the instrumental and vocal areas of Fado, who give Fado in the exact measure of what they receive: everything.
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  • Belinda B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful, moving, and authentic Fado
    A beautiful, moving, and intimate introduction to Fado, expertly and sensitively performed in a small setting. In addition to the wonderful singing, I enjoyed the film explaining the history and meaning of Fado, as well as the lovely instrumental section. I'm not much of a drinker, but I also enjoyed the complementary glass of port. Somehow it enhanced the experience. The owner, also a singer, was so caring, both before and during the show.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 12, 2023
  • Janice I
    30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fado ne Baixa in Porto
    Great performance and enjoyed the educational component. We had toured the Fado Museum in Lisbon so it was wonderful to have the live performance experience. The Portuguese guitar session was an unexpected delight. The female singer has an amazing voice that translated the emotions. If the songs she performed. The Coimbra component was a fun experience. Thank you.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 21, 2023
  • fyiNYC
    New York City, New York166 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Plan to Attend this Great Overview of Fado in an Intimate Space
    This is a terrific introduction to Fado, including Fado de Coimbra. It seems to be run by a family. The space is small with seats arranged in rows. There’s no rake in the step-free venue, so arrive early if you want to sit in the first row. Drink your glass of port early in the show so your hands will be free to applaud the talented performers.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 11, 2023
  • Bernadette P
    Newmarket, United Kingdom31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous Fado
    Excellent performances with very educational video giving history and discussion of Fado. Small space with good acoustics, glass of port included, stunning vocalists and guitar players. Felt very authentic and welcoming.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written November 16, 2023
  • CaliLove71
    Thousand Oaks, California79 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see while in Porto
    This was my first time to see a Fado show. I really enjoyed the history parts in between each performance. I also loved how one of the performers was able to speak to the audience in 4 different languages. The fado guitar playing was so beautiful.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 23, 2023
  • Anna
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely live Fado in the center of Porto
    A lovely introduction to Fado, with both live Fado performances and short documentary style clips explaining the history and tradition! And the port wine was delicious as well! Convenient booking through GetYourGuide :)
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 30, 2023
  • Sarah H
    Pistoia, Italy83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Delightful Experience!
    This intimate show exceeded our expectations. The cosy venue means you have a good view and the acoustics are great. You are welcomed with a glass of port. The show is partly presented through video clips which explain different aspects of Fado, directly followed by a short performance of that particular style. Personally, I would have preferred it if the videos had been shown first and then followed by a full performance, since I felt the atmosphere was interrupted by the videos. However, this is a small criticism since the overall experience was fantastic. The musicians and singers were passionate and talented but the highlight for us, was the Coimbra Fado traditionally performed by University students, which I believe is not usually included in Fado shows. The young man who sang during that section was enchanting. The final sections included a "sing-a-long" which rather than being incredibly cheesy was actually really enjoyable and created a lovely atmosphere. You'll be guaranteed to leave singing away with spirits uplifted. Highly recommended!
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Kristin F
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't Miss This!
    Absolutely loved this! I feel like we got an opportunity to learn about Fado music, the history, the culture, and the depth of meaning and passion. Particularly loved the song about the graduating students from Coimbra. We only pass this way one time!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 3, 2024
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MFCG21
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
A wonderful introduction to Fado music, showing how it started and progressed through different regions. Combining the documentary and the live music, with incredibly talented musicians and singers, made for a truly memorable evening. I highly recommend this event.
Written January 12, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review!! Our goal is exactly that: to make Fado na Baixa and generally fado in Porto a memorable experience for everyone!
Written March 11, 2022
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fyiNYC
New York City, NY166 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a terrific introduction to Fado, including Fado de Coimbra. It seems to be run by a family. The space is small with seats arranged in rows. There’s no rake in the step-free venue, so arrive early if you want to sit in the first row. Drink your glass of port early in the show so your hands will be free to applaud the talented performers.
Written November 11, 2023
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Jessica G
Fgura, Malta80 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Solo
This show was very well organised. You can choose your seat. You are given a small glas of port wine and an Introduction is included in the performance. Fado sung by men and women, and guitarists. Great experience for first timers.
Written March 8, 2023
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Declan W
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Solo
This was an experience not to be missed. I was almost going to skip ‘fado’ in my trip to Porto...that would have been a mistake. The team here are fantastic and not only do you watch a well curated show, but it’s punctuated by short films explaining the history and emotions of Fado. An authentic cultural experience.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone visiting Porto.
Written January 15, 2020
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Belinda B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
A beautiful, moving, and intimate introduction to Fado, expertly and sensitively performed in a small setting. In addition to the wonderful singing, I enjoyed the film explaining the history and meaning of Fado, as well as the lovely instrumental section. I'm not much of a drinker, but I also enjoyed the complementary glass of port. Somehow it enhanced the experience. The owner, also a singer, was so caring, both before and during the show.
Written September 12, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Bernadette P
Newmarket, UK31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
Excellent performances with very educational video giving history and discussion of Fado. Small space with good acoustics, glass of port included, stunning vocalists and guitar players. Felt very authentic and welcoming.
Written November 16, 2023
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CaliLove71
Thousand Oaks, CA79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
This was my first time to see a Fado show. I really enjoyed the history parts in between each performance. I also loved how one of the performers was able to speak to the audience in 4 different languages. The fado guitar playing was so beautiful.
Written November 23, 2023
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Janice I
Moncton, New Brunswick30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great performance and enjoyed the educational component. We had toured the Fado Museum in Lisbon so it was wonderful to have the live performance experience. The Portuguese guitar session was an unexpected delight. The female singer has an amazing voice that translated the emotions. If the songs she performed. The Coimbra component was a fun experience. Thank you.
Written October 21, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Sarah H
Pistoia, Italy83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This intimate show exceeded our expectations. The cosy venue means you have a good view and the acoustics are great. You are welcomed with a glass of port. The show is partly presented through video clips which explain different aspects of Fado, directly followed by a short performance of that particular style. Personally, I would have preferred it if the videos had been shown first and then followed by a full performance, since I felt the atmosphere was interrupted by the videos. However, this is a small criticism since the overall experience was fantastic. The musicians and singers were passionate and talented but the highlight for us, was the Coimbra Fado traditionally performed by University students, which I believe is not usually included in Fado shows. The young man who sang during that section was enchanting. The final sections included a "sing-a-long" which rather than being incredibly cheesy was actually really enjoyable and created a lovely atmosphere. You'll be guaranteed to leave singing away with spirits uplifted. Highly recommended!
Written April 6, 2024
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Anna
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
A lovely introduction to Fado, with both live Fado performances and short documentary style clips explaining the history and tradition! And the port wine was delicious as well!

Convenient booking through GetYourGuide :)
Written December 30, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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