Lisbon · FADO SHOWS
Fado is best heard in a small room in Alfama with the lights low. These 15 shows and Fado dinners are compared on the house, whether food is included and how intimate the room really is, each priced.
Intimate live Fado in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with no microphones, English-friendly context, and a glass of Port wine or juice for $17.
“Lovely experience that teaches you about the history of Fado and the performers really engage the audience. Loved the chemistry with the musicians also, if you have a free hour in Lisbon highly recommend this experience!!”
A guided Lisbon Fado show with English lyric translation, plus a full Portuguese dinner and ginjinha shot, all in Bairro Alto.
“We enjoyed the history of Fado music and the singer was excellent. And dinner was just right.”
Hear Lisbon Fado in a historic stone-arch venue near Sé Cathedral, with a glass of Portuguese wine. 50 minutes.
“Music and setting were excellent. Really loved it. Nice glass of port wine to start.”
Guided Alfama walk, traditional dinner, and live fado in Lisbon. 4 hours, includes a drink, and fado is UNESCO listed.
“Great! My friends from Canada loved it! Miguel was great!”
Fado in Chiado is a 50-minute live fado show in Lisbon with two singers, Portuguese guitar, and Lisbon video on stage in English.
“The singers and the musicians were very good!! Beautiful music and very entertaining, Also the film part of the show was well done.”
Dinner and live Fado at Mesa de Frades in Lisbon, in an old chapel with azulejos, soulful singers, guitar sets, and a real cultural vibe.
“Unique atmosphere in what used to be a chapel. Excellent dinner with several choices available. Plenty of/ too much? (😊) wine and port. Extraordinary voices to deliver deeply soulful music. Majestic guitar accompaniment…. Well done!”
Night walk through Alfama and Mouraria to learn Fado roots, then enjoy dinner and live Fado music in a traditional Lisbon house.
“Walking tour was really interesting and informative. Fado was very cramped. Food was pretty good. Music did not really appeal to me.”
Lisbon fado night with dinner at Associação do Fado Casto. Portuguese tapas, live singers and guitars in a historic setting.
“It was a very lovely experience. Leandro was very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious and plentiful. The artists' performance was excellent, and the atmosphere felt very welcoming and familiar.”
A 2-hour live Fado show in Lisbon with Portuguese appetizers, led by an English-speaking host, near Rossio Square.
“Diana was an excellent guide! So passionate about Fado!”
A 50 minute microphone-free Fado show in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado, with short history videos and a complimentary glass of Port wine.
“This Fado show was wonderful. We learned about the history of Fado and heard some talented singers and guitarists. I was so impressed!”
1-hour Tagus cruise with live fado onboard, best river views, and a free drink, passing Lisbon sights like Alfama and Commerce Square.
“it was a really nice hour or so of the day wish it was longer!! the boat was smaller and maybe not as modern as expected however the music and the atmosphere was great and you got to see all the beautiful sites of Lisboa and sing along too”
Step into Amália Rodrigues world in Lisbon with an interactive Ah Amália exhibit, VR moments, and a hologram-style Fado finale in English.
“Excellent experience! Would highly recommend! Especially the end show which was awesome!”
Small-group Lisbon Fado night with Portuguese tapas, a guided walk through Chiado and Bica, and a close-up show where you can even sing.
“This was a great introduction to Fado music and Lisbon history. Our tour guides were very personable and made this a great experience. We enjoyed the tapas and some sangria while listening to great musicians, singers and a variety of Fado songs. I learned so much about the Fado history and the current Fado musicians and singers. Who knew Madonna was a Fado singer too!”
A 3-hour walk through Mouraria and Alfama with a live fado singer, a history guide, and a traditional meal including caldo verde and wine.
“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”
Enjoy a 3-hour Lisbon fado dinner at Canto do Poeta: rising-star fadistas, live Portuguese guitars, plus dinner and included wine.
“This was an amazing night and an amazing show. The food was so good which isn’t usually the case when you go to a place with a show. They had lots of options and everything was as cooked perfectly. Our server was the daughter chef and she was the sweetest and kindest person who had served me. She told me if I didn’t like anything I could change it to another dish. And always came and asked if we wanted any other drinks or anything. The show its self was so beautiful, it’s a must to see if you go to Lisbon. It’s beautiful and so emotional. There is so…”
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