Get your planners kids, here is a list of what to do in Porto this November and we need to organize our time! The leaves are falling and decorating the city with autumnal colours. And if this is not enough to get you out of the house, some cultural events, music or parties will definitely do the trick. Right?
What to do in Porto this November
Misty Fest
Taking place at several cities across the country, Misty Fest plans to bring the “best artists to the best concert venues”. For its 9th edition, several artists will visit Casa da Música, like Anna Von Hausswolff on the 4th and Avishai Cohen Trio on the 20th.
To get tickets check the festival’s website or Facebook list of events.
When: 04/11/2018-21/11/2018
Where: Casa da Música
Fórum do futuro
Photo courtesy of: Forum of the Future
Forum of the Future, is an annual project which englobes lectures and performances. This edition will explore the presence of antiquity in contemporary culture, creating a public space for encounters and exchanges. Various guests from different backgrounds were invited, including André Aciman (author of Call Me By Your Name), Margaret Atwood (author of The Handmaid’s Tale) and Nadya Tolokonnikova (member of Pussy Riot).
After the final session, it’s time to bid farewell to the event with a concert by Candeleros Cúmbia Dance at Café Rivoli.
Free admission. Tickets available on the day of the event at the venue.
Check the forum’s website for more details about the programme.
When: 04/11/2018-10/11/2018
Where: Teatro Municipal do Porto, Ateneu Comercial do Porto, Mala Voadora, Palácio da Bolsa
Beyoncé Fest
Photo courtesy of: Maus Hábitos
It’s time for some Queen B!
This is the dream of every die-hard fan of the diva of our time: a night out when you know only Beyonce songs will be playing. From her work with Destiny’s Child to more recent albums, Beyonce Fest is a journey through her career and an opportunity for you to “run the world” and the dancefloor.
When: 16/11/2018
Where: Maus Hábitos
Peter Murphy (40 years of Bauhaus) + After Party
Photo courtesy of: Peter Murphy
Peter Murphy and his iconic band Bauhaus are coming to Porto, to celebrate 40 years of career with a unique and memorable concert. The time has gone by, but the energy and sonority are still there, with hints of darkness and glam-rock that made this band unforgettable. There are special tickets available which allow you to see the soundcheck and that also includes a meet & greet with the band.
After the concert, it’s time to move the party to Tendinha dos Clérigos for the unnoficial after-party.
Get your ticket online!
Facebook events: Main event and After party
When: 16/11/2018
Where: Hard Club; Tendinha dos Clérigos
Kiasmos (DJ) x Mr. Herbert Quain x Vasco Valente
Photo by: Sigga Ella
Ólafur Arnalds and Janus Rasmussen, driven by their passion for electronic music, formed the duo Kiasmos, creating a minimal techno sound that is just as danceable as it is relaxing. On the 24th, don’t miss them at Indústria Club, accompanied by Mr. Herbert Quain and Vasco Valente.
When: 24/11/2018
Where: Indústria Club
Porto/Post/Doc
Photo courtesy of: Porto/Post/Doc
Porto/Post/Doc, is a film and media festival, showing new forms of contemporary cinema while also being a meeting point for creators, industry professionals or just movie enthusiasts. This edition will focus on filmmakers Matías Piñero and Chris Petit, while also including an ongoing competition and parallel programmes like “Transmission” (especially dedicated to music) and “Fictions of the Real” (how reality is incorporated in fiction films). In addition, the program includes some musical moments, like a show with immersive galaxy images at Porto’s Planetarium.
Check the festival’s website for more info about the program and tickets
When: 24/11/2018-02/12/2018
Where: Teatro Municipal do Porto, Cinema Passos Manuel, Cinema Trindade, Planetário do Porto, Faculdade de Belas Artes and Escola das Artes – UCP
“Remember, remember” the month of November…Which event will you definitely be attending?
