Our compilation of October Events is the perfect excuse to get you out of the house to appreciate the crisp weather and warm colours that fill the city of Porto during Autumn. As the leaves fall, the city is invaded by a triple threat: music, art and cinema. And we think this is pretty much all we need to be happy, right?
Here is our list of October Events
Porto Design Biennale
Photo courtesy of: Porto Design Biennale
The first edition of Porto Design Biennale is based on the cities of Porto and Matosinhos, planning to celebrate Portuguese design while building bridges between the national and international artistic scene. The main theme is “the tensions of the new millennium” with an assortment of exhibitions and workshops that will reveal how design is a necessary tool in such a fast-paced, ever evolving world. Italy is the guest country in this first edition, with three special exhibitions and a conference that will introduce new practices of italian design.
Check the website and Facebook page for more info
When: 19/09/2019-08/12/2019
Where: Several locations
Nick Murphy aka Chet Faker
Photo courtesy of: Nick Murphy
Nick Murphy is coming back to Portugal for an epic concert at Coliseu do Porto. The artist recently reinvented himself by leaving his alter ego “Chet Faker” behind and adjusting his sound. With influences that include jazz and hip-hop, his songs are catchy and captivating so we are sure you’re familiar with hits like “Talk is Cheap” or the cover of Blackstreet’s “No Diggity”. Let’s cross our fingers and hope these songs make it on the setlist!
Check the facebook event and get tickets here (only few left!)
When: 02/10/2019
Where: Coliseu do Porto
Neopop presents Dystopian showcase w/ Rødhåd and more
Photo courtesy of: Neopop
Our faithful friends from Neopop, will be hosting an incredible night at Hard Club with a showcase that includes some amazing artists from the label Dystopian.
Rødhåd will grace us with his deep and melancholic sound that will definitely please all the techno fans. Monoloc will also be performing, energizing the dance floor with his intricate combinations of house and techno. Alex.do and John Hester will join the party as well, so get ready for an unforgettable night!
Check the facebook event for more info and get tickets here
When: 04/10/2019
Where: Hard Club
Queer Porto Fest
Photo courtesy of: Queer Porto Fest
Queer Porto Fest is back for another edition, showcasing some of the most emblematic works, creators and emerging trends of queer film and culture. The festival includes a competition for best narrative and documentary feature film, plus a film school competition, short-film screenings, video installations and performances. All you cinephiles out there, keep your eyes peeled for the full programme that will for sure be just as diverse as it will be fun, creating an inclusive atmosphere and uniting people through the mind-blowing art form that is cinema.
Check the facebook page and website for more info
When: 16/10/2019-20/10/2019
Where: Teatro municipal do Porto Rivoli
Family Film Project (Film Festival)
Photo courtesy of: Family Film Project
Family Film Project is an archive, ethnography and memory international film festival. The 8th edition of the festival will revolve around the dialogue between cinema and other art forms and the programme includes film sessions, a masterclass, performances, video-installations and workshops for children. The masterclass “(Re)exposing intimate Traces: archive, ethics and the multilayered gaze” will be hosted by Jaimie Bacon and the festival also includes a competitive segment. All the movies will have english subtitles except for two.
Check the website and Facebook page for more info
When: 14/10/2019-20/10/2019
Where: Coliseu do Porto, Maus Hábitos, Cinema Trindade, Passos Manuel
Mark Lanegan Band
Photo by: Travis Keller
Mark Lanegan will be visiting Hard Club on Halloween Night to present some of his latest songs from his yet to be released album “Somebody’s Knocking”. The musician started his career in 1984, with the psychedelic grunge band Screaming Trees and over the years he also collaborated with some iconic ensembles like Queens of the Stone Age and Mad Season. With his deep, haunting voice, we’re sure this concert will be kind of bewitching, so there’s no better plan for this night when the spirits all decide to come out to play.
Check the facebook event for more info and get your ticket here
When: 31/10/2019
Where: Hard Club
Excited about our selection of October Events? Let us know in the comment section!
