Coming to Porto this October? We have to compliment you on an excellent choice. The city feels especially alive in autumn. Its historic streets glow with warm light, the Douro River reflects golden sunsets, and the cafés buzz with locals escaping the first cool evenings.
Porto has always been a city of culture and celebration, and this month is no exception. The October calendar is filled with events that highlight both tradition and innovation from music and cinema to food festivals and marathons. In short, you’ll find plenty of reasons to fall in love with Porto all over again, whether you’re here for a weekend or longer!
As such, here are 10 of the best events to attend in Porto in October 2025.
1. Epopeia das Águas – A Comedy About Public Space
When: October 1-5, 2025
Where: O LUGAR da Palmilha Dentada, Tv. das Águas 125
How much: Reservations required
What happens when everyday stories from your neighborhood turn into theater? That’s the spirit behind Epopeia das Águas, a comedy created by Teatro da Palmilha Dentada together with the residents of Travessa das Águas in Porto. Based on real interviews, it transforms daily life and the quirks of public space into a witty, engaging performance.
Directed by Rodrigo Santos and supported by Junta de Freguesia do Bonfim and Porto City Council, the show blends humor with local identity, which makes it both entertaining and deeply connected to its community. So, it’s perfect for anyone who is curious about how theater can spring directly from the streets themselves. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about locals and Portuguese culture.
2. Cartão-postal… Escrever, Presentear e Circular #8
When: October 8 and 22, 2025
Where: Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, R. da Alfândega 10
How much: Free (registration required)
When was the last time you sent or received a postcard? This free writing workshop, led by Norma Pott and Jorge Velhote, invites you to rediscover the charm of handwritten communication in an age dominated by screens! Under the theme “Escrever, presentear e circular,” the workshop blends the classic and the contemporary, encouraging creativity through the simple act of writing, gifting, and sharing postcards!
The sessions promise both nostalgia and surprise and show how a small card can carry big meaning. It’s certainly a must-try for those who love writing, value personal connections, or simply want to experience a slower, more thoughtful way of communicating!
3. Corte Liminal – Teresa Adão Fonseca
When: October 1-31, 2025
Where: Vidro Duplo, Rua de Sobreiras, 516
How much: Free admission
How can a single suspended piece of paper hold memory, body, and nature all at once? Corte Liminal, the new exhibition by Teresa Adão Fonseca (TAF), does exactly that! Using paper as a translucent body of water and pigment, the work plays with light and shadow, material, and immaterial. It invites visitors into an in-between space where time seems to pause.
Born in Porto, TAF is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice reflects her travels and studies abroad, blending poetics of space, time, and femininity. Awarded the 2024 Viana de Lima Prize for academic excellence, she now returns to her hometown with a meditative piece that feels both delicate and powerful. This exhibition is a quiet gem for anyone drawn to contemporary art and reflection!
4. Um Ano no Parque
When: October 1-31, 2025
Where: Parque de Serralves, R. Dom João de Castro 210
How much: Ticket prices vary
What if you could witness the passing of seasons captured in silence? Um Ano no Parque, inspired by Jorge Sarmento’s book with the same name, invites you to contemplate time, memory, and nature through photography. Set in the iconic Parque de Serralves, the exhibition reveals the subtle, unpredictable beauty of a living landscape in constant transformation – almost like you’d witness Monet capturing the passing of time in his paintings!
The installation unfolds like a Möbius strip: on one side, the physical presence of the book, a permanent imprint of light and matter; on the other, the fleeting essence that escapes the page, extending into space and memory. Sarmento’s photographs go beyond documentation and act as bridges between the visible and invisible. Ultimately, it’s a poetic journey into the cycles of nature and our place within them.
5. Cenários Futuros – Multimedia Exhibition
When: October 2, 3, 4, 2025
Where: Adega, Pele, Tv. Granja 176
How much: Free admission
What does nature look like in the age of the Anthropocene? Cenários Futuros tackles this urgent question through a multimedia installation shaped by artists Carina Moutinho, Carolina Ribeiro, Fernando Almeida, Paulo César Silva, Rodrigo Malvar, and Tito Mouraz. Developed in a rural setting, the project reflects on how human activity has become a geological force, blurring the boundaries between the natural and the artificial.
Through sound, image, and immersive design, the exhibition explores landscapes that are anything but untouched, as they are affected by climate change, consumption, pollution, and shifting ecosystems. You are invited to listen, observe, and experience a symbolic crossing where nature, culture, and society intertwine…a thought-provoking journey into the paradoxes of our present.
6. The Jury Experience – An Immersive Trial
When: October 23, 2025
Where: Auditório Francisco de Assis, Rua do Amial 478
How much: 17-42 EUR
Ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a jury and decide someone’s fate? The Jury Experience puts you right in the middle of a gripping courtroom drama, where your judgment will determine the outcome. Over the course of an hour, you’ll hear testimonies, examine forensic evidence, and wrestle with moral dilemmas that test your sense of justice.
Recommended for ages 12 and up, this immersive theater experience is intense, thought-provoking, and highly interactive. Whether you leave convinced of guilt or innocence, one thing is certain: the responsibility, and the tension, will rest squarely on your shoulders. It’s perfect for those who love theater that doesn’t just entertain, but makes you part of the story!
7. It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley – Documentary Screening
When: October 4, 2025
Where: Cinema Trindade, Rua do Almada 412
How much: 9 EUR
What happens when a voice that seemed eternal is silenced too soon? It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley explores the short yet incandescent life of one of the most enigmatic musicians of the 1990s. Combining never-before-seen footage with the moving testimonies of the women who knew him best, the documentary reveals the brilliance, fragility, and mystery behind the man whose debut album reshaped modern rock.
Presented by BADLANDS, this intimate film is a haunting meditation on artistry, love, and loss. In short, it’s a must-see for music lovers and Jeff Buckley fans.
8. La Bohème – Giacomo Puccini’s Timeless Opera
When: October 10, 2025
Where: Coliseu Porto Ageas, R. de Passos Manuel 137
How much: 15-45 EUR
Few works capture the beauty and tragedy of youth quite like Puccini’s La Bohème. This celebrated opera returns to the grand stage of Coliseu Porto Ageas, bringing with it a story of love, passion, and heartbreak in 19th-century Paris. Through unforgettable orchestration, the tale of Mimi and Rodolfo unfolds, a fragile romance overshadowed by poverty and illness.
Considered one of the greatest operas ever composed, La Bohème resonates as strongly today as it did at its premiere. And on October 10, you have the incredible chance to witness Puccini’s masterpiece in one of Porto’s most iconic concert halls!
9. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars – David Bowie on the Big Screen
When: October 5 and 22, 2025
Where: Batalha Centro de Cinema, Praça da Batalha 47
How much: 5 EUR
Step into 1973 and relive the night when Ziggy Stardust said goodbye. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars captures David Bowie’s legendary farewell concert at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, an electrifying performance that defined an era. Created by D.A. Pennebaker, the concert film immortalizes this pivotal moment: the strangeness, the glamour, and the raw power of an artist who transformed music and style forever.
On the big screen at Batalha, surrounded by fellow fans, you’ll feel the shock and elation of Ziggy’s final bow, a cinematic time capsule that takes you straight into the heart of glam rock history.
10. Os Azeitonas – 20 Years Anniversary Concert
When: October 2, 2025
Where: Coliseu Porto Ageas, R. de Passos Manuel 137
How much: 15-90 EUR
Twenty years, countless songs, and a loyal following later, Os Azeitonas, one of Portugal’s most celebrated pop rock bands, are celebrating two decades of music with a very special concert in Porto! Known for their feel-good melodies and ability to capture everyday Portuguese life in song, the band has carved out a unique place in the national pop-rock scene.
This anniversary show promises to be a journey through their greatest hits and fan favorites, a celebration of the energy and stories that have kept audiences singing along for two decades. So, if you’ve ever hummed one of their catchy lines (or even if you haven’t but want to learn more about the Portuguese culture), this is where you’ll want to be on October 2.
