Coming to Porto this September? Then, you’re in for a treat because this year the city is buzzing with some of its most exciting events yet!
No matter your interests, you’ll find a favorite among the diverse lineup: think blues and jazz concerts, international puppet festivals, bookbinding workshops, and even opera concerts.
Here are the 11 best events happening in Porto in September 2025.
1. BloomFEST 2025
When: September 19-21, 2025
Where: Maia Aerodrome, Rua Vilar de Luz 1700 4425, 4425 Folgosa, Portugal
How much: Early bird tickets 20-150 EUR, VIP passes available
You know that feeling when you discover a secret spot that feels otherworldly? BloomFEST 2025 delivers exactly that experience by transforming Portugal’s first runway festival space into a pulsating dance paradise. This electronic music event features headliners like WhoMadeWho, Carlita, Folamour, and Dj Tennis across deep house, progressive house, and melodic techno genres.
Since it’s held at an actual airport runway, the space is completely unique but also exposed, so bring a jacket because September evenings can be chilly in Porto. Moreover, the location is about 20 minutes from central Porto, so plan your transport in advance.
2. Porto Pride Festival 2025
When: September 12-14, 2025
Where: Largo Amor de Perdição, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 2117, 4050-600 Porto
How much: Free admission
The Porto Pride Festival transforms this northern Portuguese city into a rainbow celebration that’s been enriching the city’s cultural agenda since 2001. As the oldest Pride event in northern Portugal, this three-day festival combines conferences, cultural activities, and vibrant celebrations that welcome over 10,000 people annually.
The festival is completely free and takes place in the beautiful Cordoaria area near the city center. Day one features a summit with important discussions, while the weekend brings outdoor festivities.
3. International Puppet Festival of Porto
When: September 24 – October 19, 2025
Where: Various theaters across Porto and Matosinhos
How much: To be confirmed
Remember when you believed puppets could come alive? This magical festival brings that childhood wonder back through world-class puppetry! Held across multiple venues in Porto and neighboring Matosinhos, the festival showcases both Portuguese and international puppet artists in performances that captivate adults as much as children, so book tickets for your entire family!
The festival runs for almost a month, so you can catch multiple shows during your visit. Make sure to book popular performances in advance and don’t forget that the Puppet Museum itself (Museu das Marionetas) is worth visiting during the festival!
4. BaianaSystem Concert
When: September 12, 2025
Where: Hard Club, Mercado Ferreira Borges, 4050-252 Porto
How much: 25 EUR
Picture the energy of Brazilian carnival meeting modern electronic beats: that’s exactly what BaianaSystem delivers to Porto’s legendary Hard Club.
This Brazilian band blends traditional Bahian rhythms with contemporary sounds and creates an infectious party atmosphere that gets everyone dancing.
5. SÃlvia Pérez Cruz & Salvador Sobral Concert
When: September 20, 2025, 9:00 PM
Where: Coliseu Porto Ageas, R. de Passos Manuel 137, 4000-385 Porto
How much: 20-180 EUR, depending on ticket type​
You know Salvador Sobral, right? He won the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Well, what about Silvia Perez Cruz? You probably know her as well if you’re a music lover, particularly her song No te puedo encontrar, which brought her a Goya Award for Best Original Song.
Well, now you have the opportunity to listen to this iconic duo at Coliseu Porto Ageas, which promises to be one of Porto’s most emotionally resonant concerts of the year.
Make sure to book your tickets as soon as possible, because they’re selling quite fast!
6. Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
When: September 12, 2025
Where: Auditório Francisco de Assis, Rua do Amial 478, 4200-055 Porto
How much: From 38 EUR
Dance lovers, fairy tale enthusiasts, are you with us? Mark your calendars for September 12 because you’ll be going to this absolutely incredible classic ballet show that takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to transform the familiar Sleeping Beauty story into a visual feast!
This innovative production combines traditional choreography with modern lighting design that will truly take your breath away!
This show is perfect for introducing children to ballet (and reminding them of the beloved fairy tale, of course!) because the light effects usually keep younger audiences engaged throughout.
7. Maia Blues Fest 2025
When: September 5-7, 2025
Where: Auditório Exterior do Fórum da Maia, R. Eng. Duarte Pacheco 131, 4470-136 Maia
How much: Free admission
Maia Blues Fest returns to Porto with its 7th edition, transforming the outdoor auditorium at Forum da Maia into a three-day paradise for blues lovers. And the best part? It’s completely free! The festival brings together national and international artists from Portugal, the United States, Poland, and Belgium.
The festival features an incredible lineup! Friday kicks off with Portugal’s Mabelle Blues Band, followed by Belgium’s Travellin’ Blue. Saturday showcases Poland’s Smooth Gentlemen and the legendary Big Daddy Wilson from the USA. Sunday concludes with the unique Maia Blues Fest Band, followed by the American Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band.
8. Feira do Livro do Porto 2025
When: August 22 to September 7, 2025
Where: Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, R. de D. Manuel, 4050-346 Porto
How much: Free admission
Bookworms, this one is for you! This year’s bookfest should definitely end up on your must-visit list for September. In fact, it’s been one of Porto’s most beloved cultural traditions for years now. Plus, it takes place in the beautiful Jardins do Palácio de Cristal.
Make sure to plan your trip to the book world ahead because you’ll definitely need at least a few hours to browse hundreds of stands with eye-catching books, not to mention that you’ll probably want to attend all those book launches, poetry recitals, and conversations with writers as well.
For example, you can attend a bookbinding workshop on September 2 (definitely a dream for book lovers!), participate in a book quiz on September 3, or enjoy a book presentation on September 4.
9. Trainspotting, by Danny Boyle (Patio Movie Screening)
When: September 11
Where: Rua de Santos Pousada 826, 4000-480 Porto
How much: Free
Remember those nights when you just wanted to kick back with friends, enjoy a slice of pizza, and watch a classic film that’d take you on a whirlwind full of emotion and unforgettable characters? Well, if this sounds familiar, you should definitely add this event to your to-do list.
This September, join a special outdoor patio screening of Danny Boyle’s iconic 1996 film Trainspotting, a gritty and bold exploration of youth disenchantment and addiction set in 1990s Edinburgh.
10. Broadway em Concerto
When: September 12, 2025
Where: Coliseu Porto Ageas, R. de Passos Manuel 137, 4000-385 Porto
How much: 20-120 EUR
You can now revisit the magic of Broadway’s greatest musicals in a spectacular live concert performed by the Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy unforgettable songs from timeless shows like The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Les Misérables, Chicago, and Cats. The performance also features acclaimed soprano Marina Pacheco and tenor Sérgio Martins.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of musical theater or discovering these classics for the first time, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this tribute to the magic of musicals.
11. Rach 3 – Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música
When: September 26, 2025
Where: Casa da Música, Av. da Boavista 604-610, 4149-071 Porto
How much: 24-30 EUR
Are you up for a night of exceptional classical music with the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto, featuring the young prodigy Zhexiang Li, winner of the 2024 Santa CecÃlia International Competition? Li will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s famously demanding and melodically rich Piano Concerto No. 3, a piece revered both for its technical challenges and emotional intensity.
The concert’s second half features Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, which premiered in post-WWII Leningrad and was controversially banned by Soviet authorities. This symphony combines neoclassical inspiration and lyrical beauty – in other words, a dream night out for music lovers and a dreamy way to close out an eventful September in Porto.
