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Valentines Cabaret | Mongolian Lunar New Year | DIY Doggie Treat Workshop
What's On In Porto This February
Happy Hearts Month! February is here, which means the city has collectively decided it’s time to talk about love — romantic, platonic, self directed, and occasionally misplaced.
Valentine’s Day might be the obvious headline, but love in Porto shows up in plenty of other ways this month: community led events, hands on workshops, long conversations over food and wine, and gatherings that are less about romance and more about togetherness. Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, or simply treating yourself to something enjoyable, February has a way of making space for it all.
So if you’re craving something comforting, creative, or quietly joyful, here’s what’s happening around Porto this February.
FEBRUARY FREE EVENTS
📍luˈkaɫ
📆 February 21
A rare chance to experience something you don’t see every day in Porto. Shagai’s Mongolian Lunar New Year Celebration brings traditional Mongolian food and drinks to the table, but what makes this event special is the story behind it. Hosted by Shagai founder Onya, it’s a chance to experience her culture through flavours, rituals, and shared moments, offered openly and generously to the Porto community. Come curious, come hungry, and leave having experienced something genuinely meaningful.
📍 A Padoca
📆 1 February
💰 Entrance is free, pay for pizza
A Padoca is recreating the classic pizza night, fully plant-based, using carefully selected ingredients and a heavy dose of nostalgia. It’s indulgent without being heavy, familiar but done with care, and proof that vegan pizza doesn’t need explaining or defending. Seats are limited, so if pizza is your love language, don’t sleep on this one.
Marquês Flea Market
📍 Marques Pombal
📆 7 February
If rummaging through other people’s treasures is your idea of a good Saturday, the Marquês flea market never disappoints. Expect a proper mix — vintage bits, old books, ceramics, clothes with stories, and the occasional “why would someone get rid of this?” gem. It’s relaxed, local, and far less chaotic than the bigger markets, making it ideal for a slow wander, a coffee nearby, and the smug satisfaction of finding something no one else has.
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Some days, yoga just isn’t enough. Enter Rage Room Porto, a space where breaking things is not only allowed, it’s the whole point. You suit up, pick your weapon of choice, and smash your way through stress, frustration, or that one email you’re still thinking about. It’s weirdly therapeutic, deeply satisfying, and far more fun than doom-scrolling. Ideal for birthdays, breakups, bad weeks, or just curiosity. Think of it as selfcare, but louder.
FEBRUARY PAID EVENTS
📍 WHEEL INÊS Ceramic Studio
📆 14 & 21 February | 10:00 – 13:00
💰 50€ per person
If you’ve ever wanted to try pottery without the pressure of producing a Pinterest worthy bowl, this one’s for you. This mixed ceramics workshop lets you get properly hands on with clay, combining hand building with a spin on the potter’s wheel. It’s slow, tactile, and very much about the process.
📍Kiwa
📆 1 & 15 February | 10:30 & 14:00
💰 35€ per person
Matcha, but make it legit. Led by Kiwa’s barista Felipe Yuji, this intimate workshop breaks down the fundamentals of matcha — from preparation to tasting — with exclusive access to Kiwa’s favourites. Sessions are in Portuguese, capped at just eight people, and last around two hours, which means plenty of time to ask questions, sip slowly, and finally understand why matcha gets all the hype.
📆 Saturday, 7 February | 17:30 – 21:30
💰 40€ per person
Call/ WhatsApp for Reservations : Julia +351 914 959 089 | Archie +351 910 130 981
This is not your average cooking class. Archie from Nikki’s Canteen & Julia from Govinda Vegan Food are joining forced with for their Global Vegan Soul Food workshop. A full on flavour tour, blending Brazilian, Indian and Portuguese influences into one very satisfying evening. You’ll learn to make everything from jackfruit coxinhas to Portuguese-style tofu “fish” filets, finishing strong with a vegan banoffee that doesn’t mess around. Ideal for a date night, a Galentine’s plan, or anyone ready to seriously upgrade their vegan cooking skills. Small group, hands on coaching, zero bland food.
📍 HotPod Yoga
📆 Sunday, 1 February
💰 Workshop pass required | Buy Yours Here
Kick off February by slowing everything down. This aromatherapy workshop focuses on balance, intention, and actually taking care of yourself. You’ll explore six essential oils, learn how to use them safely, and create your own personalised roll-on to take home. The session ends with gentle stretching and breathing, guided by yoga instructor Benedita, because nothing says “new year energy” like leaving calmer than you arrived.
📍 PLENA
📆 Saturday, 28 February
💰 24.60€ per person | Register Here
Yes, it’s yoga. Yes, there are puppies. This joyful collaboration with Associação Patudos Vagos combines 30 minutes of gentle movement with 15 minutes of puppy cuddles — which, frankly, is the ideal ratio. You’ll also be supporting a local rescue, with blanket donations collected on the day to help keep the dogs warm. Come for the stretch, stay for the cuddles, leave with your serotonin levels fully restored.
📍 Artful Workshops
📆 1 February 2026 | 09:00 – 19:00
💰 Price on request
Macarons: delicate, dramatic, and notoriously unforgiving. This full-day workshop walks you through the entire process — from perfect shells in the morning to rich, balanced fillings in the afternoon. Expect individual practice, close guidance, and plenty of technical tips on texture, colour and consistency. Ideal for beginners who want a solid foundation, or confident bakers ready to level up without the guesswork.
📍 LOFT
📆 8 February | 10:30 – 13:00
💰 48€ per person | includes coffee break
If your idea of a perfect Saturday morning involves candles, creativity, and choosing scents that actually smell good together, add this to your calendar. Beni’s Home candle making workshop lets you design your own candle from scratch — picking fragrances, wicks and decorative toppings to match your vibe. Spaces are limited, so this one’s very much a book-ahead situation.
📍Hot Five Jazz&Blues Club
📆 Valentine’s Day, 14 February | 21h30
💰 Price varies | Get Your Tickets
If dinner and a dozen red roses feel a bit… predictable, this Valentine’s Cabaret is a far more interesting way to do romance. Expect live jazz, cabaret flair, and just the right amount of drama in an intimate, late night setting. It’s sultry and playful, ideal for couples who’d rather flirt over music and cocktails than shout across a crowded restaurant.
📍 Fisga
📆 20 February
💰 30€ per person | Register Here
This is what happens when a bookshop and a wine curator decide small talk deserves better material. Fisga’s Book Tasting pairs English-language books from Rosebud Bookshop with wines by The G Wines . It’s designed to nudge you out of your reading and drinking comfort zones, with the very real possibility of leaving with a new favourite book, a new favourite wine, and someone new to text about both. Two glasses, one book, and a refreshingly social evening.
📍 GLAD
📆 7 February | 11:00
💰 35€ per person
If your idea of a good morning involves chocolate and learning something genuinely interesting, this one’s a no-brainer. Hosted by GLAD in collaboration with Expat Girls Porto, this guided tasting walks you through bean-to-bar chocolate, cacao origins, and how flavour actually develops — not just “this one’s dark, this one’s sweet”. You’ll taste chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, and cacao infusions in a cosy, welcoming space. Bonus: 20% off all chocolate on the day, which feels both dangerous and correct.
📍 Vila do Conde
📆 1 February
💰 Price upon request
This hands on workshop combines dog treat baking with a creative twist, as you’ll learn to make biscuits for dogs, decorate them using edible ingredients, and gift them to your four legged best friend. Led by chef Sara Oliveira, it’s equal parts wholesome, creative and heartmelting. Limited spots, maximum tail wags.
📍 Nope Bar
📆 13 & 14 February
💰 15 € | Get Your Tickets
Ever wondered what it’s like being American, African, and accidentally European? Stand up comedian Nya Yeanafehn breaks it all down in this English-language comedy night, tackling cultural confusion, identity, food habits, and the strange ways Europeans travel. Having started his career in New York before uprooting his life for Europe, Nya’s humour is sharp, observant, and deeply relatable — especially if you’ve ever felt out of place anywhere. Perfect for locals, expats, and anyone who enjoys laughing at the chaos of modern life.
Did I miss an event or know one coming up you think should be on this list? Tell me about it at ysabelle@ohmyporto.com
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Ysabelle is the voice behind Oh My Porto, a blog that peels back the glossy pages of travel brochures to reveal the heartbeat of the city. Through Oh My Porto, Ysabelle shares everything you need to make your time in Portugal unforgettable, from cultural deep dives to travel tips you won’t get anywhere else.
Oh, My Porto is a Porto & North Portugal-focused travel, food & lifestyle blog by writer Ysabelle Alesna.
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