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What's On In Porto This January
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! Hope everyone survived the end of 2025 in one piece. I, for one, am still trying to recover from the slightly unhinged amounts of pão de ló and rabanadas I ate over the festive season.
January has now officially arrived. The decorations are down, real life has resumed, and everyone’s easing into that phase where resolutions are made, questioned, and quietly renegotiated. Maybe you ate the twelve grapes at midnight, maybe you made sure there were coins in your wallet for good luck, maybe you wore red underwear because someone’s aunt insisted — whether any of that translates into fewer situationships or better decisions this year remains to be seen.
What is certain is that Porto isn’t starting the year quietly. There’s a solid lineup of events happening this month, so here’s what’s going on around the city in January.
JANUARY FREE EVENTS
📍Parque Central da Maia
📆 January 10
If your New Year’s resolution includes buying less fast fashion and more “I found this at a market” pieces, this one’s for you. The Flea Market is a proper rummage — clothes, books, records, crockery, furniture, random objects you didn’t know you needed but suddenly can’t live without. The first flea market of the year lands on January 10, and yes, it happens every second Saturday of the month if you miss this one.
PS. Don’t forget to bring cash!
📍 Fisga Warehouse
📅 January 22 19: 30 | Sign Up Here
Cult horror classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, is making its way back to the big screen as FISGA hosts another one of their much loved FREE movie nights. Doors open at 19:30, and the movie starts promptly at 20:30, so grab a friend and enjoy the show!
📍Jardim do Morro – Metro station
📆 Every Saturday | 10:00
If your New Year’s resolution involves actually moving your body, trying to be more active, or even vaguely considering running a half marathon, the Founders Running Club has you covered. Every Saturday they do 5Ks around Porto — a mix of founders, friends, and anyone who likes a bit of morning energy and conversation. No pressure, just good vibes (and slightly sweaty high fives).
📍Look.Sharp Café
📆 January 7 & 24 | 21:00 – 22:30 | Get Your Tickets
Portugal’s English-speaking comics are back, and things are guaranteed to get a bit… messy. Expect awkward confessions, weird obsessions, and jokes that probably shouldn’t exist. Three or four of the country’s boldest performers take the stage, and yes, you’ll leave laughing, gasping, and wondering how this got approved.
📍The Social Hub Porto
📆 Every Sunday | 11:00
Porto Yoga Club is hosting free yoga sessions throughout the month, giving you plenty of chances to stretch, move, and take a moment for yourself. Whether it’s your first class or you’re a regular, it’s a simple, relaxed way to start the week feeling a little lighter and more centred.
In Case You Missed It:
If you’re new to Porto (or just keen to expand your circle), Expat Girls Porto is one of those communities that makes the city feel smaller in the best way. They host up to four events every month — from casual meet-ups to fun, social plans — so there’s almost always something going on. It’s an easy way to meet new people, make friends, and actually have a social calendar without overthinking it.
JANUARY PAID EVENTS
📍Coliseu Porto Ageas
📆 January 24 | 21:00
🎟️ €30 – €40 | Get Your Tickets
Madeira’s indie-rock band NAPA is coming to Porto for a proper live show, having shot to national fame after winning Festival da Canção and representing Portugal at Eurovision 2025 with their song Deslocado, a track about saudade and belonging that ended up on lots of people’s playlists.
Expect a full set featuring a mix of their best known tracks and some newer material that showcases the band’s evolution over the past year.
📍WOW
📆 Whole Month of January
💰 4 – 13 Years: €15 | 13+ Years: €12
Legos and chocolate? Say less! This deliciously immersive workshop lets kids aged 5–12 make their own chocolate bricks. Tickets also include entry to BRICKWORLD, where little builders can explore the exhibition and get inspired by all the amazing creations on display. A perfect weekend of imagination, chocolate, and a little artistic chaos.
📍 Super Bock Arena
📆 January 15
💰 €35 – €75 | Get Your Tickets
One of the most famous musicals of all time is coming to Porto. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS hits the Super Bock Arena this month. Expect a big production full of iconic songs like Memory, impressive choreography, and that classic theatrical energy that’s kept this show touring around the world for decades. If you’re up for something a bit theatrical and full of spectacle, it’s one of the bigger cultural nights on the January calendar.
📍Pergaminho Vanguarda
📆 January 16 | 15:00 – 17:00 OR 19:00-21:00
⏳️Registration Deadline: January 7
💰 €30.00 | Register Here
If you’re like me and you’ve wandered through a museum, staring at Roman art and quietly wondering how humans pulled off something so incredible, this mosaic workshop might be right up your alley. You’ll learn traditional techniques, get hands on, and end up with a genuinely one-of-a-kind piece of art to take home. A little creative, a little meditative, and all kinds of satisfying.
📍Alfândega do Porto
📆 January 17 – 18
💰 €6.42 for a half day pass, €11.77 for full day pass | Get Your Ticket
Calling all 2026 (and beyond) brides! Porto is hosting a two-day wedding expo that’s basically a one-stop shop for everything you’ll need for the big day. From dresses and suits to rings, flowers, venues, photographers, entertainment, and even honeymoons — you’ll find exhibitors offering practical solutions and inspiration for your wedding.
There’s also a packed program with fashion shows, presentations from designers and brands, and activities to help make planning your day a little easier. If you’re in the early stages of planning, or just love seeing weddings come to life, this is the place to be.
📍 Secret location, Porto
📆 Every Wednesday evening | Sign Up Here
Every Wednesday, Dinnersmate brings a small group of strangers together for a shared dinner somewhere in Porto, the catch? The location stays secret until Wednesday morning. You just show up and let the evening unfold.
Pricing:
Early bird (€4): From registration opening until Sunday at 23:59
Standard (€5): Monday and Tuesday before the dinner
Last minute (€7): Wednesday, up until the registration cut-off
📍Palácio da Bolsa
📆 January 9 | 19:30
💰 From €25 | Get Your Tickets
Dearest reader,
If you’ve been counting down the days like the rest of us, here’s a most delightful way to whet your appetite for Bridgerton Season 4. This Candlelight Concert brings the show’s sweeping scores to life by candlelight — the perfect microdose before Netflix drops the next chapter of our favourite family on January 29. Watch as Benedict’s love life finally unfolds, all while surrounded by music that makes every scandal, ball, and whispered secret feel even more intoxicating.
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
🍴This Month's Foodie Must Try:
Casa Tão Longe, Tão Perto
📍Rua da Torrinha 178, 4050-609 Porto
🍽️ Sustainable wine bar serving natural wines and artisanal cheeses.
🍴This Month's Foodie Must Try:
Casa Tão Longe, Tão Perto
📍Rua da Torrinha 178, 4050-609 Porto
🍽️ Sustainable wine bar serving natural wines and artisanal cheeses.
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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.
Ysabelle shares her guides and recommendations to help travellers discover the heart of Porto and fall in love with the city just as she has.