LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 15 best fado shows in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Lisbon’s intimate live Fado show with award-winning musicians, no microphones, and a glass of Port wine in the historic Baixa Chiado.
Most Popular“It was an amazing show! Such great voices and very entertaining. And a very nice venue as well.”
2-hour Lisbon Fado show with expert guide, Bairro Alto dinner, lyric translation, and ginjinha. Vegan option, one drink included.
“The enthousiasme of the guide! Good food, good explanations”
A 50-minute Fado show near Lisbon Sé Cathedral with included wine in a historic medieval venue. Intimate, explained songs, great value.
“I was genuinely surprised by how much I loved it—it completely exceeded my expectations.”
Alfama and Mouraria walk with traditional dinner and live Fado in Lisbon. UNESCO music and Portuguese flavors, 4 hours.
“I most liked the recounting of the history of Portugal. Roy was very succinct and entertaining with his recounting the facts.”
Fado in Chiado is a 50-minute live Lisbon show with male and female singers, Portuguese guitar, and video, in central Chiado.
“Lovely experience with the family! A must-do in Lisbon :) The singers were spectacular and the performers were interactive with the audience. We even brought our 2 year old, and he had a great time. Would recommend.”
Dinner and live Fado in Lisbon’s chapel setting at Mesa de Frades, with traditional Portuguese food and soulful singers for about 2.5 hours.
“The atmosphere, food and entertainment were excellent. A very comfortable, charming and inviting atmosphere coupled with kind and attentive staff made this venue unforgettable. The musicians and singers were incredible. So talented!!!! Definitely an evening to enjoy for everyone!!”
Evening Fado walking tour in Alfama and Mouraria, followed by dinner and live music in a traditional Fado house. English tour.
“It was interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable. The two plus hour walk was quite a bit too long”
Lisbon fado dinner at Associação do Fado Casto: Portuguese tapas and wine with live fado singing under Roman-era ceilings.
“It was a great experience. The singers and players were excellent. The food was very good and seemed endless along with endless wine and soft drinks. Would highly recommend it to everyone but come hungry.”
A 2-hour live Fado show in Lisbon with Portuguese appetizers, English guide help, and a small intimate setting near Rossio for $40.
“Diana was an excellent guide! So passionate about Fado!”
Microphone-free Fado in Lisbon’s Baixa Chiado with a Port wine, English/Portuguese history videos, and a 50-minute intimate show.
“Pleasant, intimate, music that speaks to the soul. Time passed quickly as the songs and music played.”
1-hour Lisbon Tejo boat cruise with live Fado, great river views, and a free drink on Lisboat.
“Great experience, singer was very good. I enjoyed it very much.”
A high-tech Amália tribute in Lisbon with interactive exhibits and a hologram-style Fado concert, in English, for about 1 hour.
“Truly amazing, staff are so kind and accommodating, the experience is unreal. Well worth visiting for a bit of culture.”
Small-group Lisbon Fado night in Chiado and Bica with Portuguese tapas, reserved seats, and a passionate live music setting.
“Diogo our guide was engaging and very knowledgeable about Lisbon and Fado. We began with a short walking tour which included many of the local highlights and our guide explained them all in detail and how they linked to Fado. Then we arrived at the Fado house and were treated to some Tapas and a…”
Lisbon by Night tour with hotel pickup, a walk through Alfama and Mouraria, then live fado and dinner in an intimate room.
“Very good combination of music, artistic performance and good food :) Highly recommended for families, couples and friends”
A 3-hour Lisbon fado walking tour through Mouraria and Alfama, with a live singer, authentic houses, and caldo verde plus chouriço.
“Rita our guide was a total delight. She knew the history and was passionate about Fado music and her city of Lisbon. We had the most magic night. It was a very personal tour. Not big group type tour. We even had a lovely Fado singer walk with us and sing at exotic places. Very…”
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