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Throughout August, till the 31st, there are live pipe organ concerts at Clérigos Church, always at noon. A wide repertoire of songs is presented, and concerts are access free.

Italy, Mexico, Spain, Russia, Georgia, France, Slovakia and Portugal are the countries taking part in the International Folklore Festival, which began last weekend and runs till 29 July, in the city of Porto. More than 250 participants will showcase the heritage and culture of eight countries, with performances throughout town, namely Trindade Metro Station, Quinta de São Romão, the Social Centre of Sé, the Garden of Arca d'Água or the Gomes Teixeira Square.

A New Tourism Office opened in Santa Catarina Street, next to FNAC store. This service is a partnership of Porto City Hall and Porto Tourism Association. Timetable is from Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 8 pm, and it will work on Sundays till 15th September.

The Municipal Programme "Verão é no Porto" [summer is in Porto] takes Jazz back to Palácio de Cristal, this August. Every Saturday in August, the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal feature the Jazz concert cycle "Jazz ao Relento" [Jazz in the open], as is tradition every summer in Porto. These events are access free.

This is the 9th edition of the "Passeio Duas Rodas Clássicas" [Parade of Classic Two wheel vehicles] in Porto, on 22 July, scheduled to begin at 9 am at Avenida dos Aliados.

Living it up all across town, this summer season, with free cinema outdoor screenings. Embrace the alfresco ambience in Porto throughout the silly season, during August, in the context of the "Cinema Fora de Sítio", jointly organised by Porto City Hall and the INATEL Foundation.

The Elétrico Porto Music Experience festival may well turn out to be one of the best outdoor festivals in town. It is schedule to kick off on 20th July and it runs till the 22nd July. Experience art, technology, and embrace nature while listening and dancing to the sound of music on stage at Parque da Pasteleira, Porto.

"After spending a week in Portugal in June, my favourite city was Porto", says Bella English, a correspondent for the Boston Globe. Bella travelled to Porto and was in awe with the "authentic feel of Porto", a place that "doesn't exist for tourists" but "welcomes them".

Strength and endurance thrive in an outdoor environment! Join in at Avenida dos Aliados for a mega power jump class, between 10.30 am and midday. The event is free and open to everyone willing to participate. No previous application is necessary. The only rule is to show up with comfortable shoes and clothing. Join in, celebrate good shape and test your limits!

Porto is the highlight of the Travel Guide section of the renowned Spanish newspaper "El País". Martín Casariego, reputed Spanish writer, explains why Porto is a must-go destination and a city of "smiles and sighs".