Society

When in Porto, take the challenge of a sea expedition to the Azores and you'll still be back on time for tea!

The Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) invites for an immersive experience where you'll be able to interact with 3D sailing and oceanographic expedition to the sea of the Azores. The challenge is open to everyone who is eighteen and over eighteen years of age. The adventure is on till 13th February. Participation is free, but subject to prior registration.

Porta-Jazz Festival is the ultimate best festival, probably! Let us know!

Porta-Jazz Festival is a key part of the cultural scene in the city of Porto, and it is also an important reference for jazz in Portugal. The 10th edition runs from 7 to 9 February at Rivoli.

This must be the most amazing movie theatre ever! Come watch, in Porto!

IndieJunior Allianz cinema festival invites to embark on a special adventure at the Electric Tram Museum, where special film sessions will be screened on board a parked tram. Take the tram and embark on this journey!

Porto overruns goals for collection and recycling waste streams

Porto has increased the level of collection and recycling waste streams that it had set for 2019, as revealed by the analysis to the latest compiled report by the municipal company Porto Ambiente.

Wizz Air announces more flights between Porto and Vienna

Airliner Wizz Air will strengthen its operations in Porto, with three weekly flights from Porto to Vienna, starting this summer.

Architecture studio from Porto represents Portugal in the Biennale Architettura 2020, in Venice

The curatorial project 'IN CONFLICT' by depA collective, from Porto, was selected by the Portuguese Directorate-General for the Arts to represent Portugal in the 17th International Exhibition of Architecture in the La Biennale di Venezia, which takes place from 23rd May to 29th November 2020, under the theme "How Will We Live Together", curated by Lebanese Hashim Sarkis.

If you happen to be in Porto, don't miss the perfect treetop walk at Serralves

This treetop walk is set in Serralves Park with a 260m extension course and surrounds one of the Serralves Park woods, revealing nature's different views, colours and various shades, offering a stunning viewing the biodiversity in the Park.

Beanpole, by Kantemir Balagov, on show at Campo Alegre

Leningrad, 1945. World War II has ended, and the siege to the city is over, at last. Behind, there is a trail of destruction and devastation, both material and psychologic.

The Room (and other best worst movies) screening in Porto

The Passos Manuel Cinema screens the best worst films ever shot, under the cycle "Passos no Escuro", themed "É mau? Ótimo!" ["Is it Bad? Good!", free translation]. The event kicks off in February, but early birds are available as of today.

Did you know that Ramalde Sports Park offers free skate classes this January? There are two weekends left to enjoy

Want to learn how to improve your confidence and skating ability? Skating lessons are available for everyone at Ramalde Sports Park. Classes are held on 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 January, between 10am and 11 am.