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Funding the future of Porto by means of a solid and accountable governance

Porto has set out a future of investments for 2019, with a municipal budget of 293 million euros. The City Council, led by Mayor Rui Moreira as of 2013, has crafted dedicated policies in key areas such as infrastructure, housing, transport and culture.

New Year's Eve in Porto 2019: what to watch and where to watch it

Ring in 2019 with Porto's best events and parties. Awesome shows and performances in Porto to welcome 2019, what to watch and where to watch it! Let's celebrate!

This is a happy holiday season in Porto

Music, amusement and high spirits are on the menu for all visitors and passers-by at the Invicta this Holiday Season, making Porto a true Happy Holiday city.

The New Year's Concert at Coliseu Porto Ageas presents Strauss, Nicolai and Schostakovich masterworks

Following the long standing tradition of New Year's Concert in Vienna, Strauss, Nicolai and Schostakovich's masterworks will be heard at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 5 January, at 9.30 pm.

University of Porto emerged as the winner of the 23rd Global Marketing Competition

Students of the University of Porto were distinguished by winning the 23rd edition of the Global Marketing Competition (GMKC), one of the biggest competitions of the world in the Supply Chain Management and Finance.

Happy Christmas!

Porto City Hall wishes you a Happy Christmas!

São Silvestre race gathers 15 thousand participants of 37 nationalities

This is the silver jubilee of the São Silvestre in Porto. The race will happen on 30 December and gathers 15 thousand participants of 37 nationalities. The race is part of the Christmas and New Years' Eve programming and it is organised by Runporto, with the support of Porto City Hall. As tradition, the Municipality has prepared a special plan regarding mobility issues, in order to ensure the necessary safety conditions. Authorities advise using public transport to head to downtown Porto.

Museum from Porto is the only Portuguese museum to enter the European Museum of the Year Award

The MMIPO - Museum and Church of the Misericórdia of Porto is the only Portuguese museum to take part in the competition for the European Museum of the Year Award. MMIPO, located at Rua das Flores, is celebrating its third anniversary and enters this restricted competition for the most prestigious European award in the museological domain.

Clérigos number of visitors spikes to new record in 2018

The Clérigos architectural complex, comprising the Tower, Museum and Church, has reached a record number of visitors. Around one million and three hundred people, visitors and holyday makers, stopped at this venue in the city of Porto, which has led to record-breaking visits to Clérigos.

Check out the amazing animal free circus at Coliseu Porto Ageas

The fun and entertainment of circus are in town. As tradition since 1941, Coliseu Porto Ageas delivers impressive performances by the most highly trained performers in the industry, including clowns, acrobats, jugglers, dancers, magicians, trapeze artists and contortionists, who will keep you on the edge of your seat.