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European Researchers' Night arrives to Porto on 29 September
The European Researchers' Night is back to celebrate science, with the aim of bringing researchers and the general public closer together, highlighting the impact thereof on their day-to-day lives. This is the perfect opportunity for young people to envision a professional career in the scientific domain.
Aquaporto Festival invites you for two full days of cheer and insight
Music, science, art, and gastronomy are just a few areas covered by the Aquaporto 2017 edition to be held in the City Park on 29 and 30 September. This year, the Water Festival is spotlighted as the closing event for Porto Water Innovation Week, which is running in the city and gathers over 60 countries that debate both science and business sectors.
Joon connects Porto and Paris starting 1 December
Known as the "millenials' company" or "Air France's little sister", Joon already has booked flights: from 1 December, the newest low-cost airliner starts linking Porto and Paris. In fact, Portugal is the only country with two routes from the new Air France-KLM company, Lisbon and Porto.
Gastronomic event in Porto set the table in D. João I Square
One of the most popular gastronomic events in Porto is back to D. João I Square. This is the fifth time that both people from Porto and visitors to town can have a bit of something that excites the desire for more.
Leisure and culture activities that "Verão é no Porto" hosted in town
Over 400 suggestions for entertainment and conviviality have enlivened the city of Porto these last three months. Like in previous years, the municipal programme "Verão é no Porto" (summer is in Porto) enabled a diversified programming full of events throughout the city.
Annual Conference to debate cyber-security and cybercrime on a global scale in Porto in October
Cyber security and cybercrime specialists will meet in Porto for the annual Conference "eCrime Cyber-Security Symposium 2017" that will run from 24 to 26 October, at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.
Porto Fashion Week celebrates fashion with a number of events
The 10th Edition of Porto Fashion Week kicks off 28 September with numerous events taking place in the city of Porto. Porto Fashion Week Night Out, Porto Fashion Film Festival, MODtissimo, on its 50th edition, the 10th iTechStyle Innovation Business Forum, the Fashion People competition and the 10th Port Wine Fashion make this a full week devoted to fashion businesses.
Queer Porto - International Queer Film Festival from 4 to 8 October at Rivoli
Queer Porto - International Queer Film Festival, in its third Edition, is already a consolidated cultural event in Porto's cultural rentrée. The festival features, as usual, a multidisciplinary programming, offering the best there is regarding different methods and interpretations of queer culture.
The largest international event on water gathers more than 60 countries in Porto
Porto Water Innovation Week starts today. This event runs till 30 September and makes Porto the European Capital of Water and Innovation committed to find a global solution for the challenges facing the planet.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride suited up to ride through Porto and raise Money to supporting the Movember Foundation
Sunday afternoon, 24 September, Porto joined other 600 cities all over the world to unite for a common and noble cause: to raise money to support prostate cancer and men's mental health. Participants have to dress up and ride a classical or vintage motorbike through town to raise awareness on important health issues.