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São Silvestre Race silver anniversary in Porto on 30 December

S. Silvestre in Porto is the competition that gathers the largest number of participants in the country and the 25th edition of this race is scheduled for 30 December. Registrations are open.

Christmas tree wrapped in blue and gold to celebrate the Season in Porto at Aliados on 1 December

On 1 December, the city of Porto will be officially wishing Merry Xmas to everyone visiting the city, with two million LED bulbs that will enliven 59 squares and streets, gardens and buildings all over town.

The tech world meets at ScaleUp Porto Tomorrow Summit on 21 November in the city of Porto

The Tomorrow Summit takes place on 21 November, at the Customs Building, in the city of Porto, inviting enthusiasts looking for innovative and creative debates to be part of this first edition. Entrance is free.

Bossa Nova Concert at Bolhão Temporary Market on 17 November

The initiative "Bolhão em Festa" ["Bolhão feasting", free translation] features a Bossa Nova Concert, scheduled to start at 3 pm, at Bolhão Temporary Market. Experience the connection and discover new sounds at Bolhão Temporary Market on 17 November! More than enough reasons to attend, are they not? We think so!

The Art of Porto featured at ARCOmadrid 2019

The galleries Nuno Centeno and Quadrado Azul from Porto are part of the Portuguese delegation to the 38th International Fair of Contemporary Art in the Spanish capital, the ARCOmadrid.

Porto Municipal Gallery offers concert and book launch this weekend

This coming weekend is the last chance to visit the Parallel Programme of the "Curveball Memory" and "Musonautas, Visões & Avarias" exhibitions, on show at Porto Municipal Gallery, offering several free activities.

Porta-Jazz Festival offers 30 concerts of Jazz Porto flavour in December

From 1 to 9 December, the city of Porto hosts the Porta-Jazz Festival, featuring 30 concerts, including premieres and unique artistic partnerships. There will be school meetings, workshops and jam sessions to promote exchanges and networking between Jazz musicians.

Fair weather brings Flea Market to Porto in the open

The second-hand goods monthly market, which is held in several places in Porto for ten years now, takes place outdoors in Porto on 17 November.

Pláka Collectives 2018 last edition registration ends on 15 November

Registrations for the last 2018 Pláka Collectives programme - To School out of School- closes next Thursday, on 15th November.

The Forum of the Future concluded on 10th November but the city is already preparing the 2019 "Voyage"

The 500 years of the circumnavigation and the appropriation of identity are some of the key topics for the next edition of the Forum of the Future, an event the city of Porto takes pride in and "we are rolling our sleeves up and set to work", Rui Moreira stated and challenged audiences to think about next year's topic, which, no doubt, "will move hearts and affections, guilt feelings, and varied other feelings".