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Porto Book Fair, running from 28th August to 13th September, is also pleased to introduce this literary event as a recreational and educational happening for children, with organised and carefully prepared activities for the younger visitors that go along these cultural events. Take a look at what is happening and find some inspiration to take your children to the Book Fair.

The frequentation of beaches had to be balanced with the prevention measures regarding Covid-19. The city's lovely beaches and the nice and warm weather forecast for the coming days, resulted in the extension of the bathing season in Porto, till 13th September. This decision was announced by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA). This decision was jointly taken by the APA and the Municipalities of Porto, Caminha, Esposende, Matosinhos, Póvoa de Varzim, Vila Nova de Gaia, Viana do Castelo an...

BMW and Portuguese company Critical Software joint venture, which have led to the establishment and settling in Porto city centre of the Critical TechWorks company, expect to have an annual turnover of 57 million euros in 2020 and want to hire more employees and set them to success.

Today is the last day to build on your skills with the free skate lessons at Ramalde Sports Park. This is the last Monday of an intense and largely attended initiative by Porto City Hall, via the municipal company Ágora. Classes only take 12 participants simultaneously, and are scheduled to take place between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Yesterday, the first musicians took to the stage, under the "Concertos de Bolso", organised by Maus Hábitos and the Terreiro of Casa do Roseiral transformed: musicians and audience got together for a long awaited rendez vous. Go experience these moments one of these days!

Spring was rather grim, with the lockdown rule due to the pandemic; but, summer is a different story, with outdoor events in parks and gardens to enliven spirits. One of such not to miss outdoor event is the Bossa Nova and "Choro" performance at Casa de São Roque, in the parish of Campanhã, on 29th August, which adapted to the current pandemic scenario, and organises outdoor cultural activities in compliance with preventive health measures, such as book presentations, wine tastings and live...

Porto Book Fair runs from 28th August to 13th September, and there are mandatory rules to comply with. Check out what you need to know regarding schedules, capacity, hygiene measures, and event ticket collection, to help you better prepare the literary journey ahead.

The most relevant literary event in Porto returns to the city this August, earlier than usual, as Porto Book Fair traditionally kicks off in September. The event opens doors on 28th August and runs till 13th September. This is the 7th edition organised by Porto City Hall. This significant literary event celebrates books and reading, offering visitors joy (as simple), whilst boosting publishers screen space to showcase both their frontlist and backlist.

Porto Municipal Gallery opens two exhibitions on 12th September, namely "Prémio Paulo Cunha e Silva -- 2.nd edition" and "Waves and Whirlpools". The exhibits are access free and can be enjoyed till 15th November, from Tuesdays to Sunday, between 10am and 6pm.

If you think you have already organised your weekend, think again; How about to go see a movie at Monte Aventino? The "Cinema Fora de Sítio" two last sessions happen on 28th and 29th August, featuring the movies "Think Like a Dog" and "The Night Clerk", respectively. Sessions are entrance free and seats are occupied according to the first-come, first-served rule. Doors open one hour prior to the movie screening, which is at 10pm. The event, which is held in line with the health measures issue...