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Porto hosts Concert for Peace on 5 January
The city once again embraces the honourable cause "Concert for Peace" on the first Saturday of the year, 5th January at Rivoli Theatre. The Academia de Música de Costa Cabral, ACE - Escola de Artes, Balleteatro, Bando dos Gambozinos, ESMAE - Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo and the Orquestra Juvenil de Bonjóia will take part in this solidarity event, scheduled to begin at 4 pm.
Bringing people together at Bolhão Temporary Market by playing chess
Check out the square checkered board and the playing pieces at Bolhão Temporary Market and surprise family and friends while shopping for New Year's Eve. Going to Bolhão this Saturday can be just the right move as 2018 concludes and 2019 is just around the corner!
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.
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.