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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.

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.

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.

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.

The University of Porto is working with the counterparts of Lund (Sweden), Ludwig-Maximilian of Munich (Germany), Paris-Saclay (France) and Szeged (Hungary) to building the European Universities of tomorrow, in the framework of the great challenges regarding global health for the future.

This holiday season, Porto will host a memorable concert by Saint Dominic's Gospel Choir, on 23 December, starting at 6 pm at Avenida dos Aliados. When lining up plans in Porto this festive season, you'll be sure to find that special moment in town with an authentic gospel concert with the soulful rhythms of gospel music by Saint Dominic's Gospel Choir that celebrates its 16th anniversary.

Airliners Wizz Air and Ryanair will extend the route network from Porto to London and Brest respectively, in 2019. Tickets are already available on the companies' website.

Porto Municipal Theatre hosts a concert to celebrate peace, on 5 January at Rivoli. This event is entrance free, upon prior ticket collection at the theatre box. This show has limited availability, up to room capacity.

Award yourself the PRESENT or offer it to beloved ones. Porto Municipal Theatre launches "the PRESENT", meaning you have already solved the Xmas presents puzzle; offer two tickets to enjoy benefits in the Municipal Theatre programming, namely at Rivoli and Campo Alegre Theatre.

British rock band James are to perform in the city of Porto, at Coliseu Porto Ageas, on 3 April 2019, according to PEV Entertainment news.