Wondering where the best festivals in Porto are hiding? You’re in for a treat! This vibrant city throws everything from all-night dance marathons to wine-fueled weekends and indie music heaven. Whether you’re into beats, bottles, or ballet, Porto’s 2025 festival calendar is bursting with reasons to celebrate.
No time for a long article? Here’s a summary
The most important festival in Porto is by far the Primavera Sound. Revolut users receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases, so get your online ticket to Primavera Sound with a 10% discount.
There are other fantastic music, cinema, performative arts and food festivals taking place in Porto all year round, so keep reading the article to find all about them.
The most important festival in Porto in 2025: Primavera Sound
If you’re a fan of live music, Primavera Sound is one of the most prominent music festivals in Porto. With the lush Parque da Cidade (the largest city park in Portugal) as its backdrop, there is plenty of space for 4 stages among the hills and trees.
The festival exhibits over 40 musicians renowned and emerging with a wide variety of genres, music to suit everyone’s tastes. Great food and drink are available on-site and you can enjoy the park’s charming greenery and while experiencing the festival spirit.
If you need some time away from the crowds, the beach at Matosinhos is only a five minute walk away with plenty of amazing seafood restaurants and quaint seaside bars for a break between your favourite bands.
Frequently Asked Questions about Primavera Sound Porto 2025
What are the dates for Primavera Sound Porto 2025?
Primavera Sound Porto 2025 will take place from Thursday, June 12 to Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Parque da Cidade, Porto’s largest urban park.
How much do Primavera Sound Porto tickets cost?
As of now, ticket prices are as follows:
- Full Festival Ticket: €180 + fees
- VIP Ticket: €275 + fees
- 1-Day Ticket: From €67.50 + fees
Revolut users receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases, so get your online ticket to Primavera Sound with a 10% discount.
Who is performing at Primavera Sound Porto 2025?
The lineup for Primavera Sound Porto 2025 includes a diverse array of artists:
- Headliners: Charli XCX, Central Cee, Jamie xx, Deftones, HAIM, Beach House, Fontaines D.C., Turnstile
- Other Notable Acts: Michael Kiwanuka, Caribou, ANOHNI and the Johnsons, Floating Points, Denzel Curry, Parcels, Wet Leg, Aminé, TV On The Radio, Waxahatchee, Chat Pile, Magdalena Bay, The Dare, Los Campesinos!, Angélica Garcia, Squid, Fcukers, Been Stellar, Horsegirl, Alan Sparhawk, Kim Deal, Destroyer, The Jesus Lizard, A Garota Não, The BLKBRDS, Capitão Fausto, David Bruno, EU.CLIDES, Klin Klop, Maria Reis, Nunca Mates o Mandarim, Surma, ANAVITÓRIA, Liniker, Tulipa Ruiz, Carolina Durante.
Where is Primavera Sound Porto held?
Primavera Sound Porto takes place in Parque da Cidade, the largest urban park in Portugal. This scenic location near the Atlantic Ocean combines nature with convenience — it’s easily accessible from downtown Porto and offers a laid-back vibe compared to its Barcelona counterpart.
How do I get to Parque da Cidade?
Getting to the festival is easy:
- By metro: take the Line A (blue) to Matosinhos Sul, then walk or transfer to a bus.
- By bus: Several lines (including 200, 203, 205, and 500) connect the city center to the park.
- By taxi or rideshare: Bolt and Uber operate widely in Porto, but prices can surge during festival hours.
- Cycling or e-scooters: The park is bike-friendly and Porto has a growing network of cycle lanes.
Can I bring food or drinks to the festival?
No — outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue. However, Primavera Sound Porto offers a wide selection of food stalls, bars, and vegetarian/vegan options. Expect festival pricing, but good quality overall.
Where should I stay during Primavera Sound Porto?
For easy access to the festival site, consider staying in:
- Boavista – modern, well-connected, close to the venue
- Matosinhos – by the beach, great food, short distance to the park
- Foz do Douro – scenic, upscale, perfect if you want a mix of sea and style
If you need help choosing, I’ve written a complete guide to where to stay in Porto based on budget, vibe, and location.
How does Primavera Sound Porto compare to the Barcelona edition?
Porto’s version is more intimate, scenic, and manageable than its Barcelona sibling. It has fewer stages, less walking, and a more relaxed crowd. Plus, the ocean breeze from Parque da Cidade? A game changer.
Is Primavera Sound Porto suitable for children?
Primavera Sound is primarily geared toward adults and young adults. Children under 10 are allowed in for free with a ticketed adult, but the event isn’t particularly family-focused — loud sound levels, crowds, and late-night shows may not suit younger kids.
Best festivals in Porto: Music
Noites Ritual
Noites Ritual is one of the oldest music festivals in Porto, held since 1992 in the beautiful Crystal Palace gardens.
The program of the festival, which is usually free, includes a small market of clothing and accessories, handcraft and second hand items, as well as a couple of exhibitions.
We suggest you to head there an hour before the concert starts, to have a relaxed walk in the gardens and watch the most amazing sunset overlooking the Arrábida bridge.
Noites Ritual 2025
- Dates: August 29th – 30th
- Location: Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
- Tickets: Free Admission
Festival Porta-Jazz
Every February, Festival Porta-Jazz transforms Porto into a jazz haven. Organized by the local musicians’ collective, Associação Porta-Jazz, the festival showcases the vibrant Portuguese jazz scene alongside international talents. Main events are held at Teatro Rivoli, featuring performances in the Grande Auditório, Pequeno Auditório, and Café Rivoli. Additional concerts and jam sessions often take place at venues like Espaço Porta-Jazz on Rua da Torrinha. It’s an intimate, community-driven celebration of jazz that’s not to be missed.
Festival Porta Jazz 2025
- Dates: January 31st to February 2nd
- Location: Teatro Rivoli
- Tickets: 7€ per concert block. Activities in the café and foyer: Free
Best festivals in Porto: Food & Wine
Essência do Vinho
Essência do Vinho is the most important wine festival in Portugal, taking place at the stunning Stock Exchange Palace, by the riverside.
During four intensive days, you’ll have access to around 3,000 wines from 400 national and international producers. The alignment of parallel activities highlights rare and exclusive references, priceless labels, and Michelin-starred chefs.
You can also take the opportunity to deepen your wine knowledge by taking one of the numerous workshops and masterclasses, but these are rather expensive experiences that range from 35€ to 75€.
At this festival it is also elected the Top 10 Portuguese wines, so watch out for the selected wines as their prices will surely raise in the upcoming months!
Essência do Vinho 2025
- Dates: February 20th – 23rd
- Location: Palácio da Bolsa (the Stock Exchange Palace)
- Tickets: 25€ for a daily pass, 35€ for the masterclasses
Simplesmente… Vinho
Simplesmente… Vinho is by far one of my favourite festivals in Porto as it is solely dedicated to… wine J During two days you’ll be able to taste wine of small scale wine producers from all the extraordinary Portuguese wine regions, as well as some from Spain.
What I particularly enjoy about this festival, besides the obvious learning opportunity, is its relaxed atmosphere mostly due to the unusual choice of venues, such as abandoned convents. Moreover, during the tastings you’ll be able to taste some finger food (maybe I should use the fancier word appetizers, shouldn’t I?!) of some of the best restaurants in Porto, whilst listening to some live music. It’s amazing.
Simplesmente… Vinho 2025
- Dates: February 21st – 23rd
- Location: Alfândega do Porto
- Tickets: 21€ for a daily pass
Porto Beer Fest
There is no better way to enjoy a hot summer evening than by tasting many of Portugal’s craft beers. Located in the Jardim do Palácio de Cristal, the Porto Beer Fest offers free music alongside 30 different breweries from Portugal, Spain, and Brazil serving over 200 varieties of craft beer!
Entrance is free, but if you want to taste the beer you’ll have to buy tokens and a small beer glass. The beer glass is designed with different Porto themes (mine had a silhouette of the city) and can be returned after enjoying or kept as a souvenir!
And the best part? Take your drink and a snack from one of the many food trucks and enjoy the sunset in the lower part of the gardens!
Porto Beer Fest 2025
- Dates: June 18th – 22nd
- Location: Jardins do Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis
- Tickets: to be announced
Festival Comida
Looking for an easy dinner? The Festival Comida hosted by Continente is a great pick for those who want to taste gourmet food at one of the best festivals in Porto. Seven chefs of Portugal under one grand tent offer 7 unique dishes, each of their own creation.
Last year they served dishes with octopus, tripe, and ceviche! It’s 4€ per plate with reasonable serving sizes so you and your friends can try a few of the dishes.
Alongside the chef-inspired food, the festival has another tent with wine, cheese and charcuterie selections, as well as hosting showcookings and workshops. The event takes place in the Parque da Cidade with different stages for live music and a big lawn to entertain the kids too!
Festival de Comida 2025
- Dates: July 12th and 13th
- Location: Parque da Cidade
- Tickets: Free admission
Best festivals in Porto: Arts (other than music)
Fantasporto
February in Porto can be a quieter month, great if you prefer to come without the busyness of tourist season. For those of you here, the perfect late-winter festival is Fantasporto, Porto’s premiere international film festival! It features 100 short and full-length films out of 600 entered, with 4 awarded competitions in Fantasy, Directors’ Week, Orient Express and Portuguese Cinema.
Fantasporto 2025
- Dates: February 28th – March 9th
- Location: Batalha Centro de Cinema
- Ticket: Single Screening: €5; Students, Porto Card holders, seniors, unemployed: €2.50; 10 Bonus Tickets: €40; 15 Bonus Tickets: €50; Freepass (all screenings): €70
DDD – Festival Dias de Dança
Dias de Dança is one of the most best festivals in Porto not only because it is solely dedicated to contemporary dancing but also because it is one of the rare examples of cooperation between three neighbor cities: Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia.
During three days, those of you who love dancing (as much as I do) will have the opportunity to watch performances at some of the best concert houses in those cities, such as Teatro Rivoli (in Porto), Teatro Constantino Nero (in Matosinhos) and Convento Corpus Christi (in Gaia).
DDD – Festival Dias da Dança 2025
- Dates: April 23rd – May 4th
- Location: several venues in Porto, Matosinhos, and Vila Nova de Gaia
- Tickets: 7€ – 12€, depending on the venue and performance
Serralves em Festa
The perfect blend of art, culture, and music is the majestic festival at the incredible Serralves Museum grounds. Starting at 8 on Friday morning, the festival lasts 50 straight hours until Sunday night with exhibitions of dance, theatre, concerts, films, photography, and more. It is a truly spectacular event offering many conceptual and contemporary performances by artists across Europe.
Thousands of people attend this highly distinguished festival in Porto and it’s a must-see if you wish to experience something extraordinary. Admission is free and with the wide variety of events, you can keep entertained for hours! Kids can stay entertained as many of the events are for children too.
The gardens and grounds are picturesque so there will be plenty to walk around and see. Late-night time-slots are usually filled with electronic music and dance lasting until morning, but if you prefer something quieter, there are readings and stories (puppet shows too!) and you can always enjoy the current exhibitions happening within the museum.
Serralves em Festa 2025
- Dates: May 30th – June 1st
- Location: Serralves Foundation
- Tickets: Free admission
Noites Ritual
Noites Ritual is one of the oldest music festivals in Porto, held since 1992 in the beautiful Crystal Palace gardens.
The program of the festival, which is usually free, includes a small market of clothing and accessories, handcraft and second hand items, as well as a couple of exhibitions.
We suggest you to head there an hour before the concert starts, to have a relaxed walk in the gardens and watch the most amazing sunset overlooking the Arrábida bridge.
Noites Ritual 2025
- Dates: August 29th –30th
- Location: Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
- Tickets: Free admission
Porto / Post / Doc
Film & Media Festival is one of the few (and in our opinion, probable the best) cinema festivals in Porto.
It has an eclectic philosophy, ranging from the International Competition and parallel programmes (such as Transmission, for documentaries about music and night parties; or the Forum of the Real, with debates with specialists and academics.
The festival occupies four venues of Porto: Teatro Municipal do Porto – Rivoli, Cinema Passos Manuel, Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto and Maus Hábitos, all located in downtown Porto and close by to restaurants, bars and subway stations. This festival is definitely a must – go for all the cinema lovers in Porto.
Porto / Post / Doc 2025
- Dates: November 20th – 29th
- Location: several venues in Porto
- Tickets: regular ticket: 5€; Students, Porto Card holders, seniors, unemployed: 2.50€; Family Screenings: 2.50€.
Porto Pride Festival
Every September, Porto gets extra vibrant with Porto Pride Festival – a joyful celebration of love, diversity, and equality 🌈 This LGBTQIA+ event brings together music, live performances, talks, and a whole lot of dancing across various venues in the city.
It’s a powerful reminder that Porto is not just beautiful, but also proudly inclusive. Expect colorful parades, great local DJs, and a super friendly atmosphere.
Porto Pride Festival 2025
- Dates: September 12th – 14th
- Location: to be announced
- Tickets: Free admission
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