15 Shows in Lisbon Worth Booking

1.Live Fado Show with Port Wine in Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,166 reviews · from $17Our pick

At Lisboa em Fado in Baixa Pombalina, hear award-winning singers and musicians perform traditional Fado without microphones. A short, multilingual-friendly introduction explains the music and its instruments, and your ticket includes Port wine or juice. The intimate, 50-minute concert suits newcomers as well as Portuguese speakers.

“A very good way to immerse oneself in the culture of the city and end to the day.”

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2.Fado in Chiado Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,095 reviews · 50 min · from $27

At Fado in Chiado, you’ll hear a male and female singer perform with acoustic guitar and Portuguese guitar in a central Lisbon concert hall. The 50-minute show pairs music with images of Lisbon, and may include audience participation. Tickets cost $27 per person; food and drinks are not included.

“Intimate atmosphere with wonderful performances by all. The seating is well set out with tiered levels as well as a flat area in front of an elevated stage.”

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3.Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,531 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet your English-speaking guide at Praça Luís de Camões for a short introduction to Fado, then walk 5 to 10 minutes to a traditional Bairro Alto restaurant. Over dinner, hear a 1.5-hour live show while your guide explains the music and translates song meanings. Dinner, one drink, and a shot of ginjinha are included.

“good value for money, a short trip around the Fado area before getting to the restaurant. bit cramped but cosy. food and drinks were good, as was the show. would recommend.”

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4.Fado Show with Wine in a Historic Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,294 reviews · from $19

Near Lisbon’s Sé Cathedral, Fado & Fado pairs a 50-minute live performance with a glass of Portuguese wine or another drink of your choice. Ancient stone arches and an old sea gate set the scene, while the musicians introduce Fado’s history and explain the meaning behind each song. Check available start times before booking.

“The show was great and the singers were amazing. Everything good organized, very good atmosphere with the glass of port wine.”

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5.Fado in Chiado – Live Show in Lisbon on Stage for over 15 Years

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 638 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $25

At Fado in Chiado, two singers perform with a classical guitarist and Portuguese guitarist in a central Lisbon theatre. The roughly 50-minute show pairs traditional fado with images of the city, and may include audience participation. Tickets cost $25.40 per person, with mobile entry and skip-the-line admission.

“It was great performance. The spot is a little hard to find as the sign is tiny. Great way to hear fado.”

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6.Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at Rossio at 7 pm for a guided walk through Mouraria and Alfama, with Fado history and city viewpoints along the way. Guides such as Miguel, Rodrigo, Ness and Riu have led the tour. Finish with a Portuguese dinner, one included drink and live Fado in an intimate restaurant.

“Our Fado experience was enlightening, fun and a bit strenuous all rolled into one delightful package by our amazing guide, Miquel. It’s about an hours worth of walking up and down the hills in Lisbon before dinner so wear comfortable shoes. Along the way there are many picturesque stops where Miguel explained some of the history of both Lisbon and Fado music. We dined alfresco at a small family restaurant in Alfama with a set menu choices of Chicken, Pork or Octopus. I chose the latter and it was the best I’ve ever had. They brought out multiple performers throughout the evening as we enjoyed the meal. Well worth the…”

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7.Fado Show with Port Wine at Historic Lisboa em Fado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $21

At Lisboa em Fado, two singers perform with Portuguese and classical guitars in a small, microphone-free hall. Short videos introduce Fado’s history between sets, and your ticket includes a glass of Port or juice. The show runs about 50 minutes at 6pm in Baixa Chiado. Arrive early for first-come, first-served seating.

“Nice way to experience Fado. There was a video to explain and the performers provided more info and were quite good. This probably does not replace if you wanted to see a performance in a tavern, for that experience, but if you want to listen to and learn about Fado, this is good. Glad we did it.”

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8.Fado: Musical Walking Tour with Food & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $100Top rated

Walk through Martim Moniz and Mouraria with a guide and live fado singer, learning how the music took root in Lisbon. The three-hour small-group tour ends with caldo verde, chouriço, bread, and wine in an Alfama fado house. Rita is a frequently named guide; tours run in six languages and groups are limited to eight.

“Our guide Rita was so enthusiastic it was infectious”

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9.Dinner with Fado Show with the Rising Stars of Fado

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 110 reviews · from $71

Spend about three hours at Canto do Poeta with a Portuguese dinner, wine, and live fado from established singers and new voices. The room is intimate, with poems on the walls and a rotating line-up. Bruno and Joao have been praised for warm service, though staff may vary. Check your confirmed address: descriptions place the venue in both Estrela and Alfama.

“My husband and I enjoyed the food and the show. The place was a little bit stuffy but I would still recommend”

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10.Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $76

Spend 2.5 hours at The Lingerie Restaurant in Lisbon, pairing traditional Portuguese starters, mains, and dessert with a sensual cabaret show. The evening begins with a welcome glass of Portuguese wine and continues with wine served during dinner. It is for adults only, with host or greeter service in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French.

“excellent nous avons adoré le concept et l ambiance c etait parfait le personnel est super sympa”

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11.Authentic Fado Show, Dinner and Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $173

Meet your guide at your Lisbon accommodation for a four-hour minivan outing through the historic center and Alfama. The evening includes a photo stop, a Portuguese dinner with beverages, and live Fado at a typical restaurant. Guides have included Patrick Santos, João, Duarte, Hugo, and Ricardo, though your guide may differ.

“The guide was the best, very friendly and educated. Food good, fado great”

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12.Lisbon Dinner with Fado Show and Sights by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Ride through Lisbon in a small van, stop for views of illuminated landmarks, then spend about 2.5 hours in Alfama for a traditional meal and live Fado. The tour is offered in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese, with hotel pickup in selected central areas. Past guides have included Filip, but your guide may differ.

“Amei a noite em Guitarras de Liboa, os cantores, a comida e o ambiente acolhedor. Espero voltar em breve.”

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13.Private Night Tour with Fado Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 32 reviews · 4 hours

A private, four-hour evening drive links Belém’s monuments and Pastel de Belém with dinner and live Fado in Alfama, then a 360-degree night view from Our Lady of the Mount. Hotel pickup, transport, dinner, show tickets, and drop-off are included. Tours run in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Muy bien. La actividad incluyendo un paseo por ciertos lugares emblemáticos antes y después de la cena con música de fado fue un gran complemento. Tal vez un poco más de música me hubiera gustado y la cena estuvo a nivel medio aunque el lugar muy adecuado. El guía maravilloso... una persona muy educada y gentil, muy culta y dispuesta a compartir sus conocimientos con nosotros. Un gran guía para agradecer.”

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14.Fado & Food Tour with Live Show & Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $124

Walk Lisbon’s Alfama and Mouraria with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for petiscos and beer at a former jewellery atelier and homemade ginjinha in a resident’s home. Then settle in for a three-course Portuguese dinner and live fado. Groups are capped at 12, and guide Jaime has been praised for explaining the music’s history and meaning.

“Amazing! One of the best experiences in Lisbon. Our guide was awesome, the history of that part of the city was fascinating, the food was incredible and the music was very moving (particularly because we had learnt out the story behind Fado and it’s significance to Portuguese culture thanks to our guide). Highly recommend.”

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15.Evening City Tour with Dinner and Live Fado Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · from $136

Spend four hours seeing Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan, with a walk through Alfama and a traditional dinner accompanied by live Fado. The group is limited to eight, and guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The route takes in landmarks from Rossio Square to Belém, with hotel pickup offered for the shared option. Confirm your pickup details before booking.

“I booked the toir as a present for my parents. I have chosen fhis company among many others because they offered a pick up from the hotel. Unfortunately, at the day of the toir that was not done - they refused and after several phone calls and mails they told me the manager says there was nothing like that in the offer ( even though I sent screenshots per mail..) so that was disappointing as they were in a hotel far away from the city center ( the final meetkngpoint). However, the guide Diogo was very good and made the experinece a very nice one. After the event they took…”

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