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Experience pure Fado in an intimate setting in Alfama, the historic Lisbon neighborhood where Fado was born. Enjoy a one-hour acoustic show by artists from multi-generational Fado families.

Highlights

• Experience Fado performed without microphones, just steps away from the artists
• Listen to pure, improvised Fado in an intimate, acoustic setting
• Enjoy a complimentary glass of Moscatel wine
• Join a concert rooted in tradition with artists from long-standing Fado families

Description

Step into one of Lisbon’s most iconic neighborhoods and discover an intimate Fado concert where everything is close, quiet, and real. Set in a peaceful corner of Alfama — the historic district where Fado was born — this one-hour acoustic performance invites you to experience the music as it has been shared for generations: raw, spontaneous, and deeply human. With no stage and no microphones, the line between audience and artist fades. You’ll be just a few steps away from the singers and guitarists, close enough to feel every nuance, every pause, every breath. This is traditional Fado — or Fado puro, as the locals say. Performed by artists from multi-generational Fado families, the concert is rooted in improvisation, emotion, and sincerity. There are no elaborate setups or dramatics — only the timeless sounds of voice and Portuguese guitar filling the room. Rather than a tourist show, this is a genuine artistic encounter, shared humbly and without filters. The setting is modest and welcoming, with no food served, so nothing distracts from the performance itself. As a quiet gesture of hospitality, guests are offered a glass of Moscatel, a traditional Portuguese fortified wine. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, but all guests are guaranteed a seat. We recommend arriving 10–15 minutes early to choose your place and settle in before the concert begins.

Includes

1-hour traditional Fado concert Acoustic performance (no microphones or amplification) Artists from long-standing Fado families Intimate venue in Alfama A glass of Moscatel wine

Important Information

• Please note that silence is required throughout the performance, both to respect the artists and to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the concert. This allows the audience to connect more deeply with the music and experience Fado in its most authentic form. In Portugal, it is traditional to say “Silêncio, que se vai cantar o Fado” — a reminder that true Fado is always heard in silence.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund