Lisbon: Fado Show With Wine and History
Description
Immerse yourself in the soul of Lisbon’s history at Fado & Fado, where music and tradition come together in a truly unique setting. Located near the Lisbon Sé Cathedral, the venue is steeped in history, featuring the ancient stone arches of the city’s medieval wall and the old sea gate, dating back to the 11th century. Each performance is a journey through the history of Fado, passed down through generations. From its traditional roots to modern interpretations, the show weaves together haunting melodies and rich storytelling. Between songs, the musicians share tales of its origins, evolution, and the legendary figures who shaped this deeply emotional genre. As you savor the music, enjoy a glass of fine Portuguese wine, included with your ticket, making the experience even more memorable. Surrounded by centuries-old walls, you’ll witness the timeless beauty of this art form, connecting deeply with its rich traditions and the emotions that define Portuguese culture.
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Each show is a journey through the history of Fado, passed down through generations. From its traditional roots to modern interpretations, the show combines haunting melodies and rich storytelling. Between songs, the musicians share stories about its origins, its evolution and the legendary figures who shaped this deeply emotional genre. They will also guide you through the meaning behind each piece, revealing the poetic essence that makes Fado so unique.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(105)
This was fantastic, an immersive evening into Portuguese culture and music!! Would highly recommend! The singers were fabulous and the guitarist were amazing, fully immersed with English and Portuguese descriptions
This was a real treat! The venue was easy to find and so enchanting inside. The musicians were all amazing, They did an excellent job of explaining this genre of music and the music was simply mesmerizing
Intimate venue, skilful performers, and a good explanation of what Fado's about.
The hour-long show included excellent musicians and singers who provided a brief overview of the fado tradition and introduction to each the song. The setting was simple and atmospheric, with stone walls and a vaulted ceiling that contributed to a magical experience. The intimate venue is tucked into the lower level of a building along a busy street, yet felt miles away. The staff was friendly, organized, and professional. All in all, a wonderful experience and value.
The venue is small, and you sit theatre-style in the room but the seats are not tiered.. The musicians are perched on stools so you can still see from the back. However, the speaking voice of the female singer did not carry to the back so you can’t always hear clearly the explanations. The link to the location is confusing and if you click on the link to fado e fado, the beginning part of the link, you get directed to a small bar not the venue which is 15/20 minutes walk away. We only just made it to the venue having clicked on fado e fado. It turns out that you need to click on the second half of the link ‘largo santo antonio da se’ to get the correct venue. The 15/20 minutes walk from the first wrong venue involved steep steps - not very helpful for senior citizens.
We loved this it's a Fantastic experience. Great atmosphere and lovely wine a must if you are visiting Lisbon.
The music and the singing was beautiful. Everyone should do this experience. The setting was perfect. The feelings the music evokes I can’t describe. Loved it
Wonderful show and environment. A bit hard to find on street.
A very good and informative show with very professional musicians and singers. Also the venue had a great ambiance.
Great to experience a different type of music and learn the history. Singers and musicians were excellent. Atmospheric venue. Show over very quickly. Another 20 minutes would have been perfect.
