Experience the best fado shows in Lisbon

Lisbon fado shows range from small Alfama casas de fado with 20-seat intimate performances to larger purpose-built venues, all presenting the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage song form with guitar accompaniment. Find dinner-show combo tickets, show-only options, and intimate fado house format comparisons here.

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Slide 1 of 13, Singer and musicians performing Fado in Chiado, Lisbon.

Tickets to Fado in Chiado

50 mins

Enjoy a traditional fado show, a music show specific only to the cosy bars in the small districts of Lisbon.
Find yourself immersed in its haunting yet brilliant tunes and experience the pride of Portugal through this musical form.
The show features 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese guitar and the classical guitar.
Fado is set to combine nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style made famous by Amália Rodrigues. Experience this novel performance with your Fado in Chiado tickets.
Fun fact: Fado was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

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Enjoy a traditional fado show, a music show specific only to the cosy bars in the small districts of Lisbon.
Find yourself immersed in its haunting yet brilliant tunes and experience the pride of Portugal through this musical form.
The show features 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese guitar and the classical guitar.
Fado is set to combine nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style made famous by Amália Rodrigues. Experience this novel performance with your Fado in Chiado tickets.
Fun fact: Fado was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

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€23

Slide 1 of 10, Fado singer performing, Belém Tower, and Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon.

Combo (Save 2%): Fado in Chiado + Jerónimos Monastery + Belém Tower Tickets

Flexible

Explore the top attractions of Lisbon with this super-saver combo with tickets to the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Enjoy a Fado Show in Chiado too!
Marvel at a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture – the Jerónimos Monastery – with its detailed corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances.
Soak in the pristine views of River Tagus from the Belém Tower, one of the city’s prime examples of medieval ‘Manueline’ architecture.
Immerse yourself in a Fado show that combines nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style.
Fun Fact: During the reign of King John II, a permanent ship was ordered to be posted in the bay of Belém, and the tower was initially created as the ship's replacement.

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Explore the top attractions of Lisbon with this super-saver combo with tickets to the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Enjoy a Fado Show in Chiado too!
Marvel at a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture – the Jerónimos Monastery – with its detailed corridors, vaulted ceilings, and decorative entrances.
Soak in the pristine views of River Tagus from the Belém Tower, one of the city’s prime examples of medieval ‘Manueline’ architecture.
Immerse yourself in a Fado show that combines nostalgia, pride, and hope in a musical style.
Fun Fact: During the reign of King John II, a permanent ship was ordered to be posted in the bay of Belém, and the tower was initially created as the ship's replacement.

from ~~Original price€57.70~~

€56.51

2% off

Slide 1 of 10, Fado singer performing in Lisbon and a red hop-on hop-off bus near Jerónimos Monastery.

Combo (Save 10%): Fado in Chiado + Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tickets

Flexible

Audio guide

An authentic Fado show in the heart of Lisbon along with a convenient hop-on hop-off pass allows for a full cultural immersion of the city.
In Chiado, listen to haunting yet brilliant tunes with 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese and classical guitar, respectively.
Access up to 4 hop-on hop-off lines, from Belém to Cascais. Stop by Lisbon’s Oceanário, the unique House of Spikes, Belém Tower, and more.
Go according to your own itinerary with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, and make use of the in-depth onboard audio guides in up to 15 languages.
Fun Fact: Fado has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

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An authentic Fado show in the heart of Lisbon along with a convenient hop-on hop-off pass allows for a full cultural immersion of the city.
In Chiado, listen to haunting yet brilliant tunes with 2 singers and 2 musicians playing the Portuguese and classical guitar, respectively.
Access up to 4 hop-on hop-off lines, from Belém to Cascais. Stop by Lisbon’s Oceanário, the unique House of Spikes, Belém Tower, and more.
Go according to your own itinerary with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, and make use of the in-depth onboard audio guides in up to 15 languages.
Fun Fact: Fado has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

from ~~Original price€45~~

€40.50

10% off

Slide 1 of 5, Tourists exploring Alfama's narrow streets with local dining options.

Walking Tour of Mouraria & Alfama with Dinner & Live Fado Show

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1 more

Walk through Lisbon’s iconic neighborhoods of Mouraria and Alfama with an English-speaking guide, and savor a traditional Portuguese dinner.
Stroll through the colorful tiles of Mouraria’s labyrinthine streets, famous for being the birthplace of Fado, Portugal's soulful music.
Snap pictures at the Castle Hill and Portas do Sol viewpoints and catch scenic views of the Alfama neighborhood and the serene Tagus River.
Indulge in a Portuguese meal with codfish pastries, octopus rice, and mixed meats, and enjoy a live Fado show, serenading you with traditional music.
Fun Fact: Legend has it that Mouraria was once home to the enchanting Moorish woman, Moura Encantada, who had magical powers.

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Walk through Lisbon’s iconic neighborhoods of Mouraria and Alfama with an English-speaking guide, and savor a traditional Portuguese dinner.
Stroll through the colorful tiles of Mouraria’s labyrinthine streets, famous for being the birthplace of Fado, Portugal's soulful music.
Snap pictures at the Castle Hill and Portas do Sol viewpoints and catch scenic views of the Alfama neighborhood and the serene Tagus River.
Indulge in a Portuguese meal with codfish pastries, octopus rice, and mixed meats, and enjoy a live Fado show, serenading you with traditional music.
Fun Fact: Legend has it that Mouraria was once home to the enchanting Moorish woman, Moura Encantada, who had magical powers.

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€64.90

Slide 1 of 9, Framed art on dimly lit wall at historic Roman theatre in Lisbon.

Lisbon: Tapas & Drinks with Fado Live Performance

3 hrs

1 more

Enjoy live Fado performances and a selection of traditional Portuguese tapas, served with regional pours and soft drinks.
Hear established fadistas and rising new-generation talent in an informal Fado Academy where different generations share the stage.
Dine in an 18th-century Pombaline building raised over a Roman theatre, with 5-metre ceilings and original stone arches.
Taste Portuguese finger food from across the country, from bean soup and peixinhos da horta to pataniscas and flame-grilled chouriço.
Walls lined with vinyl records, dim lighting, and long shared tables create an intimate setting for an evening of music and flavour.

More details

Enjoy live Fado performances and a selection of traditional Portuguese tapas, served with regional pours and soft drinks.
Hear established fadistas and rising new-generation talent in an informal Fado Academy where different generations share the stage.
Dine in an 18th-century Pombaline building raised over a Roman theatre, with 5-metre ceilings and original stone arches.
Taste Portuguese finger food from across the country, from bean soup and peixinhos da horta to pataniscas and flame-grilled chouriço.
Walls lined with vinyl records, dim lighting, and long shared tables create an intimate setting for an evening of music and flavour.

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€50

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