Handpicked from the same music lineup, scored for this weekend.
ELECTRONIC
Fado night - Parreirinha de Alfama
Fado house founded in 1952 by Argentina Santos, one of the city's oldest and most revered. Central stage where fadistas and guitars perform metres from diners. Dinner-show nightly.
ELECTRONIC
Night at Lux - Lux Frágil
Nightclub in restored port warehouse, co-owned by Manuel Reis and John Malkovich. Three floors with international electronic programming, rooftop overlooking Tejo. Dinners, DJ sets and live music until morning.
JAZZ
Live Orchestra - B.Leza
Waterfront warehouse venue for African music: kizomba, semba, morna, funaná. Live orchestras Thursday and Friday, DJ sets and dance classes Saturday. Reference club for Cape Verdean diaspora.
JAZZ
Jam session - Hot Clube de Portugal
Tuesday jam sessions at Europe's oldest active jazz club, founded in 1948 in a renovated attic near Praça da Alegria. Jazz school operates upstairs.
JAZZ
Concert - Hot Clube de Portugal
Europe's oldest active jazz club, open since 1948 in a renovated attic near Praça da Alegria. Daily programming with resident trios, Tuesday jam sessions, and international tours. Jazz school on upper floor.
JAZZ
Concert - Hot Clube de Portugal
Europe's oldest active jazz club, opened in 1948 in a restored attic near Praça da Alegria. Daily programming with resident trios, international tours, and Tuesday jam sessions.
CLASSICAL
Jardim Aberto
Chamber music concert cycle at São Luiz Teatro Municipal. Collaboration between Teatro Nacional de São Carlos and Teatro São Luiz featuring intimate ensemble performances.
ELECTRONIC
Fado night - Mesa de Frades
18th-century chapel converted into a fado house with original azulejo tiles. Intimate 40-seat venue with no stage; fadistas sing among guests. Reservation required.
