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São João festivities |  Porto
Jun 2010 (annual)
On this summer night, Porto residents take to the streets of their UNESCO Heritage city to party, in honour of their favourite Saint, John the Baptist (São João). Paper balloons are released into the sky, followed later on by fireworks. |
Noites Ritual |  Jardim do Palácio de Cristal
Aug 2010 (annual)
The annual Noites Ritual rock festival in the Jardim do Palácio de Cristal features Portuguese bands and is the place to be seen. In 2009, the line-up includes Blind Zero, Os Pontos Negros, Deolinda and Dead Combo, among others. |
Red Bull Air Race |  Porto
Sep 2010 (annual)
The Red Bull Air Race stages spectacular stunt-flying competitions across the world. Fearless pilots race at speeds of up to 400km/h through low-level inflatable "air gates". The penultimate leg of the 2009 competition is in Porto. |
If This Street Were Mine.... |  Rua Cândido dos Reis
Oct 2010 (annual)
Rua Cândido dos Reis in Porto is taken over by the artistic community for the "If This Street Were Mine..." ("Se Esta Rua Fosse Minha...") festival. The street acts as a canvas, a stage and a backdrop for creative types. |
Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art |  Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
Daily; not Mon
Porto's Museum of Contemporary Art (Museu de Serralves) was designed by renowned architect Alvaro Siza Vieira from nearby Matosinhos. It provides a unique cultural forum for contemporary Portuguese and international artists. |
PortoCartoon World Festival | National Press Museum
19 Jun - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)
As well as an exhibition of hundreds of cartoons from around the world, the PortoCartoon World Festival presents famous artists in live sessions. Different views, multiple cultures and various aesthetic expressions converge on the chosen theme. |
Fantasporto | Porto
22 Feb - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)
Fantasporto is a competitive film festival screening around 200 features annually in venues across Porto. Originally focusing on fantasy and science-fiction, it now takes in movies of all kinds, with the bulk of its programming from Europe and the USA. |
FC Porto Liga Sagres Football Season | Dragão Stadium
23 Aug 2009 - 9 May 2010 (annual)
FC Porto welcome Liga Sagres teams to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto for the 2009/2010 season. Please visit the club's website for full details of all fixtures. |
Porto a Subir | Porto
Jun 2010 (annual)
Porto a Subir, meaning Porto ascending, is an annual sports event that involves participants running from Riberia to Sé and up the steep steps of Guindais and Codessal. The event is limited to 500 participants, so apply early. |
Super Bock Super Rock Festival (Porto) | Parque da Cidade
Jul 2010 (annual)
Named after a Portuguese beer, the massive rock festival Super Bock Super Rock takes place in Porto's Parque da Cidade. The event moves on to Lisbon after Porto, but each city has different acts. |
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