Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Maus Hábitos
(
www.maushabitos.com
;
4th Fl, Rua Passos Manuel 178)
This creatively decorated multiroom space
hosts a culturally ambitious agenda. Changing art exhibits and imaginative installations
adorn the walls, while live bands and DJs work the small stage. Hidden within, there's
also an inexpensive vegetarian pizzeria (open for lunch Monday to Friday).
PERFORMING ARTS
Breyner 85
(
www.breyner85.com
; Rua do Breiner 85; 3-9pm Mon, to 2am Tue-Sun)
This creative space in a two-
floor town house features an eclectic line-up of bands covering rock, jazz and blues. The
large grassy terrace is a treat. Concerts start at around 11pm. Sunday night's jam sessions
are particularly popular.
LIVE MUSIC
Armazém do Chá
LIVE MUSIC
(
www.armazemdocha.com
; Rua José Falcão 180; Mon-Sat)
This space downtown once housed a
roasting company - it's called 'Tea Warehouse' - and now lives on as an alternative cafe-
bar with an industrial-chic vibe and a weekly program of live concerts and DJ-spun tunes.
Hot Five Jazz & Blues Club
JAZZ
(
www.hotfive.eu
; Largo Actor Dias 51; 10pm-3am Wed-Sun)
True to its name, this spot hosts live
jazz and blues as well as the occasional acoustic, folk or all-out jam session. It's a modern
but intimate space, with seating at small round tables, both fronting the stage and on an
upper balcony.
Teatro Nacional São João
( 223 401 900;
www.tnsj.pt
; Praça da Batalha)
One of Porto's premier performing-arts organisa-
tions hosts international dance, theatre and music groups. Set in an old synagogue turned
church, shows are scheduled sporadically and take place in a spectacular interior court-
yard framed by 50ft stone walls.
PERFORMING ARTS
Coliseu do Porto
CONCERT VENUE
