The Salão Nobre of Ateneu Comercial do Porto will open its doors to Fado with the initiative “Fado no Ateneu”, starting this month of May. The public will be able to attend musical sessions from Tuesday to Saturday, at 6.30 pm, with the offer of a glass of Port wine. During the month of May, "Fado no Ateneu" welcomes the young fado singer Adriana Paquete as a resident artist. Born in Póvoa de Varzim, she has been singing since she was 12 and, at that age, starred in the show “Annie”, by Filipe La Féria. In March, she released her first album “Meu Coração”, which presents a unique perspective on traditional fado, honoring those with whom she learned – Amália Rodrigues, Beatriz da Conceição, Fernanda Maria and António Rocha. The fado singer will be accompanied by André Teixeira, on the viola, and João Martins on the Portuguese guitar, both with vast musical experience, having already played on multiple stages and alongside prestigious artists. Fado at the Ateneu will continue to happen throughout the year with various artists in a tribute to one of the greatest cultural traditions in Portugal, Fado, in one of the most stunning and historic halls in Portugal. Ateneu Comercial do Porto is an important cultural and social institution in the city. Founded in the 19th century, the institution aims to promote culture and knowledge through its social, cultural and academic activities. With a rich history and tradition, Ateneu Comercial do Porto is a meeting place for artists.

A large part of this festive season's program is concentrated in the Jardim da Cordoaria, which has been transformed into a veritable Enchanted Forest. It will host the usual Christmas Market, with a variety of proposals and excellent gifts for those closest to you. The space will also host a series of itinerant proposals, which promise to infect all those who gather there with the magic of Christmas. There are large figures, groups that promise to add more color and rhythm to this season, workshops for the whole family and a diverse range of theater, dance, music, circus and exhibition shows, among many others. One of the highlights is the return of the ice rink, which will be installed in Largo do Amor de Perdição and will delight all the curious, whether more or less experienced. It will be free to use, as will the Parisian carousel, which will be set up next to the Christmas Market and promises to transport the public to memories of other times. Christmas also extends to the Bolhão Market, with proposals that bring people even closer to the recently renovated space, creating moments of pure magic among traditional products and seasonal fruit. The city's street markets are also dressed up for Christmas, with products alluding to the season and lots of surprises. But one of the spaces that will arouse the most curiosity will be Santa's House in the heart of Cordoaria, which will receive last-minute requests from the little ones... but only those who have behaved well this year! The old man with the white beard will be there every day to listen to what we want this year and surprise us on the longest night of the year with the most secret wishes that only Santa Claus can tell us.