Porto Expats Weekly Guide │ 7 Sep - 13 Sep 2026

Each week, I’ll bring you a few things worth doing, a useful expat tip, someone from the community to meet and a Portuguese word – all without having to search yourself.

01 – WHAT’S ON

🎶 Sofar Sounds Porto

📍Monday, 07 Sep • Av. dos Aliados

Sofar Sounds Porto returns on 7 September with its signature mix of intimate live music, surprise artists, and a secret venue revealed shortly before the event.

Concerto Sofar Sounds Porto - Eventos no Porto

🌍 The Nomad World Festival

📍10 Sep – 13 Sep • ANJE

The Nomad World transforms Porto into a hub for digital nomads, founders, and remote professionals, offering expert talks, community events, and wellness activities.

🌙 Noites dos Jardins do Palácio

📍11 Sep – 12 Sep • Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

One of Porto’s most scenic parks transforms into an open-air concert venue, welcoming popular Portuguese artists such as Pedro Abrunhosa, Tiago Nacarato, and Bárbara Bandeira.

🌈 Porto Pride 2026 – free

📍11 Sep – 13 Sep • various

Join one of Porto’s biggest celebrations of diversity as Porto Pride brings a packed weekend of music, performances, cultural events, and community gatherings to the city.

LGBT-friendly Places in Porto - Porto Expats

👉 Find LGBT-friendly cafés, bars and community spaces in Porto

🎷 Sunset Jazz Cruise

📍Friday, 11 Sep • 18:30 • departs from Marina do freixo

Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Douro River with live jazz, stunning sunset views, and Porto’s skyline as your backdrop.

🎵 One Thousand and One Nights

📍Saturday, 12 Sep • 18:00 • Casa da Música

Step into the magical world of One Thousand and One Nights at Casa da Música, one of Porto’s most iconic cultural venues.

🕴🏻 He´s Back | Michael Jackson Tribute

📍Saturday, 12 Sep • 21:00 • Coliseu

Experience the music and magic of Michael Jackson as this acclaimed tribute show brings his biggest hits and legendary dance moves to the stage.

Running in Porto is more than just a sporting challenge. It is an opportunity to feel the spirit of the city, discover its coastal charm, and experience the harmony between history, culture, and modernity.

02 – TIP OF THE WEEK

A Perfect Day Trip from Porto: Azulejo Churches & Coastal Charm

Looking for a day trip that’s a little different from the usual Braga or Aveiro recommendations? Just under an hour south of Porto, you’ll find a fascinating mix of colourful churches, Atlantic beaches, and laid-back seaside cafés. This route takes you through some of northern Portugal’s most underrated spots and makes for a perfect day out by car.

👉 See the full day-trip itinerary

03 – MEET THE COMMUNITY

Tunahan Tolga Yıldız

Tuna was born in Mersin – Turkey 🇹🇷 and has been living in Matosinhos area for 3 years. He is a tech entrepreneur and B2B growth consultant at his company TechSales. On the creative side, he runs Turco Porto, organizing traditional meze, Turkish food, and vegan pop-up events. I asked him a few questions to help us get to know her better:

What brought you here: I initially came to Portugal for a Postgraduate program in Business Innovation at Porto Business School. I ended up loving the city so much that I decided to stay!
Your Porto favorite: For great food, I really enjoy Fava Tonka, Patio 44, and Restaurante Lage Senhor do Padrão. For community and hosting events, Svet Space and Casa da Horta are very special to me, along with Look Sharp. And for my daily routine, nothing beats the Matosinhos coastline.
Your best expat tip: Invest in an electric bike with some good pannier bags! It completely changes how you commute and explore the city. Also, step outside the typical expat bubble by joining local social groups for me, dancing Argentine Tango has been a fantastic way to truly integrate.
What do you wish you knew before coming to Porto: I wish I had known just how fast-paced and competitive the rental market in Porto and Matosinhos can be. I also wish I knew to pack a little extra “Portuguese patience” for navigating the local bureaucracy!

04 – TRY THIS

Vegetarian Francesinha

Want to try Porto’s famous francesinha without the meat? Discover some of the best vegetarian and vegan francesinhas in Porto, from traditional-style versions to creative plant-based takes.