Come and hear Fado in one of our two rooms in Lisbon’s historic centre. In Baixa, a tavern like the ones Fado was born in, you sit a few steps from the singers, close enough to see every emotion on their faces. In Sé, under the arches of the city’s medieval wall, you step into an older Lisbon and hear Fado the way it was heard long ago. In both, before each song, the singers tell you what the poem says, in Portuguese and in English.
Which Fado show will you choose: Baixa or Sé?
Both of our Fado houses in Lisbon are small rooms where you hear Fado as it was first heard, a few steps from the singers: fifty minutes of authentic Fado, with every song explained before it is sung.
Baixa
A tavern like the ones Fado was born in, a few steps from the singers.
A Fado concert (not a dinner show)50 minutes · 22€ · a glass of wine included
See the Baixa room
Sé
Step into an older Lisbon and hear Fado as it was heard long ago.
A Fado concert (not a dinner show)50 minutes · 22€ · a glass of wine included
See the Sé roomThe musicians behind our Fado shows in Lisbon
Every night, a woman and a man sing with a Portuguese guitar and a classical guitar, in a heartfelt show. Each of them has a voice or a touch of their own, and they give it all on stage, true to the tradition of Fado.
Bárbara Santos
Fado singer
Francisco Pereira
Portuguese guitar
Marta Alves
Fado singer
Sebastião Pereira
Portuguese guitar
Nelson Aleixo
Classical guitar
Válter Cristovam
Fado singer
Sérgio Costa
Portuguese guitar
Francisco Moreira
Classical guitar
Carolina Gomes
Fado singer
António Neto
Classical guitar
Our Fado concerts in Lisbon, in our guests’ words
4.8 out of 5 on Google
“It was an absolute treat to experience two talented Fado singers who communicated the passion of Fado through their voices and in explaining each song - in both Portuguese and English. […] Basing the event in an old cellar-style room adds to the feel of tradition. Especially with photos on the wall of other famous Fado singers. The acoustics of the room was perfect for amplifying the beauty of each voice and the two musicians that accompanied them. Such an enjoyable treat, great value and a nice touch by including a glass of port!”
Ms Maria Flower · September 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “Having never been to a Fado before we weren’t sure what to expect. The venue was quite small and intimate and the building design lent itself to good acoustics. […] The show started with an explanation from the lead female singer of what Fado was all about which helped our understanding. There were two guitarists and a female and male singers who alternated performing. Their voices were excellent with amazing control and the musicians played as a well oiled machine. Would gladly recommend this as a genuine Portuguese experience from quality performers.”
John · September 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “This was the highlight of our visit to Lisbon. For us - who knew basically nothing about Fado - this mixture of explanation and performance was a perfect mix as it allowed us to appreciate nuances that we would never have known about. The singers and musicians were talented and entertaining and left the crowd - including us - wanting more. I highly recommend them for your first taste of Fado.”
Ari Unikoski · October 2025(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “I really enjoyed the concert. It was very professional: the singers and instrumentalists were highly skilled, and the programme was varied and entertaining. The slight rumble of passing No. 28 trams reminds you that you are in the heart of Lisbon. As a tourist, I had no way of knowing which, if any, of the restaurants offering fado and meal would provide high quality music so I chose this option. It was a good call. I don’t believe I could have had a better first experience of live fado.”
Philip Herbert · April 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “The concerts in small intimate venues are my favourite which is probably why I loved the fado show here so much. It is located in the basement of an old building and the space was cozy and inviting. As for the music itself I loved it. It seemed like a very poetic form of music. The musicians provided quick explanations of the history and elements of fado which added to the enjoyment. It was such a wonderful show and I was sad when it ended.”
Julia Del Re · April 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “I booked this experience from the UK which was very easy. The venue was very atmospheric and the singers and instrumentalists were faultless. The glass of port was very welcome! The performance time of 50 minutes was perfect because, let’s face it, you don’t always know how much you are going to enjoy a particular art form! The historical explanation of fado added to the enjoyment of the whole experience. I thoroughly recommend Fado e Fado!”
Rachel Tucker · March 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google
Fado was born in Lisbon two hundred years ago
Fado is the song of Lisbon, and nobody can say for sure how it got there. The word comes from the Latin fatum, fate, and before it belonged to a song it belonged to a dance. The song turns up in the 1830s, in the taverns and cheap eating houses down by the docks.
In Traditional Fado the melody and the words are separate. A melody has a name of its own, and any poem that fits its rhythm can be sung to it: a singer asks the guitarists for the Fado Mouraria in D, they start playing, and they find out which poem it is when she sings it.
Questions before your Fado night in Lisbon
Is this a dinner show?
No. It’s a concert and we don’t serve food, so there are no plates coming and going and nothing between you and the singers. Your ticket includes the concert and a glass of wine.
How long is the show?
Fifty minutes. Doors open half an hour before the concert and close fifteen minutes after it starts.
Which room should I pick?
The concert and the price are the same, so pick the room you’d like to sit in. Baixa is a tavern room like the ones Fado was born in. Sé is a stone vault under the arches of Lisbon’s medieval wall, beside the cathedral, down a flight of stairs. If stairs are hard for you, choose Baixa.
Do we choose our seats?
Yes, when you arrive. Seats aren’t numbered, so the earlier you come, the more choice you have.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your session. Use the link in your confirmation email, or email info@fadoefado.com with your booking number. Until the same deadline you can also move your ticket to another session or another night. After that, tickets can’t be refunded or changed.
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. Before each Fado the singers tell you what the poem says, in Portuguese and in English. The Fados themselves are sung in Portuguese.