Fado was born in the taverns of Lisbon, and this room brings it back to one. You sit a few steps from the singers with a glass of wine in your hand, close enough to see every emotion on their faces. The acoustics are perfect: the room was made for this music. And you will understand what you hear, because before each Fado the singers tell you, in Portuguese and in English, what the poem says.
An evening of Fado in the Baixa room
Our room is three minutes on foot from Praça do Comércio, on one of the straight streets the city rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755. That part of Lisbon is called the Baixa, and that is where the room gets its name. Inside, it’s made in the shape of the old taverns, with wine-red walls, guitars hanging in gilded frames and a small stage. It’s small enough that there isn’t a bad seat in it.
Here you’ll hear four of our passionate musicians: a woman and a man who take turns singing, a Portuguese guitar and a classical guitar behind them. They sing old traditional Fados and more recent ones, and you have a glass of Port, Moscatel or Portuguese wine while you listen.
It’s a concert and not a dinner show. No kitchen, no plates coming and going between songs, nothing pulling your attention away from the four musicians in front of you. For fifty minutes it’s pure Fado, and you feel it pass from the musicians to you.
22€ per person, wine included
The musicians
Every night they give a heartfelt show, each with a voice or a touch of their own, 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
In our guests’ words
4.8 out of 5 on Google
“Experiencing traditional Portuguese FADO provides a depth and appreciation for Portugal’s relationship with the sea. Here they didn’t simply perform the music—they took the time to explain the meaning and history behind fado, as well as the stories and emotions behind several of the songs. […] The music was heartfelt, emotional, and absolutely beautiful. […] Wonderful music, warm atmosphere, and a little Portuguese history all wrapped into approximately an hour.”
Sharon Johnston · August 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “Wonderful. I completely forgot the names of the performers and musicians but you can tell they really love what they do, especially the singers but the guitarists are very skilled as well. […] For the money, it was the best thing I spent money on during my trip for the value, I’d personally just come here and get dinner somewhere else, I’m sure the other places are good as well but I enjoyed the experience.”
Steven Penny · August 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “Honestly I did not know what to expect by a Fado but it was a great performance by the singers and musicians. The price was small for the joy of listening to such great play.”
R K · March 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google “A fantastic hour of song, music and poems, all combined to make a wonderful experience, the history and little details really added to the performance. All the performers were excellent, and it was a very impressive and charming time. Fado is a brilliant art form. Loved it.”
Killick Off Road Arts · June 2026(opens the review on Google in a new tab)Google
How to find the Baixa room
Rua dos Fanqueiros 991100-227 Lisboa
- Metro: Baixa-Chiado (green / blue), 4 min on foot · Terreiro do Paço (blue), 3 min
- Walk: 3 min from Praça do Comércio, 6 min from Rossio
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Questions
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.
How much is it, and what’s included?
22€ per person online, 25€ at the door. That includes the concert and one drink: a glass of Port, Moscatel or Portuguese wine, or another drink if you’d rather not have wine.
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.
Can I pay at the door?
Yes, if there are seats left. At the door it’s 25€. Online it’s 22€ and your place is guaranteed.
Is it accessible?
Yes, the Baixa room is wheelchair accessible. If you’d like to know more about getting in, write to us before you book.
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.