Spend a morning with the viola braguesa at Casa da Guitarra in Porto. This hands-on workshop on 21 March offers technique, history, and real practice led by João Diogo Leitão with guest expert Pedro Mestre.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; participants should be comfortable standing and moving between seats for short periods.
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History
This Oficina is part of Casa da Guitarra’s 2026 cycle of workshops dedicated to preserving Portuguese cordophone traditions.
Conservation
Supporting local luthiers and workshops helps maintain traditional crafts; bring a reusable bottle and minimize waste during events.
Casa da Guitarra
Casa da Guitarra is a Porto-based cultural venue specializing in authentic Portuguese fado performances and curated cultural evenings.
Located in Porto, Casa da Guitarra offers live concerts featuring resident singers and traditional Portuguese instruments, presenting the emotional depth of fado to local and international visitors. The venue programs distinct experiences, including "Fado Vitória no Porto (com Visita Guiada)" — which combines an intimate Fado concert with a guided visit to the Sacristy at the Monastery of São Bento da Vitória, and "Fado por Casa da Guitarra" — an hour-long traditional performance at the house itself.
Each experience includes hospitality notes such as a welcome drink of Singeverga liqueur and a glass of Port wine served during the intermission, enhancing the cultural context of the music. Performances are led by the venue's resident singers and supported by unique instruments associated with fado traditions, offering an immersive listening experience. Casa da Guitarra focuses on authentic presentation and curation of repertoire rather than large-scale production, creating an intimate setting conducive to emotional connection with the music.
Visitors book these experiences to combine Porto's musical heritage with nearby cultural landmarks and local flavors. The combination of a guided sacristy visit, live singing, and traditional beverages makes these offerings suitable for travelers seeking cultural depth in Porto. All descriptions above reflect the venue's published program and the two named experiences offered by Casa da Guitarra. Information appears on the venue's promotional materials and booking channels for visitors planning fado experiences in Porto. Schedules may vary by season.
Location
Porto, Portugal
Performance venue in Porto
Performances
Traditional fado
Resident singers and instruments
Show Length
≈1 hour
Typical concert duration
Includes
Singeverga & Port
Welcome drink and intermission wine
Reserve seats for Casa da Guitarra's concerts and combine music, Monastery visits, Singeverga and Port wine for a complete cultural night.
Bring your own instrument if you can
If you play, bring your viola or guitar to maximize hands-on practice time; workshop instruments may be limited.
Notebook and recorder
Record short phrases and jot chord shapes—these notes make follow-up practice far easier.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Meeting point is Avenida Vímara Peres 49; early arrival helps settle in and inspect displayed instruments.
Wear comfortable shoes
You’ll stand for short demonstrations and move between instruments; closed, comfortable footwear is recommended.
Personal viola or guitar
Bringing your own instrument lets you apply techniques immediately and get personalized feedback.
Notebook and pen
Useful for writing chord shapes, tunings, and rhythm notes during demonstrations.
Voice or pocket recorder
Capture short phrases and tuning demonstrations to practice later at home.
Comfortable closed shoes
Participants stand for brief periods and move between displays; sturdy shoes increase comfort.