Events in Porto in May 2027
Porto event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Porto's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 31
Exposição de Azulejos Contemporâneos
An exhibition of contemporary Portuguese tile art (azulejos) at the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 5 - May 12
Porto Jazz Festival - Spring Sessions
A series of jazz concerts held in various venues across Porto featuring local and international artists.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 16
Porto International Film Festival - May Edition
A special spring edition of the Porto International Film Festival showcasing international and Portuguese films.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Labour Day · publicMay 1
- Corpus Christi · publicMay 27
- Long weekend with bridge dayMay 27–May 30
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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