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Casa Da Música

A jewel of modern European architecture

Casa da  Música (Music House in portuguese) is a cultural hall in Porto where concerts and events are held throughout the year.

The design is the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas , who counts in his portfolio renowned architectural projects, such as the design of Prada stores around the world and complex projects, such as the CCTV Building (China's most popular TV channel).

The building was designed to coincide with Porto's year as European Capital of Culture, in 2001. Construction began in 1999 and was not completed until 2005 (6 years later than planned). Today it is one of the icons of the city of Porto , both nationally and internationally.

What to see at Casa de Musica in Porto

The beauty of this building lies not only in its inverted shape and curious facade, but also in the adaptability of the building itself, since the main hall can be adapted to various activities and transformed into several spaces.

The auditorium can accommodate an audience of 1238 people, although it can vary according to the occasion and the way it is arranged.

The Casa da Música Restaurant , on the upper floor, has a capacity for up to 250 people and a beautiful view of the city of Porto . There is also a bar with an outdoor terrace.

A full season at Casa da Música can host a wide variety of concerts, such as classical, electronic and street music, among other types of performances

For more information about the upcoming events, you can check Casa Da Música website.

See more about what to see in Porto .

Avenida da Boavista, 604-610

How to get there  

Metro – Casa da Musica

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10 things you need to know about Casa da Música in Porto

Get to know one of the city’s biggest icons. We’ve found the ten things you need to know about Casa da Música

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Casa da Música (House of Music) embraces contemporary architecture like no other building in Porto. It’s a city icon but there’s so much unknown about it. Now we’ll let you in on some secrets... 

Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.

Yes, it looks as if a spaceship has landed in the middle of Porto. Locals thought it was weird-looking too, but they quickly embraced it as one of the most iconic places in the city. The building, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, is now considered ‘one of the most important concert halls built in the last 100 years’.

It has room for all kinds of different music genres, from jazz, rock and electronic to experimental and classical, and it holds concerts almost every day.

With a huge floor covering 25 square metres, Casa da Música is kind of like a gym. There are also those who prefer to take the stairs all the way to the seventh floor to get some exercise. The total numbers of steps? 1,288.

The area surrounding the building works as an improvised skate park. Young skaters take advantage of the even floor, smooth transitions and ramps to practice all sorts of manoeuvres.

Sala Suggia, regarded as the heart of Casa da Música, pays tribute to Guilhermina Suggia, from Porto, who was the first cellist to have an international career in a time when most orchestras didn’t admit women. It has superb natural light and is a room where nothing was left to chance – from its acoustics to the velvet seats.

Do you want to watch a concert without having to worry about your kids? No problem. You can drop them at the purple room, which has a babysitting service and a view of Sala Suggia. Then, in the orange room, your little ones can take part in all sorts of music-related educational activities.

At Digitópia you can discover the musician in you. Anyone can go into this room and try out all the digital and technological resources then create some music.

On the rooftop, with its gorgeous view over the city, is Casa da Música’s restaurant, which offers Artur Gomes’s low-cost haute cuisine – prices range from €13 (lunch) and €17.50 (dinner). There are also regular fado and flamenco nights.

If you want to casually meet the artists at Casa da Música (randomly, of course) head over to café. It’s a great meeting place due to the free concerts held there.

There are daily guided tours in English for €7.50 at 11am and at 4pm. You’ll get to see the entire place in just an hour.

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Located in the heart of Porto, Casa da Música is a stunning architectural masterpiece that has quickly become one of the city’s most popular cultural destinations. With its bold lines, geometric shapes, and contemporary design, the building is one of Portugal’s best pieces of modern architecture and design. Let’s take a look at the history behind the Casa da Musica, its architecture, and what you can expect when visiting.

Casa da Musica was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and built as part of Porto’s designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2001. The building’s construction was filled with delays, but the final result was worth the wait. The building officially opened in 2005 and quickly became a hotspot for music and cultural events in Porto.

Casa da Musica’s history is also deeply tied to the city’s musical heritage. Porto has a long and rich musical tradition, and the building was designed to showcase and celebrate that tradition. The concert hall features state-of-the-art acoustics and hosts a wide range of musical performances, from classical to contemporary, throughout the year.

Architecture

The building’s architecture is both striking and functional, reflecting the building’s two roles as a concert hall and cultural center. The main concert hall, with its distinctive asymmetrical design and curved walls, is particularly impressive and has exceptional acoustics.

The building’s exterior is equally impressive, with a sleek and modern design that is a stark contrast to the historic buildings that surround it. The façade is made up of large panels of white concrete, which have been cut and folded in various ways to create a series of dramatic angles and shapes. 

Visiting Times & Tickets

If you want to purchase tickets for a show at Casa da Musica, the ticket office is open every day from 9:30 am to 6 pm. 

For a tour of Casa da Musica, there are two tours a day between Monday and Friday. One at 11 am (Portuguese) and another at 4 pm (Portuguese and English).

Tickets for a tour cost 12 euros.

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