We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Casa da Musica

Av da Boavista 604-610, Porto 4149-071, Portugal
351 220 120 200
Website
Update attraction details
Ranked #11 of 56 attractions in Porto
Type: Theatres, Architectural Buildings
Description: A wide variety of musical events are held at this new concert hall.
Write a Review

226 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    126
    66
    19
    10
    5
Date Rating
Everywhere.
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It worth walking by to take a couple pictures, but don't bother going in, there's nothing to see! The restaurant on the last floor did look nice

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by LaVoyageuse777 for Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This building is great, the main room is excellent, but the chairs are so unconfortable that one cannot enjoty the show... Last concert I have attended (Sokolov) was fantastic, but I was not able to stay for the encores, because my back was in such pain that I was forced to leave... Artist architects should be obliged to live and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 6 more reviews by pedro s for Porto
Newark, Delaware
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Stunning modernist auditorium, a gigantic cube resting on one corner. I think it is by Rem Koolhaus. the king of cool for sure. Did not go in, but took good look around. Try to see it. A concert there would be a great experience.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Bernardette44 for Porto
Alkmaar, The Netherlands
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

If you like modern architecture you should really go here, also when there is no concert going on it is really worth it to have a look inside.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Rolf B for Porto
Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

You can get a guided tour and maybe this would have offered more. The outside is however quite striking, but nothing much happens inside during the day. It is basically the Music auditorium.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 10 more reviews by Peter E for Porto
Top Contributor
96 reviews 96 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

the Casa da Musica contrasts with all the other architecture in Porto and is worth a visit. We arranged an English-speaking private tour and learned a lot. This building serves music and is a beacon in the city.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Nannysuef for Porto
Christchurch, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Went to hear Verdi; Requiem here. Got the ticketsby a fluke. We arrived on the day to find someone had just returned two tickets in the centre of the front row. Music was excellent. The hall itself is stunning. Very modern with a lot of thought going into every detail. Temperature was perfect and the whole thi g just works... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Sharon W for Porto
Vila do Conde, Portugal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Went to see a show for babies called " Viva Vivaldi", in this wonderfull building! The show was amazing but the building was a good surprise! The inside has a magnific acustic and I believe that Rem Koolhaas is a big star wars fan like me!

Was this review helpful? Yes
Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

We luckily arrived just in time to explore the building with a wonderful guide who explained many interesting aspects of the building in English. His stories on the history of the building, the design and implementation by the architect and engineers, the expectation and acceptance from the people, are humorous and informative. This is such a masterpiece of marriage of... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 21 more reviews by KingMue for Porto
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This is an architectural master piece and one of the best concert halls in Europe. It has an amazing workshop season and once a month they turn it into a club. To make it even better it is located in Porto a few kilometres from the big blue ocean. Convinced!?

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by Ricardo B for Porto

Travellers who viewed Casa da Musica also viewed

Porto, Porto District
Porto, Porto District
 
Porto, Porto District
Porto, Porto District
 

Been to Casa da Musica? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Casa da Musica, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing