A: There are 2 types of tickets for Forró Douro Festival: The Full Pass ticket that gives access to all classes and parties (DJ sets and shows), both afternoon and evening, and all the days (May 2nd to 4th). The Party Pass ticket gives access to all the parties of the festival (afternoon and evening, all 3 days).
Accommodation, flights, food and any other costs are the responsibility of the participant.
A: You can check the price of tickets for each category and lot in the “Tickets” area.
A: The price of the Forró Douro Festival ticket is non-refundable, but can be transferred/sold to another person. You can do this through the ticket sales platform by following the steps described below.
Forró Douro is not responsible for possible exchanges between participants.
A: No! Each lot has a limited number of tickets for sale, as well as specific release dates. Once the tickets in a lot or a category are sold out, we will move on to the next lot.
A: You can try to find out if anyone is interested in giving up/selling their ticket. You can do this by asking on our official event, on the various facebook groups or simply directly with your friends.
A: In this case, check your “Spam” folder, the email might be there. If you can’t find the e-mail, please send an e-mail to info@forrodouro.com as soon as possible. When filling out the information in the ticketing platform, please check that the email address is correct as this is the only way we will be able to contact you!
A: No. At the time of registration you can pay by MbWay or credit card. Once you have made your payment you will receive your ticket via email.
A: You can follow the normal process for buying a ticket, and enter your friend’s name and data. (Nice gesture,btw)
A: The only ticket types online are Full/Party Pass tickets. Classes can only be attended by Full Pass and no classes can be purchased individually. You can buy a day ticket, which gives you access to all the parties of that same day. Daily tickets are limited to the capacity of the party space.
A: The only way to guarantee admission to the parties is to purchase any of the Full/Party Pass tickets. Daily tickets for each day will be subject to availability.
The Forró Douro Festival takes place on the Ribeira in Porto and Gaia, in one of Porto’s most iconic landscapes and just a few minutes from its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Alfândega do Porto is one of Oporto’s most iconic buildings.
Inaugurated in 1869, it was initially used to facilitate the transportation of goods and a ground floor link was even built between it and Campanhã station.
In the 1990s it was renovated to create a Congress Center, museums and to preserve the building.
Nowadays it is a reference venue for large-scale events ranging from lectures to electronic music events.
Armazém 22 was born out of a partnership between Kale Companhia de Dança and Gaia City Council with the aim of creating a place that could not only house the company but also serve as a dynamic space for dance, theater and music performances in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Created in 2015, Armazém 22, in addition to its didactic part as a dance school, has been developing a continuous program and has already hosted artists such as Clã, ESMAE’s Baroque Orchestra, Las Çarandas and companies such as Esquiva – Companhia de Dança and Teatro da Palmilha Dentada, among others.
On the first day of the festival there will also be an event open to the public at the Mercado do Bolhão, in the center of Porto. The Mercado do Bolhão is an ex libris of the city: an emblematic building, municipal heritage and a monument of public interest, which preserves the memories and stories of the great market, which pulses in the heart of the city, of the people of Porto and of those who visit it.
Nearest metro station: Jardim do Morro (Yellow Line) + 10 minutes walk to the venue
Tickets:
Check-in for the Festival opens at 4pm on Friday, May 2nd, at the Alfândega.
On Saturday the 3rd, check-in is available both at the Alfândega and at the workshops in Armazém 22.
If you arrive on the May 1st for Esquenta, you can also check in at that party.
Armazém 22 has a bar where you can buy drinks and small snacks while taking part in the workshops.
At Alfândega do Porto (the venue for the festivities) there is a main bar in the hall where the concerts take place; and a lounge area in a second room, where you can buy food to restore your energy.
Forró Douro has teamed up with the restaurant Da Terra, Botequim à Brasileira , Steakhouse à Brasileira and Boa Poke. All the restaurants are located in the Beira Rio Market near Cais de Gaia.
The discounts apply to all festival wristband holders. In the case of the Da Terra and Boa Poke restaurants, you’ll get a 15% discount and in the Botequim à Brasileira and Steakhouse à Brasileira restaurants, special offers will be given to our participants.
There are no electronic payment terminals inside our venues, so all payments will be made in cash.
There are some ATMs near the Armazém 22 site, and an ATM inside Alfândega do Porto.
In the Festival’s lounge area at Alfândega do Porto, you can enjoy a therapeutic and/or relaxing massage to help your body recover from several hours of dancing.
Armazém 22 is a dance school that hosts our event with great care and attention. It treats the spaces with respect and zeal so that they can return to its students in the best condition.
The Alfândega do Porto is a historic building with its own rules. Shoes with heels that could damage the floor are not allowed.
All participants are covered by accident insurance for any eventuality that may occur during the festival activities. If you need to activate the insurance, please contact a member of staff.
Our venues are equipped with first aid equipment.
Porto is a magical city, where you can watch the sunset where the river and the sea meet. There are plenty of terraces, beaches, parks and, of course, lots of Forró!
The Clérigos Tower, the D. Luís Bridge, the WOW, the Crystal Palace Gardens, the Port Wine Cellars, the Porto Cathedral and the Morro Garden.
Forró Douro and OCubo have formed a partnership so that you can visit the Porto Legends, Impressive Monet & Brilliant Klimt e Misterioso Egito exhibitions at Alfândega do Porto at a special price. On presentation of your wristband (full or party), the ticket for each show is €5.
There’s no shortage of options to complete your stay with us!
