St. John’s Festival

St. John’s Festival

The most important festival on the calendar for Porto attracts visitors from all over the country. The streets become filled with music and fireworks displays take place at night. Huge barbecues are prepared and attendees partake in the rather odd custom of hitting each other over the head with a rubber mallet, but who is to argue with tradition. This lively street party pays homage to St. John the Baptist, and thousands turn up for the revelry. Despite being famous in its country, and one of Europe’s most colourful events, it is largely unknown outside of Portugal.

Location map

Map showing the location of St. John’s Festival

Nearest Train Stations to St. John’s Festival

Porto	0.1 km
Ginjal	0.4 km
Porto Campanhã	2.1 km

Visitor information table

City	Porto
Country	Portugal
Address	Old town centre, Vila Nova de Gaia and Douro river banks, Porto
Dates	June