Beforehand, the nerves and the wishes. Afterwards, the praise, the fans, and the family. During the concert, a night of recognition in a show unique to date. We accompanied the fado singer at the country's largest venue.
Behind the scenes (and on stage) at the MEO Arena with Sara Correia
Wednesday, 11 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre characterized by melancholic singing and themes of longing and fate, with distinct Lisbon and Coimbra styles; it was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2011. For expats, fado is both a living cultural tradition and a common tourist experience — attending a small fado house in Lisbon or Coimbra offers insight into Portuguese history, language and social life.
