There are parties. And then there’s São João.
In Porto, this celebration is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a collective emotion, a tradition deeply rooted in the city’s alleyways, in the decorated balconies, in the laughter that echoes late into the night. And it’s precisely that vibrant soul that returns to Lionesa Business Hub on 17 June for another edition of the São João Arraial “Lionesa É Forte”.
From 3:30 PM to 10:30 PM, the Central Corridor at Lionesa becomes the beating heart of the celebration. A place where tradition and community come together. Because here, we celebrate both past and present, the Porto we’ve always known and the ever-growing Lionesa community that thrives with it.
This is a reunion with everything that brings us together: the city that inspires us, the rituals that transcend generations, and the honest joy of simply being together, side by side, celebrating who we are.
It’s the smell of sardines grilling. It’s the live music that makes us forget the everyday and dance with arms wide open. It’s the taste of a cool drink on a warm summer evening. It’s the reunion of colleagues, friends, and office neighbours — now united by something greater: an experience that stays with you, etched in memory like a living photograph.
Last year, we welcomed the legendary Quim Barreiros, who quite literally had everyone singing and dancing into the night. And this year? The surprise is still under wraps... for now. But we can promise one thing: you won’t want to miss what we’ve got in store! Expect live music, free food and drinks, games, surprises, and that unmistakable atmosphere that you can only find here — genuine, joyful, and ours.
Bring your best mood, your dancing spirit, and join the party! Around here, every smile matters, every hug carries a story, and every moment becomes a part of who we are.
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