About the Concert

The Anglo-Portuguese Society is delighted to welcome the Grupo de Fados de Medicina do Porto to London for a special evening of Academic Fado, one of Portugal’s most beautiful musical forms. Join us at The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Gregory, Warwick Street on 26 February for An evening of Academic Fado, a concert that celebrates the serenading fado of Coimbra.

Founded in 1992, the group was created by students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, who came together to enrich their academic experience through music and to preserve the academic tradition of Fado. Through sung melodies and guitar chords, they celebrate not only Coimbra Fado and Portuguese music, but also the spirit that unites everyone who finds in this music an expression of identity, memory, and belonging.

Over more than three decades, the group has proudly carried forward this legacy across generations, performing at Monumental Serenades, Fado Nights, Anniversary Galas, and many other events reflecting their deep dedication to musical artistry. Beyond Portugal, they have also toured internationally to connect with Portuguese communities abroad, sharing music and tradition across the world, from the United States to Asia, and across Europe including Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany, France, among other destinations.
This London concert is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together and experience an authentic Academic Fado performance by one of the Porto Academy’s longest-standing Fado groups.

Ticket prices:
– APS Members    £15
– Medical Community    £15
– General Admission    £20