The Champions League returned to the Estádio do Dragão, but FC Porto began their European campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, as Erling Haaland proved decisive with two second-half goals.
Hundreds of drones, pyrotechnic effects and coloured smoke transformed the skyline above Porto and Gaia in a unique artistic performance witnessed by thousands.
Air Invictus brought aviation to Greater Porto, with exhibitions and activities at Maia Aerodrome. In Matosinhos, concerts and a record-breaking show featuring 3,097 drones lit up Praia do Titan. On the Douro, racing aircraft, aerobatics and military flypasts drew thousands of spectators over two days. Czech pilot Petr Kopfstein won the air race, marking the return of Air Racing to the Douro.
North Festival 2026 arrives in Maia with a three-day line-up that includes The Cure, Snow Patrol, Europe, The Waterboys, Liniker, Mogwai and Ornatos Violeta. We spent a day at the festival as it began life in its new home at the Cidade Desportiva.
