Cidade Baixa, Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre's most important live music venue, a legendary institution since 1984.
Founded
1984
Capacity
1,200
Hours
Event-based; typically
Area
Cidade Baixa
Opinião is Porto Alegre's most important live music venue, a legendary institution in Cidade Baixa that has been at the heart of the city's cultural life since 1984. The venue has hosted virtually every major Brazilian artist as well as countless international acts, and its programming spans rock, MPB, electronic, and everything in between. Opinião is where Porto Alegre's music lovers come to see the best live performances, and its history mirrors the evolution of Brazilian popular music over four decades.
Opened in 1984 in Cidade Baixa, Opinião was founded during Brazil's democratic transition as a space for cultural expression. It quickly became one of the most important live music venues in southern Brazil, hosting artists from Cazuza and Legião Urbana to Radiohead and Arcade Fire.
Opening Hours
Event-based; typically 8 PM–2 AM
Address
Rua José Bonifácio, 84, Cidade Baixa, Porto Alegre
Dress Code
Casual.