Quarteirão Bombarda, in Porto, celebrates unity and creativity this festive season with BOM (BARDA) NATAL 2024, a collective initiative that brings together nearly 50 local establishments to offer a unique Christmas shopping and experience circuit.

From December 9 to 24, with a special event on Sunday, December 22, the Bombarda Quarter transforms into a must-visit destination for those seeking authenticity, creativity, and quality in the heart of Porto.

BOM (BARDA) NATAL 2024 spans most of the streets that form the Arts Quarter: Rua de Miguel Bombarda, Rua do Rosário, Rua Adolfo Casais Monteiro, Rua do Breiner, and Rua D. Manuel II.

This initiative reflects the diversity of businesses that are part of the Bombarda community, including:

- Art galleries and exhibition spaces
- Traditional shops
- Design stores and local creatives
- Restaurants, bars, and cafés

The highlight of the program will be Sunday, December 22, with extended street shopping hours and a range of family-friendly activities.

These initiatives include:

- Workshops and interactive activities, such as pottery for parents and children, live painting, artist talks, and Christmas storytelling.
- Gastronomic experiences, featuring pop-ups, special menus, and tastings of wines, teas, and coffees.
- Live music and other cultural activities.
- Exclusive promotions and treats like mulled wine and other Christmas goodies.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy a day filled with entertainment, cultural activities, and shopping in a warm and authentic atmosphere.

A total of 47 establishments are participating:

Allire Furniture Design. AP'ARTE GALERIA. A Padoca. Apuro. Aqui e Agora Vintage. Banema Studio. Capim Rose by Mordomias. Cave Bombarda. CCBombarda. Circus Network. Colectivo Besta. Copo d'Uva. Cork Matters. CRIVART. CRU Creative Hub. Crystal Beauty Center. DONA CARLOTA. FreeBird Studio. Galeria Cruzes Canhoto. Galeria Nicolau Nasoni. Galeria Trindade. GH Restaurant & Cafe. Hakko. Jewellery Experience. Kuri Kuri. Land Ceramics. Laréu Urban Garden. Maria Maria Second Hand. Mùi-concept / Mùi-Gourmet. Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis. Ó! Cerâmica. Ó! Galeria. Olá Breiner. Quintal Bioshop. Riera Alta. Sabores do Sebouh. SCAR-ID. SirTile®. Soma Café & Cozinha. Stay Wise. Take A Break Restaurante. Tilsitt Gallery. Tincal lab. Ufalufa. Vintu – Bistro & Wine Bar. Wayz. Xau Laura.