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Recognized as the oldest and youngest Mandolin Orchestra in Europe, a distinction of relevance in a region of excellence within the European community, the Madeira Mandolin Orchestra® presents itself in the 2022/2023 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...
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De 24 a 28 de maio o concelho de Santana acolhe mais uma edição do Festival da Truta e da Rota da Sidra, eventos que decorrem em simultâneo com o Encontro de Grupos Culturais do Concelho de Santana. Esta festa...
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Aleste Festival is one of the youngest events to mark the cultural life of Madeira. Since 2014, the festival occupies, three times a year, noble spaces of Funchal’s shared identity, discovering new potentialities and promoting the diversification of the public...
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The Madeira Island Sup Challenge (MISC) is a Stand Up Paddle Board race, which for the first time integrated a stage of the European circuit EUROTOUR This event had its first edition in Portugal, in the city of Funchal, Madeira...
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The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
Aiming at promoting and maintaining the activities of the territories, including their handicrafts, gastronomic and cultural products, this event also allows for moments of conviviality and leisure amongst its visitors. ‘Arraial das Casas do Povo’ takes place at pier 8,...
Upcoming
Machico hosts between June 2nd to 4th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership...
Upcoming
Clube Naval do Funchal organizes the 8th edition of the Madeira Cross Games, at the helipad at Pier 8, in the Port of Funchal. The MCG consists of a demanding, diversified and innovative Cross Training programme, and counts on an...
Upcoming
The ‘Biosfera Roller Skate’ is an international speed skating tournament which takes place over two days, on the beautiful 200-metre track located at the mouth of Ribeira do Faial – Santana. This is an end-of-season event, in which athletes of...
Upcoming
Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...
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The Madeira Roller Marathon includes 100 metre sprint races and four marathons: the 800 metre Nano Marathon, the 2 km Micro Marathon, the 12.8 km Mini Marathon and the main event, the Marathon, covering 42.195 km. This speed skating event...
Upcoming
Saint John’s festivities are the biggest tourist attraction on the island, as they represent the genuine traditions of a people with their very own culture. They include various activities: the sports programme opens the festivals and the cultural programme runs...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
In Madeira, a dish of hot soup is highly treasured and the more robust countryside soups are the Madeirans’ favourites. With the aim of sharing some of the secrets behind these soups, the Boaventura Community Centre, a parish in the...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
Scott Hamilton, a living legend in the world of jazz, arrives in Madeira Island for a concert organised by the establishment Vespas Club. Paolo Birro, Alfred Kramer and Aldo Zunino will accompany the North American protagonist in this concert that...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
Since 2000, Funchal Jazz Festival takes in some of the greatest names in the jazz panorama, both national and international.At the Municipal Garden and at Santa Catarina’s Park, with Funchal’s bay as a backdrop these are truly inspiring moments, specially...
Upcoming
The historical regularity race aimed at classic cars, “100 Milhas” – Historic Rally, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira. This race takes place along the winding roads of the municipality of Santa Cruz and Machico, through forests,...
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For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...
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On the 8th of July, the first edition of the Obstacle Race – OCR São Vicente Challenge 2023 takes place. This challenge can be undertaken individually as well as in teams and aims to urge and reward effort, dedication, mutual...
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Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha. The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira...
Upcoming
The Agricultural Fair in Santa, Porto Moniz, is an event which dates back to 1955 and seeks to foster the development of the local livestock sector. This emblematic fair takes place from the 6th to the 9th of July, and...
Upcoming
From the 14th to the 16th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production:the Madeira banana....
Upcoming
The Limpets Feast (limpet – mollusc very popular in Madeira) is a recent event that aims to gather locals, tourists and anyone who would like a taste of this traditional delicacy.The sunny village of Paul do Mar (fishermen village) puts...
Upcoming
The Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira promotes the 10th edition of the “Harvey Foster Classic New Road” race, an event organized in honour of Bernard Harvey Foster, who brought the first automobile to Madeira in 1904.This event is exclusively...
Upcoming
The culture, music and gastronomy, as well as the nautical sports are the motto for the Sea Week. This Festival features a series of activities and games, which happen across the harbour and the amazing natural pools, where hundreds of...
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Already in its 36th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans. This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the...
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The annual event “Classics at Magnolia” is back with its third edition scheduled for the last weekend of July. The ambiance given by the 19th-century building is perfect for the exhibition of classic vehicles, transporting the whole space to the...
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‘Festa da Alegria’ is organized by Casa do Povo and the Parish Council of São Roque, with the aim of divulging the rural traditions which are still alive in the city of Funchal.A location for the display of livestock animals...
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The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one...
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The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....
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Organized by Grupo Desportivo do Estreito and held in São Vicente, the Internacional Super Trial 4X4 S. Vicente Madeira, is a 4×4 endurance sports competition which takes place in an obstacle course. This event counts on the participation of 20...
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Folklore festival, organized by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group, which aims to promote intercultural coexistence and convey ethnographic aspects. It counts on the participation of national and foreign groups. 27th to 31st August – Municipal Garden Auditorium
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The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is a prime location for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of regional musical groups of different genres. This location has five specific areas: Madeira Wine Producers (12),...
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Madeira Island will host the open water swimming competition Oceanman for the first time on the 2nd and 3rd September. Designed by swimmers for swimmers, the international circuit covers 16 stages passing through Asia, Europe, and North and South America....
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Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...
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Every year is hosted the grape and farmer festival, scheduled in 2023 for September 2nd and 3rd. This parish annualy hosts from September, 2nd to 3rd, the Grape and Farmer Festival, an event which depicts the importance of this ancestral...
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The Madeira Classic Car Club (CACM) organizes the race, ‘Volta à Madeira’ Classic Rally, on the 9th and 10th of September, which is registered with the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK – Federação Portuguesa de Automóveis e Karting). The...
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The Madeira Island Sup Challenge (MISC) is a Stand Up Paddle Board race, which for the first time integrated a stage of the European circuit EUROTOUR This event had its first edition in Portugal, in the city of Funchal, Madeira...
Upcoming
The ‘Biosfera Roller Skate’ is an international speed skating tournament which takes place over two days, on the beautiful 200-metre track located at the mouth of Ribeira do Faial – Santana. This is an end-of-season event, in which athletes of...
Upcoming
Clube Naval do Funchal organizes the 8th edition of the Madeira Cross Games, at the helipad at Pier 8, in the Port of Funchal. The MCG consists of a demanding, diversified and innovative Cross Training programme, and counts on an...
Upcoming
The Madeira Roller Marathon includes 100 metre sprint races and four marathons: the 800 metre Nano Marathon, the 2 km Micro Marathon, the 12.8 km Mini Marathon and the main event, the Marathon, covering 42.195 km. This speed skating event...
Upcoming
The Ultra Sky Marathon is a very demanding and technical competition that involves running in the mountains facing very unlevelled terrain.Between mountain and cliff climbing, this race goes through places where geo and biodiversity are hand in hand with competition....
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The historical regularity race aimed at classic cars, “100 Milhas” – Historic Rally, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira. This race takes place along the winding roads of the municipality of Santa Cruz and Machico, through forests,...
Upcoming
On the 8th of July, the first edition of the Obstacle Race – OCR São Vicente Challenge 2023 takes place. This challenge can be undertaken individually as well as in teams and aims to urge and reward effort, dedication, mutual...
Upcoming
The Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira promotes the 10th edition of the “Harvey Foster Classic New Road” race, an event organized in honour of Bernard Harvey Foster, who brought the first automobile to Madeira in 1904.This event is exclusively...
Upcoming
Organized by Grupo Desportivo do Estreito and held in São Vicente, the Internacional Super Trial 4X4 S. Vicente Madeira, is a 4×4 endurance sports competition which takes place in an obstacle course. This event counts on the participation of 20...
Upcoming
Madeira Island will host the open water swimming competition Oceanman for the first time on the 2nd and 3rd September. Designed by swimmers for swimmers, the international circuit covers 16 stages passing through Asia, Europe, and North and South America....
Upcoming
The Madeira Classic Car Club (CACM) organizes the race, ‘Volta à Madeira’ Classic Rally, on the 9th and 10th of September, which is registered with the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK – Federação Portuguesa de Automóveis e Karting). The...
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This Enduro race combines an adventure in Madeira with the best of Mountain Biking!! In the “Bike Camp Experience” the athletes will camp, every day, in places of spectacular beauty.At TransMadeira, the objective is to cover about 200 km of...
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Amidst the walks along the levadas which almost edge the entire island, the descents down the waterfalls in the mountains along the north coast, the bike rides through the forest trails and the knowledge of our cultural and historical roots,...
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The AARAM – Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira is the organizer of the so called “ULTRA MADEIRA” event, 6th edition, which will take place on October 7th and 8th, 2023, with absolute respect for the environment. ULTRA...
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The purpose of this event is to promote the practice of mountain biking while getting to know the Island. Based on Porto Moniz, the one-week itinerary includes visits to various locations, water sports, themed workshops, lots of fun and socializing.Participants...
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This annual event receives participants from different countries who are passionate about this radical activity.Swapping experiences and socialising is one of the mottos of this event, while you get to know some of the most authentic and hidden places of...
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Organized by Club Sports da Madeira, the Rally Madeira Legend will take place from October, 26th to 28th. This car race event is intended for Historic, Spirit and Legend Show vehicles and appears as a new variant of the “Volta...
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Since the early days of the 19th century Madeira has been famous as a tourist destination. The temperate climate, the natural beauty of the island and the lush landscapes … combine these with Madeira’s cosmopolitan and welcoming people and it’s...
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On 28th December, the streets of the city of Funchal will be transformed into a real athletics track, under the slogan “Against domestic violence, don’t stop!”. This is the 64th edition of the Volta à Cidade do Funchal (Funchal city...
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Funchal’s Marathon is one of the most important athletics event of the city and attracts several hundreds of athletes, some of which are worldwide references of this sport. This event is divided in 3 races: Marathon (42.195 m), Half Marathon...
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We are pleased announce a unique golf tournament on the island of eternal spring, join us in celebrating the flowers of Madeira at the third edition of the Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic! An individual Stableford competition, with unique giveaways and...
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Machico hosts between June 2nd to 4th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership...
Upcoming
Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...
Upcoming
Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha. The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira...
Upcoming
‘Festa da Alegria’ is organized by Casa do Povo and the Parish Council of São Roque, with the aim of divulging the rural traditions which are still alive in the city of Funchal.A location for the display of livestock animals...
Upcoming
The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....
Upcoming
Folklore festival, organized by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group, which aims to promote intercultural coexistence and convey ethnographic aspects. It counts on the participation of national and foreign groups. 27th to 31st August – Municipal Garden Auditorium
Upcoming
Every year is hosted the grape and farmer festival, scheduled in 2023 for September 2nd and 3rd. This parish annualy hosts from September, 2nd to 3rd, the Grape and Farmer Festival, an event which depicts the importance of this ancestral...
Upcoming
The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. A fundamental poster for promoting the Madeira destination, this festival recreates the hard but joyful work of...
Upcoming
This cultural event – The Madeira Organ Festival – consists of a set of several concerts, headlined by nationally and internationally renowned Master Organ players. These concerts will be held during the month of October, in several local liturgical venues...
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The fifth edition of the Madeira Rum Festival takes place along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, from the 16th to the 21st of April. Organized by IVBAM, IP – RAM, the Madeira Rum Festival is a unique opportunity to...
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Recognized as the oldest and youngest Mandolin Orchestra in Europe, a distinction of relevance in a region of excellence within the European community, the Madeira Mandolin Orchestra® presents itself in the 2022/2023 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...
Showing
Aleste Festival is one of the youngest events to mark the cultural life of Madeira. Since 2014, the festival occupies, three times a year, noble spaces of Funchal’s shared identity, discovering new potentialities and promoting the diversification of the public...
Upcoming
Scott Hamilton, a living legend in the world of jazz, arrives in Madeira Island for a concert organised by the establishment Vespas Club. Paolo Birro, Alfred Kramer and Aldo Zunino will accompany the North American protagonist in this concert that...
Upcoming
Since 2000, Funchal Jazz Festival takes in some of the greatest names in the jazz panorama, both national and international.At the Municipal Garden and at Santa Catarina’s Park, with Funchal’s bay as a backdrop these are truly inspiring moments, specially...
Upcoming
For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...
Upcoming
This is the biggest Summer festival in the archipelago with a set of extreme variety of music styles – hip-hop, soul, funk, rock, rap, reggae and so much more.An authentic tribute to the sun and the good vibes. Santa Catarina...
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The culture, music and gastronomy, as well as the nautical sports are the motto for the Sea Week. This Festival features a series of activities and games, which happen across the harbour and the amazing natural pools, where hundreds of...
Upcoming
Already in its 36th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans. This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the...
Upcoming
The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one...
Upcoming
Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...
Upcoming
A series of musical concerts taking place in different places in the region, in a winery and sunset environments, to be held after the peak of heat, when the aromas intensify. Includes live musical performances and tasting fortified wines produced...
Upcoming
The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 16th to the 17th of September. Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations. The producers gather in the...
Upcoming
This cultural event – The Madeira Organ Festival – consists of a set of several concerts, headlined by nationally and internationally renowned Master Organ players. These concerts will be held during the month of October, in several local liturgical venues...
Upcoming
The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on February, 2nd and 4th....
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The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival, will perform at the Heliport displaying their costumes and choreography. Spread over 3 days of 2 weekends, the performances celebrate flowers, beauty and joy in a festive atmosphere. The...
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Four music concerts will be held in emblematic locations of Madeira Island, aiming to decentralize the festivities and reinforce the entertainment offer, within the programme of the Flower Festival.These concerts are carried out in a unique environment, where the audience...
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De 24 a 28 de maio o concelho de Santana acolhe mais uma edição do Festival da Truta e da Rota da Sidra, eventos que decorrem em simultâneo com o Encontro de Grupos Culturais do Concelho de Santana. Esta festa...
Upcoming
Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...
Upcoming
In Madeira, a dish of hot soup is highly treasured and the more robust countryside soups are the Madeirans’ favourites. With the aim of sharing some of the secrets behind these soups, the Boaventura Community Centre, a parish in the...
Upcoming
The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
Upcoming
The Agricultural Fair in Santa, Porto Moniz, is an event which dates back to 1955 and seeks to foster the development of the local livestock sector. This emblematic fair takes place from the 6th to the 9th of July, and...
Upcoming
From the 14th to the 16th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production:the Madeira banana....
Upcoming
The Limpets Feast (limpet – mollusc very popular in Madeira) is a recent event that aims to gather locals, tourists and anyone who would like a taste of this traditional delicacy.The sunny village of Paul do Mar (fishermen village) puts...
Upcoming
The culture, music and gastronomy, as well as the nautical sports are the motto for the Sea Week. This Festival features a series of activities and games, which happen across the harbour and the amazing natural pools, where hundreds of...
Upcoming
Already in its 36th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans. This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the...
Upcoming
The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one...
Upcoming
The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is a prime location for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of regional musical groups of different genres. This location has five specific areas: Madeira Wine Producers (12),...
Upcoming
This Wine Festival is, overall, a cultural and ethnographic event.The Festival honours this sector of extreme importance to Madeira, attracting tourists as well as locals to several locations.At Praça do Povo, the Madeira Wine Lounge will be set up, recreating...
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Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...
Upcoming
The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. A fundamental poster for promoting the Madeira destination, this festival recreates the hard but joyful work of...
Upcoming
A series of musical concerts taking place in different places in the region, in a winery and sunset environments, to be held after the peak of heat, when the aromas intensify. Includes live musical performances and tasting fortified wines produced...
Upcoming
The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 16th to the 17th of September. Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations. The producers gather in the...
Upcoming
01/12/2023 - 23/12/2023
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The true Madeiran Christmas traditions are shown in different locations throughout the island on different dates. The most well-known is the market night at the Farmers’ Market in Funchal on the 23rd of December. Many locals come from all parts...
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The Christmas Market features several decorated stalls offering tourists a wide range of regional products, handicrafts and foods that are typical of the Christmas season, including plants, fruits, sugar cane honey and its by-products, for take away only.The Market can...
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This is a famous and old Madeira tradition, held on January,27th, is enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz. This social gathering takes place early in the morning at...
Upcoming
The fifth edition of the Madeira Rum Festival takes place along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, from the 16th to the 21st of April. Organized by IVBAM, IP – RAM, the Madeira Rum Festival is a unique opportunity to...
Upcoming
The Christmas Market features several decorated stalls offering tourists a wide range of regional products, handicrafts and foods that are typical of the Christmas season, including plants, fruits, sugar cane honey and its by-products, for take away only.The Market can...
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This is the day on which festive lights are switched on. Residents and tourists alike go out into the streets to enjoy the magic of Christmas lighting. There are carols reminiscent of the season and an area entirely dedicated to...
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The official kick off of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festivities happens in the 1st of December, and is marked by the moment when the wonderful Christmas lights switch on in Funchal downtown.Madeira is flled with a festive atmosphere;...
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From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady. After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d’alhos” (pork...
Expired
De 24 a 28 de maio o concelho de Santana acolhe mais uma edição do Festival da Truta e da Rota da Sidra, eventos que decorrem em simultâneo com o Encontro de Grupos Culturais do Concelho de Santana. Esta festa...
Upcoming
Aiming at promoting and maintaining the activities of the territories, including their handicrafts, gastronomic and cultural products, this event also allows for moments of conviviality and leisure amongst its visitors. ‘Arraial das Casas do Povo’ takes place at pier 8,...
Upcoming
Saint John’s festivities are the biggest tourist attraction on the island, as they represent the genuine traditions of a people with their very own culture. They include various activities: the sports programme opens the festivals and the cultural programme runs...
Upcoming
In Madeira, a dish of hot soup is highly treasured and the more robust countryside soups are the Madeirans’ favourites. With the aim of sharing some of the secrets behind these soups, the Boaventura Community Centre, a parish in the...
Upcoming
The Agricultural Fair in Santa, Porto Moniz, is an event which dates back to 1955 and seeks to foster the development of the local livestock sector. This emblematic fair takes place from the 6th to the 9th of July, and...
Upcoming
From the 14th to the 16th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production:the Madeira banana....
Upcoming
Already in its 36th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans. This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the...
Upcoming
‘Festa da Alegria’ is organized by Casa do Povo and the Parish Council of São Roque, with the aim of divulging the rural traditions which are still alive in the city of Funchal.A location for the display of livestock animals...
Upcoming
The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one...
Upcoming
The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....
Upcoming
Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...
Upcoming
The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 16th to the 17th of September. Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations. The producers gather in the...
Upcoming
01/12/2023 - 23/12/2023
19:00
The true Madeiran Christmas traditions are shown in different locations throughout the island on different dates. The most well-known is the market night at the Farmers’ Market in Funchal on the 23rd of December. Many locals come from all parts...
Upcoming
This is a famous and old Madeira tradition, held on January,27th, is enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz. This social gathering takes place early in the morning at...
Upcoming
From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady. After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d’alhos” (pork...
Upcoming
With 20 years of existence this is the official event that opens the door for Summer in Madeira. Every Saturday in June an international competition takes place in Funchal’s bay, where each participating country chooses a theme and exhibits the...
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The fireworks show for the New Year lasts about eight minutes and is distributed across 59 fireworks stations located across Funchal’s amphitheater (27 stations), Pier 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island...
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Symbolic construction of the “Wall of Hope” On Saturday morning, children are invited to place a flower on the “Wall of Hope”, in a symbolic appeal for Peace. Accompanied by family members, the little ones carry their flower, probably picked...
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The diversity of Madeiran flora contributed, in a great way, to the establishment of these artistic manifestations, which combine the beauty of flowers with the characteristic elements of Madeiran tradition and culture. The floral sculptures are a great contribution to...
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Every year is hosted the grape and farmer festival, scheduled in 2023 for September 2nd and 3rd. This parish annualy hosts from September, 2nd to 3rd, the Grape and Farmer Festival, an event which depicts the importance of this ancestral...
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The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on February, 2nd and 4th....
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07/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
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Carnival is the frst big event in Madeira’s event calendar.In all counties of the archipelago there are small parades and themed parties where everyone wears a carnival costume.This event starts on Wednesday, before the “Entrudo” (Shrove or Fat Tuesday as...
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Funchal downtown is once again the stage of another highly original and creative entertainment initiative: With contagious energy, hundreds of revellers from “Associação de Desenvolvimento Comunitário do Funchal” parade along Avenida Arriaga towards the Municipal Garden, where a show takes...
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On Friday morning, prior to Carnival, about a thousand young revellers from various schools and kindergartens of Funchal, all in disguise, parade through the city centre (Avenida Arriaga), in an atmosphere of Carnival liveliness.
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The Saturday night exuberant allegorical parade is the highlight of Carnival festivities. Over a thousand revellers participate dressed in eye-catching costumes in addition to a dozen exquisitely decorated floats. The carnival allegoric parade exudes brightness, color, rhythm and a lot...
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The “Trapalhão” Parade (slapstick parade), held on Shrove Tuesday can be classified as a satirical parade, inspired by the local cultural heritage. This parade is inspired by the spontaneous parade that originally took place at Rua da Carreira, around the...
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It’s defnitely the most emblematic and colourful event of Madeira. For several weeks Funchal has the aroma of the flowers and the joy of thousands of visitors.The construction of the Wall of Hope (where children place flowers) and the flower...
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On Sunday afternoon, the streets of downtown Funchal are once again filled with music, color and soft perfumes with the sumptuous parade of floats that harmoniously combine multiple floral species with decorations full of creativity.The Allegorical Flower Parade, is one...
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The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival, will perform at the Heliport displaying their costumes and choreography. Spread over 3 days of 2 weekends, the performances celebrate flowers, beauty and joy in a festive atmosphere. The...
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Itinerary: Starts at Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (north lane) until Praça da Autonomia do Mar, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane), Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Harvey Foster (roundabout). Display...
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This event aims to promote the regional fashion sector, engaging a wide number of creators inspired by the flowers, therefore bestowing a touch of contemporaneity and “glamour” to one of the greatest tourist attractions of Madeira, in an unique touristic...
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The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewelry and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...
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Machico hosts between June 2nd to 4th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership...
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The annual event “Classics at Magnolia” is back with its third edition scheduled for the last weekend of July. The ambiance given by the 19th-century building is perfect for the exhibition of classic vehicles, transporting the whole space to the...
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Columbus festival it’s just one of the many good reasons that will make you visit the so called “Golden Island”.With a totally different landscape, Porto Santo is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the country with...
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Itinerary: Starts at Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (north lane) until Praça da Autonomia do Mar, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane), Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Harvey Foster (roundabout). Display...
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This event, which takes place at Praça do Povo, from May 19th to 21st, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira with the purpose of showing and rewarding the best and most elegant vintage and classic vehicles in...
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With 20 years of existence this is the official event that opens the door for Summer in Madeira. Every Saturday in June an international competition takes place in Funchal’s bay, where each participating country chooses a theme and exhibits the...
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The annual event “Classics at Magnolia” is back with its third edition scheduled for the last weekend of July. The ambiance given by the 19th-century building is perfect for the exhibition of classic vehicles, transporting the whole space to the...
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This Wine Festival is, overall, a cultural and ethnographic event.The Festival honours this sector of extreme importance to Madeira, attracting tourists as well as locals to several locations.At Praça do Povo, the Madeira Wine Lounge will be set up, recreating...
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Columbus festival it’s just one of the many good reasons that will make you visit the so called “Golden Island”.With a totally different landscape, Porto Santo is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the country with...
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Amidst the walks along the levadas which almost edge the entire island, the descents down the waterfalls in the mountains along the north coast, the bike rides through the forest trails and the knowledge of our cultural and historical roots,...
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The official kick off of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festivities happens in the 1st of December, and is marked by the moment when the wonderful Christmas lights switch on in Funchal downtown.Madeira is flled with a festive atmosphere;...
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07/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
10:00
Carnival is the frst big event in Madeira’s event calendar.In all counties of the archipelago there are small parades and themed parties where everyone wears a carnival costume.This event starts on Wednesday, before the “Entrudo” (Shrove or Fat Tuesday as...
Upcoming
It’s defnitely the most emblematic and colourful event of Madeira. For several weeks Funchal has the aroma of the flowers and the joy of thousands of visitors.The construction of the Wall of Hope (where children place flowers) and the flower...
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Located in Avenida Arriaga, the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre is a centennial monument of high architectural value. The Baltazar Dias Theatre is a tribute to the blind playwright from Madeira island, Baltazar Dias, a theatrical author in the second half...
Built in 1660, this church has undergone various modifications over time. It contains some beautiful sacred objects in precious metals dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.The walls are covered with 18th century gilded wood carvings and illustrated tiles, and...
The church of São João Evangelista do Colégio do Funchal is one of the most beautiful monuments of the 17th century. Its construction marks the transition from international mannerism to Portuguese Baroque.Located in the parish of São Pedro, it presents...
Located on the central pathways of Avenida Arriaga, this pavilion hosts the various Christmas concerts that will take place during the festive season, with the various artists and exhibitions that will animate the streets of Funchal.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira....
The Largo da Restauração in Funchal, Madeira, perpetuates the acclaim, in this city, of the victory of the liberals and the restoration of the constitutional monarchy on June 5, 1834, after the signature of the Évora Monte Convention that determined...
Designed by architect Paulo David, Mudas.Contemporary Art Museum, has received international awards for its architecture and seamless integration into the landscape and hosts various exhibitions, musical performances, plays and lectures. Mudas.Contemporary Art Museum is located in Calheta Municipality in the...
With a total area of 36,000 m², Santa Catarina Park offers stunning views of Funchal Bay and has several walking paths. The park offers nature lovers many species of flora from around the world and has an enchanting lake with...
The Santa Cruz Cultural Centre – Quinta do Revoredo is a public space where various cultural activities are promoted. Quinta do Revoredo forms part of the Santa Cruz Cultural Centre, a public space that plays host to a range of...
Vila Baleira is the capital and only city on the island of Porto Santo, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in Portugal.The island has only this village, and administratively it has a single municipality and a single parish that also...
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