The Christmas workshops promote the preparation and sharing of traditional products, highlighting the most authentic Madeiran traditions of this festive season. On specific dates and times, next to the stage on Avenida Arriaga, you can take part free of charge and learn how to prepare a variety of typical delicacies, such as Honey Cake, wheat soup, homemade bread, Bolo do Caco, marinated pork (Carne de Vinha-d’alhos) and chícharo soup. There will also be demonstrations of Christmas table decoration using Madeira embroidery, as well as regional crafts.
These activities take place on 2, 4, 16, 18, 22 and 29 December, and also on 6 and 9 January 2026, at scheduled times, at the Concert Stage located in the Avenida Arriaga central walkaways.
Programme
2 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Christmas Table
Bordal
4 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Madeiran Sugarcane Honey Cake
“Queroo”
16 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Sopa de Trigo (Wheat Soup)
Associação Cultural e Recreativa da Camacha
18 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Bolo do Caco (typical Madeiran bread)
Casinha do Bolo do Caco
22 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Homemade Bread from Santana
Madeira Theme Park
29 December – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Carne Vinha D´Alhos (pork marinated in wine and garlic)
Casa do Povo da Quinta Grande
6 January – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – Banana Tree leaf
Musapel Workshop – Manuel Egídio A. Fernandes
9 January – 3:00 pm
Christmas Workshop – “Chícharo” Soup
Casa do Povo da Quinta Grande
