Events

The Natural History Museum of Funchal hosts the exhibition on the theme “Waterline” by Gonçalo Gomes, in a show that presents unique and exclusive images of marine biodiversity of the Madeira archipelago.This exhibition is characterized by the use of new...

A Quintinha de São João Hotel & Spa recebe semanalmente entre as 10h00 e as 13h00, um imperdível workshop de Bordado Madeira, integrado no projeto “Bailha”. Estas oficinas oferecem uma experiência dinâmica conduzida por três bordadeiras experientes, onde os participantes aprenderão sobre...

The “Mandoisland” concerts will feature the talented duo Norberto Gonçalves da Cruz (mandolin) and Slobodan Sarcevic (accordion), offering an unforgettable musical experience.More than a concert, this is a celebration of the richness of sound, open to the whole community and...

The Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode resumes its Concert Series, which will take place throughout the months of November and December. This series includes performances by students from the Professional Courses in Instrumental...

In this very special season, the Christmas spirit invades the streets of Santa Cruz: Christmas-themed paintings and lights inspired by the municipality’s traditions, spread throughout its parishes. Like in other municipalities in the region, there are also market nights full...

In Madeira’s museums, you can admire magnificent examples of paintings and portable altarpieces of Flemish origin, nativity boxes, collections of polychrome clay figures and Baby Jesus statues, staircase nativity scenes “Presépio de escadinha”, and recreations of traditional nativity scenes. Visitors...

O Jardim Municipal transforma-se num verdadeiro Jardim de Natal, com iluminações natalícias, como o Pai Natal, um trenó, um comboio, renas, bonecos de neve, ursos polares, bolas de Natal e muita cor e luz. Aqui, o imaginário natalício infantil ganha...

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...

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 2025/2026 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...

The municipal square is entirely dedicated to children and families, with a wide range of activities, where moments of fun and joy are allowed for, recreating the Christmas spirit and atmosphere. At the Christmas Village, children can explore, imagine, and...

Inspired by the charm of traditional European Christmas fairs, “Christmas at the Market” transforms the Fish Market, at Mercados dos Lavradores, into a festive wonderland bursting with style, flavor, and holiday spirit. On the first three Sundays of December, Funchal´s...

The Regional Directorate for Education, Science, and Technology, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, is organizing the Regional School Choir Festival, an event that brings together students from schools across the region. Over the festival,...

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...

The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products. +info: Facebook

The Christmas Concert, organized by Diário de Notícias da Madeira in partnership with the Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, has become a highlight of the holiday season for many families. Now in its eleventh edition, the concert will feature the enchanting...

The Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra proudly presents the enchanting Christmas show “Christmas Around the World”, taking place on December,13th. This magical evening features an exceptional lineup of renowned Madeiran artists, including Cláudia Sousa, Petra Gomes, Paulo Soares, João Camacho...

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...

On 16 December, at 9.30 pm, the iconic Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel, will host an unmissable chamber music concert by Madbrass 5, a brass quintet featuring exceptional musicians: Mário Pinto, Rui Vidal (trumpet), Péter Víg (horn), Luís Rodrigues (trombone), and...

The Choir Festival titled “Christmas in Funchal”, takes place in several churches, presents Christmas Choral Music sung by various choirs from the across region. This is an event organized by Orfeão Madeirense, Madeira’s oldest choir and one of the oldest...

On 17 December, at 9pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra takes the stage at the prestigious Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal for a truly exceptional concert, featuring the acclaimed Ensemble XXI String Orchestra. Set in one of the region’s most iconic...

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...

On 21 December, at 6:00 pm, the Madeira Youth Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for its Inaugural Concert, celebrating the talent of the region’s next generation of musicians. Under the direction of Patrícia...

These festive traditions are celebrated across the island on different dates between December 9th and 23rd, an opportunity for both locals and tourists to experience Madeira’s authentic Christmas spirit. The popular Christmas Market Nights are one of the Madeira Islands...

The Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, presents at 6pm, at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, the “End of Year” concert, conducted by Gianluca Marcianò and featuring soloist Martina Filjak, with...

The New Year’s fireworks show, lasting about eight minutes, is launched from across 58 fireworks stations located in Funchal’s amphitheater (27 stations), Cais 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island (2 stations)....

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert to welcome 2026: “New Year’s Concert – An Italian in Vienna.” Conducted by Gianluca Marcianò and featuring tenor Alberto Sousa, the concert brings the elegance of Viennese music together with the passion...

On the 5th of January, at 7 pm, hymns of the Epiphany are sung at Praça do Povo, in a concert open to the public which revives this Madeiran tradition. The Arrival of the Three Kings is celebrated on the...

The ‘Atlântico’ String Quartet will perform on January,10th at the Princess D. Maria Amélia Chapel, at 6pm. The musicians from the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) will perform Baroque music inspired by 18th and 20th century works by Mozart, Morricone, and...

Funchal’s Marathon is one of the most important athletic events in the city and attracts several hundred athletes, some of whom are worldwide references of this sport.This event is divided in 3 races: Marathon (42.195 m), Half Marathon (21.097,50 m)...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra celebrates its 62nd anniversary with a concert of excellence, featuring two distinguished figures from the international music scene: violinist Alissa Margulis and conductor Benjamin Hochman. In this special programme, Alissa Margulis performs Brahms’ magnificent Violin Concerto,...