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...

Desde 1959 que o Rali da Madeira atrai muitos entusiastas do mundo automóvel à nossa Região. Ano após ano, a prova que seduz os nomes mais sonantes do panorama europeu e mundial do automobilismo tem consegui­do manter a qualidade e...

A Associação Recreio Musical União da Mocidade | Orquestra de Bandolins da Madeira, sobe ao ‘palco’ do Centro de Congressos da Madeira, no dia 9 de novembro, pelas 18:00 horas, para um concerto de homenagem a Eurico Martins. O festival...

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 Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira, Eng.º Luiz Peter Clode, a set of concerts, for 2026, taking place throughout the month of March. These concerts include performances by students from the Professional Courses in Instrumental Music, Jazz Instrumental...

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...

From 7 to 28 March, the 39th Madeira Music Festival will be held at various cultural venues, with 10 concerts featuring 191 artists from all over the world. These artists will delight audiences with unique performances. The festival is promoted...

The “Festival Barroco a Norte 2026” aims to be an event of excellence, promoting Baroque music in conjunction with the various architectural elements found in the churches on the north coast of the region, acting as an important vehicle for...

The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) comemmorates the ‘World Craftsmen’s Day’, celebrated on March 19th, organising a multidisciplinary programme that celebrates Madeira’s traditional arts and crafts and highlights regional craftsmen as ambassadors of Madeira’s traditions. In this context,...

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...

From March,20th to 29th, Avenida Arriaga is the centre stage of the annual Book Fair, a cultural gathering which involves most of Madeira’s bookshops and some Portuguese publishing houses. This initiative is being run by Funchal Municipal Council and includes...

On 22 March, the Associação Barmen da Madeira will host the final of the National Cocktail Competition at the Mercado dos Lavradores, at 2pm. The event features 22 professionals, including eight bartenders representing the three national associations: Algarve, Estoril, and...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival will present the Busch Trio in a concert dedicated to the chamber music of Ludwig van Beethoven, a central figure in the transition between Classicism and Romanticism. The concert will take place at 9 p.m....

AMO-TEatro – Madeira Theatre Festival returns in 2026 for its 13th edition, with performances scheduled for 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 March. Promoted by the Teatro Experimental da Casa do Povo da Camacha (TEC), the festival celebrates theatre and...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival presents MAAT – Saxophone Quartet, in a concert that celebrates the versatility and expressive richness of the saxophone quartet, in a journey that spans centuries, styles and musical languages. The programme offers a unique journey,...

On 21 March at 9.00 pm, the Madeira Congress Centre Auditorium in Funchal will host the Spring Concert, a charity concert bringing together various local groups. The concert will feature the Wind Orchestra and the female vocal ensemble “Ninfas do...

On 22 March at 6 p.m., the XXXIX Madeira Music Festival presents a Piano Recital at the Regional Legislative Assembly with pianist Rafael Kyrychenko, a top-tier performer of the new generation and winner of multiple international awards, recognised for his...

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 emblematic...

On 27 March at 9 pm, the 39th Madeira Music Festival presents one of the most memorable moments in choral-symphonic music: Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, at the Church of St John the Evangelist (Colégio). Conducted by Artur Pinho...

The Sugar Cane and Derivatives Fair takes place on the 28th and 29th of March in the parish of Canhas, in Ponta do Sol. This is an event jointly organized by the Ponta do Sol Community Centre and the Regional...

The municipality of Calheta hosts the opening round of the Portuguese Enduro MTB Cup, taking place on 28 and 29 March. With a thrilling network of technical trails set against breathtaking scenery, Calheta promises an unforgettable experience for athletes and...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival comes to a magnificent close with an outstanding Closing Concert performed by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor Gianluca Marcianò, Joining the orchestra are the Inês de Castro Symphonic Choir and...

The Mercado dos Lavradores will host the 11th edition of the Chocolate Market, an event that will take place between the 29th March to 1st of April from 9am to 6pm.On the third floor of the emblematic madeiran space, showcases...

From 11th to 12th April, the parish of Ilha, in the municipality of Santana, hosts another edition of the Lemon Festival, celebrating local traditions, flavours and community spirit.The event that pays homage to local lemon production is also a very...

The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) is hosting the Madeira Rum Festival on the Placa Central of Avenida Arriaga from 14th to 18 April! There will be five days of festival dedicated to Madeira Rum, filled with good...

‘Viva Cidade’ is an urban festival that features several music and theatrical performances that, over the course of three days, presents different sounds on several stages spread across the small squares and streets of the archipelago’s capital. There are lots...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 19 April at 6:00 pm, at the Madeira Congress Centre, a concert of remarkable artistic intensity. The event will feature two leading figures on the international stage: violinist Letícia Moreno and conductor Sergey Smbatyan....

The “Atlântida” Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) takes to the stage at the iconic Reid’s Palace Hotel, on 21 April, for a chamber music concert starting at 9:30 pm. This ensemble of OCM musicians will perform a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 22 April, at 9:00 pm, at the Savoy Palace, another evening of musical excellence with the Legno Duo, formed by Duarte Santos and Joana Costa. In an intimate and elegant setting, the Legno Duo...

Praça do Povo once again hosts EXPOTROPICAL – the Subtropical Fruits and Flavours Show, an event organised by the Santa Maria Maior Community Centre in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development. This event celebrates Madeira’s rich...

This is the major competition of trail running in Madeira. Year after year, this competition brings not only a vast selection of elite ITRA athletes as well as hundreds of other runners, gathering over 2000 participants.It’s a race of 115km...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra on 25 April at 6 pm in the Chapel of the Princess Maria Amélia Foundation. The Madeira Classical Orchestra once again celebrates the excellence of chamber music...

The making of the traditional flower carpets is carried throughout the island and had its origins in the decoration of religious processions. Due to its undeniable beauty and detail, the flower carpets are replicated on the streets during the Flower...

It is undoubtedly the most emblematic event in the Madeira archipelago and also the most colourful. For several weeks, Funchal is filled with the scent of flowers and the joy of thousands of tourists who come here. The construction of...

In the Flower Pavilion, the Regional Floriculture Competition will be one of the highlights of the Festival, with the theme “Ornaments and Flowers”, an event organized by the Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries (SRAP). Where architecture, handicrafts and flowers...

Discover the authentic taste of Madeira in our Flower and Regional Products Market during the Flower Festival 2026.Among lush flowers, delight yourself with the regional sweets, bolo do caco, cider, craft beer and poncha with exotic flavours. A true festive...

With one of the most stunning views over Funchal’s bay, the Palheiro Golf Course will, for the fifth time, be the privileged setting for the Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic, a golf competition held within the Flower Festival. This event attracts...

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...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will take to the stage at the Madeira Congress Centre on 2 May at 6:00 pm for a beautiful Flower Festival Concert under the theme “Neapolitan and Italian Songs Night”, featuring the acclaimed mandolinist Ekaterina Mochalova...

On May, 3rd and 17th, 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,...

In Largo da Restauração, where the Flower Exhibition takes place, the “Wall of Solidarity” is set up in a symbolic ceremony, where the beneficiaries from various social solidarity institutions come together to build a wall of flowers. This not only...

The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival come to life, displaying dazzling costumes and choreographies. This performance is a celebration of flowers, beauty and joy, embracing the public in a festive atmosphere. Entrance to this performance...

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...

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...

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...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a magnificent concert featuring the renowned horn player Stefan Dohr. Acclaimed for his distinctive sound, impeccable technique, and profound musicality, Stefan Dohr will appear as soloist in Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 – a...

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...

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...

This event, which takes place at Praça do Povo, from May 22th to 24th, 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...

The onion festival is one of the most emblematic festivities of Caniço, whose main attraction is the onion parade, involving several decorated floats and an auction, an event to held from May,22nd to 24th. During the parade, it is possible...

On 23 and 24 May, Madeira hosts the MIUS – Madeira Island Ultra Swim, one of the most emblematic open water swimming events, integrated into the 18th National Open Water Circuit. The competition is organised by the Madeira Swimming Association...

The “Dresses for the Occasion ”competition returns in this edition of Madeira Classic Car Revival 2026, with the aim of creating a historic atmosphere, an event that takes place at Praça do Povo. This competition will take place on May...

Organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira, Rampa dos Barreiros is an historic controlled speed competition on a closed circuit, with an extension of approximately 2.5 km, starting in front of the Madeira Regional Assembly, along the southern lane...

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. The ‘Arraial das Casas do Povo’ takes place at pier...

The municipality of Santana annually hosts the Trout Festival and the Cider Route, an event which takes place simultaneously with the Cultural Groups Meeting of this Municipality. This event is a great opportunity to promote two gastronomic elements which are...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert featuring the young violinist Chiara Nobile, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Stilitano. In a programme full of energy and imagination, the audience will be able to enjoy the iconic Bolero by...

The ‘Tuna Route Festival’ is back! The ‘route’ will range from gastronomy, workshops and get-togethers, music and dance, the art of fishing, traditional craftsmanship as well as urban art; everything well seasoned with good helpings of fun! Organised by Vila...

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...

Machico hosts between June 5th to 7th, 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...

The Madeira International Fireworks Contest consists of three pyromusical shows on the first three Saturdays of June which can be seen along the bay of Funchal, during 20 minutes. The objective is to attain the “Atlantic Trophy”, awarded by a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will present a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra in the Noble Hall of the Madeira Legislative Assembly on 6 June at 6 pm, with the special participation of oboist Mikhail Shimorin (Principal Oboe of...

The Ultra Skyrunning Madeira is a highly demanding and technical race, held in mountainous terrain with steep ascents and descents. Part of the most challenging branch of skyrunning, this competition is rooted in overcoming extreme natural environments — crossing mountains,...

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...

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...

The Madeira Underwater Open returns to the Region from 22 to 28 June, inviting the world to discover Madeira beneath the surface. This international event celebrates the ocean’s unique beauty, showcasing the archipelago’s outstanding underwater potential and remarkable marine biodiversity....

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...

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...

From the 18th to the 19th 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 banana...

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...

This exhibition sheduled for the last weekend of July is a great tourist value and a tribute to all those who contribute and are dedicated to the preservation of classic vehicles and to the assertion of this heritage. In addition...

Organized by Casa do Povo da Camacha, the Camachense Art Festival is dedicated to the cultural traditions of this parish. During one week, Camacha becomes the center stage for entertainment, cultural exhibits and musical performances by various artists and regional...

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....

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. +info: Facebook

The Madeira Wine Festival is above all a cultural and ethnographic event.This festival pays tribute to this sector which is, and always has been, extremely important to the region, attracting many tourists and locals to the various points where it...

The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is the ideal place for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of different regional music groups. This location is divided into four specific sections: the Madeiran Wine Producers...

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...

The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. On Saturday morning, September 5th, the spotlight turns to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, where the Harvest...

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...

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...

The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 19th to the 20th 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 parish...

This popular event aims to promote the regional apple and its derivatives. The program includes entertainment, cooking, folklore, tastings, and workshops. It is also possible to watch the traditional apple crushing live. +Info: Facebook

he Nature Festival takes place throughout the Madeira archipelago between the 6th and 11th of October. The event aims to promote tourist entertainment within the scope of nature, encouraging the practice of activities that allow direct contact with the rich...

The Caniçal Community Centre organizes the annual fair which celebrates the fishing activity and rekindles the past memories of its people. The Sea and Fisherman Fair is a recreational and gastronomic event which seeks to promote the social, cultural and...

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.

Largo da Restauração This Ethnographic Village presents live examples of local traditions, crafts, food, folklore and two traditional nativity scenes, promoting the tangible and intangible culture of Madeira. There are two types of traditional nativity scenes: the traditional~Madeiran one located...

The official kick-off of Madeira’s Christmas and New Year celebrations takes place on December 1st, marked by the enchanting moment when the spectacular Christmas lights in Funchal’s downtown area are switched on. Madeira turns into a festive wonderland, spreading the...

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...

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

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...

The New Year’s fireworks show, lasting about eight minutes, is launched from across 58 fireworks stations located in Funchal’s amphitheater (26 stations), Cais 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island (2 stations)....

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 eleventh edition of the Poncha and Honey Festival is organised by the Casa do Povo da Serra de Água and takes place from 23 to 24 January.This festival honours the famous regional drink and the products needed to make...

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 January, 28th, 30th and...

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...