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 the Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode resumes its Concert Series for 2026, which will take place throughout the months of January, February and March. This series includes performances by students from the Professional...

The aCORDE – International Festival of Traditional String Instruments returns to Funchal from 2 to 7 February, celebrating music, tradition and the meeting of cultures. Throughout the festival, audiences will be able to attend concerts, take part in workshops and...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 7 February, at the Madeira Regional Assembly, a concert of great artistic significance, featuring the laureates of the Luiz Peter Clode National Competition. Under the direction of Maestro Tiago Oliveira, the programme brings together...

With three different routes, Ultra Trail, Long Trail and Short Trail, this event provides an incursion into the beautiful green area of Porto Moniz, through footpaths, levadas, forest paths and other mountain accesses. The route of this event takes place...

The “Atlântida” Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) takes to the stage at the iconic Reid’s Palace Hotel on 10 February, for a chamber music concert starting at 9:30 pm. This ensemble of OCM musicians will perform a...

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...

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...

The Saturday night exuberant allegorical parade is the highlight of Carnival festivities. Over a thousand five hundred revellers participate dressed in eye-catching costumes in addition to a dozen exquisitely decorated floats. The carnival allegoric parade exudes brightness, color, rhythm and...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra invites you to celebrate Entrudo with its Carnival Concert — a lively and entertaining musical event conducted by Maestro Luís Andrade, taking place on 15 February at 6:00 pm at the Madeira Congress Centre. For this...

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...

The Faial Community Centre and Farmer’s Commission organize the Regional Custard Apple Exhibition, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Santana City Hall.This event celebrates the production of this emblematic fruit and its derivatives...

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, 21st and 22nd....

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 26 February 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...

The “Solistas” Wind Quintet of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (OCM) takes to the stage in the Chapel of the Princess Dona Amélia Foundation on February 28 for a chamber music show, starting at 6pm. PROGRAMME MozartMalcolm ArnoldAlexander ZemlinskyEurico CarrapatosoDenes...

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 Madeira Classical Orchestra will perform the first concert of the 39th Madeira Music Festival at the Madeira Congress Centre on 7 March at 6:00 p.m. The concert will feature soloists Kirill Troussov (violin) and Benedict Kloeckner (cello) and the...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival presents a Harp Recital by harpist Beatriz Cortesão, featuring a programme that spans different musical periods and styles, highlighting the versatility and expressiveness of the instrument. The concert includes works by Scarlatti, Hindemith, Louis-Claude Daquin,...

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...

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...

O concelho da Calheta, na ilha da Madeira, acolhe, nos dias 28 e 29 de março, pela primeira vez, a primeira etapa da Taça de Portugal de Enduro BTT, afirmando-se como um palco privilegiado para o desporto de natureza. Com...

The Mercado dos Lavradores will host the 11th edition of the Chocolate Market, an event that will take place between the 29th March to 4th of April from 9am to 6pm.On the third floor of the emblematic madeiran space, showcases...

he eighth edition of the Madeira Rum Festival takes place along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, from the 14th to 18th April. Organized by IVBAM, IP – RAM, the Madeira Rum Festival is a unique opportunity to taste and...

‘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...

Praça do Povo, once again, welcomes EXPOTROPICAL – the Subtropical Fruits and Flavours Show. This event, carried out by the Santa Maria Maior Community Centre in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to promote the...

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 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’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...

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...

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...

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 ‘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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...