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 it is known) and the fun goes on until the “Enterro do Osso” that takes place on the Saturday after Carnival day.
The biggest event of Carnival Season in Madeira happens on Saturday evening (Carnival Weekend) with the main parade in the streets of Funchal.
Numerous Samba groups parade in magnificent and colourful dance costumes. This is a real show of light, colour and music, that thousands join in to watch.
On Tuesday afternoon, you can also enjoy another parade, known as “Cortejo Trapalhão”, where comedy and satire are the main ingredients and anyone is free to join. Just make sure to wear a good disguise!
+ Info: Official Website
To buy or book tickets, please contact the groups listed below.
. Associação de Batucada da Madeira
José Rodrigues – Ph. (+351) 965 077 816
E-mail: batucadamadeira@gmail.com
. ADN – Ponta do SOL – Associação de Desporto e Natureza
Tânia Faria – Ph. (+351) 966 453 170
E-mail: adnmadeira@gmail.com
. Associação de Animação Geringonça
Ricardo Lapa – Ph. (+351) 916 737 988
E-mail: geringonca87@gmail.com
. Associação Fitness Team
Carina Pestana – Ph. (+351) 966 255 206
E-mail: associacaoft@hotmail.com
. Associação de Fados da Madeira
Eduardo Figueira – Ph. (+351) 968 123 742
E- mail: afm.fadomadeira@gmail.com
. Associação Palco D´Emoções
António Figueiroa – Ph. (+351) 925 790 509
E- mail: geral.palcodemocoes@gmail.com
. Grupo de Folclore Monte Verde
Marco Mendonça – Ph. (+351) 968 117 230
Email: geral@gfmonteverde.com
. Nuvem d´ ́Afectos – Associação de Animação
Duarte Nóbrega – Ph. (+351) 960 359 297
Email: nuvemdeafectos@gmail.com
. Retoiça – Associação Cultural, Desportiva e Recreativa
Sérgio Teixeira – Ph. (+351) 966 136 398
E-mail: madeiratribune@gmail.com
