Carnival

Madeira Carnival is one of the highlights of the island’s annual events calendar, bringing colour, music and lively celebrations to towns and villages across the archipelago. From parades and themed parties to imaginative costumes, the festivities begin on the Wednesday before Shrove Tuesday and continue until the traditional Enterro do Osso celebrations.

In 2027, for the first time, the iconic Grand Carnival Parade will take place over two consecutive days, Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February, filling the streets of Funchal with music, colour and exuberant performances.

The two parades will bring together more than 1,000 revellers and around ten spectacular floats, creating a vibrant spectacle of creativity, flamboyance and fantasy that attracts residents and visitors alike to the city centre.

The celebrations culminate on Shrove Tuesday, February 9, with the irreverent Trapalhão Parade, renowned for its satirical humour and spontaneous participation.

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