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Waterline exhibition

Visit Madeira — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:47:43 +0000

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 technologies with a series of video and photographic images in a project that meets the mission of the Natural History Museum of Funchal in the dissemination of marine life and awareness of the importance of ocean conservation and preservation of marine ecosystems.

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“Waterline” exhibition (leaflet) – portuguese version Download

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Concert “Talk to Me About Music” – Duo Bandonica

Visit Madeira — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:03:47 +0000

ABM Madeira presents the concert “Fala-me de Música” – Duo Bandonica, as part of the 2026 season, featuring a series of performances across various municipalities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The project brings together mandolinist Francisca Abreu and accordionist Alessio Ferrari, offering the audience a borderless musical journey, where mandolin and accordion engage in a dialogue across different cultures, eras, and traditions.

A unique opportunity to enjoy a concert combining instrumental dialogue, emotion, and shared experience, promoting cultural accessibility throughout the region.

Free admission.

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Mandolin Orchestra Weekly Concerts

Visit Madeira — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:49:06 +0000

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 2026 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and diversified, contemplating programs adapted to the mandolin of the great classics of world music, striving for the quality that is recognized in the preservation and dissemination of the history of the mandolin in Madeira.
These concerts are held at the Holy Trinity Church and at Madeira Legislative Assembly.

Hear, feel and communicate the universal language of music.

Concerts:
September
16 September – 9:00 pm – Madeira Legislative Assembly (Main Hall)
23 September -9:00 pm – English Church

October
7 October – 9:00 pm – English Church
14 October – 9:00 pm – Madeira Legislative Assembly (Main Hall)
21 October – 9:00 pm – English Church
28 October -9:00 pm – Madeira Legislative Assembly (Main Hall)

For more information about the Orchestra and to purhase tickets, check the official website – www.madeiramandolin.com.

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Wine Festival

Visit Madeira — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:29:20 +0000

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 is held.
The Madeira Wine Lounge will be set up in Praça do Povo, where a more cosmopolitan and contemporary atmosphere associated with the consumption of Madeira wines will be recreated, where you can taste the flavors of the region and the wines of each producing municipality.
There will also be a variety of musical entertainment.

Madeira Wine Festival 2026 | Poster – english version
Madeira Wine Festival 2026 | Programme – english version

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Madeira Wine Lounge

Visit Madeira — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:57:02 +0000

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 (11), destined for tasting Madeira Wines, liqueur and still wines; a section dedicated to gastronomy, where you can taste local delicacies; another dedicated to live music and DJs; and yet another section dedicated to masterclasses.

The Wine Lounge aims at presenting the Madeira Wine Region to tourists and Madeirans, allowing them to deepen their knowledge on Madeira Wine and PDO “Madeirense” and PGI “Terras Madeirenses” wines (Madeiran White, Red, Sparkling and Rosés.

The Wine Lounge aims to present the Madeira Wine Region to tourists and Madeirans, allowing them to deepen their knowledge about Madeira Wine and PDO “Madeirense” and PGI “Terras Madeirenses” wines (Madeiran Whites, Reds, Sparkling Wines and Rosés), from cultivation to bottling.

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Masterclass IVBAM 2026 | Programme

Madeira Wine Lounge 2026 – Wine Pairing Dinners – Programme

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Blandy´s Wine Festival

Visit Madeira — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:08:32 +0000

Integrated in the wine harvest festival celebrations held in Madeira Islands, the Blandy´s Lodges organises a varied recreational programme, offering tourists and the general public the opportunity to experience and take part in several activities such as grape treading, tours of the Blandy family’s vineyards, tastings of both sweet regional delicacies and Madeira wine, among other options.

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Grape and Farmer Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:38:17 +0000

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 new ways of marketing and producing grapes, as well as sharing knowledge about wine production in general.
On the 5th and 6th September, during the grape harvest season, this parish with a strong winemaking tradition invites everyone to participate in the festivities which includes, among many others activities, an ethnographic parade alluding to the customs of Porto da Cruz.

In addition to this, the food and drink stalls, as well as the music entertainment, are two constants in this cheerful festival!

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Concerts from the Vineyard to the Winepress

Visit Madeira — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:01:37 +0000

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 on site.
Access is restricted to a limited number of spectators.

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Programme
September,5th – 5pm
Jenny Emilly Trio – Quinta de São João (Câmara de Lobos) | 5 pm

September,6th – 7:25am (sunrise)
Sofia Ferreira (Fado) – Vinhas do Tico (Porto Moniz)

September,12th – 5pm
Tiago Sena Silva – Solar do Aposento (Ponta Delgada, São Vicente) | 5 pm

September,13th – 5 pm
TriGo Band – Wine and Vineyard Museum (Arco de São Jorge)

Concerts in the Vineyards 2026 – RETOIÇA_Download

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Madeira Symphony Youth Orchestra | OCM

Visit Madeira — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:14:46 +0000

On 5 September, 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 Khachkalyan Gomes, the programme promises a musical journey full of diversity, expressiveness, and a passion for symphonic music. An unmissable experience for all music lovers!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening!

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Estreito’s Wine Harvest Festival

Visit Madeira — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:47:13 +0000

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 12th, the spotlight turns to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, where the Harvest Festival takes place.
There, in a Madeiran property, the harvest will be carried out followed by an ethnographic parade counting on the participation of a vast number of folklore and ethnographic groups.
After the parade, the treading of the grapes is recreated, in a traditional winepress, with the free participation of those present under a festive atmosphere where there is music entertainment and regional gastronomy.

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Inaugural Concert of the 2026/2027 Season | OCM

Visit Madeira — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:21:51 +0000

he Madeira Classical Orchestra opens its 2026/2027 Season under the artistic direction of violinist Norberto Gomes with a special inaugural concert conducted by Maestro Gianluca Marcianò, featuring soprano Milica Strahinic, one of the most promising voices of the new generation.
The concert will take place on 12 September at Madeira Congress Centre.

The programme features some of the best-known works from the Russian repertoire, beginning with Taneyev’s vibrant Oresteia Overture, followed by two famous arias by Tchaikovsky from Iolanta and Eugene Onegin. Soprano Milica Strahinic will bring these dramatic characters to life, highlighting the expressiveness and elegance of her voice.

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Concert by the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra | OCM

Visit Madeira — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:01:52 +0000

On September,15th, at 9.30pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra takes the stage at the prestigious Reids Palace – Belomnd Hotel, in Funchal for a truly exceptional concert, featuring the acclaimed Ensemble XXI String Orchestra.

Set in one of the region’s most iconic venues, this performance promises an unforgettable evening filled with high-quality classical music and a uniquely elegant atmosphere

Do not miss this fantastic concert!

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Solo Wind Quintet | OCM

Visit Madeira — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:13:35 +0000

The Wind Quintet “Soloist” of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) presents a Chamber music concert to be held at the Reid´s Palace Hotel, on September,16th, at 9pm.

PROGRAMME
Jacques Ibert
Joly Braga Santos
Denes Agay
Jacob Gade
Dmitri Shostakovich

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IX Colombo’s Golf Trophy Tournament

Visit Madeira — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:18:13 +0000

On 18 and 19 September 2026, Porto Santo Golfe will welcome the 9th edition of the “Colombo’s Golf Trophy” Tournament, a prestigious event included in the official programme of the Colombo Festival, held on the enchanting island of Porto Santo.

Set against the island’s breathtaking natural landscape and played on an exceptional golf course designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros, this competition offers an unforgettable experience for golf enthusiasts from around the world.

Bringing together national and international players, the tournament celebrates sporting excellence, camaraderie and the unique opportunity to discover one of the Atlantic’s most remarkable golf destinations. The competition will be played in the Stroke Play and Stableford Net formats.

By bringing together sport, tourism and the promotion of Porto Santo’s natural and cultural heritage, this event further strengthens the island’s position as a premier golf destination.

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Apple Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:43:11 +0000

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 of Ponta do Pargo and transform the production and harvesting of the apple into a very lively and well-known festival.

This celebration also has a full and vibrant music line-up which includes folk groups, regional bands and even renowned national artists.

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