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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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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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L Concerts

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:25:45 +0000

Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, in collaboration with the company Urbanistas and the Madeira Music Conservatory, promotes another edition of “Concertos L”.
This is a cultural initiative, whose projection has been consolidating nationally and internationally.
A set of several concerts are programmed, depicting both Portuguese and international music in addition to more alternative and traditional sounds, such as indie, rock, jazz.

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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:
October
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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Thematic fairs – Gastronomy

Visit Madeira — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:01:56 +0000

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 and characteristical place in madeiran tradition, the Mercado dos Lavradores.
Its division, in the most distinct areas, allows a distinctive offer in terms of products provided to you, with a greater reach of the public that visits us.

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EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup

Visit Madeira — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:57:35 +0000

Porto Santo will host the EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup from 15 to 18 October, one of Europe’s leading beach handball competitions.

This competition brings together 16 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams, including several Portuguese teams, who will compete for the European title.

For four days, Porto Santo will be the stage for exciting clashes between some of Europe’s best teams, in an event that promises plenty of excitement while combining high-level sport with the unique setting of the Golden Island.

Don’t miss this great celebration of beach handball!

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Sea and Fisherman Fair

Visit Madeira — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:26:11 +0000

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 economic aspects of the parish, as well as promote activities which are directly or indirectly related to the sea.
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Caniçal and, above all, enjoy and delight yourself with the gastronomic specialities to be found in this parish, namely fish and seafood.

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Madeira International Organ Festival

Visit Madeira — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:47:25 +0000

Madeira once again takes centre stage as host to one of Europe’s most prestigious organ festivals. From 16 to 25 October, historic churches across the island will welcome unique concerts and a conference celebrating the theme “Women in Music”, featuring works by composers such as Mel Bonis, Jeanne Demessieux and Hildegard von Bingen.

Under the theme “Madeira and the World”, the festival invites us to reflect on the universal outlook of our Region. Since the earliest days of Atlantic expansion, Madeira has been a place of arrival and departure, a crossroads and a privileged meeting point for people, ideas and cultural expressions.

Bringing together Portuguese and international performers, the festival offers a programme that blends tradition, spirituality and musical innovation. An unmissable opportunity to experience Madeiran culture surrounded by architectural beauty and sublime sounds.

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Ecotrail Funchal

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:40 +0000

Funchal is one of the cities that encloses the concept of the Ecotrail, which was originated in Paris in the last decade. Funchal is the fourth European city out of the seven capitals to have such an event. There are various challenges of 15, 30, 45 or 65 km.
This competition concept is gaining more fans in the international world of Trail running.

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OPERAzione TANGO | OCM

Visit Madeira — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:08:47 +0000

On 17 October at 6:00 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a very special concert at the Madeira Congress Centre, dedicated to the world of Tango and lyric-inspired music, under the direction of conductor Martin André.

Featuring renowned bandoneonist Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi and soprano Nadezhda Nesterova, the orchestra will perform a programme bringing together some of the most memorable works by Puccini, Verdi, Tosti, Bizet and Piazzolla.

An evening that blends the sensuality and rhythm of tango with the expressive power of the bandoneon and the human voice, creating an evocative and passionate atmosphere where music takes on new colours and emotions.

An evening of music, passion and tango, with the Madeira Classical Orchestra.

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Madeira Canyoning Meeting

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:36 +0000

This annual event receives participants from different countries who are passionate about this radical activity.
Swapping experiences and socialising is one of the mottos of this event, while you get to know some of the most authentic and hidden places of the interior parts of the island.

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Winter Market

Visit Madeira — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:29:20 +0000

The Mercado dos Lavradores is host to the 12th edition of the Winter Market, which will be held between 16 and 24 October, on the 3rd floor, in the Fairs and Events area.
Organised by Funchal City Hall, this initiative aims to contribute to the promotion and marketing of various brands owned by local entrepreneurs, leveraging their potential growth and visibility.

This year’s edition features 19 brands: Marcas presentes: Agulha Mágica, As Marias, Barro Cru, By A Fairy, Coisas Minhas, D’arte Luz, Disto Artesanato,Estimei Loja e Atelier, Guarete Figueira – Artesanato, Karla Vieira Atelier, KHôRA, Luísa Spínola by Atelier Gatafunhos, LUNA BCN, mi.sa, Micas&Pitta’s, Mini fimo, Natureza Viva, Patrícia Pinto and Terycreations.

It is noteworthy that many of these brands use traditional craft techniques and are concerned with the reuse and transformation of materials.

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Chamber Music Concert – Legno Duo | OCM

Visit Madeira — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:56:20 +0000

On 21 October at 9:00 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra invites you to an exceptional musical experience at the Princesa Dona Amélia Chapel. This special concert features Legno Duo, formed by distinguished musicians Duarte Santos and Joana Costa, whose artistry and musical sensitivity promise an unforgettable afternoon of music.

In an intimate and elegant setting, the Legno Duo invites the audience to immerse themselves in the rich sound world of chamber music, where refined technique and expressiveness come together in a dialogue of instruments and emotions.

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Madeira Legend Rally

Visit Madeira — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:22:00 +0000

Organized by Club Sports da Madeira, the Madeira Legend Rally will take to the road in October.
This motor race is aimed at Historic, Spirit and Legend Show vehicles and is a new variation on the “Tour of Madeira Island – Historic Rally”.
A new commitment to a motor racing event, including vehicles that delighted spectators and fans of motor racing and the “Madeira Wine Rally” in the first years of its inclusion in the European Championship.

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11th Madeira International Mandolin Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:33:59 +0000

The Madeira Mandolin Association is organising the 11th edition of the Madeira International Mandolin Festival, which will take place on 23, 24 and 25 October at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, and on 14 November at the Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum.

The festival offers audiences a unique opportunity to experience the mandolin through a rich and diverse range of musical styles and expressions, bringing together artists and musical traditions from across the international scene.

Through the quality and quantity of musicians who attend this festival, this event has become a reference as one of the largest in the world of its kind. Starting from Madeira, which has a centuries-old mandolin tradition, to the world, there are Madeiran orchestras and tunas with projects from world-renowned artists in a single celebration of the mandolin.

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