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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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Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL

Visit Madeira — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:22:01 +0000

From July 10 to 19, Madeira will host the Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL, a culinary event that celebrates the region’s rich gastronomic culture and heritage, blending tradition with innovation.
This festival is an unmissable opportunity to explore eight gastronomic routes that reflect Madeira’s unique identity. The authentic flavors of the island will create lasting memories and offer new insights to all who visit, in an atmosphere of authenticity, sophistication, and excellence, enhanced by showcookings and live demonstrations.

A true journey of flavours awaits, with routes dedicated to couscous, chícharo, shellfish, fish, convent sweets, fruit, tubers and bread. All of this unfolds in a lively seaside atmosphere, filled with music, joy and good humour, creating a memorable gastronomic experience that captures the very essence of Madeira.

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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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Ethnographic display Camacha de ontem-Madeira de sempre (Yesterday’s Camacha – All time Madeira)

Visit Madeira — Tue, 16 May 2023 10:37:43 +0000

Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha.

The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira de Sempre”, held on July 18th and 19th, allows visitors to experience the cultural traditions which are still strong and alive, from wickerwork, to agricultural activities, traditional costumes, folklore, pastoralism, gastronomy, as well as other popular ethnographic aspects, thus recreating the cultural richness of the parish of Camacha.

The Ethnographical Parade, which takes place on 18 July, at 5.30pm, is an event that contributes authentically to the dissemination of the town’s cultural traditions, which are portrayed by the six folklore groups and various institutions that organise this annual cultural event.

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Closing Concert of the 2025/2026 Season | OCM

Visit Madeira — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:25:10 +0000

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents its 2025/2026 Season Closing Concert, featuring the distinguished violinist Haik Kazazyan, internationally renowned for his intense expressiveness, refined technique and captivating stage presence.

The concert will take place on 18 July at 6:00 pm at the Madeira Congress Centre, marking the conclusion of another artistic season with a performance of exceptional musical excellence.

Under the direction of conductor Gianluca Marcianò, the programme also includes Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”, one of the most iconic works in the symphonic repertoire, filled with emotion, colour and inspiration.

Tickets available at the concert venue.

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Summer Market

Visit Madeira — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:21:27 +0000

The Summer Market returns to the Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers’ Market) for its 11th edition, taking place from 20 to 25 July and bringing together creativity, talent and regional entrepreneurship in a dedicated space promoting Madeiran brands and local projects.

Over six days, the 3rd floor of the Mercado dos Lavradores, in the Fairs and Events area, will welcome 18 brands showcasing handicrafts, design, decoration, fashion, accessories and sustainable products, with a strong commitment to environmental and social sustainability.

Discover unique products, support local talent and enjoy a special experience in one of Funchal’s most iconic landmarks.

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Sea Week

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:38 +0000

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 locals of all ages join in to compete.

In the evening the most varied gastronomic tastes take over, along the food and drinks stalls located in the centre of the village, where you can also find live music concerts.

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Limpets Festival

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

The Limpets Feast (limpet – mollusc very popular in Madeira) is a recent event that aims to gather locals, tourists and anyone who would like a taste of this traditional delicacy.
The sunny village of Paul do Mar (fishermen village) puts on the colours of the so called “Arraiais” for three consecutive evenings, to host music bands and local business stalls where you can taste typical flavours. “Lapas” (Limpets in Portuguese), of course, are the main ingredient!

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Regional Banana Show

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:21:07 +0000

From the 25th to the 26th 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 from Madeira.
Pay a visit to this sunny town and take part in the celebrations in honour of this delicious fruit which, in Madeira, has an even more special flavour.

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Classics at Magnolia

Visit Madeira — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:25:48 +0000

This exhibition sheduled for the last weekend of July (25 and 26) 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 to its natural charm, the gardens of Quinta Magnólia present, once again, all the glamour of that decade, in an atmosphere plenty of entertainment, period-dressed extras, gatherings and automobile- and lounge areas.
‘Classics in Magnolia’ was born in 2020, associated with the exhibition ‘Recomposition’, which took place in the cultural centre “Quinta Magnólia – Centro Cultural”, alluding to the contribution that Madeiran sculptor Ricardo Veloza has left us. Having achieved, from the outset, a notable success, the event allowed the assertion of a new event in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

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Classics at Magnólia 2026 | Poster – english version

Classics at Magnólia 2025 – List of participating vehicles – english version

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Madeira Rally

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:35 +0000

The Madeira Rally attracts thousands of enthusiasts of this sport to the island’s roads since 1959. Year after year, this international rally competition has been able to maintain its quality bringing in renowned drivers from all over the world.
The competition links the motor world sport to the outstanding landscapes of each stage.

After more than 60 editions, it is still one of the most charismatic races of the Europeans rally circuits.

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Thematic fairs – Fashion, Costume Jewelry and Decoration

Visit Madeira — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:02:53 +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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Machico Gastronomic Week

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:30:12 +0000

Already in its 39th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans.
This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the promotion of regional gastronomy, with particular focus to the delicacies of this municipality located to the east of Madeira Island.

And if on the one hand, a lot of attention goes to the food and drink stalls, on the other, the entertainment programme attracts many visitors to the Municipality of Machico so as to attend concerts and shows which bring great names in national music to Madeira.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this festive municipality.

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Black Scabbardfish Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:33:33 +0000

The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one of the most typical Madeiran gastronomic specialities. Combining fun and gastronomy, at the Black Scabbardfish Festival everyone is invited to participate in various activities such as show cookings, music and dance shows, among other activities which divulge a little about the fishing activity of the municipality and convey the gastronomic potential of this fish.

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