Events

With 20 years of existence this is the official event that opens the door for Summer in Madeira. Every Saturday in June an international competition takes place in Funchal’s bay, where each participating country chooses a theme and exhibits the...

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...

It’s defnitely the most emblematic and colourful event of Madeira. For several weeks Funchal has the aroma of the flowers and the joy of thousands of visitors.The construction of the Wall of Hope (where children place flowers) and the flower...

The official kick-off of Madeira’s Christmas and New Year celebrations takes place on December 1st, marked by the enchanting moment when the spectacular Christmas lights in Funchal’s downtown area are switched on. Madeira turns into a festive wonderland, spreading the...

The making of the traditional flower carpets is carried throughout the island and had its origins in the decoration of religious processions. Due to its undeniable beauty and detail, the flower carpets are replicated on the streets during the Flower...

In the Flower Pavilion, the Regional Floriculture Competition will be one of the highlights of the Festival, with the theme “Ornaments and Flowers”, an event organized by the Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries (SRAP). Where architecture, handicrafts and flowers...