Culture

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...

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...

Take part in the Flower Workshops, where the senses are awakened in various ways. In this feast of exotic colours and flavours, discover cuisine with edible flowers alluding to spring, learn how to care for orchids, know more about the...

Celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Madeira Military Zone and inspired by the Flower Festival theme, the Madeira Military Zone Band will take the stage with a special concert under the theme “Canções de Outrora” (Songs of Yesteryear). This concert...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert featuring the young violinist Chiara Nobile, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Stilitano. In a programme full of energy and imagination, the audience will be able to enjoy the iconic Bolero by...

This year’s edition of the Flower Festival features the show “Flower Fantasy”, a celebration of Madeiran talent that brings together some of the Region’s finest voices, including Vânia Fernandes, Alberto Sousa, Cláudia Sousa, João Camacho, Paulo Soares and Duarte Santos....

Machico hosts the “Mercado Quinhentista” between June 5th to 7th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the MQ – Mercado Quinhentista...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will present a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra in the Noble Hall of the Madeira Legislative Assembly on 6 June at 6 pm, with the special participation of oboist Mikhail Shimorin (Principal Oboe of...

Discover a new dimension of culture in the stunning Fortaleza do Pico with the “Ópera no Pico” cycle. Get ready for four unforgettable nights of music, passion and fireworks under the stars during the Atlantic Festival. In this third edition,...

The thematic fairs happen weekly, on Thursdays, being divided into different areas: Antiques and Second hand books, Gastronomy, Handcraft and Fashion, costume jewellery and decoration. These allow the regional artisans a closer way to show off their work, in an...

The 2026 Atlantic Roots Festival returns to Santa Catarina Park, over three days, dedicated to celebrating Atlantic music and cultures. Featuring traditional sounds, contemporary fusions and multicultural encounters, the festival brings together national and international artists in a unique setting,...

Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...

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...

“(Al)Mare – Where Life Moves Like Water” takes the audience on a sensory journey inspired by the relationship between the Atlantic Ocean and the natural forces of Madeira Island. Through dance, circus arts, set design and technology, the show constructs...

For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...

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...

The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....

Folklore festival, organized by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group, which aims to promote intercultural coexistence and convey ethnographic aspects. It counts on the participation of national and foreign groups. +info: Facebook

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 5th, the spotlight turns to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, where the Harvest...

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...

The eleventh edition of the Poncha and Honey Festival is organised by the Casa do Povo da Serra de Água and takes place from 23 to 24 January.This festival honours the famous regional drink and the products needed to make...