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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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“Opera at Pico”

Visit Madeira — Mon, 20 May 2024 14:59:58 +0000

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 event presents a diverse programme that journeys through the glamour of cinema, the great passions of opera, the lightness of comedy and the intimacy of lyrical song, bringing together outstanding performers from the Region alongside guest artists of recognised merit.

Among the highlights of this year’s edition is the premiere of the family-oriented production “The Enchanted Story of The Magic Flute”, on 21 June at 11:00 am, specially designed for families and younger audiences. Another notable addition is the Vocal Masterclass, organised in partnership with the Madeira Conservatory of Music and led by soprano Patrícia Modesto, taking place on 15, 16 and 17 June. The initiative culminates in the public performance “The New Lyric Generation”, on 19 June at 9:00 pm, at Fortaleza do Pico.

This extraordinary event promotes opera in a unique way, combining tradition and modernity to create truly memorable experiences.

Join us to celebrate the art and beauty of opera, whilst enjoying the stunning views over the bay of Funchal.

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Saint Peter’s Festivities

Visit Madeira — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:14:37 +0000

The Municipality of Câmara de Lobos intends to hold another edition of the traditional Festas de São Pedro, which will take place from June 26th to July 1st with music shows, gastronomy, street decorations and the traditional popular marches.
Patron saint of fishermen, São Pedro has been, for several centuries, one of the most celebrated popular saints in the parish of Câmara de Lobos.
This great festivity in his honor, has become, over the last few decades, the most important festival of popular and religious nature held in the municipality.

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Folklore Festival – 24 horas a Bailar

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:41 +0000

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 for this time of year. In the emblematic home of the houses of Santana you can breathe ethnography in every corner.
The flower trays, dresses and typical costumes, the fruit and flower stalls and the traditional folklore music during 24 hours of entertainment, are the reasons why this is one of the most striking events in this municipality.

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Madbrass 7 and Percussion Concert

Visit Madeira — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:45:57 +0000

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Chamber Music Concert featuring the Madbrass 7 ensemble on 4 July at 9:00 pm at the Saccharum Resort & Spa.

The programme includes notable works by Franz von Suppé, Astor Piazzolla, and other renowned composers.

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Atlântida Wind Quintet | OCM

Visit Madeira — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:41:51 +0000

The Madeira Classical Orchestra’s “Atlântida” Wind Quintet will take the stage at Reid’s Palace Belmond Hotel on 7 July for a chamber music concert, beginning at 9:00 pm.

This ensemble of OCM musicians will perform a diverse repertoire in an intimate setting, combining musical tradition with artistic expression.

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Concert by the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra | OCM

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

On July, 8th, at 9pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra takes the stage at the prestigious Royal Savoy 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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Thematic fairs – Handcraft

Visit Madeira — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:18:36 +0000

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 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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Madbrass 7 and Percussion Concert

Visit Madeira — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:20 +0000

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Chamber Music Concert featuring the Madbrass 7 ensemble to be held on 11 July at 6:00 pm at Madeira Legislative Assembly.
The programme includes notable works by Franz von Suppé, Astor Piazzolla, and other renowned composers.

Tickets available at the concert venue.

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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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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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Colors Porto Santo

Visit Madeira — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:38:35 +0000

The Colours of Porto Santo is an outdoor participatory cultural event organised by Associação Avivando, taking place on 8 August at Alameda Infante D. Henrique, in Porto Santo.

Inspired by India’s traditional Holi festival, Colours Porto Santo is much more than a colour festival. It is a celebration of friendship, unity and the joy of life, bringing together residents and visitors in a vibrant atmosphere where music, dance and bursts of colour combine to create a truly memorable experience.

The programme features performances by renowned national DJs, continuous entertainment and dance sessions led by energetic instructors, offering an experience designed for all ages.

Dress in white, gather your family and friends, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of colours in a vibrant celebration of music, dance, sharing and happiness.

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Regional Fig, Prickly Pear and Honey Display

Visit Madeira — Tue, 16 May 2023 11:02:02 +0000

The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha (Fajã da Ovelha Community Centre), 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. The event also includes entertainment as well as food and drink stalls.

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