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Summer Sunset Market

Visit Madeira — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:15:13 +0000

At this time, the weekends are more lively and inviting for outdoor activities. Therefore, over the month of June, from Thursday to Sunday, you can enjoy a lively sunset in the garden beside Praça do Povo, where there will be much music, a nice atmosphere, and still, a gastronomy section with traditional Madeiran products.

Timetable
Thursday and Sunday
16:00 – 00:00

Friday and Saturday
16:00 – 01:00

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Madeira International Fireworks Contest

Visit Madeira — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:03:51 +0000

The Madeira International Fireworks Competition comprises three pyromusical shows, which take place on the first three Saturdays in June and can be viewed, over 20 minutes, across the whole of the bay of Funchal. For this edition, pyrotechnics companies from three countries are competing: Canada, China and Ukraine.

The aim is to win the trophies ‘Troféu do Atlântico’, awarded by a jury, as well as “Trophéu Madeira Tão Tua”, awarded by the public. The votes can be cast in ballot boxes located in the Plaza Madeira shopping centre, at the Tourist Information Office in Avenida Arriaga, and also at the Funchal pier, the night of the show.

Programme
June, 6th
10.30pm
. Pyromusical Show: representing Canada, the company Firemaster Productions Inc., under the theme ‘The Final Frontier’

June, 13th
10.30pm
. Pyromusical Show: representing China, the company Nanchang Fireworks Industries Co, Ltd., under the theme ‘Flowers in Flames: The Blossoming of Light’

June, 20th
10.30pm
. Pyromusical Show: representing Ukraine, the company Dance of Fire, under the theme ‘The Magic of the Atlantic: A Bridge Over the Ocean’

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Regional Arts Week

Visit Madeira — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:33:13 +0000

This week is filled with various artistic performances which will transform Funchal City into a creativity area with diverse music, dance, singing, movement and cinematic presentations.

A week dedicated to creativity and arts education, transforming the city of Funchal into a hub of cultural expression through music, dance, singing, movement, theatre, cinema and the visual arts. The initiative is organised by the Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology, through the Regional Education Board and the Arts Education Services Department, and counts on the participation of pupils from all levels of education in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, with a varied programme comprising concerts, performances, competitions and exhibitions, highlighting the artistic work carried out in schools and the importance of the arts in the Region’s educational and cultural journey.

08 June
10:30 – Party in the Garden – Avenida Arriaga
18:00 – Movin’Art Madeira – Avenida Arriaga
21:00 – Opening Show SRA2026 – Municipal Garden Auditorium

09 June
10:30 – Traditional Madeiran String Instruments Performance – Municipal Garden Auditorium
12:00 – Traditional Madeiran String Instruments Performance and the Charamelas Group – Avenida Arriaga
15:00 – Instrumental Music Performance – Municipal Garden Auditorium
18:00 – Guitar Ensemble of the Conservatory – Avenida Arriaga

11 June
10:30 – Choral Singing Performance – Municipal Garden Auditorium
10:30 – Dramatic Expression Performance – Imaculado Coração de Maria Social and Parish Centre
12:00 – II Meeting of Madeiran Music and Musicians – Avenida Arriaga
15:00 – Rock Bands I Performance – Avenida Arriaga
18:00 – Rock Bands II Performance – Avenida Arriaga

12 June
10:30 – Dance Performance – Municipal Garden Auditorium
12:00 – Choral Performance – Avenida Arriaga
18:00 – 6th ‘Voices of Our School’ Children’s Festival – Prestige Dance – Municipal Garden Auditorium

13 June
21:00 – 5th ‘Voices of Our School’ Youth Festival – Prestige Dance – Closing ceremony – Municipal Garden
Auditorium
Exhibition – Socks That Tell Stories – Museum of Electricity “Casa da Luz” (8 to 21 June)
Exhibition – Treasures of My Land – Flowers – Madeira Shopping Centre (until 21 June)

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Regional Arts Week 2026 Download

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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 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 2025 – List of participating vehicles – english version

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Wine Festival

Visit Madeira — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:29:20 +0000

The Madeira Wine Festival is above all a cultural and ethnographic event.
This festival pays tribute to this sector which is, and always has been, extremely important to the region, attracting many tourists and locals to the various points where it is held.
The Madeira Wine Lounge will be set up in Praça do Povo, where a more cosmopolitan and contemporary atmosphere associated with the consumption of Madeira wines will be recreated, where you can taste the flavors of the region and the wines of each producing municipality.
There will also be a variety of musical entertainment.

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Madeira Flower Collection

flowmeonline — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:30:39 +0000

This event aims to promote the regional fashion sector, engaging a wide number of creators inspired by the flowers, therefore bestowing a touch of contemporaneity and “glamour” to one of the greatest tourist attractions of Madeira, in an unique touristic entertainment moment.
This event presents original fashion creations by various local designers.

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Nature Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:54:56 +0000

he Nature Festival takes place throughout the Madeira archipelago between the 6th and 11th of October. The event aims to promote tourist entertainment within the scope of nature, encouraging the practice of activities that allow direct contact with the rich natural heritage of Madeira islands and associating active tourism with gastronomy, wine tourism and music.

Amidst the walks along the levadas which almost edge the entire island, the descents down the waterfalls in the mountains along the north coast, the bike rides through the forest trails and the knowledge of our cultural and historical roots, the Nature Festival is a tribute to the natural heritage of the archipelago, where the Laurel forest, a UNESCO world heritage site since 1999, is a must too.

Open to participants of all ages, the event which covers some of the most beautiful spots in Madeira is filled with culture, nature sports, heritage and history. In this edition, in addition to the usual extreme activities carried out within nature, the wellness and well-being factors are also considered.

Nature is the motto for this excellent opportunity to get to know the best places on the island – from the seaside to the top of the mountains – while experiencing various sports and activities which are already part of this destination.

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Columbus Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:54:02 +0000

Columbus festival it’s just one of the many good reasons that will make you visit the so called “Golden Island”.

With a totally diﬀerent landscape, Porto Santo is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the country with its crystal clear waters and therapeutical golden sand.

Columbus festival recalls the Age of discoveries and attracts hundreds of visitors to Porto Santo. It begins with Columbus’ arrival on the island in the XV century recreating the atmosphere of that time.

This festival, created by the teachers and students of the local schools, entails drama scenes, acrobatics shows, juggling and constant animation in the streets of the village, following the dress code of the time. It is like travelling back in history!

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Atlantic Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:49:14 +0000

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 talent, novelties and advances in the pyrotechnics art.
The firework display is accompanied by music and a great diversity of colours.

Atlantic Festival 2026 | Poster – english version

Atlantic Festival 2026 | Programme – english version

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Carnival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:40:43 +0000

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 as it is known) and the fun goes on until the “Enterro do Osso” that takes place on the Saturday after Carnival day.
The biggest event of Carnival Season in Madeira happens on Saturday evening (Carnival Weekend) with the main parade in the streets of Funchal.

Numerous Samba groups parade in magnificent and colourful dance costumes. This is a real show of light, colour and music, that thousands join in to watch.

On Tuesday afternoon, you can also enjoy another parade, known as “Cortejo Trapalhão”, where comedy and satire are the main ingredients and anyone is free to join. Just make sure to wear a good disguise!

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Flower Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:44:55 +0000

It is undoubtedly the most emblematic event in the Madeira archipelago and also the most colourful. For several weeks, Funchal is filled with the scent of flowers and the joy of thousands of tourists who come here.

The construction of the Wall of Hope, symbolised by the placement of flowers by children, and the floral carpets that stretch across the streets are unique moments of this event.

This year, the Flower Festival brings something new: two incredible parades, on 2 and 16 May, with around a thousand participants of all ages, are the highlight of the parade of scents that enchants our main city.

And to further enhance these weeks of festival, the Flower Festival is brightened by a car parade, consisting of classic cars, which combine their incomparable beauty with the simplicity and charm of floral arrangements.

A mix of magic not to be missed!

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Christmas and NewYear’s Festivities

Visit Madeira — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000

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 Christmas holiday spirit to both locals and visitors alike, in such a way that it seems that the island does not sleep until January. Gastronomic events, lively entertainment, and cultural activities fill the avenues and squares, inviting everyone in a magical atmosphere of fun and celebration.

On New Year’s Eve, and entering the first minutes of January, the world-famous firework display, ackwnoledge in the Guiness Book of Records—illuminates the bay in a breathtaking array of colors and shapes, creating an unforgettable spectacle.

Undoubtedly, this is one of the most cherished and festive moments of the year, captivating both residents and visitors and leaving everyone exhilarated with holiday cheer.

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