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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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XXXIX Festival de Música da Madeira – Ahora Quinteto | OCM

Visit Madeira — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:30 +0000

O XXXIX Festival de Música da Madeira apresenta o Ahora Quintet, num concerto dedicado a uma das obras-primas da música de câmara do repertório romântico: o Quinteto de Cordas em Dó Maior, de Franz Schubert.

Este programa oferece uma experiência musical de grande profundidade expressiva, onde lirismo, intensidade emocional e subtileza dialogam numa escrita que explora ao máximo a riqueza tímbrica das cordas. O concerto terá lugar no Museu de Imprensa da Madeira, no dia 15 de março, às 18h00, com entrada gratuita, convidando o público a uma escuta próxima e envolvente, numa celebração da música de câmara no contexto singular do Festival de Música da Madeira.

A Direção Artística do Festival está a cargo do violinista Norberto Gomes.

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Chestnut Festival

Visit Madeira — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:12:05 +0000

Organized by Casa do Povo do Curral das Freiras, the Chestnut Festival is an opportunity for all visitors to taste the delicious Madeiran chestnuts, and also the delicacies derived from this dried fruit, such as liqueurs and cakes. The occasion is also used to promote a gastronomic competition to be held in restaurants located in this emblematic parish.

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Christmas Traditional Nights

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

These festive traditions are celebrated across the island on different dates between December 9th and 23rd, an opportunity for both locals and tourists to experience Madeira’s authentic Christmas spirit. The popular Christmas Market Nights are one of the Madeira Islands main highlights for this holiday season.

The most iconic event is the Night at the Farmers’ Market (Mercado dos Lavradores) in Funchal, held every year, on December 23rd. On this lively evening, people from all over the island come to the capital to do their Christmas shopping. The market and nearby stalls are filled with colourful displays of fresh fruit, vegetables, wheat pots, holly, and many other items connected to Madeira’s Christmas traditions

As night falls, the celebration reaches its peak in the fish market square, where Christmas carols fill the air. The festivities continue until dawn, creating a warm and memorable night. It’s a great opportunity to meet old friends, share stories from the year, and enjoy homemade liqueurs and the traditional carne de vinha d’alhos(pork in wine and garlic) sandwiches.

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Childbirth Masses (Missas do Parto)

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

From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady.

After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d’alhos” (pork in wine and garlic), homemade liquors, songs and joy of the Christmas spirit. This is surely one of the best ways to get to know Madeirans’ Christmas spirit.

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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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