Funchal

The magic of classical theatre comes to the Madeira Wine Cellars with an original and engaging proposal: William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Performed in English over three days, in the heart of the locations which hold the island’s most emblematic...

A Quintinha de São João Hotel & Spa recebe semanalmente entre as 10h00 e as 13h00, um imperdível workshop de Bordado Madeira, integrado no projeto “Bailha”. Estas oficinas oferecem uma experiência dinâmica conduzida por três bordadeiras experientes, onde os participantes aprenderão sobre...

In Largo da Restauração, where the Flower Exhibition takes place, the “Wall of Solidarity” is set up in a symbolic ceremony, where the beneficiaries from various social solidarity institutions come together to build a wall of flowers. This not only...

On 20 September, at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will present an unmissable concert at the Regional Legislative Assembly, featuring two outstanding artists: the acclaimed flutist Adriana Ferreira and British conductor Toby Thatcher. The programme features Carl Nielsen’s flute...

The Madeira Underwater Open returns to Porto Santo from October 26 to 29 and to Madeira from October 30 to November 2. This event celebrates the region’s potential for sport diving, promoting marine biodiversity and raising awareness of its preservation.With...

Eco Rally Madeira is an exclusive sporting event for 100% electric cars, part of the Portuguese New Energies Championship, the Iberian ECO Challenge and the FIA ECO Cup (World Championship). Fourteen capitals from different countries are participating. Among them are...

Funchal’s Marathon is one of the most important athletics event of the city and attracts several hundreds of athletes, some of which are worldwide references of this sport. This event is divided in 3 races: Marathon (42.195 m), Half Marathon...

The ‘Atlântida’ Wind Quintet of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (OCM) will be on stage at the Reid´s palace Belmond Hotel, on September,11th, for a chamber music concert starting at 9.30pm. PROGRAMME Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [1756 – 1791] – Divertimento (K.V. 270)I....

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra, to be held at the Princess D. Maria Amélia Chapel at 6 pm. PROGRAMME Johann Pachelbel [1653 – 1706] · CanonJohann Sebastian Bach [1685 – 1750 ]...

The “Dresses for the Occasion ”competition returns in this edition of Madeira Classic Car Revival 2026, with the aim of creating a historic atmosphere, an event that takes place at Praça do Povo. This competition will take place on May...

Madeira Classic Orchestra presents a Chamber Music concert with Madbrass7 & Percussion, featuring Mário Pinto, Rui Vidal (trumpet), Péter Víg, Rúben Silva (horn), Luís Rodrigues, Pedro Pinto (trombone), Fabien Filipe (tuba), Duarte Santos and Jorge Garcia (percussion). This concert will...

Organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira, Rampa dos Barreiros is an historic controlled speed competition on a closed circuit, with an extension of approximately 2.5 km, starting in front of the Madeira Regional Assembly, along the southern lane...

On the 5th of January, at 7 pm, hymns of the Epiphany are sung at Praça do Povo, in a concert open to the public which revives this Madeiran tradition. The Arrival of the Three Kings is celebrated on the...

The “Madeira Ocean Challenge” is a national and international sporting event, organized by the Regional Canoeing Association, aiming to promote nature tourism through events with a global dimension. Consisting of several canoeing initiatives, taking place in different locations of Madeira...

Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not miss out on celebrating the World Tourism Day, held on September,27th. In commemoration of this important occasion, a few social and cultural activities and animation initiatives have been planned in the city...

Moda Madeira is organized in partnership with the Madeira Young Entrepreneurs Association, which, over three days, places the archipelago at the epicentre of Portuguese and Macaronesian Fashion. This event also seeks to serve as a stage for the careers of...

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...

The Madeira International Fireworks Contest consists of three pyromusical shows on the first three Saturdays of June which can be seen along the bay of Funchal, during 20 minutes. The objective is to attain the “Atlantic Trophy”, awarded by a...

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...

Symbolic construction of the “Wall of Hope” On Saturday morning, children are invited to place a flower on the “Wall of Hope”, in a symbolic appeal for Peace. Accompanied by family members, the little ones carry their flower, probably picked...

The “Trapalhão” Parade (slapstick parade), held on Shrove Tuesday can be classified as a satirical parade, inspired by the local cultural heritage. This parade is inspired by the spontaneous parade that originally took place at Rua da Carreira, around the...

The Saturday night exuberant allegorical parade is the highlight of Carnival festivities. Over a thousand five hundred revellers participate dressed in eye-catching costumes in addition to a dozen exquisitely decorated floats. The carnival allegoric parade exudes brightness, color, rhythm and...

Funchal downtown is once again the stage of another highly original and creative entertainment initiative: With contagious energy, hundreds of revellers from “Associação de Desenvolvimento Comunitário do Funchal” parade along Avenida Arriaga towards the Municipal Garden, where a show takes...

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...

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...

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...

MIUS – Madeira Island Ultra Swim will be held on September 20th to 21st. This competition, which is part of the XVIII National Open Water Circuit, is organized by the Madeira Swimming Association (ANM), in partnership with the Portuguese Swimming...

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...

Since the early days of the 19th century Madeira has been famous as a tourist destination. The temperate climate, the natural beauty of the island and the lush landscapes … combine these with Madeira’s cosmopolitan and welcoming people and it’s...

This event, which takes place at Praça do Povo, from May 22th to 24th, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira with the purpose of showing and rewarding the best and most elegant vintage and classic vehicles in...