Funchal

On 21 December, at 6:00 pm, the Madeira Youth Symphony Orchestra takes to the stage at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for its Inaugural Concert, celebrating the talent of the region’s next generation of musicians. Under the direction of Patrícia...

O Jardim Municipal transforma-se num verdadeiro Jardim de Natal, com iluminações natalícias, como o Pai Natal, um trenó, um comboio, renas, bonecos de neve, ursos polares, bolas de Natal e muita cor e luz. Aqui, o imaginário natalício infantil ganha...

In Madeira’s museums, you can admire magnificent examples of paintings and portable altarpieces of Flemish origin, nativity boxes, collections of polychrome clay figures and Baby Jesus statues, staircase nativity scenes “Presépio de escadinha”, and recreations of traditional nativity scenes. Visitors...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a magnificent concert featuring the renowned horn player Stefan Dohr. Acclaimed for his distinctive sound, impeccable technique, and profound musicality, Stefan Dohr will appear as soloist in Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 – a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 17 January at 6 p.m., at the Regional Legislative Assembly, an unmissable concert featuring two internationally renowned soloists: Natalia Lomeiko (violin) and Yuri Zhislin (viola). In a programme of rare beauty, audiences will enjoy...

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...

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...

Funchal’s Marathon is one of the most important athletic events in the city and attracts several hundred athletes, some of whom are worldwide references of this sport.This event is divided in 3 races: Marathon (42.195 m), Half Marathon (21.097,50 m)...

The Choir Festival titled “Christmas in Funchal”, takes place in several churches, presents Christmas Choral Music sung by various choirs from the across region. This is an event organized by Orfeão Madeirense, Madeira’s oldest choir and one of the oldest...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra celebrates its 62nd anniversary with a concert of excellence, featuring two distinguished figures from the international music scene: violinist Alissa Margulis and conductor Benjamin Hochman. In this special programme, Alissa Margulis performs Brahms’ magnificent Violin Concerto,...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the “Madeira Camerata” String Orchestra, to be held at the Royal Savoy Hotel, at 9:00pm. PROGRAM Johann Pachelbel – “Canon”Johann Sebastian Bach – “Air from the Suite in D”Telemann – “Concerto for...

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...

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...

The municipal square is entirely dedicated to children and families, with a wide range of activities, where moments of fun and joy are allowed for, recreating the Christmas spirit and atmosphere. At the Christmas Village, children can explore, imagine, and...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra invites you to celebrate Entrudo with its Carnival Concert — a lively and entertaining musical event conducted by Maestro Luís Andrade, taking place on 15 February at 6:00 pm at the Madeira Congress Centre. For this...

The ‘Atlântico’ String Quartet will perform on January,10th at the Princess D. Maria Amélia Chapel, at 6pm. The musicians from the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) will perform Baroque music inspired by 18th and 20th century works by Mozart, Morricone, and...

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 Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, presents at 6pm, at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, the “End of Year” concert, conducted by Gianluca Marcianò and featuring soloist Martina Filjak, with...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents at Madeira Regional Assembly, on January, 31st, at 6pm, a chamber music concert, under the theme “Musical Happenings”.In this concert reveals exceptional moments of creation and sound sharing, the creativity and talent of Gábor Bolba,...

The Wind Quintet “Soloist” of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) presents a Chamber music concert to be held at the Reid´s Palace Hotel, on January, 27th at 9.30pm. PROGRAMME Joseph HaydnGeorge BizetJacques IbertJoly Braga SantosNormann Hallam +info: Official website

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...

Recognized as the oldest and youngest Mandolin Orchestra in Europe, a distinction of relevance in a region of excellence within the European community, the Madeira Mandolin Orchestra® presents itself in the 2025/2026 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...

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...

he eighth edition of the Madeira Rum Festival takes place along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, from the 14th to 18th April. Organized by IVBAM, IP – RAM, the Madeira Rum Festival is a unique opportunity to taste and...

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...