Funchal

The Madeira Classical Orchestra marks the Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the Madeiran Communities with a commemorative concert on 1 July at 9:30 pm at Santa Catarina Park, with free admission. Under the direction of guest conductor...

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...

A documentary film dedicated to promoting the natural, scientific and landscape heritage of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The project showcases the work of naturalists and documentary filmmakers who have contributed to the study and understanding of Madeira’s biodiversity and...

On 26 June at 6:30 pm, Portal das Artes, in Funchal, will host the lecture “The History and Evolution of the Mandolin: From the 17th Century to the Present Day”, presented by renowned luthier and mandolin maker Federico Gabrielli. During...

The Cultural Association MaratonàDescoberta is promoting, on 19 June, the event “Traditional Madeiran Canoes: The Historic Crossing”, a unique initiative that pays tribute to the maritime tradition and nautical heritage of Madeira and Porto Santo. The highlight of the event...

The Madeira Ladies Open – W50 Funchal returns in 2026 for its 7th edition, taking place from 8 to 15 November at Quinta Magnólia tennis courts, in Funchal. Part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, the tournament will feature Women’s...

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...

The Madeira Underwater Open returns to the Region from 22 to 28 June, inviting the world to discover Madeira beneath the surface. This international event celebrates the ocean’s unique beauty, showcasing the archipelago’s outstanding underwater potential and remarkable marine biodiversity....

From July 10 to 19, Madeira will host the Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL, a culinary event that celebrates the region’s rich gastronomic culture and heritage, blending tradition with innovation.This festival is an unmissable opportunity to explore eight gastronomic routes...

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...

At Avenida Arriaga Central Walkways 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 adds an inclusive...

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)...

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...

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...

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 “Dressed for the Occasion ”competition returns in this edition of Madeira Classic Car Revival 2027, with the aim of creating a historic atmosphere, an event that takes place at Praça do Povo. This competition will take place on May...

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,...

“(Al)Mare – Where Life Moves Like Water” takes the audience on a sensory journey inspired by the relationship between the Atlantic Ocean and the natural forces of Madeira Island. Through dance, circus arts, set design and technology, the show constructs...

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...

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...

On 16 June, at 9.30 pm, the iconic Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel, will host an unmissable chamber music concert by Madbrass 5, a brass quintet featuring exceptional musicians: Mário Pinto, Rui Vidal (trumpet), Péter Víg (horn), Luís Rodrigues (trombone), and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The music and fireworks combine harmoniously, marking the beginning and end of the Atlantic Festival. The opening pyrotechnic show takes place on the 6th of June. The closing of the festivities will feature two shows: the first will take place...

The Madeira Classic Car Club (CACM) organizes the race, “Madeira Classic Rally”, an event held between June, 26th to 28th, which is registered in the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK – Federação Portuguesa de Automóveis e Karting). The event...

The Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira promotes the 13th edition of the “Harvey Foster Classic New Road” race, an event organized in honour of Bernard Harvey Foster, who brought the first automobile to Madeira in 1904.This event is exclusively...

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 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...