Funchal

On 19 September, Funchal welcomes Lúmen, a unique show featuring five-metre-tall giant puppets, music, light and movement. The performance involves around 50 participants from the local community, as well as several sports, recreational and musical organisations, in an experience that...

he Madeira Classical Orchestra opens its 2026/2027 Season under the artistic direction of violinist Norberto Gomes with a special inaugural concert conducted by Maestro Gianluca Marcianò, featuring soprano Milica Strahinic, one of the most promising voices of the new generation.The...

Junto ao palco da Placa Central, nos dias e horários designados, terá a oportunidade de aprender gratuitamente a preparar iguarias como o delicioso Bolo do Caco, as tradicionais Malassadas, os irresistíveis Sonhos e muitas outras receitas tradicionais. Além disso, serão...

Descubra o encanto do Mercadinho de Carnaval, onde poderá encontrar uma seleção de produtos regionais como frutas frescas, plantas exuberantes, o emblemático Vinho Madeira, mel de cana e os seus derivados, assim como iguarias típicas da época carnavalesca. A música...

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...

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...

Discover the authentic taste of Madeira in our Flower and Regional Products Market during the Flower Festival 2027.Among lush flowers, delight yourself with the regional sweets, bolo do caco, cider, craft beer and poncha with exotic flavours. A true festive...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra, on 19 September at 6:30 p.m., at the Princess D. Maria Amélia Foundation Chapel. Come and enjoy this wonderful concert and experience a unique musical performance in...

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 September,16th, at 9pm. PROGRAMMEJacques IbertJoly Braga SantosDenes AgayJacob GadeDmitri Shostakovich +info: Official website

On 5 September, 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...

From July 9 to 18, 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...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra, under the artistic direction of violinist Norberto Gomes, presents a concert celebrating the splendour of Baroque music, conducted by Adrian Butterfield, an internationally renowned specialist in the historically informed performance of this repertoire. The concert will...

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 September,15th, at 9.30pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra takes the stage at the prestigious Reids Palace – Belomnd Hotel, in Funchal for a truly exceptional concert, featuring the acclaimed Ensemble XXI String Orchestra. Set in one of the region’s most...

The Madeira Mandolin Association is organising the 11th edition of the Madeira International Mandolin Festival, which will take place on 23, 24 and 25 October at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, and on 14 November at the Henrique and Francisco...

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...

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...

Integrated in the wine harvest festival celebrations held in Madeira Islands, the Blandy´s Lodges organises a varied recreational programme, offering tourists and the general public the opportunity to experience and take part in several activities such as grape treading, tours...

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...

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, pyrotechnic companies from...

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...

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...

On Friday morning, prior to Carnival, about a thousand young revellers from various schools and kindergartens of Funchal, all in disguise, parade through the city centre (Avenida Arriaga), in an atmosphere of Carnival liveliness.

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...