Events

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 exhibit ‘Private Investigations’ focuses on the landscapes of Madeira from the perspective of Teresa Brazão. Taking inspiration from colour, light and the geometry of the objects and places, the artist seeks the order found in nature. Based on her...

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 2024/2025 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...

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. +info:  Official Website

With the arrival of the Christmas season in the historic area of ​​Funchal, more specifically, the Almirante Reis gardens will be the setting for the assembly of an Ice Rink. This event aims to provide an “inviting” environment for sharing...

The event Christmas Market was born from the idea of replicating the typical European Christmas fairs, a tradition that the Municipality of Funchal decided to recreate in the Lavradores Market, thus taking place in Fish Market. The event begins with...

The City Hall Atrium will be the stage for the “Ecological Nativity Scene” initiative, an event that aims to challenge schools, public and private institutions in the municipality of Funchal to create an ecological nativity scene, with the aim of...

A Secretaria Regional de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia, em parceria com a Secretaria Regional de Turismo e Cultura, promove o Festival Regional de Coros Escolares, uma iniciativa que reúne vários alunos das escolas da Região. Durante este Festival, o público é convidado a assistir e disfrutar...

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 Choir Festival titled “Christmas in Funchal”, to be held in various churches, presents Christmas Choral Music sung by various choirs from the Region. This is an event organized by Orfeão Madeirense, the oldest Choral Group in Madeira and one...

Looking for a new soundtrack for your Christmas? The DSEAM Female Vocal Ensemble Ninfas do Atlântico and the Madeira Conservatory Synphonyc Orchestra come together for an unforgettable musical moment. This artistic meeting takes place under the baton of maestro Francisco...

The true Christmas traditions in Madeira are showcased in different locations throughout the island on different dates, between December 9th to 23rd. The most well-known is the market night at the Farmers’ Market in Funchal on the 23rd of December....

The Empress Sissy Cultural and Artistic Association (ACAIS) presents the Christmas show “Romantic Winter Wonderland”, on December 26th, a concerto featuring well-known Madeiran singers such as Vânia Fernandes, Cláudia Sousa, Maria Ferreira, Paulo Soares, João Camacho and the tenor Alberto...

The Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, presents at 6pm, at the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, the “End of Year” concert under the baton of the conductor Luis Andrade and lead...

On 28th December, the streets of the city of Funchal will be transformed into a real athletics track. This is the 65th edition of the Volta à Cidade do Funchal (Funchal city Race), commonly known as the Corrida de S....

The Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas presents the traditional “New Year” concert by Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, a show that will take place at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, on January 1, 2025. This unmissable concert will be directed by guest...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra, featuring a duet of violin and cello by Gabriela Assunção and Matias Assunção.These young musicians excelled from an early age in terms of artistic talent and the...

Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with two leading performers of Classical Music in Portugal! Jan Wierzba, the prestigious conductor, will direct two pieces by the composer Luís de Freitas Branco, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and the Scottish Fantasy, which...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents an Opera Gala, which features the soprano Viktorija Miškūnaitė and the tenor Jurgis Jarašius performing, alongside with conductor Martin André as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Madeira Classical Orchestra, a concert under the...

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.

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

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...

We are pleased announce a unique golf tournament on the island of eternal spring, join us in celebrating the flowers of Madeira at the third edition of the Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic! An individual Stableford competition, with unique giveaways and...

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 Madeira Classical Orchestra will perform at the Madeira Congress Centre, on May 3rd, at 18.00, presenting a splendid Flower Festival Concert, under the motto ‘Neapolitan and Italian Songs Night’, with the exceptional Soprano singer Carmen Giannattasio and the conductor...

On Sunday afternoon, the streets of downtown Funchal are once again filled with music, color and soft perfumes with the sumptuous parade of floats that harmoniously combine multiple floral species with decorations full of creativity.The Allegorical Flower Parade, is one...

The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival, will perform at the Heliport displaying their costumes and choreography. Spread over 3 days of 2 weekends, the performances celebrate flowers, beauty and joy in a festive atmosphere. The...

Itinerary: Starts at Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (north lane) until Praça da Autonomia do Mar, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane), Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Harvey Foster (roundabout). Display...

Four music concerts will be held in emblematic locations of Madeira Island, aiming to decentralize the festivities and reinforce the entertainment offer, within the programme of the Flower Festival.These concerts are carried out in a unique environment, where the audience...