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...

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...

The Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira, Eng. Luiz Peter Clode resumes its Concert Series, which will take place throughout the months of November and December. This series includes performances by students from the Professional Courses in Instrumental...

The Madeira Mandolin Association promotes between the 19th and 23rd of November, the 10th. edition of the Madeira International Mandolin Festival, at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, a unique meeting for the public with the most varied languages ​​that the mandolin...

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...

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 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 Savoy Palace Hotel hosts, from the November, 27th and 29th, the main wine exhibition in the Region – Essence of Wine – Madeira.This event annually gathers various Portuguese producers, including the most emblematic houses and cellars of Madeiran wine.In...

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...

This holiday season, “Praça do Peixe” located in the heart of the Mercado dos Lavradores, transforms into an enchanted setting, beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and festive ornaments. The Magic of Christmas at the Market brings with it moments of...

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...

Inspired by the charm of traditional European Christmas fairs, “Christmas at the Market” transforms the Fish Market, at Mercados dos Lavradores, into a festive wonderland bursting with style, flavor, and holiday spirit. On the first three Sundays of December, Funchal´s...

The Regional Education, Science and Technology Department, in partnership with the Regional Tourism and Culture Department, are promoting the Regional School Choir Festival, an event which brings together pupils from schools in the Region. Over the festival, the public is...

The Christmas Concert, organized by Diário de Notícias da Madeira in partnership with the Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, has become a highlight of the holiday season for many families. Now in its eleventh edition, the concert will feature the enchanting...

The Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra proudly presents the enchanting Christmas show “Christmas Around the World”, taking place on December,13th. This magical evening features an exceptional lineup of renowned Madeiran artists, including Vânia Fernandes, Cláudia Sousa, Maria Ferreira, Paulo Soares,...

From the second half of December until Christmas eve, Madeirans get up at the crack of dawn to participate in the masses honoring Our Lady. After mass, in the church square, people share sandwiches of “carne de vinha d’alhos” (pork...

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...

These festive traditions are celebrated across the island on different dates between December 9th and 23rd, an opportunity for both locals and tourists to experience Madeira’s authentic Christmas spirit. The popular Christmas Market Nights are one of the Madeira Islands...

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 New Year’s fireworks show, lasting about eight minutes, is launched from across 58 fireworks stations located in Funchal’s amphitheater (27 stations), Cais 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island (2 stations)....

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert to welcome 2026: “New Year’s Concert – An Italian in Vienna.” Conducted by Gianluca Marcianò and featuring tenor Alberto Sousa, the concert brings the elegance of Viennese music together with the passion...

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...

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 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,...

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 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...

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 “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...

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...

With one of the most stunning views over Funchal’s bay, the Palheiro Golf Course will, for the fifth time, be the privileged setting for the Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic, a golf competition held within the Flower Festival. This event attracts...