Machico

NOMADIS Dance, is an international contemporary dance company founded by Madeiran choreographer Sara Silva, will make its debut on 20 November at 7 pm at Fórum Machico. From 8 to 22 November, eight dancers of five nationalities from Europe, the...

Madeira once again takes centre stage as host to one of Europe’s most prestigious organ festivals. From 16 to 25 October, historic churches across the island will welcome unique concerts and a conference celebrating the theme “Women in Music”, featuring...

This is the major competition of trail running in Madeira. Year after year, this competition brings not only a vast selection of elite ITRA athletes as well as hundreds of other runners, gathering over 2000 participants.It’s a race of 115km...

The 8th Madeira International Guitar Festival features a series of concerts on 2 and 3 October, 27 and 31 October, and 2 November.Organised by the Raquel Lombardi Cultural and Social Solidarity Association, this musical event is supported by the Regional...

Machico hosts the “Mercado Quinhentista” between June 4th to 6th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the MQ – Mercado Quinhentista...

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 Madeira Rally attracts thousands of enthusiasts of this sport to the island’s roads since 1959. Year after year, this international rally competition has been able to maintain its quality bringing in renowned drivers from all over the world. The...

Carnival is the frst big event in Madeira’s event calendar.In all counties of the archipelago there are small parades and themed parties where everyone wears a carnival costume. This event starts on Wednesday, before the “Entrudo” (Shrove or Fat Tuesday...