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Concert “Talk to Me About Music” – Duo Bandonica

Visit Madeira — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:03:47 +0000

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 Alessio Ferrari, offering the audience a borderless musical journey, where mandolin and accordion engage in a dialogue across different cultures, eras, and traditions.

A unique opportunity to enjoy a concert combining instrumental dialogue, emotion, and shared experience, promoting cultural accessibility throughout the region.

Free admission.

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XI Poncha and Honey Festival

Visit Madeira — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:02:10 +0000

The eleventh edition of the Poncha and Honey Festival is organised by the Casa do Povo da Serra de Água and takes place from 23 to 24 January.
This festival honours the famous regional drink and the products needed to make it, such as honey, while at the same time boosting the parish’s economy.
As well as the exhibition, the event includes various technical talks aimed at farmers and beekeepers. There will also be musical entertainment on these days, with various regional groups and artists performing.

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Childbirth Masses (Missas do Parto)

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:40 +0000

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 in wine and garlic), homemade liquors, songs and joy of the Christmas spirit. This is surely one of the best ways to get to know Madeirans’ Christmas spirit.

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Madeira Rally

Visit Madeira — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:26:35 +0000

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 competition links the motor world sport to the outstanding landscapes of each stage.

After more than 60 editions, it is still one of the most charismatic races of the Europeans rally circuits.

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Carnival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:40:43 +0000

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 as it is known) and the fun goes on until the “Enterro do Osso” that takes place on the Saturday after Carnival day.
The biggest event of Carnival Season in Madeira happens on Saturday evening (Carnival Weekend) with the main parade in the streets of Funchal.

Numerous Samba groups parade in magnificent and colourful dance costumes. This is a real show of light, colour and music, that thousands join in to watch.

On Tuesday afternoon, you can also enjoy another parade, known as “Cortejo Trapalhão”, where comedy and satire are the main ingredients and anyone is free to join. Just make sure to wear a good disguise!

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