Events

In this very special season, the Christmas spirit invades the streets of Santa Cruz: Christmas-themed paintings and lights inspired by the municipality’s traditions, spread throughout its parishes. Like in other municipalities in the region, there are also market nights full...

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...

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...