EcoMusicalis Sol Oriens / Sol Occidens is an annual cycle of three concerts in a natural setting at sunrise or sunset, which until now has been dedicated exclusively to the area around Paúl da Serra. The next concert will be...

O XXXIX Festival de Música da Madeira apresenta o Ahora Quintet, num concerto dedicado a uma das obras-primas da música de câmara do repertório romântico: o Quinteto de Cordas em Dó Maior, de Franz Schubert. Este programa oferece uma experiência...

A Associação Recreio Musical União da Mocidade | Orquestra de Bandolins da Madeira, sobe ao ‘palco’ do Centro de Congressos da Madeira, no dia 9 de novembro, pelas 18:00 horas, para um concerto de homenagem a Eurico Martins. O festival...

The Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira, Eng.º Luiz Peter Clode, a set of concerts, for 2026, taking place throughout the month of March. These concerts include performances by students from the Professional Courses in Instrumental Music, Jazz Instrumental...

The “Festival Barroco a Norte 2026” aims to be an event of excellence, promoting Baroque music in conjunction with the various architectural elements found in the churches on the north coast of the region, acting as an important vehicle for...

From 7 to 28 March, the 39th Madeira Music Festival will be held at various cultural venues, with 10 concerts featuring 191 artists from all over the world. These artists will delight audiences with unique performances. The festival is promoted...

From March,20th to 29th, Avenida Arriaga is the centre stage of the annual Book Fair, a cultural gathering which involves most of Madeira’s bookshops and some Portuguese publishing houses. This initiative is being run by Funchal Municipal Council and includes...

On 27 March at 9 pm, the 39th Madeira Music Festival presents one of the most memorable moments in choral-symphonic music: Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, at the Church of St John the Evangelist (Colégio). Conducted by Artur Pinho...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival comes to a magnificent close with an outstanding Closing Concert performed by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor Gianluca Marcianò, Joining the orchestra are the Inês de Castro Symphonic Choir and...

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 2026 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...

‘Viva Cidade’ is an urban festival that features several music and theatrical performances that, over the course of three days, presents different sounds on several stages spread across the small squares and streets of the archipelago’s capital. There are lots...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 19 April at 6:00 pm, at the Madeira Congress Centre, a concert of remarkable artistic intensity. The event will feature two leading figures on the international stage: violinist Letícia Moreno and conductor Sergey Smbatyan....

The “Atlântida” Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) takes to the stage at the iconic Reid’s Palace Hotel, on 21 April, for a chamber music concert starting at 9:30 pm. This ensemble of OCM musicians will perform a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 22 April, at 9:00 pm, at the Savoy Palace, another evening of musical excellence with the Legno Duo, formed by Duarte Santos and Joana Costa. In an intimate and elegant setting, the Legno Duo...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra on 25 April at 6 pm in the Chapel of the Princess Maria Amélia Foundation. The Madeira Classical Orchestra once again celebrates the excellence of chamber music...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will take to the stage at the Madeira Congress Centre on 2 May at 6:00 pm for a beautiful Flower Festival Concert under the theme “Neapolitan and Italian Songs Night”, featuring the acclaimed mandolinist Ekaterina Mochalova...

The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival come to life, displaying dazzling costumes and choreographies. This performance is a celebration of flowers, beauty and joy, embracing the public in a festive atmosphere. Entrance to this performance...

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...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a magnificent concert featuring the renowned horn player Stefan Dohr. Acclaimed for his distinctive sound, impeccable technique, and profound musicality, Stefan Dohr will appear as soloist in Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 – a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert featuring the young violinist Chiara Nobile, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Stilitano. In a programme full of energy and imagination, the audience will be able to enjoy the iconic Bolero by...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will present a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra in the Noble Hall of the Madeira Legislative Assembly on 6 June at 6 pm, with the special participation of oboist Mikhail Shimorin (Principal Oboe of...

For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...

The culture, music and gastronomy, as well as the nautical sports are the motto for the Sea Week. This Festival features a series of activities and games, which happen across the harbour and the amazing natural pools, where hundreds of...

Organized by Casa do Povo da Camacha, the Camachense Art Festival is dedicated to the cultural traditions of this parish. During one week, Camacha becomes the center stage for entertainment, cultural exhibits and musical performances by various artists and regional...

A series of musical concerts taking place in different places in the region, in a winery and sunset environments, to be held after the peak of heat, when the aromas intensify. Includes live musical performances and tasting fortified wines produced...

Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...

The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 19th to the 20th of September.Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations. The producers gather in the parish...

The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on January, 28th, 30th and...

O XXXIX Festival de Música da Madeira apresenta o Ahora Quintet, num concerto dedicado a uma das obras-primas da música de câmara do repertório romântico: o Quinteto de Cordas em Dó Maior, de Franz Schubert. Este programa oferece uma experiência...

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 Associação Recreio Musical União da Mocidade | Orquestra de Bandolins da Madeira, sobe ao ‘palco’ do Centro de Congressos da Madeira, no dia 9 de novembro, pelas 18:00 horas, para um concerto de homenagem a Eurico Martins. O festival...

The Conservatory – School of Arts of Madeira, Eng.º Luiz Peter Clode, a set of concerts, for 2026, taking place throughout the month of March. These concerts include performances by students from the Professional Courses in Instrumental Music, Jazz Instrumental...

From 7 to 28 March, the 39th Madeira Music Festival will be held at various cultural venues, with 10 concerts featuring 191 artists from all over the world. These artists will delight audiences with unique performances. The festival is promoted...

From March,20th to 29th, Avenida Arriaga is the centre stage of the annual Book Fair, a cultural gathering which involves most of Madeira’s bookshops and some Portuguese publishing houses. This initiative is being run by Funchal Municipal Council and includes...

AMO-TEatro – Madeira Theatre Festival returns in 2026 for its 13th edition, with performances scheduled for 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 March. Promoted by the Teatro Experimental da Casa do Povo da Camacha (TEC), the festival celebrates theatre and...

On 27 March at 9 pm, the 39th Madeira Music Festival presents one of the most memorable moments in choral-symphonic music: Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem in D minor, at the Church of St John the Evangelist (Colégio). Conducted by Artur Pinho...

The 39th Madeira Music Festival comes to a magnificent close with an outstanding Closing Concert performed by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor Gianluca Marcianò, Joining the orchestra are the Inês de Castro Symphonic Choir and...

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 2026 Musical Season with a unique artistic proposal and...

The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) is hosting the Madeira Rum Festival on the Placa Central of Avenida Arriaga from 14th to 18 April! There will be five days of festival dedicated to Madeira Rum, filled with good...

The “Atlântida” Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) takes to the stage at the iconic Reid’s Palace Hotel, on 21 April, for a chamber music concert starting at 9:30 pm. This ensemble of OCM musicians will perform a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 22 April, at 9:00 pm, at the Savoy Palace, another evening of musical excellence with the Legno Duo, formed by Duarte Santos and Joana Costa. In an intimate and elegant setting, the Legno Duo...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra on 25 April at 6 pm in the Chapel of the Princess Maria Amélia Foundation. The Madeira Classical Orchestra once again celebrates the excellence of chamber music...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a magnificent concert featuring the renowned horn player Stefan Dohr. Acclaimed for his distinctive sound, impeccable technique, and profound musicality, Stefan Dohr will appear as soloist in Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 – a...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a special concert featuring the young violinist Chiara Nobile, under the direction of Maestro Giuseppe Stilitano. In a programme full of energy and imagination, the audience will be able to enjoy the iconic Bolero by...

Machico hosts between June 5th to 7th, 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 Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership...

The Madeira Classical Orchestra will present a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra in the Noble Hall of the Madeira Legislative Assembly on 6 June at 6 pm, with the special participation of oboist Mikhail Shimorin (Principal Oboe of...

Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...

For quite a few decades the “24 Horas a Bailar” folklore festival features several folklore groups from the Island and from all over the country. In the city of Santana thousands of emigrants plan their annual return to the Island...

Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha. The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira...

The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....

Folklore festival, organized by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group, which aims to promote intercultural coexistence and convey ethnographic aspects. It counts on the participation of national and foreign groups. +info: Facebook

A series of musical concerts taking place in different places in the region, in a winery and sunset environments, to be held after the peak of heat, when the aromas intensify. Includes live musical performances and tasting fortified wines produced...

The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. On Saturday morning, September 5th, the spotlight turns to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, where the Harvest...

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...

A Associação Cultural “MaratonàDescoberta” promove, no próximo mês de junho, as “Canoas Tradicionais da Madeira: A Travessia Histórica”, um evento inédito na Região Autónoma da Madeira que pretende evocar a tradição marítima e a herança náutica que moldaram o carácter e a identidade das ilhas da Madeira...

Desde 1959 que o Rali da Madeira atrai muitos entusiastas do mundo automóvel à nossa Região. Ano após ano, a prova que seduz os nomes mais sonantes do panorama europeu e mundial do automobilismo tem consegui­do manter a qualidade e...

The municipality of Calheta hosts the opening round of the Portuguese Enduro MTB Cup, taking place on 28 and 29 March. With a thrilling network of technical trails set against breathtaking scenery, Calheta promises an unforgettable experience for athletes and...

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 “Madeira Ocean Challenge” is a national and international sporting event, organized by the Regional Canoeing Association, aiming to promote nature tourism through events with a global dimension. Consisting of several canoeing initiatives, taking place in different locations of Madeira...

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...

If you happen to be in Porto Santo and are passionate about trail running, don’t hesitate to take part in the Porto Santo Nature Trail. It’s an event which is becoming more and more relevant each year for those who...

This Enduro race combines an adventure in Madeira with the best of Mountain Biking!! In the “Bike Camp Experience” the athletes will camp, every day, in places of spectacular beauty.At TransMadeira, the objective is to cover about 200 km of...

The MIUS – Madeira Island Ultra Swim – Porto Santo 2026 is a prestigious open-water swimming competition, part of the national calendar for the sport, taking place on the idyllic island of Porto Santo between 23rd and 24th May. It...

Organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira, Rampa dos Barreiros is an historic controlled speed competition on a closed circuit, with an extension of approximately 2.5 km, starting in front of the Madeira Regional Assembly, along the southern lane...

The Ultra Skyrunning Madeira is a highly demanding and technical race, held in mountainous terrain with steep ascents and descents. Part of the most challenging branch of skyrunning, this competition is rooted in overcoming extreme natural environments — crossing mountains,...

The Madeira Underwater Open returns to the Region from 22 to 28 June, inviting the world to discover Madeira beneath the surface. This international event celebrates the ocean’s unique beauty, showcasing the archipelago’s outstanding underwater potential and remarkable marine biodiversity....

The Madeira Classic Car Club (CACM) organizes the race, “Madeira Classic Rally”, an event held between June, 26th to 28th, which is registered in the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK – Federação Portuguesa de Automóveis e Karting). The event...

The Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira promotes the 13th edition of the “Harvey Foster Classic New Road” race, an event organized in honour of Bernard Harvey Foster, who brought the first automobile to Madeira in 1904.This event is exclusively...

he Nature Festival takes place throughout the Madeira archipelago between the 6th and 11th of October. The event aims to promote tourist entertainment within the scope of nature, encouraging the practice of activities that allow direct contact with the rich...

The historical regularity race aimed at classic cars, “100 Miles – Historic Rally, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira. This race takes place along the winding roads of the municipality of Santa Cruz and Machico, through forests,...

This annual event receives participants from different countries who are passionate about this radical activity.Swapping experiences and socialising is one of the mottos of this event, while you get to know some of the most authentic and hidden places of...

Organized by Club Sports da Madeira, the Madeira Legend Rally will take to the road in November.This motor race is aimed at Historic, Spirit and Legend Show vehicles and is a new variation on the “Tour of Madeira Island –...

Since the early days of the 19th century Madeira has been famous as a tourist destination. The temperate climate, the natural beauty of the island and the lush landscapes … combine these with Madeira’s cosmopolitan and welcoming people and it’s...

The purpose of this event is to promote the practice of mountain biking while getting to know the Island. Based on Porto Moniz, the one-week itinerary includes visits to various locations, water sports, themed workshops, lots of fun and socializing.Participants...

The Sugar Cane and Derivatives Fair takes place on the 28th and 29th of March in the parish of Canhas, in Ponta do Sol. This is an event jointly organized by the Ponta do Sol Community Centre and the Regional...

The Mercado dos Lavradores will host the 11th edition of the Chocolate Market, an event that will take place between the 29th March to 1st of April from 9am to 6pm.On the third floor of the emblematic madeiran space, showcases...

From 11th to 12th April, the parish of Ilha, in the municipality of Santana, hosts another edition of the Lemon Festival, celebrating local traditions, flavours and community spirit.The event that pays homage to local lemon production is also a very...

The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) is hosting the Madeira Rum Festival on the Placa Central of Avenida Arriaga from 14th to 18 April! There will be five days of festival dedicated to Madeira Rum, filled with good...

Praça do Povo once again hosts EXPOTROPICAL – the Subtropical Fruits and Flavours Show, an event organised by the Santa Maria Maior Community Centre in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development. This event celebrates Madeira’s rich...

The 8th Edition of the Best Chocolate Cake Contest of Funchal is back! This contest is divided into categories that distinguish professional and non-professional participants. The event promises to be a tasty experience for the most demanding palates, and in...

The onion festival is one of the most emblematic festivities of Caniço, whose main attraction is the onion parade, involving several decorated floats and an auction, an event to held from May,22nd to 24th. During the parade, it is possible...

The municipality of Santana annually hosts the Trout Festival and the Cider Route, an event which takes place simultaneously with the Cultural Groups Meeting of this Municipality. This event is a great opportunity to promote two gastronomic elements which are...

The ‘Tuna Route Festival’ is back! The ‘route’ will range from gastronomy, workshops and get-togethers, music and dance, the art of fishing, traditional craftsmanship as well as urban art; everything well seasoned with good helpings of fun! Organised by Vila...

In Madeira, a dish of hot soup is highly treasured and the more robust countryside soups are the Madeirans’ favourites. With the aim of sharing some of the secrets behind these soups, the Boaventura Community Centre, a parish in the...

Festival held annually in the parish of Jardim da Serra, with the aim of promoting the culture and marketing of cherry and, on the other hand, the economic and tourist potential of the locality where it takes place. The cherry...

From July 10 to 19, Madeira will host the Madeira Gastronomic Festival – SAL, a culinary event that celebrates the region’s rich gastronomic culture and heritage, blending tradition with innovation.This festival is an unmissable opportunity to explore eight gastronomic routes...

From the 18th to the 19th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production: the banana...

The culture, music and gastronomy, as well as the nautical sports are the motto for the Sea Week. This Festival features a series of activities and games, which happen across the harbour and the amazing natural pools, where hundreds of...

The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is the ideal place for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of different regional music groups. This location is divided into four specific sections: the Madeiran Wine Producers...

Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...

The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. On Saturday morning, September 5th, the spotlight turns to Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, where the Harvest...

The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 19th to the 20th of September.Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations. The producers gather in the parish...

This popular event aims to promote the regional apple and its derivatives. The program includes entertainment, cooking, folklore, tastings, and workshops. It is also possible to watch the traditional apple crushing live. +Info: Facebook

The Caniçal Community Centre organizes the annual fair which celebrates the fishing activity and rekindles the past memories of its people. The Sea and Fisherman Fair is a recreational and gastronomic event which seeks to promote the social, cultural and...

Largo da Restauração This Ethnographic Village presents live examples of local traditions, crafts, food, folklore and two traditional nativity scenes, promoting the tangible and intangible culture of Madeira. There are two types of traditional nativity scenes: the traditional~Madeiran one located...

The Christmas Market features several decorated stalls offering tourists a wide range of regional products, handicrafts and foods that are typical of the Christmas season, including plants, fruits, sugar cane honey and its by-products, for take away only.

The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products. +info: Facebook

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...

From 11th to 12th April, the parish of Ilha, in the municipality of Santana, hosts another edition of the Lemon Festival, celebrating local traditions, flavours and community spirit.The event that pays homage to local lemon production is also a very...

Aiming at promoting and maintaining the activities of the territories, including their handicrafts, gastronomic and cultural products, this event also allows for moments of conviviality and leisure amongst its visitors. The ‘Arraial das Casas do Povo’ takes place at pier...

The municipality of Santana annually hosts the Trout Festival and the Cider Route, an event which takes place simultaneously with the Cultural Groups Meeting of this Municipality. This event is a great opportunity to promote two gastronomic elements which are...

In Madeira, a dish of hot soup is highly treasured and the more robust countryside soups are the Madeirans’ favourites. With the aim of sharing some of the secrets behind these soups, the Boaventura Community Centre, a parish in the...

Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha. The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira...

From the 18th to the 19th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production: the banana...

The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha, aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey....

Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival. This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting...