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Herança Madeirense
Herança Madeirense offers a wide range of initiatives on the island, from music soirées to exhibitions. Essential for energising the island of Madeira!
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RIU Madeira
The RIU Madeira Hotel is nestled between impressive cliffs and has an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. Connect with nature at its purest!
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Wedding Proposals
Every detail on this archipelago conspires to create a truly unique wedding proposal.
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Anjos Waterfall
Information about the Anjos Waterfall and suggestions for safe and official places to explore Madeira’s nature, promoting responsible visits.
Wellness
Coolzoone Madeira
Coolzoone offers unique experiences that provide extraordinary bodily sensations, ideal for individuals, groups, couples and families.
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Madeira and Porto Santo
Welcome to Madeira and Porto Santo
Welcome to Madeira and Porto Santo. Ready to discover breathtaking scenery, crystal clear waters, age-old traditions, genuine flavours and much more?
Weddings
Why Madeira?
There are many reasons why getting married in Madeira is the right decision: proximity, climate, culture and hospitality are just the main ones.
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Explore. Respect. Preserve.
Explore unique experiences, respect life and the places you visit, and preserve Madeira’s essence for everyone.
Sports Event
Ultra Madeira
The AARAM (Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira) promotes the 9th edition of the “ULTRA MADEIRA”, which will take place on 4th and 5th October.
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Culture
Mariofa
From October 9th to 11th, the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre will host "MARIOFA", a puppetry festival organised by the Nuvem Aquarela Association.
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Bus
SIGA
SIGA – Madeira bus network: unified schedules, integrated regional travels and sustainable mobility across the island and Porto Santo.
Exhibit
Floral Installations
The diversity of Madeiran flora contributed, in a great way, to the establishment of these artistic manifestations, which combine the beauty of flowers with the characteristic elements of Madeiran tradition and culture.
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Official Programme
Pyromusical Shows
The music and fireworks combine harmoniously, marking the beginning and end of the Atlantic Festival. The opening pyrotechnic show takes place on the 6th of June, in Machico, next to the Capela de São Roque, in the surrounding maritime area,
In turn, the festivities end with two shows: the first takes place on the 27th of June, in Funchal, while the second takes place on the island of Porto Santo, next to the pier in the city of Vila Baleira, on the 28th of June.
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Culture | Others
Multimedia Shows
A big screen with 3D effects will take the public on a journey through time and space. During 20 minutes and by using sound, light, theatrical smoke, video and fireworks, we will go back in time and watch the unfolding of the history of the Archipelago of Madeira.
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Sports Event
OCEANMAN Madeira
Madeira Island will once again host the most important open water circuit in the world. This year, Oceanman will have its final stage on the island of Madeira, between the 2nd and 3rd of September. This is a huge qualitative leap for Madeira Island to assert itself in the world open water swimming route.
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Fashion
Moda Madeira
Moda Madeira is organized in partnership with the Madeira Young Entrepreneurs Association, which, over two 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 regional designers, promoting the emergence of new prospects in the most diverse areas of fashion, while developing new forms of intervention, interdisciplinary cooperation, design and innovation.
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Sports Event
Ecotrail Funchal
Funchal is one of the cities that encloses the concept of the Ecotrail, which was originated in Paris in the last decade. Funchal is the fourth European city out of the seven capitals to have such an event. There are various challenges of 15, 30, 45 or 85 km.
This competition concept is gaining more fans in the international world of Trail running.
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Music Event
Aleste Festival
Aleste Festival is one of the youngest events to mark the cultural life of Madeira. Aleste is born under the sign of music, proposing alternative music posters that, while keeping up with current affairs, promote the most relevant Portuguese artists each year.
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Music
Maktub Soundgood
This reggae music festival takes place in Paul do Mar, thus marking the beginning of the bathing season in that location.
This event boosts the calendar of regional events, with sounds that fit perfectly into the relaxed and sunny atmosphere of Paul do Mar.
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Music
“Liberdade, Liberdade …”
On the 19th, 20th and 21st, the Funchal Cultural and Research Centre will host the play "Liberdade, liberdade ...", a theatrical, musical and documentary show about the struggle and history of man.
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Music
L Concerts
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 groups.
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Festival
Santa Curtas
"Santa Curtas" Film Festival happens every Friday evening in August, and its aim is to promote the exhibition of short films that are not exhibited in the traditional circuits of cinema in Portugal.
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Music
Festibrava
This coming Sunday, September 1st, the seafront of Ribeira Brava will once again be the venue for another edition of the FESTIBRAVA Folklore Festival.
This year's event, which has been held since 2001, will feature five folklore groups: the Casa do Povo da Ribeira Brava Folklore Group, the Santo António Cultural Centre Folklore Group, the Casa do Povo de Campanário Folklore Group, the Arruda dos Vinhos Pruning and Harvest Folklore Group and the São Lourenço da Montaria Ethnographic Group.
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Music
Purple Fridays
First launched in early 2021, ‘Purple Fridays’ is hosted at the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, featuring a cutting-edge weekly electronic event scheduled for the warm summer afternoons, combining a unique fusion of networking, cultural exchange and entertainment for both foreign digital nomads and the local resident community.
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Arts
The “Misplacing” Project
This project is inspired by the landscapes of Madeira to create a visual and sound setting for the story of two fantastic creatures who arrive here, one from the sea and the other from the air, bringing with them textures and atmospheres that blend with the harshness of the land.
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Music | Theatre
MusAntiqFest
The Madeira Classical Orchestra Association and Funchal City Council have teamed up to present ‘MusAntiqFest - Early Music Festival’. This festival will feature three performances between 16 and 18 October, which will take place in the performance hall of the Salão Nobre of the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre.
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Culture
MADEIRADiG
The Madeira Dig International Digital Arts Festival celebrates its 20th edition, emphasising Madeira as an attractive cultural destination for a young and dynamic public. Held at Mudas. Museum of Contemporary Art, the John dos Passos Cultural Centre and the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, it promotes a fusion of culture, environmental awareness and entertainment amidst nature, with strong connection to an urban lifestyle.
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Culture
Calheta SoundsCool
On 3 May, the parish of Paul do Mar hosts the 2nd edition of ‘Calheta SoundsCool’, a World Music Festival organised by Calheta Town Hall, featuring international and national artists in a celebration of different musical styles, namely samba, salsa, reggae and funaná.
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Music
“Mandoisland” Concerts
This show will be led by the talented duo of Norberto Gonçalves da Cruz (mandolin) and Slobodan Sarcevic (accordion), who will offer an unforgettable musical experience.
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Culture
Ethnographic Village
Various traditions of the Madeiran culture, such as gastronomy, handicraft and folklore, are showcased in the Ethnographic Village, in Largo da Restauração.
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Sports Event
TransMadeira
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, we aim to cover approximately 200 km of trails, with various types of terrain, in the shortest time possible. It will take place from 18th to 23rd May and
from 28th September to 3rd October 2026, in two unprecedented editions, and will cover the island from Machico (East) to Calheta (West).
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Gastronomy
EXPOTROPICAL
Praça do Povo, once again, welcomes EXPOTROPICAL - the Subtropical Fruits and Flavours Show. This event, carried out by the Santa Maria Maior Community Centre in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to promote the subtropical fruits and flavours of Madeira and includes much animation including music concerts.
This event also has a charitable purpose in that the proceeds go towards supporting the families in need in the parish.
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Theater
Avesso Festival
Ponta do Sol will host the IX edition of Festival Avesso, from 20th to 29th October. In this edition there will be seven days of festival with 11 cultural moments.
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Music
Art ´Camacha
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 groups.
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Weather
Weather in Madeira
Find out the weather conditions in the Madeira archipelago and discover the current weather.
Theatre
Sixteenth Century Market
The Sixteenth Century Market recreates the historical period of the discovery of the archipelago and is held annually in Largo da Praça, right in the centre of Machico. This lively market aims to recreate past collective activities from the 16th century, where you can see various products, handicraft, food and beverage section, games, diverse entertainment and various exhibitions.
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Gastronomy
Winter Market
The Mercado dos Lavradores is host to the 11th edition of the Winter Market, which will be held between 20 and 25 October, on the 3rd floor, in the Fairs and Events area.
Organised by Funchal City Hall, this initiative aims to contribute to the promotion and marketing of various brands owned by local entrepreneurs, leveraging their potential growth and visibility.
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Our nature
There is a world to explore in Madeira and Porto Santo’s natural spaces. Always do so with the utmost respect for nature.
Gastronomy | Music
Summer Sunsets
At this time, the weekends are more lively and inviting for outdoor activities. Therefore, over the month of June, from Friday to Sunday, you can enjoy a lively sunset in the garden beside Praça do Povo, where there will be much music, a nice atmosphere, and still, a gastronomy section with traditional Madeiran products.
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Music and Dance
Slapstick Parade
On Carnival Tuesday, another parade known as “Cortejo Trapalhão”, takes place in Funchal and which can be classified as a satirical one based on cultural heritage.
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Traditional festivity
Christmas Village
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.
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Music and Dance
Solidarity Carnival
Downtown is once again graced with yet another entertainment initiative which stands out for its originality and creativity. With much contagious energy, hundreds of revelers from the Funchal Community Development Association, parade along Avenida Arriaga to the Municipal Garden where a show is to take place.
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Gastronomy
Bread Fair
Note: CANCELLED
The Regional Bread Fair is an event organized by the Funchal Lions Club, for over 20 years. This event, which aims at raising funds for the club’s social projects, stands out for its entertainment programme which fills Praça do Povo with life and sound from the diverse daily performances by folclore groups.
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Sport
Madeira Rally
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.
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Gastronomy
Panelo Feast
This is a famous and old Madeira tradition, held on the last weekend of january (25th and 26th), enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz. This social gathering takes place early in the morning at Chão da Ribeira, on the first sunday after the religious feast of St. Antão, an occasion where families come together to prepare the “Panelo”, a culinary dish made of vegetables and blood sausage, very similar to “Cozido á Portuguesa” (Portuguese stew).
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Sports Event
Funchal Marathon
Funchal's Marathon is one of the most important athletic events in the city and attracts several hundred athletes, some of whom are worldwide references of this sport.
This event is divided in 3 races: Marathon (42.195 m), Half Marathon (21.097,50 m) and Mini Marathon (8.830 m), and there are participants from over 30 countries joining the race. It’s a great and completely different way to experience a local event, exercising and getting to know the archipelago’s capital – Funchal.
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Others
Christmas Workshops
The Christmas Workshops allow for the making and sharing of treats, thus diffusing the genuine Madeiran traditions of this season.
On the designated days and times, next to the stage in Avenida Arriaga, it is possible to learn how to make various traditional treats such as Poncha and Bolo do Caco, amongst other recipes typical of this season, Bonecas de Massa (dough dolls), decorating Christmas tables, and various other traditional Madeiran features, at no cost.
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Gastronomy
Christmas Market
Fresh fruit, plants, Madeira wine, sugarcane honey and its derived products as well as traditional regional gastronomy typical of the Christmas season, are some of the regional products to be found at this Christmas Market.
The ambient music surrounds the carefully decorated market stalls, and visitors are embraced by this Christmas atmosphere, perfect for socialising and sharing.
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Gastronomy
Chocolate Market
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 participants performing activities, ranging from chocolate tastings to showcookings.
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Music
Spring Concert
On 21 March at 9.00 pm, the Madeira Congress Centre Auditorium in Funchal will be the venue for the Spring Concert, a charity concert bringing together various local groups.
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Our culture
We have unique traditions, priceless heritage, and exemplary hospitality. All we ask is for responsible behaviour.
Music
Echoes of Funchal
The Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre hosts from 8 to 14 March the project ‘Ecos do Funchal : Uma Sinfonia Paisagista’ (Echoes of Funchal: A Landscape Symphony), an artistic residency at the Estúdio de Criação Artística (Artistic Creation Studio) which combines music and cultural identity, inspired by the sounds and landscapes of the city, by Romeu Curto, a recipient of the 2024 artistic creation award for performing arts.
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Gastronomy
Vineyard dances
The “Bailinho dos Vinhões” is back for its second edition, on May 24th, from 3pm to 8pm, in the stunning gardens of Hospício Princesa D. Maria Amélia.
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Gastronomy
Essence of Wine
The Savoy Palace Hotel hosts, from November,27th to 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.
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Culture
Craftsmen's Week
The Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) comemmorates the ‘World Craftsmen's Day’, celebrated on March 19, organising a multidisciplinary programme that celebrates Madeira's traditional arts and crafts and highlights regional craftsmen as ambassadors of Madeira's traditions.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Limpets Festival
The Limpets Feast (limpet – mollusc very popular in Madeira) is a recent event that aims to gather locals, tourists and anyone who would like a taste of this traditional delicacy.
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Music and Dance
Children’s Carnival
Downtown is once again graced with yet another entertainment initiative which stands out for its originality and creativity. With much contagious energy, hundreds of revelers from the Funchal Community Development Association, parade along Avenida Arriaga to the Municipal Garden where a show is to take place.
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Music and Dance
Carnival Allegoric Parade
The highlight of the Carnival Festivities takes place on Saturday night with the exuberant Allegoric Parade. Approximately 1 500 extravagantly dressed revelers and more than a dozen cheerful floats form part of this parade.
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Christmas and New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve Show
This majestic display of light and color, featuring modern pyrotechnic designs, will present effects never seen before for New Year’s in the region. In 2006, this show was internationally recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as “The Largest Fireworks Display in the World.”
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Culture
Madeira Whale Fest
From 10 to 12 October the Madeira Islands hosts the 2nd edition of Madeira Whale Fest, an event dedicated to the regions unique cultural and ecological cetacean heritage. Incorporated in the Nature Festival, this event reinforces Madeira’s ongoing engagement in environmentally friendly ecotourism and the preservation of cetaceans.
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Culture Event
Madeira Piano Fest
The Associação Amigos do Conservatório de Música da Madeira promotes the Madeira Piano Fest annually. The tenth edition of this festival features the participation of some pianists of different nationalities, in various combinations of piano recitals, a festival with artistic direction by Robert Andres.
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Culture
Associação Fitness Team
Zumba group energizing cultural events in Madeira with movement, rhythm, and lots of fun.
Culture
«Aqui Acolá» Festival
The historical core of the Ponta do Sol municipality will host the 9th edition of the Festival “Aqui Acolá”, a cultural initiative that aims to heighten the cultural landscape and the economy of this emblematical location.
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Music
Funchal Jazz Festival
Since 2000, Funchal Jazz Festival takes in some of the greatest names in the jazz panorama, both national and international.
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Conference
A Bitcoin Conference in the Atlantic
From March 1st to 3rd, Madeira hosts the first edition of the 'Bitcoin Atlantis' conference. This initiative is the responsibility of the F.R.E.E. Association. Madeira – Regional Forum for Economic Education – a non-profit organization focused on adoption and economic education in the Region.
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Exhibition
Exhibition "Entre Coleções"
The Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting the exhibition "Between Collections: Maria Eugénia and Francisco Garcia", which will be available to the public between 11 January and 30 September. This exhibition brings together a selection of around 250 works from the Maria Eugénia and Francisco Garcia collection.
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Sports Event
Madeira Cross Games
Clube Naval do Funchal organizes the 9th edition of the Madeira Cross Games, at the helipad at Pier 8, in the Port of Funchal.
The MCG consists of a demanding, diversified and innovative Cross Training programme, and counts on an average participation of two hundred athletes from seven different countries.
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Sports
Transquadra International Regatta
The Transquadra International Regatta is a two-stage sailing event that connects Europe with America. The first stage begins in Lorient and Marseille and ends in Madeira. Race lengths are 1100 and 1300 nautical miles, respectively.
In the second stage sailors travel about 2700 miles from Madeira to Martinica.
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Music
"Quintas da Baixa "
Quintas da Baixa' is an exclusive project of the Associação de Desportos e Natureza - Ponta do Sol (ADN Ponta do Sol), in strategic partnership with Retoiça - Associação Cultural, Desportiva e Recreativa (Retoiça - Cultural, Sporting and Recreational Association. This event aims to bring recreational and cultural dynamism to some of the summer evenings on Ponta do Sol beach.
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Arts
Exhibition ‘Private Investigations’
The exhibit ‘Private Investigations’ focuses on the landscapes of Madeira from the perspective of Teresa Brazão. Taking inspiration from colour, light and the geometry of the objects and places, the artist seeks the order found in nature.
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Sports Event
Maxi Race Madeira
The 7th edition of Maxi Race Madeira, an international trail running event, will take place on December 6th and 7th.
Organised by Madeira Way, in collaboration with the Clube Naval de São Vicente, in partnership with the Municipality of São Vicente, this competition is made up of four distance races.
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Music Event
Summer Opening 2025
For two weekends, Parque de Santa Catarina hosts the Summer Opening, a summer festival that showcases Portuguese-speaking music. Da Weasel, Revenge of the 90s, and Zarco are some of the names that will be present at the biggest and best-known festival on the island of Madeira.
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Culture
Shakespeare in the Wine Cellars
The magic of classical theatre comes to the Madeira Wine Cellars with an original and engaging proposal: William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
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Sports Event
Ultra Skyrunning Madeira
The Ultra Sky Marathon is a very demanding and technical competition that involves running in the mountains facing very unlevelled terrain.
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Music
Madeira Camerata | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the "Madeira Camerata" String Orchestra, to be held on 28 January at the Royal Savoy Hotel, at 9:00pm.
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Music
‘Viva Cidade’ Festival
‘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.
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Official Programme
Madeira Wine Lounge
The Madeira Wine Lounge, in Praça do Povo, is a prime location for visitors to enjoy wine and gastronomy tastings, to the sound of regional musical groups of different genres.
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Sports Event
Biosfera Roller Skate
The ‘Biosfera Roller Skate’ is an international speed skating tournament which takes place over two days, on the beautiful 200-metre track located at the mouth of Ribeira do Faial – Santana.
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Sports Event
Madeira Roller Marathon
The Madeira Roller Marathon includes 100 metre sprint races and four marathons: the 800 metre Nano Marathon, the 2 km Micro Marathon, the 12.8 km Mini Marathon and the main event, the Marathon, covering 42.195 km.
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Theatre
AMO-Teatro Festival
AMO-TEatro – Madeira Theatre Festival returns in 2026 for its 13th edition, with performances scheduled for 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 March.
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Sports Event
Rally Madeira Legend
Organized by Club Sports da Madeira, the Rally Madeira Legend will take place from October,22nd to 24th.
This car race event is intended for Historic, Spirit and Legend Show vehicles and appears as a new variant of the “Volta à Ilha da Madeira – Historic Rally”, held to commemorate the “60 years of the Volta à Ilha da Madeira”.
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Sports Event
Madeira Ocean Challenge
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 Island, it is aimed at different audiences: students, visitors and residents.
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Sport
Rampa dos Barreiros
Organized by the Madeira Classic Car Club, the Rampa dos Barreiros is a test of historical regularity, on a closed road, approximately 2.5 km long, starting in front of the Madeira Regional Assembly, on the south side of the Avenida do Mar and finish next to Quinta Magnólia.
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Music
Chants of the Epiphany
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 6th of January, and tradition has it that it be celebrated with the famous Bolo-Rei (Three King’s Cake), which contains a broad bean and a small gift inside. According to tradition, whoever is lucky enough to receive the slice which contains the broad bean, will have to buy the cake the following year, and whoever gets the gift will have to buy the drinks, thus keeping to tradition year after year.
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Culture
Childbirth Masses
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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Gastronomy
Cider Festival
From 4 to 8 June, the Avenida Arriaga hosts the 1st edition of the Cider Festival.
This popular event aims to promote the famous traditional drink that in recent years has increasingly attracted more fans, featuring cooking demonstrations, topic discussions and live music performances.
So come and toast and enjoy this experience.
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Parade
Wall of Hope
Symbolic construction of the “Wall of Hope” On Saturday morning, children are invited to place a flower on the “Wall of Hope”, in a symbolic appeal for Peace.
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Music
Compadres Feast
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 February, 21st and 22nd
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Culture Event
"Opera at Pico"
Discover a new dimension of culture in the stunning Fortaleza do Pico with the “Ópera no Pico” cycle. Get ready for four unforgettable nights of music, passion and fireworks under the stars during the Atlantic Festival.
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Gastronomy
Baco Nights
The renowned and long-awaited event ""Baco Nights"" is back for its 14th edition, next Saturday, June 7, between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, at Blandy's Wine Lodge.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Sea Week
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 locals of all ages join in to compete.
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Culture
Flower Workshops
Take part in the Flower Workshops, where the senses are awakened in various ways. In this feast of exotic colours and flavours, discover cuisine with edible flowers alluding to spring, learn how to care for orchids, know more about the art of ballooning, whilst exploring the flower in different techniques.
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Gastronomy
Sé Festivities
At the end of May, the centre of Funchal takes on a new life with the recreation of traditional Madeiran celebrations.
All streets and alleys between Praça do Município and Sé Catedral (Cathedral) will be decorated for the festivities with open air esplanades.
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Gastronomy
Cherry’s Fest
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 is a fruit whose cultivation predominates in the upper part of the parish of Jardim da Serra, although in the past large quantities were also found in the parish of Curral das Freiras.
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Gastronomy
Chestnut Festival
Organized by Casa do Povo do Curral das Freiras, the Chestnut Festival is an opportunity for all visitors to taste the delicious Madeiran chestnuts, and also the delicacies derived from this dried fruit, such as liqueurs and cakes. The occasion is also used to promote a gastronomic competition to be held in restaurants located in this emblematic parish.
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Gastronomy
Apple Festival
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.
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Gastronomy
Apple Festival
The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 19th to the 20thst of September.
Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations.
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Music and Dance
Flower concerts
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.
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Performance venues
Madeira Congress Centre
The Madeira Congress Centre, located in the heart of Funchal, is a dynamic space that hosts various artistic and cultural activities throughout the year.
Travel Info
Our roads
Driving in Madeira is like travelling through a moving viewpoint, surrounded by unique landscapes. However, it’s important to follow a few basic rules.
Sports Event
Madeira Canyoning Meeting
This annual event receives participants from different countries who are passionate about this radical activity.
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Fashion
Madeira Flower Collection
This event aims to promote the regional fashion sector, engaging a wide number of creators inspired by the flowers, therefore bestowing a touch of contemporaneity and “glamour” to one of the greatest tourist attractions of Madeira, in an unique touristic entertainment moment.
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Sports Event
Madera Bike Tour
The Madeira Cycling Association promotes the 49th edition of Madera Bike Tour, a race in the youth and amateur cycling category.
This competition has the participation of regional, national and international cyclists who, along a route that winds through the region's roads, giving a different color and providing participants with a challenge full of adrenaline.
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Sport
Madeira Eco Rally
Madeira Eco Rally is an exclusive sporting event for 100% electric cars, part of the Portuguese New Energies Championship, the Iberian ECO Challenge and the FIA ECO Cup (World Championship).
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Gastronomy
Soup Fair
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 Municipality of São Vicente, decided to organise the Countryside Soup Fair.
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Traditional festivity
Christmas Traditional Nights
The true Madeiran Christmas traditions are shown in different locations throughout the island on different dates. The most well-known is the market night at the Farmers’ Market in Funchal on the 23rd of December.
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Music
Jazz on the Paths
Throughout 2024, the ‘Jazz in Paths’ exhibition celebrated the centenary of jazz in Portugal, reflecting its history in the region, from the 1920s to the present day. The exhibition, which has travelled to various municipalities in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, is now in Machico.
Organised and mapped out in three modules representing the unique relationship between this artistic and musical manifestation and the region, ‘Jazz in Paths’ describes jazz as a musical genre, performed in various spaces and contexts in the region, its teaching in the archipelago, making reference to the current reality, while also looking to the future.
This will therefore be the last opportunity for the public to visit and learn a little more about the history of a musical genre that is intrinsically linked to the region's culture.
Admission is free!
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Culture
Christmas at the Museums
During this season, museums under the supervision of the Regional Directorate for Culture reveal a valuable collection dedicated to nativity scene traditions, with paintings, altarpieces, nativity scene boxes, polychrome clay figures and Baby Jesus figurines that bear witness to Madeira's memory and devotion.
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Parade
Wall of Solidarity
At Avenida Arriaga central walkways, takes place, the "Wall of Solidarity" is set up in a symbolic ceremony, where the beneficiaries from various social solidarity institutions come together to build a wall of flowers.
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Gastronomy
Conventual sweets Route
The Santa Clara Convent is the starting point for the urban historical route - “Rota da Doçaria Conventual”, an initiative integrated within the scope of the “Saborea Project”.
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Culture
International Museum Day
The 2024 edition of the International Museum Day commemorated on the 18th of May features the theme “Museums for education and research"",
On this day the museums are free, and it is possible to visit various exhibitions and participate in some initiatives prepared exclusively for this commemorative day.
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Sports
Atlantic Nautical Festival
Promotion of mini regattas, using Raquero class vessels, captained by sailors from the Sailing Schools of the nautical clubs.
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Music
Carnival concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra invites you to celebrate Entrudo with the “Carnival Concert”. This fun musical moment takes place under the baton of Maestro Luís Andrade and will take place on February,15th, at 6pm, at the Madeira Congress Center. The event will provide the public with a fun and unforgettable end of the afternoon, marked by carnival revelry, as both the orchestra's musicians and the public are invited to wear disguises.
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Music
European Folklore Week
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.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Regional Banana Show
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 Madeira banana. Pay a visit to this sunny town and take part in the celebrations in honour of this delicious fruit which, in Madeira, has an even more special flavour.
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Music
Concert-Mandolin Tradition
The Casa do Povo da Camacha Mandolin Orchestra presents a show dedicated to the mandolin tradition, next Sunday, November 2, at 7pm, in the Auditorium of the Casa do Povo da Camacha.
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Traditional festivity
Christmas at the Market
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.
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Others
Competition Dressed for the Occasion
The “Dresses for the Occasion ”competition returns in this edition of Madeira Classic Car Revival 2026, with the aim of creating a historic atmosphere, an event that takes place at Praça do Povo.
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Gastronomy
Regional Custard Apple Exhibition
The Faial Community Centre and Farmer’s Commission organize the Regional Custard Apple Exhibition, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Santana City Hall.
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Culture
Regional Arts Week
This week is filled with various artistic performances which will transform Funchal City into a creativity area with diverse music, dance, singing, movement and cinematic presentations.
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Music
New Year Concert | OCM
The Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas presents the traditional “New Year” concert by Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, a show that will take place at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, on January 1, 2026.
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Other events
World Tourism Day
Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not miss out on celebrating the World Tourism Day, held on September,27th.
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Sport
National Motocross Championship
The Clube Desportivo e Recreativo dos Prazeres and the Portuguese Motorcycle Federation promote, between the 14th and 15th of October, the National Motocross Championship. This competition brings together around 30 national and 35 regional athletes, aged between 8 and 14 years old, in the MX65 and MX85 categories.
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Others
Christmas Lights Switch On
This is the day on which festive lights are switched on. Residents and tourists alike go out into the streets to enjoy the magic of Christmas lighting. There are carols reminiscent of the season and an area entirely dedicated to children, a place for them to play and get into the Christmas spirit.
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Sports Event
Porto Moniz Trail
With three different routes, Ultra Trail, Long Trail and Short Trail, this event provides an incursion into the beautiful green area of Porto Moniz, through footpaths, levadas, forest paths and other mountain accesses.
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Music
Concerts in the Vineyards
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 on site.
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Culture
Emperor of Monte festivity
An event that celebrates the visit of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor to the island of Madeira and who lived his last days in the current Quinta Jardins do Imperador.
The event portrays the era with costumes, animation, street theatre and live music, and is part of the tourist entertainment calendar of the Flower Festival. It will take place from Largo da Fonte to Caminho das Babosas, in the parish of Monte.
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Parade
Funchal Weddings & Parties
Aleste Festival is one of the youngest events to mark the cultural life of Madeira. Aleste is born under the sign of music, proposing alternative music posters that, while keeping up with current affairs, promote the most relevant Portuguese artists each year.
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Culture
71st Flower Exhibition
In the Flower Pavilion, the Regional Floriculture Competition will be one of the highlights of the Festival, with the theme “Ornaments and Flowers”, an event organized by the Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries (SRAP).
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Music
Chapels in the Moonlight
The Regional Directorate for Culture resumes the project ‘Capelas ao Luar’ (Chapels in the Moonlight) on 30 October at the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Câmara de Lobos.
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Gastronomy
Sugarcane Fair
The Sugar Cane and Derivatives Fair takes place 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 Secretariat for Agriculture and Rural Development, with the main objective of celebrating the work of producers and the community involved in the cultivation of sugarcane
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Music
Atlântida Wind Quintet | OCM
The ‘Atlântida’ Wind Quintet of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (OCM) will be on stage at the Reid´s Palace Belmond Hotel, on September,11th, for a chamber music show starting at 9.30pm.
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Culture
Madeira Philarmonic Bands Meeting
From April 20th to 21st Ribeira Brava hosts the Madeira Philarmonic Bands Meeting .
In a slightly more limited format, the 2024 edition features the participation of 12 Regional Philharmonic Bands.
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Music
Eurico Martins Arts Festival
The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (Associação Recreio Musical União da Mocidade) will perform at the Madeira Congress Centre on 9 November at 6 p.m., in a concert dedicated to the memory of Eurico Martins.
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Sports
Porto Santo Half Marathon
On March 14, Porto Santo island hosts another edition of the Porto Santo Half Marathon, an event that promises to challenge athletes on a 21 km and 10 km courses.
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Music
Atlântida Wind Quintet | OCM
The “Atlântida” Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) takes the stage at the iconic Reid’s Palace Hotel on 21 April, for a chamber music performance starting at 9:30 pm.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Machico Gastronomic Week
Already in its 37th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans. This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the promotion of regional gastronomy, with particular focus to the delicacies of this municipality located to the east of Madeira Island.
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Music
Atlantic Roots Festival
Organized by the Regional Culture Board, the Atlantic Roots Festival was one of the first World Music festivals to take place in Europe, being, effectively, the oldest in Portugal, of this type of music.
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Music
Concerts " Tuesdays´at the Fort"
The Municipality of Porto Moniz and Retoiça - Cultural, Sports and Recreational Association - promote, during the month of August, another edition of the concerts "Forte à Terça".
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Music
Concert "Sounds of Time"
As part of the celebrations for International Museum Day, Solar do Aposento, in Ponta Delgada, is hosting, on May 25, the concert “Sounds of Time”, an immersive proposal that invites the public to embark on a true cultural journey through the centuries, exploring the environments and experiences of Madeira’s manor houses over time.
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Music
Baroque in the north Festival
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 of the North Coast of the region, as an important vehicle of cultural expression.
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Culture
Let’s Decorate the Christmas Tree
The gardens of Torre do Capitão host the initiative “Let's decorate the Christmas Tree” where several trees are decorated with ornaments made by children from local schools and beneficiaries of social welfare institutions.
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Music ande Dance
Circus Arts Show -"Kora"
This avant-garde performance, which takes place in Praça do Povo, besides the Pier of Funchal, arises from the fusion of dance with circus arts, in a magical time: the iconic Atlantic Festival.
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Sports
Funchal city Race
On 28th December, the streets of the city of Funchal will be transformed into a real athletics track.
This is the 65th edition of the Volta à Cidade do Funchal (Funchal city Race), commonly known as the Corrida de S. Silvestre (St. Sylvester’s Race). This event has a large number of athletes, professionals and amateurs, children and adults, men and women.
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Culture
Funchal's Book Fair
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 a diverse range of activities, from conferences, book launches and exhibitions which will take place at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre.
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Music
Wind Quintet “Soloist” | Madeira Classical Orchestra
The Wind Quintet “Soloist” of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) presents a Chamber music concert to be held at the Reid´s Palace Hotel, on January, 27th at 9.30pm.
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Sports Event
Women's Nations League
Madeira will host one of the great moments in European women's football: the Women's National Team's group of the Women's Nations League stage, in age, in a match against Belgium.
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Mediterranean Cuisine
Il Vivaldi
Located in the former Casa do Turista, it comprises a Mediterranean restaurant and a Terrace Bar. It stands out for its gastronomic creativity and excellent service.
Brewery, Fish and Seafood
Peixaria no Mercado
An ode to the sea and its ingredients in the place closest to the source: the Funchal market auction.
Portuguese and Mediterranean Food
Chalet Vicente
Restaurant based in a centenary Madeiran farm, in the tourist area of Funchal, where traditional Portuguese flavors are interpreted and presented in a family style.
Healthy, Vegetarian and European Food
Prima Caju
Restaurant located on Rua da Carreira, where fresh ingredients from local agriculture make up the dishes on the menu in a tasty and nutritious way.
European Food and Fish
Maktub Bar
In the extreme west of the island, graced by magnificent sunsets, it excels in personalized meals, where fresh fish is the star of the menu.
Mediterranean Food and Wine Bar
The Old Pharmacy
Occupying the space of the former Ponta do Sol pharmacy, it offers a selection ranging from snacks to more elaborate dishes, in addition to an excellent wine service.
Traditional Food
O Lagar
Located in the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos and inaugurated in 1995, the Lagar was created with the aim of promoting the culture and gastronomic tradition of Madeira and aimed at the regional and tourist markets, focusing on quality and service.
European and Mediterranean Food
Steak & Sun
Restaurant located in Ponta do Sol, specializing in grilled meat. Press for the use of fresh and selected products. Ideal for groups.
Group
Grupo de Folclore Monte Verde
Grupo de Folclore Monte Verde: preserving Monte’s heritage with traditional dance, folk music, authentic costumes and performances at local & international festivals.
Association
Associação ADN Ponta do Sol
ADN Ponta do Sol — sports & nature association organizing recreational and athletic events fostering wellness and community in Madeira.
Culture
Associação de Animação Geringonça
Founded in 1987, Geringonça enlivens Funchal with vibrant parades, cultural events, and community projects.
Sports Organization
Associação de Natação da Madeira
Promotes swimming in Madeira with training, competitions, and development of young aquatic talents.
Sport
Madeira Classic Car Revival
This event, which takes place at Praça do Povo, from May 22nd to 24th is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira with the purpose of showing and rewarding the best and most elegant vintage and classic vehicles in the Region.
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Music and Dance
Madeira Flower Classic Auto Parade
Itinerary: Starts at Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (north lane) until Praça da Autonomia do Mar, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane), Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Harvey Foster (roundabout).
Display in Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, until 18h30.
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Sport
Super Trial 4X4 São Vicente
Organized by Grupo Desportivo do Estreito and held in São Vicente, the Internacional Super Trial 4X4 S. Vicente Madeira, is a 4×4 endurance sports competition which takes place in an obstacle course.
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Sport
ADN RACE Ponta do Sol
The ADN Race Ponta do Sol is a trail event that will take place on November 5, 2023, in the Ponta do Sol municipality, integrating two events of the regional trail championship organized by the RAM Athletics Association: Long Trail (33km 1700mD+) and Short Trail (14km 800mD+).
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Music
Concert With Marta Menenzes | OCM
The Orquestra Clássica da Madeira presents a Commemorative Concert of the 25th of April, with the pianist Marta Menezes under the direction of maestro Rui Pinheiro, with a stage at the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, on April 25th, at 6 pm.
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Music
Sónia Pais Concert | OCM
The Orquestra Clássica da Madeira presents a Concert with a unique French repertoire and two generations of great flutists, solo, the young Sónia Pais and Benoît Fromanger as conductor. Let yourself be enchanted by the musical colors and technical dexterity of composers Ravel and Devienne
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Music
Benoît Fromanger Concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a unique and special concert with conductor Benoît Fromanger. The programme includes the Serenade in E-flat major by Richard Strauss, Symphony No. 40 by W. A.
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Music
Nick Deutsch Concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert held at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira at 18.00, with oboist Nick Deutsch, who has travelled the world playing in the most diverse orchestras, under the baton of conductor Evan-Alexis Christ.
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Music
Paganini in Jazz’ Concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a new artistic proposal! ‘Paganini in Jazz’ a new concert featuring a line-up of new artists to Madeira.
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Gastronomy
“Sons e Sabores da Madeira”
The Santa Cruz Community Centre organizes another edition of “Sons e Sabores da Madeira”, which marks the start of the Christmas celebrations in that municipality. The event is dedicated to music, folklore, the tasting of snacks and regional drinks.
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Music
Concert with Veronika Taraban | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra performs at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, on 31 May, at 6pm, for a concert with the violin soloist Veronika Taraban, winner of the 1st Prize in the Interpretation Category of the Laureate Concert ‘Young Talents of the Conservatoire Award - 2024 Edition’.
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Sports Event
MIUT - Madeira Island Ultra Trail
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 and 7200 D+, challenging athletes to cross the island from one end to another, being described by many as a truly remarkable lifetime experience.
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Music
Christmas magic at the Market
With the arrival of the Christmas festivities, Praça do Peixe, in Mercado dos Lavradores, is decorated with various Christmas motifs and lights.
This event is followed by a special concert by Empress Sissy Orchestra with a repertoire inspired on Christmas musical themes.
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Culture
Madeira Street Arts Festival
The municipalities of Funchal and Calheta host the Madeira Street Arts Festival!
This event includes a range of artistic demonstrations, based on street and circus arts, bringing together several national, regional and international artists.
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Health & Well-being
Madeira Cryo Race Event
Every Thursday at 6:00 PM, Coolzoone Funchal invites you to step into a new frontier of health, vitality, and performance with the Cryo Race Event.
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Bus
Aerobus
Connection service between Madeira Airport and Funchal, with convenient stops, regular schedules, and comfortable transport for passengers.
European, Contemporary Cuisine
Desarma
Desarma is a restaurant that stands out for the complexity and diversity of its flavours, that disarm anyone in the battle of the senses and tastes!
Music
Concert with Letícia Moreno | OCM
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.
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Sports Event
Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting
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.
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Sports Event
Porto Santo Nature Trail
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 love this sport.
The trail route in the “Golden Island” is very special with a mix of landscapes and different scenarios.
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Sport
100 Milhas”- Historic Rally
The historical regularity race aimed at classic cars, “100 Milhas” – Historic Rally, is organized by Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira.
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Sport
Harvey Foster Classic New Road
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.
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Gastronomy
Madeira Gastronomic Festival - SAL
Between July,10th and 19th Madeira will host the Madeira Gastronomic Festival "SAL", a gastronomic event that celebrates the region's gastronomy and heritage, combining tradition and innovation.
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Sports
Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic
We are pleased announce a unique golf tournament on the island of eternal spring, join us in celebrating the flowers of Madeira at the sixth edition of the Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic!
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Music
End of Year Concert | OCM
The Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture, presents at 6pm, at the Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, the “End of Year” concert under the baton of the conductor Luis Andrade and lead trombonist João Martinho, with repertoire from the composers Afonso Martins, Smetana, David and Liszt.
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Music
End of Year Concert | OCM
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 a repertoire by composers Saint-Saëns, Borodin and Tchaikovsky.
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Sports
Madeira Big Game Fishing Championship
Madeira hosts this reference event in the global sport fishing panorama, which takes place simultaneously in several parts of the globe.
This is an initiative aimed at lovers of this sport, whose challenge is to capture the largest specimen of blue marlin.
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Gastronomy
Blandy´s Wine Festival
Integrated in the wine harvest festival celebrations held in Madeira Islands, the Blandy´s Lodges organises a varied recreational programme, offering tourists and the general public the opportunity to experience and take part in several activities such as grape treading, tours of the Blandy family’s vineyards, tastings of both sweet regional delicacies and Madeira wine, among other options.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Black Scabbardfish Festival
The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one of the most typical Madeiran gastronomic specialities.
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Music and Dance
Performance by the Flower Groups
The groups participating in the Allegoric Parade of the Flower Festival, will perform at the Heliport displaying their costumes and choreography.
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Culture
Meeting Urban Sketchers Portugal | Madeira
The municipality of Porto da Cruz hosts, on April,5th another edition of the Urban Sketchers Portugal - Madeira Meeting.
The event aims to invite participants to capture the beauty of this enchanting village through their drawings, in an exciting urban sketching experience open to all drawing lovers.
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Music
Symphonic Concert - ABBA Tribute | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra kicks off the 2025/2026 season with an unmissable concert: ‘ABBA Symphonic Tribute Show’, conducted by the maestro Mikica Jevtic.
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Sport
“Volta à Madeira” Classic Car Rally
The Madeira Classic Car Club (CACM) organizes the race, "Madeira Classic Car Rally",between the 26th and 28th of June, which is registered with the Portuguese Automobile and Karting Federation (FPAK – Federação Portuguesa de Automóveis e Karting).
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Culture Event
Madeira International Organ Festival
The island of Madeira is once again hosting the Madeira International Organ Festival, an event taking place in Funchal, Porto da Cruz and Machico between 17 and 26 October. This series of concerts is free and aims to promote and enrich Madeira's organ culture.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Porto Santo’s Wine Harvest Fest
This Wine Festival intends to promote the grape varieties of this Island. It occurs every year at the end of August or in the first days of September.
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Conference
2nd Madeira Blockchain conference
On 30 November and 1 December, the Funchal Cultural and Research Centre will host the 2nd Madeira Blockchain conference. Tiago Dias is one of the speakers who will give a detailed overview of his company and how integrating blockchain into a product can revolutionise the real estate sector.
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Music
Concert with Carlos Ferreira | OCM
The Classical Orchestra of Madeira presents a concert with soloist Carlos Ferreira, currently A soloist with the Royal Orchestra of the Concertgebouworkest, on 14 June at 6 p.m. on the stage of the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre.
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Music
Stefan Dohr Concert | OCM
On 16 May at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a magnificent concert featuring the renowned Stefan Dohr at the Regional Legislative Assembly.
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 demanding and vibrant work that fully showcases the virtuosity and expressive power of the performer.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert | OCM
The Orquestra Clássica da Madeira presents a Chamber Music concert with musicians Daniel Cuchí and Louise Whipman (Oboe), Francisco Loreto and José Manuel Barros (Clarinet) and Tatiana Martins and Manuel Balbino (Bassoon), with a stage in the Capela da Fundação Princesa D. Maria Amélia, on May 11th, at 6 pm.
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Music
Mandolin Orchestra Weekly Concerts
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 diversified, contemplating programs adapted to the mandolin of the great classics of world music, striving for the quality that is recognized in the preservation and dissemination of the history of the mandolin in Madeira.
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Official Programme
Pyromusical Shows
The Madeira International Fireworks Contest consists of three pyromusical shows on the first three Saturdays of June which can be seen along the bay of Funchal, during 20 minutes.
This edition counts on the participation of pyrotechnic companies from three countries. The objective is to attain the “Atlantic Trophy”, awarded by a jury. On the other hand, the “Madeira Belongs to All Trophy”, is awarded by public vote.
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Sport
World Masters Mountain Running Championships
Madeira hosts, between the 15th and 17th of September, the World Masters Mountain Running Championship, an athletics event promoted bt the World Masters Athletics in collaboration with Madeira Athletics Association.
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Theater
Musical ‘The Strange Drawing Boy
The Madeira Amateur Dramatic Society (MADS), with the endorsement of Media Partner DIÁRIO de Notícias da Madeira, presents the musical ‘O Estranho Rapaz dos Desenhos’ (The Strange Drawing Boy) in celebration of its 30th anniversary, a story inspired by art, mentoring and being an apprentice.
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Gastronomy
Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display
The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products.
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Gastronomy
Poncha and Honey Festival
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.
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Music
Solidarity Concert | Opera Gala | OCM
The Orquestra Clássica da Madeira presents a solidarity concert/Opera Gala, with soloists tenor Alberto Sousa and soprano Tatiana Vizir, under the direction of Francisco Loreto. Do not miss it, it will be a memorable concert, held on May 9th, at 21,00, at the Madeira Congress Center.
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Music
Madeira International Mandolin Festival
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 presents internationally.
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Music
Regional School Choir Festival RAM
The Regional Directorate for Education, Science, and Technology, in partnership with the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment, and Culture, is organizing the Regional School Choir Festival, an event that brings together students from schools across the region.
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Music
Madeira Youth Symphony Orchestra | OCM
On 21 December, at 6 pm, the Madeira Youth Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira for its Inaugural Concert, celebrating the talent of the region’s new generation of musicians.
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Music and Dance
Allegoric Parade
On 3 and 17 May, the streets of downtown Funchal will once again be filled with music, colour and sweet scents with two allegorical parades that harmoniously combine multiple floral species with decorations brimming with creativity.
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Music
Folklore Festival – 24 horas a Bailar
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.
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Music
Cycle of Concerts " No Atlântico eu me Confesso"
The exhibition “Jazz em Caminhos” is an invitation to a retrospective journey through the history of jazz in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, from the beginning of the last century to the present. Thematically, three different modules were mapped illustrating the uniqueness of the relationship between the artistic-musical manifestation and the region, throughout the entire chronological line: Jazz as a musical genre interpreted in different spaces and contexts in the region; the teaching of jazz in Madeira and, finally, its current reality with a look at the future.
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Sports Event
Regatta of Traditional Madeiran Canoes
The bay of Funchal annually hosts the Regatta of Traditional Madeiran Canoes, an event organized by the Madeira Regional Canoeing Association, in close collaboration with the Madeira Sports for All Association. This sporting initiative follows a 2.5 km long, starting and ending at the Funchal pier, including passing through Barreirinha beach, in the Old Town of the city.
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Gastronomy and Culture
Rum Festival
From the 14th to 18th of April, Funchal hosts the 8th edition of the Madeira Rum Festival. Organised by IVBAM, IP-RAM, this event counts on the presence of several Madeira Rum producers and is an unique opportunity, for Madeirans and tourists, to strengthen relations as to this noble product, whose popularity has been growing in recent years.
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Culture
Madeira International Guitar Festival
The 7th edition of the Madeira International Guitar Festival will take place between 12 and 31 October and 1 and 8 November.
Organised by the Raquel Lombardi Cultural and Social Solidarity Association, this musical event is supported by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture and the Funchal City Council. Luciano Lombardi is the artistic director.
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Music
“Atlântico” String Quartet Concert | OCM
The “Atlântico” String Quartet performs on September, 10th, at the Savoy Palace Hotel, at 9pm.
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Music
Piano Recital with Alexander Doronin – OCM
The Pianist Alexander Doronin is the invited artist invited by the Madeira Classic Orchestra (OCM) for a Piano Recital.
This concert takes place at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira on December,18th at 9:00 pm.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert | Madbrass 5
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Chamber Music Concert with the group Madbrass 5, on June,7th, at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, at 6pm.
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Gastronomy
Tuna, Skipjack and Seafood Festival
Between the 11th and 13th of July, the parish of Caniçal will be the stage for the IVII Edition of the Tuna, Skipjack and Seafood Festival, an event that aims to publicize the municipality's fishing activity and highlight the gastronomic potential of this fish and seafood, in general.
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Music
32nd National and International Folklore Festival
The village of Ponta do Sol annually hosts this festival, an event promoted by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group, in collaboration with the local municipality.
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Music
Autumn Ball- Fortress of São Tiago
The Associação Cultural Recreativa e Artística Baile Histórico (Historical Ball Cultural, Recreational and Artistic Association) promotes the Autumn Ball to be held on 21 November at 3 pm at the Fortress of São Tiago in Funchal.
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Culture
Exhibition “Christmas Tables with Madeira Embroidery”
The main hall of the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theater is the setting for the 10th edition of the exhibition “Christmas Tables with Madeira Embroidery”, an event that inspires residents and visitors to create the perfect table for Christmas parties, where the main element is Madeira embroidery.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert | Madbrass 5
On 16 December, at 9.30pm, the iconic Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel will host an unmissable concert by Madbrass 5, a brass quintet composed of outstanding musicians: Mário Pinto and Rui Vidal (trumpet), Péter Víg (horn), Luís Rodrigues (trombone) and Fabien Filipe (tuba).
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Music
Concert Atlantic String Quartet | OCM
The ‘Atlântico’ String Quartet will perform on 10 January at the Chapel of the Princess Maria Amélia Foundation at 18.00,
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Music
XXXIX Madeira Music Festival
The 39th Madeira Music Festival will take place from March 7th to 28th, at various venues, and is organized by ANSA - Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, the managing body of the Madeira Classical Orchestra, under the Artistic Direction of Norberto Gomes.
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Gastronomy
Lemon Festival
From 11th to 12th April the parish of Ilha, in the municipality of Santana, hosts another edition of the Lemon Festival.
The event that pays homage to local lemon production is also a very lively and popular festival among the inhabitants of the municipality, with an eclectic program, which includes a range of diverse cultural and recreational activities.
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Sports Event
Madeira International Bridge Open
This tournament was born in 1998 and has been growing each year through its organization and its participants. This year we celebrate its 29th Edition that will be held from the 29th October to 9th November.
We hope you join us!
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Gastronomy
Sea and Fisherman Fair
The Sea and Fisherman Fair is a recreational and gastronomic event which seeks to promote the social, cultural and economic aspects of the parish, as well as promote activities which are directly or indirectly related to the sea. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Caniçal and, above all, enjoy and delight yourself with the gastronomic specialities to be found in this parish, namely fish and seafood.
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Grape and Farmer Festival
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.
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Music
Concert with Clarinetist Carlos Alves | OCM
Clarinettist Carlos Alves and conductor Martin André are the special guests of the Madeira Classical Orchestra for a concert on 13 April. Take advantage of the weekend and enjoy this musical spectacle at the Madeira Congress Centre.
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Music
Meeting of Madeiran "Brincos" of Loreto
The Calheta Centre for Studies and Development, Education, Culture and Social (CEDECS) promotes the third edition of the Meeting of Traditional Madeira ‘Brincos’, which takes place at the parish of Loreto, in Arco da Calheta, on September 7th, on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Loreto, which is one of the region's most emblematic religious festivals.
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Music
Concert with Mathieu Van Bellen | OCM
On 26 October, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert at the Regional Legislative Assembly with violinist Mathieu Van Bellen, an artist who stands out not only for his artistic skill but also for the musical taste he brings.
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Santana
Madeira Theme Park
The Madeira Theme Park is a unique attraction in the archipelago. Located in the municipality of Santana, it is an important space dedicated to the history and tradition of the Archipelago of Madeira.
Wellness
HPM - Hospital Particular da Madeira
The Hospital Particular da Madeira, part of the renowned HPA Saúde Group, is a benchmark in private healthcare in the region.
TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE AND MADEIRAN CUISINE
Sabores do Curral
Menu prepared with the flavours of the land, in a space that stands out for being surrounded by the landscape of the island's hinterland, where green landscapes reign. It incorporates chestnut in its entire menu.
Music
Madeira's Classical Orchestra
With more than 60 years of existence, Madeira's Classical Orchestra is one of the oldest orchestras in Portugal.
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Inn & Art
Located on a beautiful cliff, the Inn & Art restaurant offers its guests a varied menu, with the best local products. Accompanied by: magnificent views!
Sports Center
Centro Desportivo da Madeira
The Centro Desportivo da Madeira is located in the municipality of Ribeira Brava and aims to promote physical activity.
Tourist Entertainment
Ventura Nature Emotions
The Ventura Nature Emotions team is made up of marine biologists, skippers and specialised guides, working together to create a welcoming and informed atmosphere throughout the activities.
Short term rental
Jaca Hostel Funchal
Jaca Hostel Funchal has a minimalist, contemporary and cool style. Ideal for those visiting the archipelago and looking for a place to share and create!
Country house
Calhau Grande
Calhau Grande is a group of typical Madeiran houses with private gardens and panoramic views over the ocean, offering a truly rural experience in Madeira!
Hotel
Enotel Sunset Bay
Situated in Ponta do Sol, Enotel Sunset Bay offers a calm environment where you can enjoy a relaxing stay with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Hotel
Estalagem do Mar Hotel
Located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, in the municipality of São Vicente, capital of the Laurissilva forest, you will find the Estalagem do Mar Hotel.
Hotel
The Views Baía
Stunning views over Funchal. A modern, peaceful hotel ideal for relaxing.
Hotel
The Views Oásis
By the sea in quiet Caniço. Perfect for a relaxing holiday with views.
Hotel
Monte Mar Palace Hotel
Enjoy magnificent views over the sea and the Laurissilva forest at the Monte Mar Palace Hotel. Located in the paradise parish of Ponta Delgada!
Hotel
Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel
The Muthu Raga Madeira Hotel is a 4-star hotel considered the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday. Offers views of an idyllic hillside in Lido!
LIGHT MEALS & SNACKS
O Moega
You'll find a variety of the best traditional Madeiran drinks at the Moega bar, such as poncha, nikitas, pé-de-cabra, beer and wines.
Tourist Entertainment
Swimmadeira Adventure Swimming Holidays
SwimMadeira Swimming Holidays, founded in 2022, is a Madeiran company specialising in swimming holidays.
Travel Agency
DMC Madeira
DMC Madeira has been operating in the region since 2007, specialising in creative programmes tailored to the needs of each client, guaranteeing unique and personalised experiences.
Production of films, videos and television programmes
A Biqueira
Biqueira's mission is to valorise the customs and gastronomic traditions of the island of Madeira.
Maritime-tourist
Atlantic Pearl Catamaran
With the Atlantic Pearl Catamaran watch the dolphins and whales that inhabit Funchal Bay and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters under Cabo Girão!
Tourist Entertainment
Focusnatura
Founded in 2006, Focusnatura is a certified diving centre located in Santa Cruz, at the island of Madeira.
Tourist Attractions
Madeira Surf Center
Exciting surf experiences and lessons for all levels on Madeira’s fantastic waves.
Culture
Madeira Mandolin Route
The Madeira Mandolin Route invites you to be part of the musical tradition by being in direct contact with musical groups from the island's communities!
Tourist Attractions
Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours
Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours is a company specialised in gastronomic, cultural and wine tours. Discover delicious Madeira's gastronomy!
Maritime-tourist
Cipreia Dive Club
Cipreia Dive Club is a company linked to underwater activities and maritime tourism. Responsible for training new divers and instructors!
Tourist entertainment company
Portugal Dive
Portugal Dive is a diving tour operator specialised in offering you the chance to combine the best diving sites with incredible experiences on the surface!
Tourist entertainment
Haliotis
Haliotis Madeira is a PADI diving centre and school, located at Machico, which offers snorkelling experiences and recreational diving training.
VEGAN/ INTERNATIONAL GASTRONOMY
Terra Food Concept
A multicultural and vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu offering a taste of the world using the freshest ingredients.
Maritime-tourist
On Tales
On Tales reveals the wonders of Madeira's coast while exploring the seas in a way that respects the environment and the natural habitat of fauna and flora!
Maritime-tourist
Santa Maria de Colombo
Explore the south coast of Madeira on the magnificent Santa Maria de Colombo ship with snorkelling stops and the chance to spot dolphins and whales!
Maritime-tourist
Mr. Humb Jet Fun
Mr. Humb Jet Fun is a water sports company based on the island of Porto Santo, which rents jet skis, wakeboards, kayaks, pedal boats, water bikes and more!
Maritime-tourist
RECMAD
Recmad is a tourist company in Madeira that offers boat hire with crew, maritime-tourist trips and charter services.
Tourist Attractions
Aroundfreedom Surf School
Aroundfreedom Surf School is a surf school based in Machico, at the Dom Pedro Baia Hotel, specialised in surf development for active life and competition.
Maritime-tourist
Happy Hour Madeira
Happy Hour Madeira aims to give visitors to Madeira the opportunity to get to know the sea that surrounds the archipelago in detail!
Theme Park
Madeira Theme Park
The Madeira Theme Park, as a didactic facility focused on historical, heritage and cultural aspects of the Region.
Travel agency
Buzz DMC
Buzz DMC is a travel and tourism agency that provides innovative and memorable experiences in Portugal by anticipating its customers' needs!
Tourist Entertainment
Lido Tours
Lido Tours is a local company that provides excursions, levada walks, mountain tours and other various types of leisure activities on Madeira Island!
Tourist Attractions
Manta Diving Madeira
The Hotel Aqua Natura Bay Madeira dazzles with its comfort and unrivalled sophistication. Situated above the famous Natural Pools in the north of Madeira!
Tourist Entertainment
Mountain Expeditions
Mountain Expeditions promises to show you the most hidden places on the island of Madeira on 4x4 tours. A unique experience you can't miss!
Wellness
Ashoka Ayurveda
Ashoka Ayurveda is a team of 33 experienced and qualified Ayurvedic doctors and therapists
Tourist Entertainment
Adventureland
Adventureland Madeira is a tourist entertainment company specialising in offering the best experiences in the island's most emblematic locations.
Tourist Entertainment
Porto Santo Destination Tours
Porto Santo Destination Tours is a tourist entertainment company that offers unique experiences. It organises numerous activities on the island of Madeira.
Tourist Entertainment
Bravelanders
Bravelanders is a company dedicated to 4x4 tours on the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, with off-road incursions. Explore Madeira in style!
Tourist Entertainment
Green Devil Safari
Green Devil Safari is a tourist entertainment company that offers unique tailor-made experiences. Explore the island in open-top 4x4 vehicles.
Travel Agency
EMVIAGEM
EMVIAGEM is a network of travel agencies that has a team of dynamic professionals with great know-how in the tourism sector.
Hotel
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club is a small hotel that combines its landscape with excellent facilities, allowing guests to fully relax around nature!
Villas & Appartments
Bordal Houses
Bordal Houses, created in 2018 and inspired by Bordal's Madeira Embroidery, aim to provide the experience of staying in a traditional Madeiran house.
Villas & Appartments
Calheta Glamping Pods
Calheta Glamping Pods, located above sea level, has wooden houses set in nature that offer visitors a unique landscape and unrivalled tranquillity!
Agri-tourism
Casas da Levada
Casas da Levada is a charming property surrounded by nature and levadas. It includes an infinity pool with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Country House
Casas Valle Paraizo
Casas Valle Paraizo are unique, private country houses surrounded by the beautiful vegetation of the levadas. Ideal for a relaxing stay in Madeira.
Manor Houses
Estalagem da Ponta do Sol
Estalagem da Ponta do Sol offers an escape from normality in a renovated traditional estate in Madeira. Located at the top of a cliff facing the ocean!
Villas & Appartments
Funchal Cottages
Funchal Cottages is the most sophisticated collection of holiday houses for rent in Madeira, offering properties with large terraces overlooking the sea!
Hotel
Hotel Caju
Located at the heart of the city, you will hardly find a more perfect location. The stone of its centennial walls has been respectfully preserved and no two rooms are exactly alike.
Hotel
Hotel Madeira
Hotel Madeira is a small, friendly hotel known for its personalised, quality service. Located in the city centre of Funchal.
Hotel
Hotel Orca Praia
Hotel Orca Praia has a range of facilities that will make your holidays even more relaxing, surrounded by the harmonious sounds of nature and sea waves!
Hotel
Hotel Quinta da Serra
Located in the mountains, Hotel Quinta da Serra maintains its historical heritage and presents a BIO concept. One of the Zero Carbon hotels in Portugal!
Hotel
Hotel The Vine
The 5-star Hotel The Vine combines elegance and modernity for an unparalleled experience. Signed by internationally renowned designer Nini Andrade Silva!
Hotel
Quinta do Furão
Quinta do Furão is an excellent choice for a stay on the island of Madeira. Has strong vineyard inspirations and offers superb views over the Ocean!
Hotel
Quintinha de S. João
Quintinha de S. João is a place that welcomes you and makes you long! It combines the excellence of personalised service with careful decoration.
Rural Hotel
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel
Villa Alto Boutique Hotel is a traditional Madeiran manor house from the 19th century, offering incredible views of the green landscape and sea coast!
PRIVATE CHEF & CATERING
Gazebo
A skilful chef who will welcome you at home, or come to your own event, cooking and presenting the most incredible creations.
Tourist Entertainment
Golf in Madeira
Enjoy a golf-break with Golf in Madeira with experienced golfers that will offer you the best golf experience, tailored to your needs on the island!
Madeira Gardens
Monte Palace Madeira - Tropical Garden
The Monte Palace Tropical Gardens has a vast collection of exotic plant species. Alongside its fauna, the works of art add even more beauty to this space.
Hotel
Enotel Lido
Enotel Lido Conference Resort & SPA combines the luxury of a five-star all-inclusive with a privileged location in the heart of Funchal, on the island of Madeira.
Short term rental
Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz
Jaca Hostel Porto da Cruz emerged from the desire to share the joy and spirit of adventure. It's considered a "house of friends", with a diligent decor!
Hotel
Enotel Magnólia
Enotel Magnolia offers an elegant stay with a beach, bathing complexes and stunning sea views. Located just a short walk from the bustling Lido promenade!
Hotel
Alpino Atlântico Hotel
Alpino Atlântico Hotel offers the perfect setting for yoga retreats and Ayurvedic healing programmes. Secluded on a cliff top surrounded by nature!
Hotel
Aqua Natura Bay
The Hotel Aqua Natura Bay Madeira dazzles with its comfort and unrivalled sophistication. Situated above the famous Natural Pools in the north of Madeira!
Hotel
Aqua Natura Madeira
The Aqua Natura Madeira Hotel is located on the north side of the island of Madeira, in the picturesque and welcoming town of Porto Moniz, just above the famous Natural Swimming Pools.
Hotel
Dom Pedro Madeira
Hotel Dom Pedro Madeira is surrounded by subtropical gardens and a natural environment that will give you the serenity and well-being of a fascinating stay.
Aparthotel
Dom Pedro Garajau
Dom Pedro Garajau is located in Garajau, on the south coast of the island of Madeira, and has several areas such as a heated indoor swimming pool with a sliding roof, which gives its guests the pleasure of relaxing while looking at the sky.
Music
Christmas Concert – Cuca Roseta | OCM
The Christmas Concert organized by Diário de Notícias da Madeira, in partnership with the Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, is already a milestone in the Christmas festivities calendar for many families.
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String Orchestra | Ensemble XXI - Madeira Classical Orchestra
On December, 17th, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents an unmissable concert at 9 pm, featuring the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert – Legno Duo | OCM
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.
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Concert
1st edition of Santana North Festival
About 20 performances mark the 1st edition of the Santana North Festival, an event that brings together renowned artists such as Áurea, GNR and Kura. The festivities take place over 3 days in the municipality of Santana and promise to enliven the whole municipality.
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Music
Flute, Percussion and Harp Recital
Jéssica Sá is the special guest at the Flute, Percussion and Harp recital, an initiative organised by the Madeira Classical Orchestra. The show will take place on 30 November at 9.00pm at the Savoy Palace hotel.
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Exhibition
Exhibit " Siza & Oscar beyond the sea"
The Fortress of São João Baptista do Pico, in Funchal, will host the exhibition ""Siza and Oscar: beyond the sea"", by award-winning Brazilian photographer José Roberto Bassul. The exhibition consists of a visual dialogue between the architecture of Siza Vieira in Brazil and that of Oscar Niemeyer in Portugal.
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Music
National Mandolin and Guitar Meeting
The III National Mandolin and Guitar Meeting “III ENBG” will take place between the 3rd and 7th of July, in a joint organization of the Madeira Mandolin Association (hosts in 2024), Plectro Cultural Association and Quinto Império Association and account with the support of Teachers from the following Schools and Conservatories:
• Coimbra Music Conservatory
• Vila Real Music Conservatory
• Esposende Music School
• Porto Music Conservatory
• Madeira Music Conservatory
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Music
"ACORDE" - Traditional Cordophone International Festival
The ‘ACORDE’ 2025 Traditional Cordofones International Festival will be taking place from 3 to 8 February, featuring a programme that brings together education, music and traditions.
Taking place in various iconic venues in Madeira, such as the Legislative Assembly of Madeira (ALRAM), the Centre for the Study of Atlantic History (CEHA), the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, the Funchal Cultural and Research Centre (CCIF), the Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) and the Conservatory - School of Arts of Madeira Eng.º Luiz Peter Clode.
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Music
Concert “Musical Happenings” – Madeira Classical Orchestra
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents at Madeira Regional Assembly, on January, 31st, at 6pm, a chamber music concert, under the theme "Musical Happenings".
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Folklore Festivals and Cultural Festivities
Estreito’s Wine Harvest Festival
The Wine Harvest Festival gathers every year, in the first half of September, thousands of locals and tourists in the village of Estreito. A fundamental poster for promoting the Madeira destination, this festival recreates the hard but joyful work of the wine harvest, an essential stage in preparing the way for the population to enjoy the most famous product of the island, its wine.
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Music
Wind Trio Concert by OCM Soloists
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Chamber Music concert with the “OCM Soloists” Wind Trio featuring Carlos Serrano, Francisco Loreto and Tatiana Martins. This concert will take place on November 30 in the Chapel of the Princess D. Maria Amélia Foundation at 6pm.
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Popular festivities
Passion Fruit and By-products Display
The Passion Fruit and By-products Display takes place in September, in Ribeira Brava. The Passion Fruit and By-products Display takes place in October, in Ribeira Brava. The event's main objective is to promote passion fruit, but it is also an event where a debate on the regional production of this fruit is held, bringing together all producers and companies.
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Music
Commemorative Concert of OCM 61st anniversary
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents an Opera Gala, which features the soprano Viktorija Miškūnaitė and the tenor Jurgis Jarašius performing, alongside with conductor Martin André as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Madeira Classical Orchestra, a concert under the artistic direction of the violinist Norberto Gomes.
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Mediterranean and Healthy Food
Museu Café & Petisco
Iconic space, shares doors with the Museum of Sacred Art of Funchal and enjoys the uniqueness of its surroundings. Simple, real food in an eclectic setting.
International Cuisine
Restaurante do Forte
Located in the Fortress of São Tiago (historic building from the 17th century), it is distinguished by its gastronomic diversity and excellent service.
Healthy Food and Snacks
Vantastic Food Truck & Juice Mixology
The most “vantastic” van on the island, parked on Avenida Arriaga, has a wide selection of fresh and healthy products on a daily basis.
Snack-bar
Santa Catarina Café
Space with two terraces in Parque de Santa Catarina. Bar service and light meals in the most emblematic garden in the city.
Fish and Seafood, European Food
Tia Maria Beach Club
Restaurant located in Praça do Barqueiro, in Porto Santo, with a diverse menu and which enjoys proximity to the beautiful sandy beach.
Traditional Food, Take-Away and Catering
Casinha do Bolo do Caco
Catering company dedicated to the delicious Madeiran delicacy: bolo do caco with garlic butter. Espetada and roasted chicken are also on the menu.
Music
Concert with Adriana Ferreira and Toby Thatcher | OCM
On 20 September, at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will present an unmissable concert at the Regional Legislative Assembly, featuring two outstanding artists: the acclaimed flutist Adriana Ferreira and British conductor Toby Thatcher.
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Music
Artur Kim Andrade and Dmitry Ishkhanov Concert – OCM
On October, at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will present an unmissable concert at the Regional Legislative Assembly, featuring two outstanding artists: the acclaimed trumpeter Artur Kim Andrade and the pianist Dmitry Ishkhanov.
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Music
Musical Happening invites Norberto Cruz | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a chamber music concert on 15 October at 9 pm at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, under the theme ‘Musical Happenings’.
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Madeiran Traditional Food and Fish
Fajã dos Padres
Located on the south coast, under a huge cliff, it surprises with the authenticity of its traditional cuisine. The freshly caught fish is the ex-libris of its cuisine.
Culture
Retoiça – Associação Cultural, Desportiva e Recreativa
Promotes culture, sports, and leisure in Madeira through inclusive activities, creative events, and community projects.
Music
Young Soloists Concert featuring Patrícia Gomes – OCM
The Madeira classic Orchestra presents a concert with soloist Patrícia Gomes and the conductor Martin André, an event under the scope of the “New Student´s support Program – University of Madeira”.
This concert takes place at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira on November 25th at 6:00 pm.
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Sports Event
Porto Santo Island Open Water Swimming®
The Porto Santo Island Open Water Swimming® is a sea swimming event, in the open water discipline, which qualifies for the National Circuit of the Portuguese Swimming Federation. The race includes distances 5 km, 2.5 km and 1 km, with 200 athletes expected to participate.
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Theater
Teatro do Avesso presents – Comedy Happy Hour
The new production by Associação Avesso has a premiere date scheduled for June 27th, at 9 pm with sessions taking place at MUDAS. Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira, in Calheta, with sessions on the 28th and 29th, at the same time and at 6pm, on Sunday, June 30th.
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Music
Atlântida Wind Quintet invites Anikó Harangi | OCM
The ‘Atlântida’ Wind Quintet of the Classical Orchestra of Madeira (OCM) will take to the stage of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, on November 2nd, for a chamber music show, starting at 18,00.
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Music
Commemorative Concert celebrating ‘500 Anniversary of Camões’ | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a recital to commemorate the 5th centenary of the birth of Camões, which was the greatest poet of the the Portuguese language. Performing on stage will be Madeiran tenor Alberto Sousa and pianist Robert Andres.
The programme includes the Sonnets of Luís Vaz de Camões by composer João Victor Costa.
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Music
Classical Music Concert by Luis Freitas | OCM
Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with two leading performers of Classical Music in Portugal!
Jan Wierzba, the prestigious conductor, will direct two pieces by the composer Luís de Freitas Branco, Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 and the Scottish Fantasy, which will be played by the accomplished violinist Filipe Fernandes.
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Music
Concert with Sergey Smbatyan and Robert Stepanian | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra takes to the stage at the Madeira Congress Centre, on February 2, at 6pm, a concert featuring the conductor Sergey Smbatyan and the violinist Robert Stepanian, playing two emblematic works by the emblematic composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Music
Concert with Miguel Sepúlveda & Daniel Bolba | OCM
On April 26, at 6 p.m., the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert at the Regional Legislative Assembly, by the Laureates of the RTP – Antena 2 Young Musicians Award Competition, featuring Daniel Bolba, solist and percussionist with a renowned career both in Holland and Portugal.
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Music
Madeira Camerata Concert invites Ana Catanho | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Madeira Camerata String Orchestra, starring flutist Ana Catanho, on 10 May at 6pm in the Regional Legislative Assembly.
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Music
Ensemble XXI String Orchestra | Filipe Abreu | OCM
The Ensemble XXI String Orchestra presents a concert with the violinist Filipe Abreu, to be held on 12th July, at the Regional Legislative Assembly, at 6pm.
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European, Traditional
Pátio das Babosas
Charming restaurant serving traditional Portuguese and European cuisine, located in Monte, close to the main attractions of the parish.
Music
Atlântida Wind Quintet invites Anikó Harangi | OCM
The Atlântida Wind Quintet of the Madeira Classical Orchestra (OCM) will be performing at the Regional Legislative Assembly on 8 November, for a chamber music concert at 6pm, featuring the pianist Anikó Harangi as a special guest.
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Music
Martin André & Slobodan Sarcevic Concert – OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents an unmissable concert at the Madeira Congress Center on November, 1ST, at 6pm, with two names of excellence: acclaimed accordionist Slobodan Sarcevic and conductor Martin André.
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Fish and Seafood, European Cuisine
Vila do Peixe Restaurant
Located in the heart of Câmara de Lobos, it enjoys a spectacular view over the Bay. Fish dishes are the main attraction.
Music
Natalia Lomeiko & Yuri Zhislin Concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 17 January at 6 pm., at the Regional Legislative Assembly, an unmissable concert featuring two internationally renowned soloists: Natalia Lomeiko (violin) and Yuri Zhislin (viola).
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Music
Ensemble XXI invites Ettore Pellegrino | OCM
On 21 February, at 6pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents an inspiring concert held at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, featuring the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra and acclaimed violinist Ettore Pellegrino.
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Music
aCORDE – International Festival of Traditional String Instruments
The aCORDE – International Festival of Traditional String Instruments returns to Funchal from 2 to 7 February, celebrating music, tradition and the meeting of cultures.
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Music
Concert with Giuseppe Stillitano and Chiara Nobile | OCM
On 30 May at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will present a special concert at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre featuring young violinist Chiara Nobile, conducted by Giuseppe Stilitano.
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Music
Madeira Camerata – Epsie Thomson Concert | OCM
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.
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Sports Event
Madeira Island Ultra Swim – Porto Santo 2026
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.
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Culture
AFM - Associação de Fados da Madeira
Preserves and promotes Fado in Madeira through concerts, cultural events, and traditional music training.
Culture
ABM - Associação de Batucada da Madeira
Powerful rhythms and vibrant energy bring Madeira’s events to life with the Batucada Association.
Association
Nuvem D´Afectos – Associação Cultural e Recreativa
Nuvem D’Afectos: Madeiran cultural & recreational association promoting lively events, cultural expression and regional identity.
Culture
Flower and Regional Products Market
Discover the authentic taste of Madeira in our Flower and Regional Products Market during the Flower Festival 2026. Among lush flowers, delight yourself with the regional sweets, bolo do caco, cider, craft beer and poncha with exotic flavours.
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Music
Flute, Percussion and Harp Recital
The Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, presents a Flute, Harp and Marimba recital, performed by Pedro Camacho, on flute, Jéssica Sá, on harp, and Duarte Santos on Marimba, in a chamber music concert, scheduled for the 17th of February, at 6 pm, in the Chapel of the Princess D. Maria Amélia Foundation.
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Music
String Orchestra Ensemble XXI | Mariana Ornelas – Madeira Classical Orchestra
The Ensemble XXI String Orchestra invites the solist Mariana Ornelas, in a concert to be held at the Madeira Regional Assembly, on April 20th, at 18.00.
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Music
Funchal Folk International Festival - Arraial do Mundo
From August 18 to 22, Funchal hosts another edition of the International Folklore Festival Funchal Folk – Arraial do Mundo.
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Sport
Madeira Underwater Open | Photo and Video Championship
The Madeira Underwater Open will return to Porto Santo from the 26th to the 29th of October and to Madeira from the 30th of October to the 2nd of November. This event aims to promote marine biodiversity and raise awareness of its conservation, while celebrating the region's potential for scuba diving.
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Music
Evan Alexis Christ & Kirill Troussov Concert | OCM
On 15 November at 6 pm, the Madeira Classical Orchestra will present an unmissable concert at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre with the acclaimed German violinist Kirill Troussov who will perform under the direction of the well-known guest conductor Evan Alexis Christ.
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Music
Flower Festival Concert with Nika Gorič | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra takes the stage at the Madeira Congress Center, on May 4th, at 6 pm, for a beautiful Flower Festival Concert with the incredible soprano Nika Gorič and conductor Tibor Bogányi.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert with Madbrass 5 | OCM
Madeira Classic Orchestra presents a Chamber Music concert with Madbrass 5 composed by Mário Pinto, Rui Vidal (Trumpet), Péter Víg (Horn) and Luís Rodrigues (Trombone).This concert will take place at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira at 6pm.
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Music
Madeira Flower Festival Concert with Carmen Giannattasio | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will perform at the Madeira Congress Centre, on May 3rd, at 18.00, presenting a splendid Flower Festival Concert, under the motto ‘Neapolitan and Italian Songs Night’, with the exceptional Soprano singer Carmen Giannattasio and the conductor Gianluca Marcianò.
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Music
28th Christmas Choir Festival in Funchal – Orfeão Madeirense
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 in Portugal, founded in 1919.
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Music
Christmas Concert - Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra
The Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra presents the Christmas show “Christmas Around the World” on December 13th, with the participation of well-known Madeiran singers Vânia Fernandes, Cláudia Sousa, Maria Ferreira, Paulo Soares, João Camacho and tenor Alberto Sousa.
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Music
Flower Festival Concert with Ekaterina Mochalova | OCM
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, featuring the acclaimed mandolinist Ekaterina Mochalova and conductor Mikica Jevtić.
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Music
Madeira Classical Orchestra Christmas Concert | Diário de Notícias
The Christmas Concert organized by Diário de Notícias da Madeira, in partnership with the Orquestra Clássica da Madeira, is already a milestone in the Christmas festivities calendar for many families.
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Music
Closing Concert of the 2023/2024 Season | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents the Closing Concert of the 2023/2024 season. After the great success of “”Jacob’s Dream”” by Baruch Berliner, performed in a European premiere in May 2023, to close this season, the OCM presents the symphonic poem “GENESIS” by the same composer, under the direction of maestro Luís Andrade and, as narrator, the participation of actor Pedro Araújo.
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Music
Concert by the Madeira Military Band – “Diversidade Cultural” (Cultural Diversity)
The Madeira Military Band presents a concert, within the flower theme, which offers the Madeiran public and visitors a rare opportunity to enjoy the symbiosis between a Military Band and the various groups in the Region; in a fusion which will combine military music with singing, dancing and traditional groups.
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Music
Closing Concert of the 2024/2025 Season | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents the Closing Concert of the 2024/2025 season, with conductor Luís Andrade and soprano Rita Coelho, winner of the Égide Grand Prize.
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Music
Commemorative Concert – 62nd Anniversary of the Madeira Classical Orchestra
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.
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Sport
CMAS Underwater Photography & Video World Cup
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 its remarkable marine biodiversity.
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Music
Madeira Camerata Orchestra Concert – Mikhail Shimorin | OCM
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 (Principal Oboe of OCM).
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Music
Series of Concerts - Conservatoire - Madeira Arts Professional School
The Conservatory – Professional School of Arts of Madeira kicks off the concert series of its students from the Professional Instrumentalist Course and the Professional Jazz Instrumentalist Course, scheduled for March at 8:30 PM, with free admission, subject to venue capacity.
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Recital with Suzana Bartal | OCM
Madeira Classical Orchestra will be performing at the Regional Legislative Assembly on 9 March at 6 pm with a recital by renowned pianist Suzana Bartal, presenting a programme filled with colour and musical challenges with works by Maurice Ravel and Franz Liszt.
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Music
Closing Concert of the XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will be performing at the Madeira Congress Centre (CCM) on March 29 at 6pm for the closing concert of the XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival, with soloists P.L.I.N.T- Pablo Lapidusas International Trio and conductor José Eduardo Gomes.
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Music
Chamber Music Concert with the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Chamber Music concert with the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra in the Chapel of the Princess D. Maria Amélia Foundation at 6 p.m. on October 5.
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival - Opening Concert | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents the Inaugural Concert of the “”XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival””, which takes place at the Madeira Congress Cebtre, on March 8th, at 6 pm.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival - Ahora Quintet | OCM
The 39th Madeira Music Festival is proud to present the Agora Quintet in a concert dedicated to one of the masterpieces of chamber music from the Romantic repertoire: Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C Major.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival - Piano Recital | OCM
On 14 March at 6 pm, the 39th Madeira Music Festival presents a piano recital by pianist Junyan Chen at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, in a concert that offers a musical journey through different aesthetic universes, eras and musical languages.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival / MAAT – Saxophone Quartet | OCM
The 39th Madeira Music Festival presents MAAT – Saxophone Quartet, in a concert that celebrates the versatility and expressive richness of the saxophone quartet, in a journey that spans centuries, styles and musical languages.
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Music
XXXIX Madeira Music Festival | Harp Recital - OCM
The 39th Madeira Music Festival presents, on 8 March, a harp recital by harpist Beatriz Cortesão, featuring a programme that spans different musical periods and styles, highlighting the versatility and expressiveness of the instrument.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival – Closing Concert |OCM
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, a leading figure on the international symphonic scene, celebrated for his interpretative intensity and musical clarity.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival - Busch Trio | OCM
The 39th Madeira Music Festival will present the Busch Trio in a concert dedicated to the chamber music of Ludwig van Beethoven, a central figure in the transition between Classicism and Romanticism. The concert will take place at 9 p.m. at the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
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Gastronomy
“Madeira SABOREA, a journey through taste” Gastronomic Festival
Between July 12th and 21st, Madeira will host SABOREA – an innovative project to strengthen gastronomic and cultural ties, aiming to position Macaronesia as an international gastronomic destination.
Sports Event
European Artistic Swimming Championships & COMEN Youth Artistic Swimming Cup
From June 2 to 5, Madeira will host the European Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships and the COMEN CUP Funchal 2025, a competition organized by European Aquatics in collaboration with the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
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Trail running
Levada Vale Paraíso
Levada Vale Paraíso is a suitable option for those who want to venture into the world of trail running in Madeira, even if they don't have much experience.
Trail running
Quilómetro Vertical de Câmara de Lobos
The Câmara de Lobos Trail is one of the most intense challenges in the island of Madeira for lovers of this sport. With a total length of 3,18 km.
Trail running
Pináculo
The Pináculo trail is one of the most difficult and simultaneously most rewarding challenges for those who are specialised in this sport.
Hotel
Vila Baleira Porto Santo
All-inclusive resort with spa, pool and direct beach access in Porto Santo.
Aparthotel
Vila Baleira Suites
Spacious beachfront suites in Porto Santo, perfect for a family getaway.
Hotel
Vila Baleira Funchal
Modern comfort in Funchal city center with easy access to top attractions.
Aparthotel
Vila Baleira Village
Painted over breathtaking landscapes, in an oasis of endless beauty, Vila Baleira Village is a unique world of villas, where nature meets refinement.
Aparthotel
Hotel Apartamentos Buganvília
Hotel Apartamentos Bungavília is an aparthotel located in the Lido area. Provides all common facilities, such as swimming pools, restaurants, gym or spa!
Aparthotel
Hotel Apartamentos Florasol
Hotel Apartamentos Florasol is a 3-star aparthotel with spacious and bright studios and apartments. Ideal for families and long stays.
Aparthotel
Hotel Apartamentos Mimosa
Located in the Lido area, the Hotel Apartamentos Mimosa has excellent facilities such as swimming pools, restaurants, bars, a gym and a spa area.
Hotel
Hotel Estrelícia
Located in the Lido area, the Hotel Estrelícia is one of the best 3-star hotels on the island and offers numerous communal facilities to its guests!
Manor Houses
Quinta da Bela Vista
Quinta da Bela Vista is a small 5-star hotel in Madeira that has won awards for its elegance and magnificent views over the gardens and bay of Funchal.
Hotel
VidaMar
Enjoy a unique stay at VidaMar Hotels & Resorts Madeira with direct access to the ocean and an exceptional view over the horizon and part of Funchal bay!
Hotel
Sé Boutique Hotel
Sé Boutique Hotel is a unique and urban hotel, located at the hearth of Funchal. Here, art and the uniqueness of the past coexist with modern comfort!
Hotel
Sentido Galosol
The Hotel Sentido Galosol includes a complete gym with squash courts, multi-sports and wellness areas. Ideal for an active holiday on Madeira!
Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Recital Quatet Graça-Lopes | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will be performing at the Porto Santo Cultural and Congress Centre. on March 15th, at 6pm, for a recital with the renowned Lopes-Graça Quartet.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival - Piano Recital - Rafael Kyrychenko | OCM
On 22 March at 6 p.m., the XXXIX Madeira Music Festival presents a Piano Recital at the Regional Legislative Assembly with pianist Rafael Kyrychenko, a top-tier performer of the new generation and winner of multiple international awards, recognised for his musical sophistication, interpretative depth and technical precision.
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Music
Scott Hamilton's concert at the Madeira Congress Centre
The establishment Vespas Club organises, at the Madeira Congress Centre, a concert with one of the best saxophonists of all time: Scott Hamilton. A fantastic concert with elegant and refined melodies, characteristic of the artist, is in prospect.
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Music
Madeira Symphony Orchestra and Ninfas do Atlântico Concert
Looking for a new soundtrack for your Christmas? The DSEAM Female Vocal Ensemble Ninfas do Atlântico and the Madeira Conservatory Academic Orchestra come together for an unforgettable musical moment. This artistic meeting takes place under the baton of maestro Francisco Loreto and is a unique opportunity to enjoy a symphonic choral concert with a program featuring Christmas musical repertoire, with artistic direction by Zélia Gomes.
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Music
Concert with clarinetists André Costa and Vladimir Pavtchinskii and conductor Francisco Loreto | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on June 21st, at the Madeira Congress Center, a Concert with clarinetists André Costa and Vladimir Pavtchinskii and conductor Francisco Loreto.
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Music
Madeira Camerata Concert | Mário Pinto and Rui Vidal | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert with the “Madeira Camerata” String Orchestra, which invites Mário Pinto, soloist A, and Rui Vidal, soloist B, to be held at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, on October 12th, at 18.00.
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Music
Concert by the Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra – “Flower Fantasy”
In addition to the singers, dancers from the Prestige Dance Club of various ages will join this event, under the guidance and choreography of Oksana Kerekesh, Mariana Menezes and Vladimir Kerekesh, along with the participation of various National and international Champion pairs.
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Music
Concert by the Laureates of the Peter Clode National Competition | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents, on 7 February, a concert of great artistic significance, featuring the laureates of the Luiz Peter Clode National Competition.
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Agri-tourism
Terrabona Nature & Vineyards
On the north coast of Madeira, Terrabona Nature & Vineyards is a Wine Country & Wellness retreat. Set in pure, natural surroundings, very close to the sea!
Association
Palco D´Emoções - Associação Cultural, Recreativa, Desportiva e Escola de Samba
Palco D’Emoções – cultural, recreational & samba school in Funchal bringing vibrant carnival and Flower Festival parades and community art projects.
Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Recital by the Ensemble London Handel Players | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will host an exceptional violin and harpsichord concert by the Ensemble London Händel Players - ‘Pearls of the Baroque’ - held at Santa Clara´s Church, on 16 March, at 6pm.
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Concert with Maria Marica and Alexandra Segal | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will be on stage at the Regional Legislative Assembly on 21 March at 9pm for a violin and piano recital with two beautiful artists, Romanian-born Maria Marica and Ukrainian-born Alexandra Segal.
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Music
Concert by the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra | Gabriela Assunção and Matias Assunção | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a concert by the Ensemble XXI String Orchestra, featuring a duet of violin and cello by Gabriela Assunção and Matias Assunção.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival | Opera-Film – The Faun of the Mountains | OCM
On 13 March at 9 pm, the XXXIX Madeira Music Festival presents, -"The Faun of the Mountains", a unique opera-film, at MUDAS - Madeira Museum of Contemporary Art, in a special session marking the 100th anniversary of its premiere.
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Music
39th Madeira Music Festival - Inês de Castro Symphonic Choir | OCM
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).
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Recital with Ensemble Dialecticae Piano Trio | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a violin, cello and piano recital at the Regional Legislative Assembly on 14 March at 9pm with the Ensemble Dialecticae Piano Trio, winner of the 1st Prize for Chamber Music - higher level, in the RTP - Antena 2 Young Musicians Prize Competition.
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Concert with Matteo Armando Sampaolo and Carolina Coimbra | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra will be performing at the Blandy's Lodges on 22 March at 6pm for a fkute and harp recital that combines the Italian virtuosity of flautist Matteo Armando Sampaolo with the elegance of Portuguese harpist Carolina Coimbra.
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Music
Young Soloists Cycle Concert with the Laureates of the 2023 Young Talents Competition | OCM
The Madeira Classic Orchestra presents on June 8th, at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias, at 6 pm, a Concert included in the Young Soloists Cycle with the Laureates of the Young Talents Competition 2023, on clarinet André Costa and violin Filipe Abreu.
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Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Piano and Jazz Recital with Mário Laginha | OCM
On 28 March, at 9 p.m., the Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a Piano and Jazz Recital, at the Vila Galé Santa Cruz Hotel, with the renowned musician Mário Laginha, under the direction of violinist Norberto Gomes.
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Manor Houses
Porto Bay Serra Golf
PortoBay Serra Golf is a charming boutique hotel in Santo da Serra, surrounded by nature and Madeiran traditions, with an exquisite and comfortable decor!
Aparthotel
Porto Santa Maria
Located in the heart of the historic centre of Funchal, in the well-known 'Downtown' area, near the sea and the promenade.
Hotel
The Cliff Bay
The 5-star Cliff Bay Hotel, located on Estrada Monumental, is close to the seafront promenade and the shopping area. It has direct access to the sea!
Short Term Rental
La Villa at The Cliff Bay
La Villa at The Cliff Bay is a stunning private villa with a sea view and private pool. It has access to the facilities of the 5-star resort The Cliff Bay!
Aparthotel
Eden Mar Suite Hotel
The Eden Mar Suite Hotel is a 4-star hotel with suites and bedrooms equipped with kitchenettes that offer a high level of comfort and tranquillity!
Hotel
Hotel Porto Mare
Located in the Lido area, the Hotel Porto Mare is part of the Vila Porto Mare resort on the seafront promenade, close to the tourist and shopping areas.
Hotel
Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
The luxury suites at Les Suites at The Cliff Bay guarantee an unrivalled experience of comfort and elegance.Sea views, swimming pools, spa and restaurants!
Hotel
Calheta Beach
Calheta Beach All Inclusive offers a sophisticated and comfortable space, overlooking the fine yellow sand beach. Ideal for all-inclusive holidays!
Hotel
Sentido Galomar
The Sentido Galomar Eco-Hotel combines energy self-sufficiency and exclusivity for adult guests. It includes a saltwater swimming pool and holistic spa!
Music
XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival | Recital with Michael Guttman, Jing Zhao and José Gallardo | OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents a violin, cello and piano recital featuring three great musicians. Michael Guttman, Jing Zhao and José Gallardo, to be held at the Regional Legislative Assembly, on 23 March at 6pm.
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Music
String Orchestra Concert, Madeira Camerata and the Laureates of the Luiz Peter Clode National Competition |OCM
The Madeira Classical Orchestra presents on June ,1st, at the Madeira Regional Assembly, a concert featuring the String Orchestra, the Madeira Camerata and the Laureates of the Luiz Peter Clode National Competition, an event promoted by the Conservatory – Professional School of Arts of Madeira.
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Il Massimo
International cuisine at the highest level in the MELIÁ Hotel, in a cosy atmosphere with modern decor.
Signature cuisine, Gourmet
Design Centre Nini Andrade Silva
Panoramic restaurant located in Pontinha that combines creativity with a passion for traditions, in a reinterpretation of regional cuisine with Atlantic cuisine.
Tourist Entertainment
EPIC Madeira
Epic Madeira will make your experience on the island of Madeira epic. Enjoy radical experiences such as canyoning, climbing, mountain biking and off-road!
Maritime-tourist
Rota dos Cetáceos
Rota dos Cetáceos is a company dedicated to whale and dolphin watching. It has a biologist on board for a unique experience.
Golf
Santo da Serra Golf Club
At Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra you can choose between more relaxing and more challenging courses. A world-class golf club!
Hotel
NEXT
NEXT is a 4-star hotel aimed at those who like technology and authenticity, that vallue a hassle-free, contemporary and trend-conscious lifestyle.
Hotel
TUI BLUE Madeira Gardens
Located in Funchal, the TUI BLUE Madeira Gardens has a friendly boutique style that gives its guests a modern feel.
Hotel
Saccharum Resort & Spa
Located in Calheta, the contemporary Saccharum resort is all about elegance and comfort. Enjoy scenic sea and mountain views.
Hotel
Royal Savoy
The Royal Savoy is a 5-star hotel located in Madeira, providing the ideal choice for guests seeking the warmth and comfort of home.
Culture
Festival of Biosphere Reserves in Portugal
The first edition of the Festival of Biosphere Reserves in Portugal takes place from the 21st of April to the 7th of May. This event aims to divulge the 12 Portuguese biosphere reserves. . This restricted number includes the municipality of Santana, in Madeira, which, since 2011, has been certified by UNESCO with this important award.
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Aparthotel
Pestana Vila Lido Madeira
Beachfront hotel with direct Lido access, perfect to relax in central Funchal.
Aparthotel
Pestana Promenade Premium Ocean & Spa Resort
Seafront resort in Funchal with spa, pools, and amazing ocean views.
Hotel
Pestana Quinta do Arco Nature and Rose Garden
Nature retreat in Arco de São Jorge with rose garden and lush surroundings.
Aparthotel
Pestana Village Garden
Traditional Madeiran-style hotel with tropical gardens and charm in Funchal.
Hotel
Pestana Porto Santo
All-inclusive resort in Porto Santo with golden beach, pools and full relaxation.
Hotel
Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira
Luxury hotel in Funchal with sea views, pools, SPA and sea access.
Hotel
Hotel Pestana Royal
All-inclusive resort with sea views, near Praia Formosa. Great for families.
Tourist apartment
Pestana Bay & Gardens Aparth Hotel
Beachfront aparthotel with bay views and tropical gardens. Comfort and freedom.
Resort
Pestana Casino Park Hotel & Resort
Iconic hotel in Funchal designed by Niemeyer, with casino, spa and Atlantic views.
Aparthotel
Pestana Casino Studios
Modern studios in Funchal next to the Casino, ideal for flexible stays.
Hotel
Pestana Churchill Bay - Pousada & Historic Hotel
Historic inn in Câmara de Lobos with bay views and authentic Madeiran atmosphere.
Hotel
Pestana CR7 Funchal
Stylish hotel co-created with Cristiano Ronaldo in Funchal. Comfort and top location.
Hotel
Pestana Grand Premium Ocean Hotel
5-star hotel with ocean views, spa, and pools—perfect for a luxury stay in Funchal.
Aparthotel
Pestana Miramar
Pestana Miramar is a 4-star hotel located in Funchal just a short distance from the beach. It has an incredible view over the city, the port and the bay!
Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
Artisan Workshop at the Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
On April 11th, from 3 pm to 6 pm, the Madeira Tourist Information and Promotion Office in Lisbon will host a workshop inspired by Madeira Embroidery. This is a unique opportunity to reinterpret this centuries-old tradition and incorporate it into your wardrobe.
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Wine Madeira Producer
Blandy's Wine Lodge
Blandy's Wine Lodge wineries have been ageing Madeira's best wines in the traditional way for seven generations.
Experiencing the City
Enjoying the sea
Nautical Activities in Funchal - Crystal-clear waters and inviting temperatures: come and experience the sea of Funchal!
João Amorim
The Best Sunsets in Madeira
Discover the best sunsets in Madeira: unique places for peaceful, unforgettable moments.
Madeira and Porto Santo
Weddings
With breathtaking landscapes, fabulous accommodation and impeccable hospitality, Madeira is the ideal place to get married.
Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
Chocolate Market of the Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
On March 27th, join us at the Chocolate Market, an experience dedicated to Madeira’s artisanal chocolate, inspired by the Farmers’ Market. From 3 PM to 7 PM, you can taste different varieties of chocolate, with various cocoa percentages, paired with regional fruits, Madeira Wine, and Madeira Rum.
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Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
2nd Anniversary of the Madeira Tourism Office in Lisbon
On December 17, come blow out the candles with us and celebrate the 2nd anniversary of our space. Get ready for an afternoon filled with regional flavours and a warm atmosphere inspired by Madeiran traditions. Admission is free — bring family and friends and come celebrate Madeira in the heart of the city!
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Experiencing the City
Touring the City
Walk in Funchal - Walking in Funchal is always a pleasant experience, as the green of the mountains and the blue of the ocean accompany you.
What to do
Food and Wine Enthusiasts
With its use of excellent regional products, Madeira's Gastronomy is rich in memorable flavours, centuries-old traditions and unique delicacies.
Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter
Would you like to receive our newsletter? Stay up to date with everything that's happening in Madeira and Porto Santo.
Cultural
Porto da Cruz Route I - Associação de Bandolins da Madeira
The Madeira Mandolin Association invites tourists and residents to join an incredible cultural and gastronomic adventure, the Porto da Cruz Route. For half a day, those taking part in this initiative will have the opportunity to get to know the best that the parish of Porto da Cruz has to offer.
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Cultural
Machico Route I - Associação de Bandolins da Madeira
Rota de Machico is a unique cultural and gastronomic experience around the city of Machico. On this route that lasts half a day, visitors and residents have the opportunity to learn a bit of history, taste some typical foods of the region and watch a concert by the organising entity, the Madeira Mandolin Association.
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Museums
Madeira Press Museum
The Madeira Press Museum allows you to explore the historic journey of the printing industry and the press in the archipelago.
Experiencing the City
Entertainment
From bars to nightclubs, restaurants or a casino, Funchal's Nightlife brings joy to the streets all year round.
Weddings
Getting married in Madeira
Madeira offers stunning locations and excellent quality services, ensuring a dream wedding.
What to do
Experiencing the city of Funchal
Cosmopolitan spirit, vibrant natural landscapes, unique traditions and unforgettable delicacies: it's hard to choose what to do in Funchal first.
Experiencing the City
Exploring the City
Funchal will be responsible for some of the most unforgettable moments of your holidays. It will be hard to choose what to see in Funchal first!
Newsletter
Newsletter Blog
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Touring the City
Sightseeing Buses
Using Funchal's Sightseeing Buses, have the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour that includes some of the city's most interesting landmarks in total comfort.
Traditional Food
Sweets and Desserts
Madeira's traditional confectionery reveals the island’s cultural richness through sweets and desserts made with local ingredients and recipes passed down through generations. These sweet delights are the perfect way to end a meal on a high note.
Entertainment
Rooftops
A Rooftop in Funchal is the ideal place to contemplate the unique landscapes of Madeira's capital, with the ocean in the background.
Hotel
Savoy Palace
The Savoy Palace is the ideal choice for guests looking to relax in a luxurious and sophisticated environment. Top 5-star hotel!
Food and Wine Enthusiasts
Madeira Wine Tour
The importance of Madeira Wine is imprinted on the culture of the Archipelago, but also on its landscapes. Discover them on the Madeira Wine Tour!
Exploring the City
Funchal Churches
Come and discover the extensive and surprising religious heritage of the municipality, get to know the Churches of Funchal
Touring the City
Taxi
Taxi Funchal - A convenient, fast and efficient way to get around the region. Travelling in comfort and safety.
Experiencing the City
Shopping in Funchal
Shopping in Funchal? There are several large supermarkets in the city where you can find a variety of shops, restaurants and hypermarkets.
Museums
Madeira Ethnographic Museum
The Madeira Ethnographic Museum presents collections that focus on the various social, cultural, ethnographic and economic aspects of the archipelago.
Museums
Madeira Photography Museum - Atelier Vicente's
The Madeira Photography Museum gathers a collection of cameras, sceneries and a photographic archive of one and a half million copies.
Museums
Civic and Cultural Centre of Santa Clara
The Civic and Cultural Centre of Santa Clara is a recommended visit for any art and culture enthusiast. It is housed in a late 19th century house.
Monuments & Architecture
Convent of Santa Clara
The Convent of Santa Clara was built at the end of the 15th century and has considerable heritage value, both in its historical and artistic aspects.
Museums
Casa Museu Frederico de Freitas
The Frederico de Freitas House Museum presents eclectic collection dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Museums
Casa das Mudas
Casa das Mudas is a dynamic museum dedicated to contemporary art. Its building, with modern lines and harmoniously integrated into the landscape.
Traditional Food
Espetada
Authentic taste of Madeira: 'espetada' on a bay laurel stick is an iconic dish, ideal for those who appreciate succulent meat, tradition, and good regional wine.
Food and Wine Enthusiasts
Madeira Rum
Derived exclusively from the alcoholic fermentation and distillation of sugar cane juice, Madeira Rum is one of the most appreciated traditional products.
Traditional Food
Typical dishes
Madeira is a land rich in culture and flavours, where traditional cuisine reflects the history, climate, and simplicity of island life. The combination of fresh local ingredients, artisanal techniques, and a passion for genuine flavours creates an authentic culinary experience, ideal for those who appreciate good food and regional wines.
Traditional Food
Typical and Traditional Drinks
Madeira has plenty of traditional drinks that accompany its gastronomy and celebrate the island's history. From artisanal liqueurs to exclusive soft drinks and local beers - and of course, wine - each drink offers a unique flavour and a direct connection to Madeiran traditions.
Touring the City
Bicycles
Bicycles in Funchal - Come discover and contemplate the nooks of this garden city by bike.