Carnival Festivities
It's one of the highlights of Madeira's festival calendar. A wave of joy that spreads throughout the archipelago.
Carnival
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An explosion of euphoria
Madeira Carnival fills the archipelago with colour, music and lively celebrations. In 2027, the iconic Grand Carnival Parade will take place over two consecutive days for the first time, on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February.
The festivities continue until Shrove Tuesday with the irreverent Trapalhão Parade, alongside a variety of events bringing towns and villages across the Region to life in an atmosphere of celebration, tradition and good cheer.
from February 3rd to 14th 2027
Life is two days and Carnival is three! In fact, in Madeira it's two weeks. Look out for the troupes and revellers that make Madeira's Carnival live up to its fame.
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Experience Madeira's Carnival
Colour, dance, music, costumes and broad smiles: enjoy this iconic party!
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Culture
ABM - Associação de Batucada da Madeira
Powerful rhythms and vibrant energy bring Madeira’s events to life with the Batucada Association.
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.
Culture
Associação Fitness Team
Zumba group energizing cultural events in Madeira with movement, rhythm, and lots of fun.
Culture
AFM - Associação de Fados da Madeira
Preserves and promotes Fado in Madeira through concerts, cultural events, and traditional music training.
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.
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
Nuvem D´Afectos – Associação Cultural e Recreativa
Nuvem D’Afectos: Madeiran cultural & recreational association promoting lively events, cultural expression and regional identity.
Culture
Retoiça – Associação Cultural, Desportiva e Recreativa
Promotes culture, sports, and leisure in Madeira through inclusive activities, creative events, and community projects.
Masks, colour and joy
Madeira's Carnival is an itinerant festival and revelry arrives in each municipality in an original way. Although Funchal steals most of the attention, there are plenty of streamers and confetti spreading magic across the entire archipelago. Here's where the main events will take place:
Music and Dance
Carnival Allegorical Parade
On 5 and 6 February, the streets of Funchal city centre will once again come alive with music, colour and entertainment, as, for the first time, two carnival parades take place, bringing together spectacular floats and flamboyant costumes full of creativity and fantasy.
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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Flower Festival
The Madeira Flower Festival occurs with the arrival of spring, when Madeira's gardens become even more colorful and exuberant. It celebrates Nature.
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Atlantic Festival
Don't miss the Atlantic Festival! Madeira is filled with animation to celebrate the beginning of summer with music, fireworks and memorable shows.
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Classics at Magnolia
"Classics at Magnolia" is a living showcase where the focus is on classic cars. Discover fascinating stories that span generations.
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Wine Festival
Get to know the Wine Festival! It is never too much to honor this regional product, known for its excellent quality all over the world.
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Columbus Festival
Columbus Festival - A unique opportunity to remember and experience the Age of Discoveries and Columbus' stay on the island of Porto Santo.
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Nature Festival
Nature Festival - An exciting adventure dedicated to those who love nature sports. Challenge your limits in contact with Madeira's natural heritage!
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Christmas and New Year's Eve
Christmas and New Year's Eve in Madeira? The archipelago is totally enveloped by Christmas magic, culminating with the grandiose New Year's Eve fireworks.