There are always events and celebrations livening up the streets of the archipelago. Join the famous festive spirit that characterises the Madeirans!
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Madeira's calendar of events invites you to enjoy the best that life has to offer all year round. A festive archipelago where fun is always guaranteed.
The epicentre of Carnival in Madeira, whose images travel the world every year, is unquestionably Funchal. It's an explosion of joy to which it is impossible to remain indifferent. The city truly becomes a sambadrome. Plus, the Carnival Parade brings even more colour and revelry to this festivity.
Madeira is a hanging garden in the Atlantic. Therefore, spring is experienced here with particular emphasis and gratitude, duly celebrated in the iconic Flower Festival. The decorations and flower carpets, as well as the Flower Parade, present across the entire island, are unforgettable elements of this fragrant festival.
Celebrated throughout the month of June, the Atlantic Festival brings dozens of cultural initiatives to the archipelago. Dance, exhibitions, concerts and chilling music and fireworks shows by the sea are just some of the reasons not to miss this event. Celebrate the beginning of summer with us!
'Classics at Magnólia' brings together in a dynamic exhibition the best preserved classic cars of the archipelago of Madeira. In addition to the incredible classic vehicles, you will find extras circulating around the space in period costumes, contributing to a faithful recreation of the atmosphere of the early years of the 20th century.
One of the most symbolic events in Madeira is, of course, the one that celebrates the incomparable nectar produced in these fertile lands. Held during the harvest season, between late August and early September, the Wine Festival toasts to this excellent product with concerts, exhibitions and parades. Cheers!
Every year, hundreds of visitors flock to the island of Porto Santo to remember the time of Portuguese maritime expansion. The Columbus Festival offers a trip back in time to the medieval period, reliving Columbus's passage through the golden island, with dramatisations, theatrical performances, acrobatics, juggling and constant entertainment in the streets.
Taking place between mountains, valleys, the Laurissilva forest and the sea, the Nature Festival is one of Madeira's most emblematic events, a hymn to the Island's exuberant natural heritage, promoting the best mountain and sea activities these islands have to offer. Everyone is welcome to this adventure!
The archipelago lives this magical season with special emotion. After all, this is 'the celebration' of Madeira! The decorations and lights, as well as the Christmas markets, are major tourist attractions. The celebration culminates on 3 December with the colossal fireworks display, which has already been included in the Guinness World Records.
We love to celebrate so much, that we already have the main events for the coming years lined up. Check here the Tourist Entertainment Calendar for 2023, and also, for 2024 and 2025. Experience one event or live them all!
From water activities such as surfing, scuba diving or open water swimming, to sports that take place on the island's trails and 'levadas' (water channels), such as trail running, mountain biking or canyoning, as well as golf or orienteering, there are countless events and competitions in Madeira all year round.
The archipelago's gastronomy is known worldwide for its unmistakable flavours. Therefore, there are several events in Madeira that pay tribute to some of the most iconic products of these islands, such as limpets, black scabbard fish, wine, chestnuts or regional sweets, just to name a few. Come and celebrate Madeira's flavours!
There are many concerts and music festivals that take place in the archipelago all year round and, taking advantage of Madeira's privileged subtropical climate, most of these events take place outdoors. Some of the most famous names in national and international music have performed on the archipelago's main stages.
