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
From famous parades such as 'Cortejo Alegórico' and the satirical 'Cortejo Trapalhão' to the festivities that take place during these days in multiple locations, Madeira's Carnival fills the entire archipelago with a unique liveliness.
from February 11th to 22nd 2026
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!
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
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.
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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