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. The sunny village of Paul do Mar (fishermen village) puts on the colours of the so called “Arraiais” for three consecutive evenings, to host music […]
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The Calheta Municipality Festivities 2026 will take place from 4 to 27 June, bringing an exciting programme of music, theatre, traditional celebrations and entertainment for all ages. Among the events highlights are the theatre performances “O Que Tem Uma Mala?” and “Bom Filho a Casa Torna”, the São João Gala Concert, the colourful São João […]
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The Municipality of Funchal is hosting the first edition of “São João na Sé”, an initiative that brings together, for the first time, two of the city’s most iconic traditional festivities: the Festas da Sé and the Saint John’s Altars. The initiative is presented as a “fusion” of these two traditional celebrations, taking place over […]
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Machico hosts the “Mercado Quinhentista” between June 5th to 7th, the 16th-century Market”, an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status. Organized by the MQ – Mercado Quinhentista – Associação de Recreação Histórica de Machico, in partnership with the Elementary and Secondary Schools […]
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It is undoubtedly the most emblematic event in the Madeira archipelago and also the most colourful. For several weeks, Funchal is filled with the scent of flowers and the joy of thousands of tourists who come here. The construction of the Wall of Hope, symbolised by the placement of flowers by children, and the floral […]
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The making of the traditional flower carpets is carried throughout the island and had its origins in the decoration of religious processions. Due to its undeniable beauty and detail, the flower carpets are replicated on the streets during the Flower Festival and Wine Festival.
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From 11th to 12th April, the parish of Ilha, in the municipality of Santana, hosts another edition of the Lemon Festival, celebrating local traditions, flavours and community spirit. The event that pays homage to local lemon production is also a very lively and popular festival among the inhabitants of the municipality, with an eclectic program, […]
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From 7 to 28 March, the 39th Madeira Music Festival will be held at various cultural venues, with 10 concerts featuring 191 artists from all over the world. These artists will delight audiences with unique performances. The festival is promoted by ANSA – Associação Notas e Sinfonias Atlânticas, the entity in charge of the Madeira […]
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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. This event celebrates the production of this emblematic fruit and its derivatives such as liqueurs, puddings, ice cream and smoothies! Join in the celebration of this […]
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The Saturday night exuberant allegorical parade is the highlight of Carnival festivities. Over a thousand five hundred revellers participate dressed in eye-catching costumes in addition to a dozen exquisitely decorated floats. The carnival allegoric parade exudes brightness, color, rhythm and a lot of samba, attracting thousands of locals and tourists alike to the center of […]
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