Madeira Local Events
There are numerous cultural celebrations, religious festivals and events in Madeira throughout the year. Check below regularly to find out the latest news and Madeira events which will help in planning your Madeira holiday!
Place: Funchal (15 Feb 2012 - 22 Feb 2012)During Carnival in Madeira, the streets of Funchal are decorated with bright motifs and invaded by carnival music.
2012 RS:X European Windsurfing Championships_Madeira Island
Place: Funchal, Madeira Island (23 Feb 2012 - 1 Mar 2012)The 2012 RS:X European Windsurfing Championships will be taking place in Madeira Island from February 23rd till March 1st, 2012.
Place: Funchal (19 Apr 2012 - 25 Apr 2012)
Watch the streets come alive with floats filled with flowers, children and adults making a parade through the main streets of the city centre!
Place: Funchal (1 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012)
Held in the month of June, this festival is filled with animation and culture, comprising of three different components: The Madeira Music Festival, The International Firework Contest and street performances by philharmonic bands.
Madeira Classic Rally - Madeira
Place: Madeira (1 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012)This is an event for old and classic cars in perfect condition of conservation and originality.
Place: Madeira (2 Aug 2012 - 4 Aug 2012)
This is the most spectacular sporting event in the Region and one of the most important competitions of the European Rally Championship bringing cars from the most recognized producers from all around the racing world.
Madeira Wine Festival - Madeira
Place: Funchal (26 Aug 2012 - 2 Sep 2012)The Madeira wine festival is held in September during harvesting season on the island, and recreates ancestral customs of the Madeiran people.
Columbus Festival in Porto Santo
Place: Porto Santo (13 Sep 2012 - 15 Sep 2012)The Columbus Festival in Porto Santo festival takes place in various shows with lots music, exhibitions, street entertainment and medieval scenes!
Place: Curral das Freiras (1 Nov 2012)
Enjoy the unique landscape of Curral das Freiras and the various cultural and traditional aspects.
Celebrations of New Year's Eve Madeira
Place: Madeira (26 Nov 2012 - 6 Jan 2013)At the end of every year, Madeira becomes an island full of festivity to celebrate the end of another year, with a firework display that won the Guinness world record in 2006!
Corrida de São Silvestre in Madeira
Place: Funchal (28 Dec 2012)This event is based on great tradition celebrating athletics of the region!
