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!
Watch the streets come alive with floats filled with flowers, children and adults making a parade through the main streets of the city centre!
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.
This is an event for old and classic cars in perfect condition of conservation and originality.
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.
Camacha Art Festival is dedicated to the local cultural traditions and traditional music of Madeira!
The São Vicente Festival is probably one of the biggest and most attended festivals on the island.
The Madeira wine festival is held in September during harvesting season on the island, and recreates ancestral customs of the Madeiran people.
This festival celebrates the traditional way of making cider in Madeira!
The Columbus Festival in Porto Santo festival takes place in various shows with lots music, exhibitions, street entertainment and medieval scenes!
Come out to try delicious organic apples and participate in the Apple Trail!
The Symposium on Temperature and Thermal Measurements in Industry and Science - TEMPMEKO 2013 - will take place in the beautiful town of Funchal, located in the South Coast of Madeira Island, from 14th – 18th October 2013.
Enjoy the unique landscape of Curral das Freiras and the various cultural and traditional aspects.
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!
This event is based on great tradition celebrating athletics of the region!
The Santo Amaro Festival is a religious festival that closes the celebrations of Christmas. "Sweeping of the Closets" is another popular name for this festival.
It is a festival to officially open Carnival, which was born as the tradition of celebrating the female fellows and male fellows.
During Carnival in Madeira, the streets of Funchal are decorated with bright motifs and invaded by carnival music.
The Anona Festival is held in the parish of Faial on the north side of the island between February and March. This is an exhibition specially dedicated to this fruit and its derived products.
