Madeira Events: Embrace Island Celebrations

Madeira Cherry Festival 2025

The Madeira Cherry Festival is a vibrant celebration that highlights the importance of cherries in the culture and economy of Madeira Island. Held annually in the charming parish of Jardim da Serra, this festival showcases the abundant production of this delicious fruit. The festival offers an unforgettable experience, combining tradition, gastronomy, and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including: Additionally, the festival provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Jardim da Serra, with guided tours through cherry orchards and scenic trails. The Madeira Cherry Festival…

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Madeira Music Festival

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The Madeira Music Festival, once again, brings to the island the possibility of experiencing and enjoying a richer cultural offer in the field of classical music. With a diversified programme, including concerts and recitals from erudite music to contemporary dance, the Music festival is a remarkable event that seeks to rouse a cultural impact and mark the take-off of the summer season’s festivals. An event that has been enriching the Madeira Atlantic Festival for some years, it is also a strong presence in the cultural and touristic agenda, daily introducing…

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Underwater Nature Madeira Festival 2025

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-> This event no longer takes place <- The second edition of the “Underwater Nature Festival” is scheduled for the beginning of next month. This recreational sporting event aims to promote and raise awareness of the Garajau Natural Reserve, a marine reserve of about 376 hectares, situated on the south coast of Madeira, between Lazaretto (Funchal) and Ponta da Oliveira (Caniço de Baixo). As the name indicates, the programme will focus on diving and other sea related activities and on environmental actions carried out in the Reserve. This event integrates…

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Meeting Canyoning Madeira 2025

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Clube Naval perform Seixal organizes Meeting Canyoning Madeira. Meeting Canyoning Madeira is a event organized by the Sailing Club of Seixal and the Mountain Camping Federation of Portugal.This event has as principal goal promoting Madeira’s tremendous capacity for the practice of the sports activity, and encouraging the discussion and exchange of experiences between practitioners. It includes workshops and lectures open to the participation of people of different nationalities.During this event, participants have the chance to go through several canyons in various areas most of which are situated in the north…

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Machico Sixteenth Century Market 2025

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Local: Machico More info: https://eventsmadeira.com/en/event/sixteenth-century-market/ Machico hosts the 9th edition of 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 Municipal Council of Machico and in partnership with the Elementary and Secondary Schools of Machico, this initiative takes place in Machico´s downtown at Largo da Praça, in Alameda Dr. José António de Almada, and ofers a number of cultural and musical activities. “The Daughters of Tristão” In the early 16th century, the archipelago of…

The Atlantic Festival, an event that marks the beginning of the summer season in Madeira, will this year integrate a diverse set of initiatives

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Madeira Atlantic Festival 2025

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The Madeira Atlantic Festival, an event that marks the beginning of the summer season in Madeira, will this year integrate a diverse set of initiatives spread throughout the month of June, most importantly the pyromusical shows; the Madeira Music Festival and the Regional Arts Week. Pyromusical Shows The four pyro musical shows with a duration of about 20 minutes, start at 10.30pm at the entrance of Funchal’s harbor (commonly designated as “Pontinha”), taking place within the 4 Saturdays of June, on the 7th, 14th 21st and 28th of 2014. The…

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Festas da Sé 2025 – Funchal

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The streets surrounding the Funchal Cathedral come alive at the end of May during the Festas da Sé – a typical Madeiran arraial (street party). More info: https://cultura.madeira.gov.pt/agenda-cultural123/4911-festas-da-s%C3%A9-2023.html Festas da Sé Local restaurants in Rua de João Tavira, Rua do Bispo, Rua da Queimada de Cima, Rua da Queimada de Baixo and Rua dos Ferreiros feature special traditional menus and offer a wide selection of local food and wine. The streets are beautifully decorated for the occasion and entertainment includes music from singing groups and brass bands. The Festas da…

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Madeira May Events 2025

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May 2025 in Madeira is a month filled with diverse and engaging events, showcasing the island’s rich culture and springtime beauty. Visitors can experience a variety of traditional celebrations, including folk festivals that highlight Madeira’s unique customs and heritage. This time of year is also ideal for enjoying the island’s stunning natural landscapes, with outdoor activities and events taking full advantage of the pleasant spring weather. From cultural festivities to nature excursions, May in Madeira offers a wonderful blend of experiences for travelers looking to immerse themselves in local traditions…

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Madeira Onion Festival 2025

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Dedicated to the onion, Festa da Cebola is a charming tribute to local farmers and the agriculture produced in Caniço. Madeira Onion Festival Admire artistic arrangements and displays with local flowers and enjoy the parade of tractors and cars decoratively covered with onions. Traditional music, craft stalls and a selection of food and wine ensure this festival is a popular event for all ages. Don’t forget to take home a box of home-grown onions – direct from the farmer! The Madeira Onion Festival (Festa da Cebola) is a unique and…

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Madeira New year festivities

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Legend of Saint Sylvester On the last night of the year, being the Virgin Mary tilting in the skies over the ocean, St. Sylvester came to talk to her. The Virgin Mary confided in him the reason for her sadness: she recalled the lovely Atlantis, sunken by God as a punishment on its inhabitants. While she was speaking, Our Lady wept tears of sadness and compassion. St. Sylvester noticed that they were not tears but real pearls. One of these tears fell on the spot where the extraordinary Atlantis once…