Madeira January Events 2024

January 2024 in Madeira is a time of celebration and rejuvenation, marked by a variety of events that showcase the island’s unique culture and stunning winter beauty. This month often features the tail end of the festive Christmas and New Year celebrations, including impressive fireworks and lively street parties. Visitors can also enjoy traditional events that reflect Madeira’s rich cultural heritage, including music and dance performances. The cooler but mild winter weather is ideal for exploring the island’s natural landscapes, with outdoor activities tailored to the season. January in Madeira offers a blend of festive joy and the serene beauty of the island, perfect for travelers seeking a mix of celebration and relaxation.

The Christmas and New Year Celebrations end in January. It’s time to clear out the cupboards and regain our strength for Carnival, which is not far away. Events Madeira

Thematic fairs – Handcraft

The thematic fairs are held weekly, on Thursdays, and are divided into different areas: Antiques and Second-hand Books, Gastronomy, Crafts and Fashion, Costume Jewellery and Decoration.

Date: 11/01/2023 9:00

Thematic fairs – Handcraft

The thematic fairs are held weekly, on Thursdays, and are divided into different areas: Antiques and Second-hand Books, Gastronomy, Crafts and Fashion, Costume Jewellery and Decoration.

Date: 16/02/2023
Locality: Funchal

“Cantar os Reis” – Twelfth Night Songs | Municipal Garden of Funchal

January, 5th | 8:00 pm
The “Encontros da Eira” Cultural Association, a musical group dedicated to the Madeira traditional music, will organize and produce the traditional twelfth night songs in the auditorium of the Municipal Garden of Funchal.This event marks the end of the New Year’s festivities and seeks to recreate traditional popular songs that former inhabitants used to sing on this day, door to door, in several local parishes around the island.

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Santo Amaro Feast | Santa Cruz

12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
This religious festivity marks the occasion when families gather to dismantle their Nativity scenes “lapinhas” and “sweep the larder clean” – a tradition that consists in visiting family and friends to share the last holiday’s delights.“Santo Amaro” is celebrated throughout the entire island of Madeira, but it’s in the municipality of Santa Cruz where this festivity is celebrated in honour of its patron saint, in a particularly festive and ceremonial way, setting the end of the Christmas holidays.

Funchal Marathon

21/01/2024
The Funchal Marathon, held in Madeira Island, is a notable sporting event that encompasses three different races: a marathon, a half marathon, and a mini marathon. Organized by the Madeira Athletics Association, the event is known for its stunningly scenic routes that showcase the natural beauty of the island. This marathon attracts a diverse group of athletes from various nationalities, making it a significant and multicultural athletic occasion.

Panelo Feast | Chão da Ribeira do Seixal

27/01/2024 – 28/01/2024 / 8:00
This is a famous and old Madeira tradition enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz.This social gathering takes place at Chão da Ribeira, on the last Sunday morning of the month of January, where  families come together to prepare the “Panelo”, a culinary dish made of vegetables and blood sausage, very similar to “Cozido á Portuguesa” (Portuguese stew).This commemoration also features stalls, selling local food and drinks, along with lots of entertainment.