Madeira Events 2026

Further information consult the Tourist Entertainment Calendars for Madeira Island

Events in Madeira Island – January 2026

1–7 January 2026

Christmas and New Year Programme (continuation)

• Type: Cultural, traditional music, family activities
• Location: Mainly Funchal, with events across several municipalities
• Details: Final days of the official Christmas and New Year celebrations, including concerts, street animation and traditional songs.
• Notes: This programme officially ends in the first week of January every year.

---

5 January 2026

Singing of the Kings (Cantar os Reis)

• Type: Traditional music and folklore
• Location: Jardim Municipal, Funchal
• Details: One of Madeira’s most rooted traditions, marking Epiphany. Choirs and groups perform traditional songs associated with the Kings.

---

9–11 January 2026

Madeira Orienteering Festival

• Type: Sports / outdoor event
• Locations: Palheiro area, Poiso, Camacha, Ponta de São Lourenço
• Details: International orienteering competition attracting athletes from several countries. Multiple stages over three days in different landscapes.

---

13–17 January 2026

Festivities of Senhor Santo Amaro

• Type: Religious and popular festival
• Location: Santa Cruz
• Details: One of the most important traditional festivals in eastern Madeira, with religious celebrations, local food stalls, music and community activities.
• Main day: 15 January (traditional reference date).

---

17 January 2026

Funchal Marathon and Mini Marathon

• Type: Sports / athletics
• Location: Funchal (city circuit)
• Details: International road race including marathon, half-marathon and shorter distances.
• Note: Date may be adjusted slightly depending on official sporting calendars.

---

24–25 January 2026

Festa do Panelo

• Type: Gastronomy and local tradition
• Location: Porto Moniz
• Details: Traditional festival celebrating regional cuisine, particularly local meat and slow-cooked dishes. Strong cultural and community focus.

---

31 January 2026

Classical Concert – Madeira Classical Orchestra

• Type: Classical music
• Location: Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira, Funchal
• Time: 18:00
• Details: Chamber music concert, part of the regular winter programme of the regional orchestra.

---

Important notes

• January is a quieter month for tourism, but culturally active, especially with traditional festivities and classical music concerts.
• Exact concert programmes and some sports schedules are usually confirmed closer to the date (November–December 2025).
• Religious and traditional events listed above occur every year in January, making them reliable for planning.

-> More information about Madeira January Events

Events in Madeira Island – February 2026

Winter Classical Music Programme

• Type: Classical music, chamber concerts
• Location: Mainly Funchal (Assembly of Madeira, theatres, churches)
• Details: February traditionally features regular concerts by the Madeira Classical Orchestra and smaller ensembles, aimed at both residents and winter visitors.
• Notes: Exact dates and repertoires are confirmed closer to the month.

---

11–22 February 2026

Carnival of Madeira

• Type: Major cultural festival
• Location: Funchal (main events), with local celebrations across the island
• Details: Madeira Carnival is one of the island’s most important annual events, inspired by Brazilian Carnival but rooted in local traditions.
• Key moments include:
  • Opening celebrations and street entertainment
  • The main Carnival Parade (Saturday night)
  • Children’s Carnival Parade
  • Trapalhão Parade (traditional, satirical parade)
• Main Carnival Day: 17 February 2026 (Shrove Tuesday)

---

14 February 2026

Valentine’s Day Events

• Type: Cultural and tourism-oriented events
• Location: Hotels, restaurants and cultural venues across Madeira
• Details: Valentine’s Day is marked with themed dinners, concerts and small performances, especially in Funchal and coastal resorts.
• Notes: These are privately organised events rather than official public festivals.

---

21 February 2026

Trapalhão Carnival Parade

• Type: Traditional Carnival parade
• Location: Funchal city centre
• Details: A humorous and satirical parade featuring local groups, improvised costumes and social commentary. Considered one of the most authentic Carnival events on the island.

---

Late February 2026

Local Festivities and Community Events

• Type: Cultural and religious
• Location: Various municipalities, including rural parishes
• Details: Smaller-scale community celebrations, cultural evenings and parish events often take place after Carnival, depending on local traditions.

---

General notes for February

• February is one of the most vibrant cultural months in Madeira due to Carnival.
• Accommodation demand is higher during Carnival week.
• Weather is typically mild, allowing outdoor parades and evening events without disruption.

-> More information about Madeira February Events

Madeira – Events in March 2026

6 March 2026 (20:30)

Madeira Arts School Concerts – “CelloNíssimo” (Piano & Cello Concert)

• Location: Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira (Salão Nobre), Funchal
• Notes: Free admission, subject to venue capacity. 

17 March 2026 (20:30)

Madeira Arts School Concerts – “From the Baroque to Romanticism” (Violin Concert)

• Location: Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira (Salão Nobre), Funchal
• Notes: Free admission, subject to venue capacity. 

20 March 2026 (20:30)

Madeira Arts School Concerts – “Musical Equinox” (Violin Concert)

• Location: Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira (Salão Nobre), Funchal
• Notes: Free admission, subject to venue capacity. 

27 March 2026 (20:30)

Madeira Arts School Concerts – “Roots and Routes of the Madeiran Chordophones”

• Location: Conservatory – School of the Arts of Madeira (Salão Nobre), Funchal
• Notes: Free admission, subject to venue capacity. 

28 March 2026 (20:30–21:30, local time)

Earth Hour 2026

• Location: Global event (Madeira typically participates with lights-off actions; local programme is usually confirmed closer to the date)
• Official date/time for 2026: 28 March 2026 at 20:30 local time. 

---

Ongoing cultural option (available in March 2026)

Waterline exhibition (Natural History Museum of Funchal)

• Location: Museu de História Natural, Funchal
• Dates listed: 20/06/2023 to 20/06/2028 (so it is open during March 2026). 

---

Note on completeness

At this moment, the most clearly published March 2026 items in official/structured calendars are the Conservatory concert series (with specific March dates) and the global Earth Hour date. 

If “events” should include sports races, food fairs, and parish festivals (not only concerts/exhibitions), I can compile a broader March 2026 list — but it needs to be based on published municipal programmes and event pages as they go live.

-> More information about Madeira March Events 

Events in Madeira Island – April 2026

Holy Week and Easter Celebrations

• Type: Religious and cultural
• Location: Island-wide, with major ceremonies in Funchal
• Key dates:
  • Palm Sunday: 29 March 2026 (precedes April events)
  • Maundy Thursday: 2 April 2026
  • Good Friday: 3 April 2026
  • Easter Sunday: 5 April 2026
• Details: Churches across Madeira hold processions and liturgical ceremonies, particularly in Funchal and older parishes.
• Notes: Easter is one of the most important religious periods on the island and always generates public ceremonies and increased cultural activity.

---

Early to mid-April 2026

Easter Concerts and Classical Music Performances

• Type: Classical and sacred music
• Location: Funchal (churches, Assembly of Madeira, theatres)
• Details: Regular seasonal concerts associated with Easter, performed by the Madeira Classical Orchestra and local ensembles.
• Notes: Exact dates and programmes are confirmed closer to the event month but occur every year.

---

Mid-April 2026

Madeira Regional Arts and Cultural Events

• Type: Exhibitions, recitals, small-scale performances
• Location: Cultural venues in Funchal, including museums and the Madeira Arts Conservatory
• Details: April traditionally features rotating exhibitions and student or professional recitals as part of the spring cultural calendar.
• Notes: These events are stable in occurrence but vary in schedule.

---

Late April 2026

Madeira Flower Festival – Opening Events (probable period)

• Type: Major cultural festival
• Location: Funchal
• Details: The Madeira Flower Festival normally begins in the last week of April or first days of May, depending on the year.
• Typical components include:
  • Opening ceremony
  • Flower displays in the city centre
  • Children’s “Wall of Hope” ceremony
• Important note: The exact start date for the 2026 Flower Festival had not yet been officially published at the time of writing. Only the period (late April / early May) can be stated reliably.

---

General notes for April

• April is a transition month from winter cultural programming to spring festivals.
• Weather conditions are generally favourable for outdoor events.
• Easter significantly affects accommodation demand and local schedules.

-> More information about Madeira April Events

Madeira – Events in May 2026

30 April to 24 May 2026

Madeira Flower Festival (Festa da Flor) – main programme period

• Location: Primarily Funchal, with activities linked to the festival across the archipelago’s municipalities in the broader programme. 

2 May 2026

Wall of Hope (Muro da Esperança)

• Location: Funchal (Flower Festival children’s ceremony). 

3 May 2026

Flower Parade (Cortejo Alegórico da Flor)

• Location: Funchal (main parade day, traditionally on the first Sunday of May in 2026). 

14 to 17 May 2026

Concertos da Flor (Flower Concerts)

• Type: Concert series integrated in the Flower Festival programme
• Location: Multiple emblematic venues across Madeira (by municipality). 

16 May 2026 (18:00)

Orquestra Clássica da Madeira concert featuring Stefan Dohr

• Location: Assembleia Legislativa Regional (Funchal). 

16 to 17 May 2026

Madeira Flower Collection

• Location: Funchal (fashion/creative event inspired by the Flower Festival). 

---

3 to 31 May 2026

Machico Municipality Festivities (Festas do Município – Machico)

• Location: Machico
• Notes: A month-long municipal programme (concerts, traditions and local celebrations; municipal day highlighted within the programme). 

---

18 May (annual reference date)

International Museum Day (local initiatives vary by venue)

• Location: Museums and heritage venues, including those that publicly signal participation (programmes are usually announced close to the date). 

---

18 May 2026 to 3 October 2026

TransMadeira (mountain bike competition period)

• Location: Madeira (event period spans multiple months; individual stages/dates depend on the competition schedule). 

-> More information about Madeira May Events 

Madeira – Events in June 2026

Atlantic Festival (Festival do Atlântico)

• Type: Major cultural festival
• Location: Mainly Funchal
• Details: One of Madeira’s flagship summer events, combining weekly fireworks displays, music performances, light shows and cultural entertainment.
• Notes: Fireworks normally take place on Saturday nights during the first half of June. Exact dates are confirmed annually but the event is consistent every year.

---

13 June 2026

Festivities of Saint Anthony (Santo António)

• Type: Popular religious and street festival
• Location: Various parishes across Madeira, including Funchal
• Details: Traditional celebrations honouring Saint Anthony, with street decorations, music, food stalls and community gatherings.
• Notes: Particularly lively in neighbourhoods with strong parish identity.

---

24 June 2026

Festivities of Saint John (São João)

• Type: Major popular and religious festival
• Location: Porto Santo and several Madeira municipalities
• Details: One of the most important popular saints’ festivals. Celebrations include music, street parties, traditional food and fireworks.
• Notes: São João in Porto Santo is especially significant and widely attended.

---

29 June 2026

Festivities of Saint Peter (São Pedro)

• Type: Popular religious festival
• Location: Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava
• Details: Strongly linked to fishing communities. Includes religious processions, concerts, food stalls and fireworks.
• Notes: São Pedro celebrations in Câmara de Lobos are among the most traditional on the island.

---

Throughout June 2026

Summer Concerts and Cultural Programming

• Type: Music and cultural events
• Location: Funchal (theatres, public squares, cultural venues)
• Details: June marks the transition into summer cultural programming, with open-air concerts and municipal initiatives.
• Notes: Individual dates depend on municipal and cultural agendas.

---

General notes for June

• June is one of the busiest cultural months in Madeira.
• Weather conditions are ideal for outdoor events.
• Accommodation demand increases significantly during Atlantic Festival weekends and São Pedro celebrations.

-> More information about Madeira June Events 

Madeira – Events in July 2026

2–4 July 2026

Summer Opening Festival

• Location: Parque de Santa Catarina, Funchal
• Type: Music / summer festival
• Notes: These dates and location are already being published in event listings. 

25–26 July 2026

Classic Car Festival (Quinta Magnólia)

• Location: Quinta Magnólia (Funchal)
• Type: Classic/vintage cars exhibition
• Notes: Listed in local “events not to miss” calendars for 2026. 

30 July – 1 August 2026

Rali Vinho da Madeira

• Location: Madeira Island (stages across the island; operational base typically in/around Funchal)
• Type: Motorsport rally
• Notes: The same sources list this as spanning late July into early August 2026. 

July (dates not confirmed yet for 2026)

Funchal Jazz Festival

• Location: Funchal (commonly outdoors; venues vary by edition)
• Type: Music (jazz)
• Notes: Multiple Madeira event calendars place the Jazz Festival in July, but I did not find an official page with the 2026 dates yet. 

-> More information about Madeira July Events 

Madeira – Events in August 2026

1 August 2026

Rali da Madeira (Madeira Rally) – final day

• Type: Motorsport rally
• Location: Island-wide stages (with the event starting on 30 July and running through 1 August 2026) 
• Note: The rally spans late July into early August; 1 August is inside August.

---

27 August to 13 September 2026

Madeira Wine Festival (Festa do Vinho da Madeira)

• Type: Major cultural and ethnographic festival focused on Madeira wine
• Locations: Funchal and Câmara de Lobos (including vineyard-related activities) 
• What to expect (high-level, confirmed concept): street entertainment and folklore in Funchal; grape-harvest traditions and related rituals in the Câmara de Lobos wine area 

---

31 August to 13 September 2026

Madeira Wine Lounge (Praça do Povo, Funchal)

• Type: Wine tastings + gastronomy + folklore/music within the Wine Festival programme
• Location: Praça do Povo, Funchal 
• Note: This is listed as a specific sub-programme window that begins at the end of August. 

---

Late August (annual tradition; date depends on the “last weekend of August”)

Festa do Santíssimo Sacramento and Festa dos Fachos (Machico)

• Type: Religious tradition and popular festivities; the “Fachos” torch tradition is the signature moment
• Location: Machico
• Timing: Described as taking place on the last weekend of August each year. 
• Practical note: In 2026, the last weekend of August is 29–30 August, but the municipality/parish programme should be checked when released.

---

29–31 August (listed as a recurring festival window in Madeira event calendars)

Festival of Our Lady of Help (Nossa Senhora da Ajuda)

• Type: Popular religious festival with food stands and live entertainment
• Location: Ajuda area (São Martinho), Funchal
• Dates: Listed as 29–31 August in Madeira’s events calendar pages. 

-> More information about Madeira August Events 

Madeira – Events in October 2026

Madeira Nature Festival (Festival da Natureza)

• Type: Major outdoor and adventure festival
• Location: Island-wide, with a strong base in Funchal
• Details: One of Madeira’s flagship events, promoting nature tourism and outdoor sports. Activities typically include canyoning, paragliding, mountain biking, hiking, diving and nature workshops.
• Notes: Traditionally held in early October every year. Exact dates are announced closer to the event.

---

Early October 2026

Madeira Ocean Challenge (rowing and canoeing event)

• Type: Sports / nautical competition
• Location: Funchal bay
• Details: International sea-based competition involving rowing, canoeing and outrigger canoes, with teams from several countries.
• Notes: This event is consistently scheduled in October, usually in the first half of the month.

---

Throughout October 2026

Autumn Classical Music Season

• Type: Classical music and chamber concerts
• Location: Mainly Funchal (Assembly of Madeira, churches, cultural halls)
• Details: October marks the beginning of the autumn concert season, with performances by the Madeira Classical Orchestra and smaller ensembles.
• Notes: Dates and programmes vary but the season occurs every year.

---

October 2026 (dates vary by municipality)

Local Agricultural and Parish Festivals

• Type: Local traditions, gastronomy and religious celebrations
• Location: Rural parishes across Madeira
• Details: October often includes small-scale parish festivals connected to the end of the agricultural cycle, local products and community traditions.
• Notes: These are not island-wide events and depend on municipal agendas.

---

31 October 2026

Halloween-related Events (limited scale)

• Type: Entertainment / private events
• Location: Hotels, bars and themed venues, mainly in Funchal
• Details: Halloween is not a traditional Madeiran celebration but is increasingly marked by private parties and themed evenings aimed at tourists.
• Notes: Not an official cultural festival.

---

General notes for October

• October is a shoulder season: fewer crowds, but strong cultural and nature-based programming.
• Weather remains favourable for outdoor activities, particularly hiking and sea sports.
• Accommodation availability is generally better than in summer months.

-> More information about Madeira October Events 

Madeira – Events in November 2026

Throughout November 2026

Autumn Classical Music and Cultural Programme

• Type: Classical music, recitals, cultural performances
• Location: Mainly Funchal (Assembly of Madeira, theatres, churches, cultural centres)
• Details: November is part of Madeira’s autumn cultural season, with regular concerts by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, chamber ensembles and conservatory recitals.
• Notes: Individual dates are announced progressively during October.

---

Early to mid-November 2026

Madeira Bridge Festival

• Type: Mind sport / international competition
• Location: Funchal
• Details: International bridge tournament attracting players from Europe and beyond. This event has a long-standing presence in Madeira’s annual calendar.
• Notes: Usually held in November, often over several consecutive days.

---

Mid-November 2026

Gastronomy and Wine Promotion Events

• Type: Gastronomy / wine tastings
• Location: Hotels, wine lodges and selected venues in Funchal
• Details: November often features food-and-wine-themed initiatives linked to the autumn tourism season and Madeira wine promotion.
• Notes: These are typically semi-private or venue-based rather than island-wide festivals.

---

11 November 2026

Saint Martin’s Day (São Martinho)

• Type: Popular tradition / gastronomy
• Location: Various municipalities and local communities
• Details: Celebrations associated with roasted chestnuts and local wine. While more modest than in mainland Portugal, São Martinho is observed in several parishes and cultural venues.
• Notes: Date is fixed annually.

---

Late November 2026

Christmas and New Year Festivities – Opening Period

• Type: Major cultural and tourism programme
• Location: Funchal and selected municipalities
• Details: The official Christmas and New Year programme normally begins in the second half or final week of November, including:
  • Christmas lights switch-on
  • Opening concerts
  • Initial festive street decorations
• Notes: Exact opening dates are confirmed by regional authorities each year.

---

General notes for November

• November is a transition month from autumn culture to the Christmas season.
• Visitor numbers are moderate, with good availability in accommodation.
• Cultural events are more indoor-focused due to seasonal conditions.

-> More information about Madeira November Events 

Madeira – Events in December 2026

Late November 2026 to early January 2027

Christmas and New Year Festivities of Madeira

• Type: Major cultural and tourism programme
• Location: Mainly Funchal, with activities in other municipalities
• Details: Madeira’s most important annual programme, combining decorations, concerts, markets and fireworks.
• Notes: The programme officially starts in the last week of November and runs until the first week of January.

---

Throughout December 2026

Christmas Lights and Decorations

• Type: Visual arts / urban decoration
• Location: Funchal city centre, Avenida do Mar, Old Town, shopping streets
• Details: Extensive Christmas lighting displays across the city, a central attraction for visitors throughout the month.
• Notes: Lights remain on until early January.

---

Throughout December 2026

Christmas Concerts and Cultural Performances

• Type: Classical music, choirs, sacred music
• Location: Churches, theatres and cultural venues in Funchal
• Details: Regular concerts by the Madeira Classical Orchestra, choirs and local ensembles, with a focus on Christmas and sacred repertoires.
• Notes: Dates and programmes vary but occur every year.

---

8 December 2026

Immaculate Conception (Public Holiday)

• Type: Religious and cultural
• Location: Island-wide
• Details: Catholic celebrations marking the Immaculate Conception, with church ceremonies and a public holiday in Portugal.
• Notes: Fixed annual date.

---

Mid-December 2026

Christmas Markets and Nativity Scenes

• Type: Traditional culture and crafts
• Location: Funchal and selected municipalities
• Details: Small Christmas markets and traditional “presépios” (nativity scenes), including animated nativity displays in public spaces and churches.
• Notes: Part of Madeira’s strong Christmas tradition.

---

24–25 December 2026

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

• Type: Religious and family celebrations
• Location: Island-wide
• Details: Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and church services on Christmas Day. Public celebrations are more subdued compared to New Year’s Eve.
• Notes: Fixed annual dates.

---

31 December 2026

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show

• Type: Major international fireworks event
• Location: Funchal Bay
• Details: One of Madeira’s most famous events, with a large-scale fireworks display over the bay, traditionally lasting several minutes and synchronised across multiple launch points.
• Notes: This event consistently attracts international visitors and is the highlight of the year.

---

General notes for December

• December is high season, especially from mid-month onwards.
• Accommodation demand peaks around New Year’s Eve.
• Weather is mild, allowing outdoor evening events and city walks.

-> More information about Madeira December Events 

Please note: check the official website for up-to-date information.

Here are useful sources in English with direct URLs where you can confirm and follow updates for events in Madeira:

Madeira Regional Government Cultural Agenda (Cultura Madeira) – Official cultural programme listing events such as concerts, exhibitions, festivals and other cultural activities organised or endorsed by the Regional Government.
https://cultura.madeira.gov.pt/en/home/to-get-to-know/cultural-agenda.html

Events Madeira – Official Event Listings – Official guide with event lists and dates across Madeira, including cultural, musical, sporting and other public events. You can browse by date or type of event, and often find details about specific listings like concerts or festivals.
https://eventsmadeira.com/en