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Madeira — the whole island
Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Santana, Machico, Porto Santo and every village in between — events and family-friendly places across the whole archipelago in one feed.
Madeira's annual festivals
Full official calendarThe events that define Madeira's year, regardless of whether this year's programme has been published yet. Bookmark them when planning a trip.
Festa da Flor (Madeira Flower Festival)
Late April – early May
Funchal — city-wide
Madeira's signature spring festival. Children's Wall of Hope ceremony + the Cortejo Alegórico flower parade through downtown Funchal.
Atlantic Festival (Festival do Atlântico)
Every Saturday in June
Funchal Marina
International fireworks competition over the bay, paired with classical concerts and outdoor dance shows.
Madeira Wine Festival
Late August – early September
Funchal & Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
Grape harvests, traditional pressing, folklore and tastings of fortified Madeira wine. Family parade in Câmara de Lobos.
Madeira Nature Festival
Early October
Across the island (levadas + sea)
Free guided levada walks, paragliding demos, kayaking and stargazing — Madeira's outdoor playground turned into one big festival.
Madeira Film Festival
Late April / early May
Teatro Baltazar Dias, Funchal
Independent festival celebrating UNESCO natural heritage on screen. Family-friendly nature documentaries and outdoor screenings.
Carnival of Madeira
February (40 days before Easter)
Funchal — Avenida Arriaga
Allegorical Saturday parade and Trapalhão (slapstick) Tuesday. Family stands stretch the length of Avenida Arriaga.
Funchal NYE Fireworks (Réveillon)
December 31
Funchal Bay (visible from every hill)
Once Guinness-recognised as the world's largest fireworks show — eight minutes of synchronized launches across the amphitheatre of Funchal.
Christmas & New Year Festivities
December 1 – January 6
Funchal & every parish
Mercado dos Lavradores midnight market, illuminations across the avenidas, Missas do Parto dawn masses with cinnamon liqueur.
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Levadas & hiking
25 Fontes, Caldeirão Verde, Vereda dos Balcões — UNESCO laurissilva trails.
Beaches & natural pools
Porto Moniz lava pools, Calheta golden sand, Seixal black sand, Porto Santo's 9 km.
Viewpoints & cliffs
Skywalk Cabo Girão (580 m), Pico do Areeiro, Eira do Serrado — sky-view sunsets.
Museums & culture
CR7, MUDAS, Story Centre, Quinta das Cruzes, Columbus House on Porto Santo.
Theme parks & family fun
Aquaparque Santa Cruz, Madeira Theme Park, Madeira Magic, the wicker toboggans.
Gardens & parks
Jardim Botânico, Monte Palace, Palheiro, Quinta Magnólia, Santa Catarina.
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Upcoming events
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Cron refreshes daily at 06:00 UTC. In the meantime, the annual festivals above are the fixed highlights of Madeira's year — and the attractions below are open today regardless.
Top places to visit
See allPonta de São Lourenço
Funchal
São Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre
Funchal
Câmara de Lobos Viewpoint & Village
Funchal
Quinta das Cruzes Museum
Funchal
Fortaleza de São Tiago
Funchal
Levada das 25 Fontes
Funchal
Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Funchal
Skywalk Cabo Girão
Funchal
Praia Formosa
Funchal
Mercado dos Lavradores
Funchal
Pico do Areeiro Viewpoint
Funchal
Pico Ruivo — Highest Peak of Madeira
Funchal
Santana Traditional Houses
Funchal
Reserva Mundial da Biosfera
Doca do Cavacas Natural Pools
Funchal
Lido Swimming Complex
Funchal
Seixal Natural Pools & Black Sand Beach
Funchal
Calheta Golden Sand Beach
Funchal
Machico — First Settlement Beach & Bay
Funchal
3D Fun Art Museum
Funchal
Step into a world of illusions at the 3D Fun Art Museum! Perfect for families, friends, and creative explorers of all ages.
Jardins do Lago
Funchal
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Bordal — Madeira Embroidery Museum
Funchal
Fábrica e Loja que produz e comercializa o famoso Bordado Madeira. Este é, o típico bordado artesanal da Ilha da Madeira. ✓ Enviamos para todo o mundo ✓ Garantia de autenticidade e qualidade
Palheiro Gardens
Funchal
Palheiro Gardens, a family-friendly year-round destination
Sé Cathedral (Funchal Cathedral)
Funchal
Museu de Arte Sacra do Funchal
Funchal
Universo de Memórias João Carlos Abreu
Funchal
Catamaran Sailing Tours — Funchal
Funchal
Nautical activities in Madeira - Clear water, with mild temperatures, excellent conditions for various water sports and surprising biodiversity.
Whale & Dolphin Watching — Funchal Marina
Funchal
Madeira dolphin and whale watching with Magic Dolphin on our Go Green award winning fleet including the Eco Catamaran and Sea Safaris.
Canyoning Madeira
Funchal
Madeira Canyoning? Discover Madeira's watercourses and immerse yourself in Nature!
Fortress of Faial
Funchal
Maximize your fun in Madeira.
Museu CR7
Funchal