18. Apr–5. DecOn now
Concert Series “Talk to Me About Music” — Duo Bandonica
Bandoneon and guitar at the Mudas museum above the west coast, spread across the whole season.
Calheta
55 events · to June 2027
What’s on in Madeira
Taken automatically from the region’s official calendar, updated daily. Short-notice changes without guarantee.
August 2026
11 events7–13On now
Art’ Camacha
A week of crafts, music and wickerwork in Camacha, in the village centre above the east coast.
Santa Cruz
13Thursday
Thematic Fair: Handicraft
A one-day fair in downtown Funchal devoted to regional craftsmanship.
Funchal
14–20From Friday
Caniço Gastronomy Week
A week of street food in Caniço: espetada, bolo do caco and poncha in the open air.
Santa Cruz
20Thursday
Thematic Fair: Gastronomy
A one-day fair in Funchal with regional producers and island cooking.
Funchal
22–23From Saturday
Regional Fig, Prickly Pear and Honey Display
Two days of harvest displays in Calheta — figs, prickly pears and sugar cane honey from the west.
Calheta
22Saturday
National and International Folklore Festival
An evening event in Ponta do Sol with groups from the island, the mainland and abroad.
Ponta do Sol
23. Aug–13. SepFrom Sunday
Madeira Wine Festival
The island’s harvest festival: three weeks of events in Funchal and the vineyards of Câmara de Lobos.
Funchal
23–27From Sunday
21st European Folklore Week
Five evenings of dance and music in Funchal, part of the Wine Festival programme.
Funchal
27Thursday
Thematic Fair: Fashion, Costume Jewellery and Decoration
A one-day fair in Funchal with fashion, jewellery and homeware from regional makers.
Funchal
31. Aug–13. SepFrom Monday
Madeira Wine Lounge
Tastings from the major wine houses on Avenida Arriaga, every evening throughout the festival.
Funchal
September 2026
8 events1–4From Tuesday
Blandy’s Wine Festival
Four days at Blandy’s Wine Lodge: cellar tours, tastings and vintages from the archive.
Funchal
5–6From Saturday
Grape and Farmer Festival
Santana celebrates the harvest with a parade, music and the traditional winepress on the square.
Santana
5–13From Saturday
Concerts from the Vineyard to the Winepress
A concert series in the vineyards of Santana and Porto Moniz across four September afternoons.
Santana
12Saturday
Live Harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
The harvest performed in the village: grape treading, must tasting and folk dancing in the afternoon.
Câmara de Lobos
17–20From Thursday
Columbus Festival
Porto Santo turns back to the 15th century for four days — parade, market and a landing in Vila Baleira harbour.
Porto Santo
18–19From Friday
IX Columbus Golf Trophy
A two-day tournament on the Porto Santo course, held alongside the Columbus Festival.
Porto Santo
19–20From Saturday
Apple Festival
A harvest fair in the north with apple must, cider and stalls from São Vicente and Calheta.
São Vicente
28. Sep–3. OctFrom Monday
TransMadeira
Six days of enduro riding across the island, from Machico over the highlands to Calheta.
Machico
October 2026
1 event2–4From Friday
XXXIX Apple Festival
Three days of harvest festivities in Santa Cruz with must, music and regional cooking.
Santa Cruz