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
47 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
3 events23. Aug–13. SepOn now
Madeira Wine Festival
The island’s harvest festival: three weeks of events in Funchal and the vineyards of Câmara de Lobos.
Funchal
27. Aug–13. SepOn now
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
8 events2–4From Friday
XXXIX Apple Festival
Three days of harvest festivities in Santa Cruz with must, music and regional cooking.
Santa Cruz
6–11From Tuesday
Madeira Nature Festival
A week of guided tours, levada walks and water sports across the island and on Porto Santo.
Funchal
9–11From Friday
Sea and Fisherman Fair
Machico celebrates its fishing trade: tuna and scabbardfish straight off the grill, stalls along the bay.
Machico
10Saturday
100 Miles — Historic Rally
A regularity rally for classic cars through Machico and Santa Cruz.
Machico
18–23From Sunday
Madeira Canyoning Meeting
Six days of guided canyoning in the northern ravines, for beginners and experienced canyoneers.
São Vicente
22–24From Thursday
Madeira Legend Rally
A three-day classic car rally with stages in Funchal, Ribeira Brava and Santa Cruz.
Funchal
23–25From Friday
11th International Mandolin Festival
Concerts and workshops in Funchal — on Madeira the mandolin is a folk instrument, not a curiosity.
Funchal
29. Oct–9. NovFrom Thursday
XXVIII Madeira International Bridge Open
Twelve days of play in Funchal, one of Portugal’s largest bridge tournaments.
Funchal
November 2026
2 events8–15From Sunday
Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting
A week of guided rides around Porto Moniz and across the Paul da Serra plateau.
Porto Moniz
8–15From Sunday
Madeira Ladies Open — W50 Funchal
An international ITF women’s tennis tournament, a week long in Funchal.
Funchal