What is on in Madeira this week?

4 events are listed for the next seven days. The next one is Madeira Legend Rally on 22 October 2026.

Which festival is on in Madeira right now?

Madeira Canyoning Meeting is the longest running event and continues until 23 October 2026. Multi-day festivals appear in the calendar under their first day, with the end date shown in the row.

How current is the Madeira events calendar?

The calendar is reconciled daily against eight public sources, including the region’s official calendar. Last-minute changes by organisers may not be reflected yet.

Are the listings paid for?

No. The calendar contains no paid or sponsored listings, and no event is promoted for a fee. Affiliate links to booking offers are marked as such on the guide pages.

Events on Madeira — What’s on Madeira

October 2026

6 events

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

18–23On now

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. Oct–14. NovFrom Friday

11th International Mandolin Festival

Concerts and workshops in Funchal — on Madeira the mandolin is a folk instrument, not a curiosity.

Funchal

29Thursday

Thematic Fair: Fashion, Costume Jewellery and Decoration

A one-day fair in Funchal with fashion, jewellery and homeware from regional makers.

Mercado dos LavradoresFunchal

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 events

8–15From Sunday

Madeira Ladies Open — W50 Funchal

An international ITF women’s tennis tournament, a week long in Funchal.

Quinta MagnóliaFunchal

8–15From Sunday

Mountain Bike Madeira Meeting

A week of guided rides around Porto Moniz and across the Paul da Serra plateau.

Porto Moniz

December 2026

7 events

1. Dec–10. JanFrom Tuesday

Ethnographic Village

A reconstructed Madeiran village in the city centre: crafts, bakehouse and nativity scenes until Epiphany.

Funchal

1. Dec–10. JanFrom Tuesday

Funchal Christmas Market

Stalls along Avenida Arriaga with punch, pastries and crafts, for six weeks.

Avenida Arriaga – Central PlazaFunchal

1. Dec–10. JanFrom Tuesday

Christmas and New Year Festivities

The city illuminations and the full programme — Madeira’s biggest season, from December to Epiphany.

Funchal

4. Dec–6. JanFrom Friday

Christmas Village

A Christmas village in the municipal park with workshops for children, daily until Epiphany.

Praça do MunicípioFunchal

12–13From Saturday

Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display

Bolo de mel, liqueurs and Christmas baking from the north, two days in São Vicente.

BoaventuraSão Vicente

15–23From Tuesday

Missas do Parto

Nine dawn masses before Christmas, in almost every parish on the island — breakfast outside the church follows.

Câmara de Lobos

31. Dec–1. JanFrom Thursday

New Year’s Eve Show and Fireworks

The fireworks over Funchal bay at midnight — the reason no hotel bed is free in December.

Funchal

January 2027

4 events

5Tuesday

Cantar dos Reis — Chants of Epiphany

The Epiphany singing in the municipal gardens closes Madeira’s Christmas season.

Praça do PovoFunchal

23–24From Saturday

XI Poncha and Honey Festival

Two days devoted to poncha and sugar cane honey in Ribeira Brava, with live music and the producers from the valley.

Serra de ÁguaRibeira Brava

28. Jan–4. FebFrom Thursday

Compadres Feast

Santana’s carnival week: satirical parades, the burning of the effigies and a week of street events.

Santana

31Sunday

Funchal Marathon

Races over 42, 21 and 10 kilometres along the seafront, starting and finishing in the city centre.

Funchal

February 2027

1 event

3–14From Wednesday

Madeira Carnival

Twelve days of carnival with parades, bands and street parties in Funchal and the surrounding towns.

Machico