The highlights of the year

• February

  Carnival

  Colourful costumed parades through Funchal's streets.

• April

  Madeira Island Ultra Trail

  A crossing of the island on foot, around 115 km via Pico Ruivo.

• Late April–May

  Flower Festival

  The island's flagship event: flower parades and the Wall of Hope.

• Saturdays in June

  Atlantic Festival

  Musical fireworks displays over Funchal Bay.

• December

  Christmas in Madeira

  From early December to early January, Funchal and the villages sparkle with Christmas lights. Traditional nativity scenes and decorations, Christmas markets and the famous Noite do Mercado at Funchal market shortly before Christmas bring the island’s traditions to life.

• 31 December

  New Year’s Eve fireworks

  In Funchal, one of the world’s most famous fireworks displays lights up the sky above the bay to welcome the New Year.

Exact dates change each year: please check before booking.