Madeira Island in celebration! The events you can’t miss in 2026!
The vibrant calendar of events in Madeira invites everyone to enjoy, throughout the year, the best experiences that life has to offer.
This island, always celebrating, provides its visitors with a continuous scene of joy and happiness, where fun is always guaranteed.
In this article, we highlight some of the events that promise to give the island a special shine each new month.
January
- “Chants of Epiphany” show at Praça do Povo – Funchal, January 5th, 2026.
- Panelo Feast – Seixal, usually on the last sunday of January.
February
- Compadres Feast – Santana, February 5th, 7th, 8th and 12th, 2026.
- Carnival
- Diverse entertainment in downtown Funchal, from February 11th to 22th, 2026.
- Carnival Allegorical Parade, February 14th, 2026.
- Slapstick Parade, February 17th, 2026.
March
- XXXIX Madeira Music Festival – from 7th to 28th March 2026, 10 concerts are planned for Madeira Island and Porto Santo.
April
- Madeira Rum Festival – Funchal, from April 14th to 18th, 2026.
- MIUT • Madeira Island Ultra Trail – From April 25th to 26th, 2026.
May
- Flower Festival
- Diverse entertainment in downtown Funchal, from April 30th to May 24th, 2026.
- Flower Festival Allegoric Parade, May 3th and 17th, 2026.
- Madeira Flower Classic Auto Parade, May 10th, 2026.
- Flower Concerts, May 14th to 17th, 2026.
- Madeira Flower Collection, May 16th, 2026.
- Palheiro Gardens Golf Classic – From May 1st to 2nd, 2026.
- Madeira Classic Car Revival – From May 22nd to 25th, 2026.
June
- Sixteenth Century Market – Machico, from June 5th to 7th 2026.
- Atlantic Festival
- Diverse entertainment in downtown Funchal, from June 5th to 28th, 2026.
- Madeira International Fireworks Competition, on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of June 2026.
- Ultra Skyrunning Madeira – Santana, from June 12th to 13th, 2026.
July
- Summer Opening Festival – From July 2nd to 4th, 2026.
- Classic Car Festival at Quinta Magnólia – From July 25th to 26th, 2026.
- Madeira Wine Rally 2026 – From July 30th to August 1st, 2026.
August
- Madeira Wine Festival, from August 27th to September 13th, 2026.
- Madeira Wine Lounge – at Praça do Povo Square from August 31th to September 13th, 2026 .
- Concerts in the Vineyards – 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th September, 2026.
- Live harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos – 5th September, 2026.
September
- Columbus Festival – Porto Santo, from September 17th to 20th, 2026.
October
- Nature Festival, from October 6th to 11th, 2026.
November
- Chestnut Festival – date to be confirmed
December
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve Show, from December 1st, 2026 to January 7th, 2027.
- Christmas Lights Switch On in Funchal, from December 1st, 2026 to January 7th, 2027.
- Christmas Exhibitions in downtown Funchal, from December 1st, 2026 to January 7th, 2026.
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, on December 31st, 2026.
In addition to the events highlighted above, you cannot miss the popular, religious and traditional festivals that will illuminate and liven up the entire island during the year 2026.
Mark your calendar now with these unmissable events!
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Photo ©: Francisco Correia
