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The Oficial Program of the Celebrations of the 600 Years of the Discovery of MAdeira and Porto Santo is presented to the public today in Porto Santo.

Floral species originating in many parts of the world bloom in Madeira, as the island meets specific climatic conditions that allow species from both tropical and cold regions to flourish. 

The Onion Festival is the best known festival in the city of Caniço, in the district of Santa Cruz. 
 

The Municipality of Funchal annually hosts the music Festival ‘Fica na Cidade’ (‘stay in town’). 

The 2019 edition of the International Museum Day commemorated on the 18th of May features the theme “Museums as cultural hubs, The future of tradition”.”.

The municipality of Santana hosts another edition of the Trout Festival/Cider Route, an event which coincides with the Meeting of Cultural Groups in the municipality of Santana.

The Madeira Cultural Department (DRC) organises this cultural initiative annually - a public recognition of regional philharmonic bands, to be held from May, 23rd to 26th.

Aleste Festival is one of the latest cultural events dedicated specially to music, a musical festival commitment to improve the diversity and the quality music concerts in Madeira Island.

Avenida Arriaga will be the centre stage of the annual Book Fair, a cultural event which will involve most of Madeira's bookshops and some Portuguese publishing houses.

The Regional Secretariat of Education, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Education, promotes another edition of the School Sports Festival an event to be held between May,28th to 31st.
 

With the picturesque city of Santana as backdrop, the 6th edition of the Ultra Skymarathon® Madeira.

Machico will host the 14th edition of the 16th-century Market", an event that evokes the historical period of the discovery of the island, which has gained a prominent cultural status.

Madeira will take part in the celebrations of the “Global Wellness Day” movement, an event held at the Almirante Reis Gardens, on June 8th.

The Madeira Atlantic Festival, an event that sets the beginning of the summer season in Madeira, is one of the most recent tourist entertainment events.

The Regional Bread Fair is an event organised by the Funchal Lions Club for over 20 years and will take place at Avenida Arriaga central walkways, with the purpose of raising funds for the club’s charity works.

Promoted by the Regional Culture Bureau (DRC) this event is considered to be one of the oldest traditional music festivals of the World Music genre both in Europe and Portugal.

The municipality of Ribeira Brava, located to the west of Madeira Island, hosts the popular saints’ marches in honour of Saint Peter, held betwenn June,27th to 30th.

This date marks the commemorations of the independence of Madeira, established in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976 and where celebrations in every municipality of the Autonomous Region of Madeira take place.

Madeira Islands hosts this well-known event in the panorama of world sport fishing, which takes place simultaneously in various parts of the world, held July,4th.

Funchal Jazz Festival, organised by Funchal City Hall, is held in the open air at Santa Catarina Park.

Santa Catarina Park hosts the seventh edition of the Summer Opening Festival.

The municipality of Santana annually promotes the Gastronomy Exhibit, an initiative whose main objective is to contribute to the promotion and appreciation of local cuisine.

Between July,27th to 29th, the Madeira Cycling Association will host the 43rd edition of the Madeira Bike Tour, a race integrated both in the junior and amateur cycling categories.

The “Madeira Wine Rally”, is the largest racing event in the Region.

Promoted by the Municipality of Machico this event has as main objective promoting the regional cuisine, in particular the delicacies of this municipality located in the eastern part of the island.

The “Nossa Senhora da Saúde” festivity, is annually held in the parish of Lameiros, São Vicente. Commonly designated by locals as the "Arraial dos Lameiros".

Organized by the Casa do Povo da Camacha, the Camacha Art Festival is dedicated to the cultural traditions of this parish.

The Cultural Centre of the village of Caniço hosts an annual showcase of culinary flavours that have come to be established as the tourist attraction for this location.

For a week, the picturesque town of São Vicente, located on the North coast of Madeira, hosts the festivities in tribute to the municipality with the same name.

Porto Santo Island annually hosts this event promoting the various types of wine produced in this municipality.

The village of Ponta do Sol annually welcomes this festival, an initiative promoted by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group, in collaboration with the local Municipal Council.

The Madeira Classic Car Club (Clube de Automóveis Clássicos da Madeira - CACM) promotes another edition of the Madeira in Classic Car Rally,.

The festivity of "Santissimo Sacramento", also known as the "arraial do Bom Jesus”, is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, in the parish of Ponta Delgada, São Vicente.

Hosted by the Community Centre of Porto da Cruz, this parish town with a great wine-making tradition celebrates every year the Grape and Farmer Festival.

The Madeira Wine Festival is one of the island´s main tourist attractions that pays tribute to this precious nectar and its undeniable socioeconomic significance.

Madeira hosts another edition of the international Regatta Canary-Madeira, a true cultural exchange that brings together hundreds of sailing enthusiasts.

The Columbus Festival is based on the historical re-enactment of the time when this famous merchant lived in Porto Santo Island, recalling his stay in the Madeira Islands.

The traditional "Nossa Senhora da Piedade" Festivity is celebrated every year in Caniçal parish.

The Madeira International Open Squash tournament has been a feature of the Madeira Island´s sporting calendar for 15 years.

Madeira, whilst tourist destination par excellence, could not abide from joining in on the commemorations of the World Tourism Day, held on September,27th.

One of the most important Madeiran festivities happens in the month of October, in the municipality of Machico, east of Madeira, a religious festivity held on October, 8th and 9th.

During 2018, it will take place a new cultural initiative, where several music groups will present their work at museums located in Funchal.

The city of Funchal is part of an international route of Eco Trail events, a kind of trail running that is unique for the fact that it includes an urban circuit.

The Regional Triathlon Association of Madeira and the Triathlon Federation of Portugal are organising the European Triathlon Cup and the Parathriathlon World Cup.

The Regional Directorate for Culture promotes the Madeira Organ Festival, organizing a set of twelve concerts, headlined by nationally and internationally renowned Master Organ players.

Organized by the Casa do Povo of Curral das Freiras with the purpose of promoting this important regional agricultural product.

The Association of the Friends of the Madeira Conservatory of Music present yet another unique musical festival: Madeira Piano Fest.

Between Madeira Island hosts the seventh edition of Sandokan - Enduro Madeira Island race, a MTB sport competition promoted by the company BIKULTURE, held at the municipality of Calheta.
 

On the 11th of November is celebrated by the Catholic Church the festivities in tribute to Saint Martin a celebration that depicts the faith and unique traditions of the people of Madeira.

The Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira is once again hosting the Porto Santo Half and Mini Marathon.

The Madeira Dig Festival, a noteworthy high quality cultural event that highlights Madeira as an attractive tourist destination for a young and active segment.

The ancient Cine Sol building, located in the village of Ponta do Sol, will be the stage of the 7th Madeira Micro International Film Festival.

The Casa do Povo da Boaventura, located in the village of Fajã do Penedo, in the municipality of São Vicente, will promote the thirteenth edition of the Madeira Traditional delicacies exhibition.

From 16th to 24th December, Madeira celebrates one of its main Christmas traditions: the Childbirth Masses.

Shopping for the final Christmas gifts on the night of the 23rd of December is a tradition that leads thousands of Madeireans to the Market streets in Funchal.
 

The Tour of the City of Funchal is an event promoted by the Madeira Athletics Association and considered one of the oldest of its kind in Portugal and Europe.

The event of the year will take place on the 1st of January at noon, at Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex, also known as “Poças do Governador”.

In order to promote Christmas traditions, it will be held a series of workshops regarding delicacies and products that characterise Madeira Christmas and New Year’s season 

The arrival of the decorative lights in the streets of the city centre of Funchal, during the month of December, sets the beginning of the Madeira Christmas and End of the Year Festivities programme.

Madeira Islands celebrate, in a particularly festive and ceremonial way all over the island, the religious festivity of Santo Amaro, held from January,11th to 15th.

The Madeira Athletics Association (AARAM) promotes this major international sporting event.

This is a famous and old Madeira tradition enjoyed with a special feeling by the local residents of Seixal, a small village located near Porto Moniz, to be held on January,26th.

The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana.

The Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira is once again hosting the Porto Santo Nature Trail having reshaped the event, which is held in the Golden island.

Madeira Carnival festivities offer a variety of activities you can choose from, with the option to enjoy them as a simple spectator or as an active participant.

In collaboration with the Camacha’s Experimental Theatre (TEC), Camacha's Casa do Povo will organize another edition of the “AMO-TEatro” Festival.

The yearly regional sugarcane production show takes place in the parish of Canhas, at Ponta do Sol municipality.

The parish of Ilha, in the district of Santana, serves as a venue for the Lemon Festival. 

The Clube de Montanha do Funchal annually promotes the MIUT (Madeira Island Ultra Trail) a mountain race that offers its participants with a unique experience crossing the island highest peaks/mountains.

On the 1st May the city of Funchal pays homage to its patron saint, São Tiago Menor (St. James the Lesser).

This reggae music festival is held annually in Paúl do Mar, thus signaling the beginning of the bathing season in that area.

Madeira Canyoning Meeting is an event organized by the Sailing Club of Seixal and the Mountain Camping Federation of Portugal.

Madeira hosts the thrid edition of the Enduro Mountain Bike World Series (ENDURO). an sports event to be held in the municipalitty of Machico..