Events

Christmas and New Year´s Festivities

December 1st 2021 to January 9th 2022

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, taking place between December 1st, 2021 to January 9th, 2022.

Carnival

February,23rd to March,6th

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, an event to be held from February,23rd to March,6th.

Porto Santo Nature Trail

The Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira hosts another edition of the Porto Santo Nature Trail a competion held annually in Porto Santo island.

Porto Santo Half and Mini Marathon

The AARAM - Associação de Atletismo da Região Autónoma da Madeira (Athletics Association of the Autonomous Region of Madeira) will once again host another edition of the Porto Santo Half and Mini- Marathon.

Feast of St John

June, 23rd to 24th

The Feast of St. John are one of the largest tourist events on Porto Santo island, integrated in the celebrations of the municipality of Porto Santo, held between June, 23rd to 24th.

Tuna Festival

This event aims to present the countless ways to cook tuna in the several countries invited, an initiative which shall culminate in a gala dinner in which the Madeiran table wines and Wines will be displayed

Our Lady of Grace festivity

From August, 14th and 16th

The Our Lady of Grace Festival is one of the largest festivals on the island. This Festivity is for Porto Santo what the Monte Festivity is for Funchal. 14th August calls for a visit to the Graça Chapel, for an meeting of faith and tradition.

Our Lady of Mercy festivities

August,28th and 29th

The Our Lady of Mercy Festival normally takes place on the last weekend of the month of August, in the centre of Porto Santo's village. This festival attracts many tourists to the island and is very intensely lived.

Grape Harvest Festival

CANCELLED IN 2021

The Porto Santo island holds an annual Grape Harvest Festival, where visitors may enjoy exhibits of all the grape varieties produced in the municipality.