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Bunting, bay-leaf skewers and poncha into the small hours: Madeira's saints'-night arraiais are the island at its most genuinely local.
Three nights of pop and dance above Funchal marina, the loud, feel-good start to the island's summer.
African rhythms meet Madeiran folk on the island's far west: a free day of music, food and family marking Madeira's South African connection.
Three nights of world-class jazz above the bay, plus free fringe concerts in the Municipal Gardens.
Banana cake, banana liqueur and live music by the water in a village most visitors never reach.
Madeira's limpet festival lights up Paúl do Mar harbour each July, grilled lapas, live music & a proper arraial. Dates, food & how to go.
Vintage cars among the trees of Quinta Magnólia, with extras in early-1900s dress, part car show, part garden party.
European-championship rally cars on closed mountain roads, kicking off with a packed city stage on Avenida do Mar.
Madeira's signature deep-sea fish, served the classic way with fried banana, in a working fishing harbour 15 minutes from Funchal.
The island's biggest religious festa: procession and Mass on the 15th, music and espetada the night before, high above Funchal.
Two weeks of tastings, folklore and a hands-on grape harvest, split between Funchal's Praça do Povo and the wine villages.
Guided hikes, canyoning, biking and sea outings island-wide, autumn is Madeira's sweet spot for getting outdoors.
Roasted chestnuts, chestnut liqueur and a folklore parade in a spectacular mountain valley above Funchal.
Elaborate lights, a city mercadinho and bolo de mel by the cup, Funchal does Christmas properly.
Last-minute Christmas shopping turns into an all-night street party of poncha and grupos de cantares around the market.
A world-record display lights the whole bay at midnight. The island's biggest night, and it books out fast.
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Four Saturdays of pyromusical fireworks over Funchal Bay, plus street concerts and shows all June, the island's summer opener.