Funchal's biggest pop and dance line-up of the season takes over Parque de Santa Catarina for three nights at the start of July, with Funchal Bay glittering below. It's the loud, late, feel-good bookend that kicks off the island's summer — a mix of Portuguese headliners and DJs.
Go for the atmosphere as much as the names. The park sits right above the marina, so the walk in and out is part of the night. The line-up and tickets are usually released in late spring.
Need to know: Ticketed, check the official line-up and prices once announced. Evening doors, late finish, young crowd. Central and walkable from anywhere in the city.
Our Santa Catarina apartment is a few minutes' walk from the park gates, roll home, no taxi needed.