Name: Canyoning Experience with Regional Food Tasting - Madeira Nature Festival
Start: 2026-10-06
Location: Funchal

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5 OCTConcerts

EcoSunrise – Sunrise Concert at Bica da Cana - Madeira Nature Festival

Monday, 5 October 202607:45–08:45Miradouro da Bica da Cana, Paul da Serra, Madeira

Live music at sunrise, mountain peaks all around — Madeira's most magical way to start the day.

Free

5 OCTFestivals

Madeira Nature Festival

5–11 Oct 2026Madeira

A week-long celebration of Madeira's wild side — mountains, ocean, and the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest all become the stage for outdoor activities suited to every energy level, from gentle walks to adrenaline-fuelled canyon descents.

Free

10 OCTWellbeing

🧘‍♀️ Wanderlust Madeira

Saturday, 10 October 202608:00Parque de Santa Catarina, Funchal

A one-day open-air wellness experience in Funchal where the park becomes a living studio of movement, breath, and music. Flow through sunrise yoga, energising workouts, and guided meditation, then drift into workshops, talks, and sunset DJ sets surrounded by ocean air and mountain light. Wanderlust is not just a yoga event — it’s a full-day reset for body and mind, where hundreds of people move, breathe, and unwind together in one of Madeira’s most beautiful green spaces. Get your ticket here

€11

11 OCTFestivals

History Walks – Madeira Art Fest 2026

Sunday, 11 October 2026Câmara de Lobos

Guided walks through Câmara de Lobos revealing hidden heritage, local traditions and centuries-old stories.

Free

1 NOVFestivals

Chestnut Festival in Curral das Freiras, Madeira — Festa da Castanha 2026

Sunday, 1 November 2026Curral das Freiras, Madeira, Portugal

Taste roasted chestnuts, liqueurs and cakes at the Chestnut Festival (Festa da Castanha) in Curral das Freiras, Madeira, on November 1.

Free

21 NOVSocial

TEDxMadeira 2026 — 1st Edition

Saturday, 21 November 2026Museu de Imprensa da Madeira, Câmara de Lobos

TEDxMadeira's debut edition hits Câmara de Lobos on Nov 21, 2026 — 10 speakers, one stage, big ideas. Tickets coming soon.

€

31 DECFestivals

New Year's Eve Firework - Madeira

Thursday, 31 December 202623:59–00:15Baia do Funchal

Madeira's world-record New Year's Eve fireworks, lighting up the island at midnight.

Free

Upcoming events

94 events found

1 OCTConcerts

Funchal Guitar Quartet — Madeira Guitar Nights

Thursday, 1 October 2026 +26 more21:00–22:00St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Funchal

Live guitar under candlelight in a historic Funchal church — four guitars, a glass of Madeira wine, and stories behind every piece.

€25.00

1 OCTFestivals

Funchal Rooftop Festival

25 Sept – 3 Oct 2026Funchal

Funchal's first rooftop festival — a brand-new nine-day celebration high above the city, 25 Sep–3 Oct.

Free

2 OCTFestivals

Apple Festival - Camacha

2–4 Oct 2026Mercadinho da Camacha

Madeira's 39th Festa da Maçã - folklore, live music, an apple parade and Ori-Trail in Camacha.

Free

2 OCTSport

Eco Rally Madeira 2026 — Electric & Alternative-Energy Rally

2–4 Oct 2026Madeira

€

4 OCTSocial

World Walking Day 2026 — Funchal

Sunday, 4 October 2026Almirante Reis Garden

Funchal's seafront walk for World Walking Day — a free, all-ages event blending movement, community and coastal views.

Free

1 OCTSocial

Waterline by Gonçalo Gomes — Marine Biodiversity Exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Funchal

20 Jun 2023 – 20 Jun 202810:00–18:00Funchal

Underwater photography and video exhibition revealing the marine biodiversity of the Madeira archipelago, at the Natural History Museum of Funchal.

Free

1 OCTConcerts

Fado & Fado

4 Jun – 10 Oct 202618:00Rua do Castanheiro 4

Each performance is an intimate journey through the soul of Fado, tracing its path from traditional Lisbon roots to modern interpretations. Haunting voices and guitar weave together with short stories about its origins, its evolution, and the legends who shaped this deeply emotional art form. Between songs, you’ll discover the meaning behind each piece and the poetry hidden in Fado’s storytelling. Set within a historic setting, the experience is immersive and close, drawing you into the atmosphere rather than just placing you in front of a concert. Your ticket includes a glass of Madeira wine to enjoy as you listen.

€25

1 OCTSocial

Madeira Embroidery Exhibition (Bordado da Madeira)

16 Apr – 31 Oct 2026Quinta Magnólia - Centro Cultural, Rua Dr. Pita 10, São Martinho, Funchal

Exhibition celebrating Madeira Embroidery as a defining cultural heritage of the island, at Quinta Magnólia's Centro Cultural in Funchal, on view until 31 October.

Free

1 OCTSport

Trans Madeira 2026 – Mountain Bike Race

28 Sept – 3 Oct 2026Machico, Madeira

Six-day enduro mountain bike race crossing Madeira from Machico to Calheta, with over 30 timed stages and a full bike-camp experience.

€ 2250

1 OCTSocial

(IN)FLUXO Exhibition Cycle — Contemporary Art Collection at Porto Santo

3 Jul – 31 Oct 2026Sala de exposições da Assembleia Municipal do Porto Santo, R. Dr. Nuno Silvestre Teixeira, Vila Baleira, Porto Santo

Third stop of the itinerant (IN)FLUXO exhibition cycle, showcasing works by major Portuguese artists from MUDAS.Museu's collection at Porto Santo's Assembleia Municipal exhibition hall, on view until 31 October.

Free

1 OCTKids

The ABM Babies Story Session

Thursday, 1 October 2026 +2 moreCaminho dos Álamos 35, Santo António, Funchal, Arquivo e Biblioteca da Madeira

The ABM Babies Story Session introduces little ones to a new picture book through gentle, interactive storytelling, followed by a hands-on creative activity that encourages bonding and imagination between parents and children.

Free

1 OCTSocial

Dog and Cat Vaccination Campaign 2026

29 Aug – 5 Oct 2026Calheta Municipality, Madeira

Free rabies vaccination for dogs and cats across Calheta, 29 Aug–5 Sept 2026.

Free

1 OCTFestivals

Autumn Festival and Our Lady of Perpetual Help

1–4 Oct 2026Igreja do Socorro, Funchal

Free festival day in Funchal: live music, DJ sets, folklore, a craft and food market and a procession.

Free

1 OCTFestivals

Colours in the Dark 2026: Light and Video Art Exhibition in Funchal

1–2 Oct 2026Jardim de Santa Luzia

Two evenings of light, video art and AI-inspired installations in Santa Luzia Garden, Funchal. Free entry.

Free

1 OCTSocial

"Islands Revisited " (Ilhas Revisitadas) — Joana Viveiros & Rosa Cabral at MUDAS.Museu

12 Aug – 31 Oct 2026MUDAS.Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira, Estrada Simão Gonçalves Câmara 37, Calheta

Exhibition by open-call winners Joana Viveiros and Rosa Cabral exploring island isolation and memory, curated by Hugo Olim at MUDAS.Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Madeira in Calheta. On view until 31 October.

Free

2 OCTWorkshops

Practical Agroforestry Immersion with Juã Pereira

2–4 Oct 2026Câmara de Lobos

A 3-day hands-on agroforestry training in Madeira covering design, planting and management of biodiverse growing systems — for farmers, landowners and students

from €135

2 OCTSport

Crossing the Island of Madeira 2026 - Hiking Challenge

2–5 Oct 2026Funchal

€200

3 OCTConcerts

Wind Quintet "OCM Soloists" Invites Anikó Harangi

Saturday, 3 October 202618:00Assembleia Legislativa da Madeira, Funchal

€20

1 OCTConcerts

Sunset Fire Dinner

Saturday, 3 October 2026 +25 more19:30Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, Ponta do Sol, Madeira

As the sky turns golden and the Atlantic reflects the last light of day, the hotel's gardens become the stage for an open-flame dining experience. Each evening features a different menu built around seasonal, local ingredients — cooked over fire, served with ocean views. 📞Reservations: +351 919 406 067

€

3 OCTSport

Ultra Madeira (Banana da Madeira) 2026 – Trail Race Across the Island

3–4 Oct 2026Caniçal, Madeira

Cross Madeira on foot — 92 km coast-to-coast trail race through Pico Ruivo, Laurisilva forest & Atlantic cliffs. October 3–4, 2026.

15-75€

4 OCTFood & Drink

Santo da Serra Farmers Market | Sunday Market Madeira

Sunday, 4 October 2026 +742 more Santo António da Serra, Machico, Madeira

Madeira's most authentic Sunday market. Fresh produce, poncha, espetada and local crafts in the hills above Machico.

Free

4 OCTSport

4th ORI-TRAIL Rogaine – Festa da Maçã 2026

Sunday, 4 October 2026Largo da Achada

Orienteering championship in Camacha — plan your route, race the clock, discover Madeira's trails.

Free

5 OCTConcerts

EcoSunrise – Sunrise Concert at Bica da Cana - Madeira Nature Festival

Monday, 5 October 202607:45–08:45Miradouro da Bica da Cana, Paul da Serra, Madeira

Live music at sunrise, mountain peaks all around — Madeira's most magical way to start the day.

Free

5 OCTConcerts

Violin Serenades

Monday, 5 October 2026 +8 more18:00–19:00English Church

Classical violin recital featuring Sibelius Concerto, Grieg Violin Sonata #3, and The Lark Ascending by R.V. Williams.

€20

5 OCTFestivals

Madeira Nature Festival

5–11 Oct 2026Madeira

A week-long celebration of Madeira's wild side — mountains, ocean, and the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest all become the stage for outdoor activities suited to every energy level, from gentle walks to adrenaline-fuelled canyon descents.

Free