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A Holiday season full of emotions?I know where.Christmas and New Year’s Eve01 Dec. <> 09 Jan.

In terms of the events to be held within the programme of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve Festivities, we inform that as a preventive measure, the use of community masks is mandatory for protection against COVID-19 disease.This measure does not exempt the compliance with social distancing and others required.

01 to 09December January

Christmas lights in downtown Funchal and amphitheaterScheduleevery day6 p.m. – 2 a.m.except:21 and 22 December 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.25 and 30 December 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.23, 24 and 31 of December 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Light and Sound ShowsChristmas in Funchal gains more colour and light as from the 1st of December. In several of the city’s main streets, dazzling shows of colour and light related to Christmas, take over several roads, alternating between tunnels and dances, bringing more joy and emotion to this season.ScheduleEvery dayRua Câmara Pestana | Rua Fernão de Ornelas | Avenida Sá Carneiro 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.Funchal’s pierHeld every 30 minutes after 6 p.m.

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Christmas lights in Porto SantoVila Baleira cityScheduleevery day:6 p.m. – 1 a.m. except24 and 31 December 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.

Central Walkwas of Avenida ArriagaAmbient soundChristmas MarketPerformances by folklore groups, philharmonic bands and concertsEthnographic exhibitions and living scenes

Nativity SceneTwelve fibre figures are integrated in a traditional scene, with decorative objects, fabrics and flowers, predominantly in white and gold. The nativity scene gathers trees and a large panoply of regionally produced flowers and plants which makes up the setting, as well as a small house made of wood and mats, depicting the birthplace of Baby Jesus.As a whole, this project reflects the deep-rooted regional tradition of the creative construction of the nativity scene.

Children’s ChristmasMunicipal GardenAll of the Municipal Garden’s decoration is dedicated to children, featuring a set of elements of a child’s imaginary Christmas.

01 December 2021Wednesday

Various performancesCentral Walkway of Avenida ArriagaFrom the 1st of December 2021 to the 9th of January 2022, downtown Funchal is filled with light, colour and melody. During this period, along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga there are daily performances by various groups which animate this location with philharmonic bands, folklore groups and concerts.

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by Grupo Folclore Juvenil da Camacha3 p.m.Performance by the Funchal Municipal Philharmonic Band – Artistas Funchalenses

02 December 2021Thursday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga3 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de Gaula Folklore Group

03 December 2021Friday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga3 p.m.Performance by the Philharmonic Band - Recreio Camponês 6 p.m.Performance by the Monteverde Folklore Group

04 December 2021Saturday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group3 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de São Vicente Philharmonic Band

05 December 2021Sunday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Câmara de Lobos Orchestral Band “Os Infantes”6 p.m.Performance by AGFC – Associação Grupo de Folclore da Calheta

06 December 2021Monday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga3 p.m.Performance by the philharmonic band - Recreio Camponês 6 p.m. Performance by Casa do Povo da Camacha Folklore Group

07 December 2021Tuesday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Folklore Group - Camélias (Azores)3 p.m.Performance by Associação Grupo de Romarias e Tradições da Camacha


Christmas MarketMade up of several small houses with Christmas decorations, at the Christmas Market you can find the most diverse regional products such as regional gastronomy characteristic of the Christmas season, as well as plants, fruits, Madeira wine, sugarcane syrup and its derivatives. The Christmas Market can be found along the Central Walkways of Avenida Arriaga, from the 8th of December to the 9th of January.ScheduleSunday to Thursday10 a.m. – 10 p.m.Friday and Saturday10 a.m. – 2 a.m.23, 30 and 31 December10 a.m. – 2 a.m.Note: Controlled access. Mandatory presentation of antigen test in the last 7 days and Vaccination Certificate for COVID-19.

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts PavillionAn exhibition by the Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM). A space where you can see and purchase embroidery and regional crafts on specific days. You can also taste Christmas delicacies with Madeira Wine.Schedule8 to 21 December | Woodcrafts10 a.m. – 8 p.m.22 December 2021 to 9 January 2022 | Regional Embroidery10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Ethnographic VillageLargo da RestauraçãoLocated at Largo da Restauração, the Ethnographic Village represents various live traditions, handicrafts, gastronomy, folklore and two traditional nativity scenes, thus promoting Madeiran culture.The traditional Madeiran nativity scene, located on the outside, reproduces our humanised and natural landscape, with its vegetation, terraces, valleys, riverlets, houses and stone sheds, as well as the staircase nativity scene or lapinha with characteristic elements (boy Jesus, arch, fruit, wheat, small breads, amongst others).At this venue you can also find the traditional wheat soup and the bolo do caco bread, from the 8th of December to the 9th of January.ScheduleSunday to Thursday10 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.Friday and Saturday10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo da Ribeira Brava Folklore Group3 p.m.Performance by the Associação Recreativa de Nossa Senhora de Fátima do Arco de São Jorge Philharmonic Band 4 p.m.Desdobramento Concert7 p.m.Upright Ntet Concert


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Santo António Philarmonic Band3 p.m.Performance by the Folklore and Recreational Group of Quinta Grande7 p.m.Concert by Jingle Rocks the Band


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group3 p.m.Performance by the Funchal Municipal Philharmonic Band - Funchalenses Artists4 p.m.Concert by Chá Bom7 p.m.Concert by Galáxia


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the São Lourenço da Camacha Parish Philharmonic Band4 p.m.Concert by Orquestra Ligeira da Madeira 6 p.m. Performance by the Folklore Cultural and Recreational Group of São Martinho7 p.m. Concert by D’Repente9 p.m.Performance by the university group - Tuna Universitária da Madeira

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Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Ribeira Brava Municipal Philharmonic Band3 p.m.Concert by the Fajã da Ovelha String Group6 p.m.Performance by the Cultural Centre of Santo António Folklore GroupConcert by AoAkaso


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. and 4 p.m.School Choir Festival6 p.m.Performance by the Caniço e Eiras Philharmonic Band7 p.m.Dona Zica Concert


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. and 4 p.m.School Choir Festival6 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo do Caniçal Folklore Group7 p.m.Concert by Julia Ochôa


Sé Cathedral7:30 a.m.Childbirth MassesThe religious celebrations, which precede the 25th of December, begin with a novena which at this time of year are known as the Childbirth Masses, which are celebrated in the early morning hours of the 15th to 23rd of December. During the religious ceremony, the faithful sing popular verses in honour of the Mother of God as well as Baby Jesus, whose birth is approaching.

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. and 4 p.m.School Choir Festival6 p.m.Performance by the Santana Municipal Philharmonic Band 7 p.m.Concert by the Madeira Fado Association

Paths of the Municipal GardenThe initiative “Let’s decorate the Christmas tree”, gathers trees which will remain in exhibition until the 9th of January 2022. The Christmas decorations will be made by schoolchildren and hung on the trees with the help of the Regional Tourism Board team of the Regional Secretariat for Tourism and Culture.


Sé Cathedral7:30 a.m.Childbirth Mass

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. and 4 p.m.School Choir Festival7 p.m.Christmas Choir Festival: “Christmas in Funchal” - Orfeão Madeirense



Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by AGFC – Calheta Association Folklore Group 3 p.m.Performance by the Funchal District Philharmonic Band - Os Guerrilhas7 p.m.Concert by Fado singer Susana Andrade9.30 p.m.Black & White Dixieland Jazz Band Concert

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Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11:00 a.m.Performance by the Machico Municipal Philharmonic Band 4 p.m.Concert by Mariachi Mexico Madeira6 p.m.Performance by the “Vamos à Ermida do Porto da Cruz” Folklore Group7 p.m.Concert by Bossa Livre9:30 p.m.Concert by the Empress Sissy Hungarian Salon Orchestra

English Church6 p.m.Christmas Concert – Associação Amigos do Conservatório de Música da Madeira

St. John the Evangelist Church (Igreja do Colégio) 9.30 p.m.Christmas Choir Festival: “Christmas in Funchal” - Orfeão Madeirense



Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Santa Cruz Municipal Philharmonic Band3 p.m.Concert by the Arco da Calheta Choral Group6 p.m.Performance by the TRAGA Group – Associação de Folkore Tradições de Gaula7 p.m.Christmas Choir Festival: “Christmas in Funchal” - Orfeão Madeirense

Praça do Povo6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.“Let’s celebrate” – Christmas EditionDance show to the sound of Christmas music.



Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Itinerant theatre “Duendes Inconstantes” (Erratic Elves) – Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense”- Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Ponta do Sol Municipal Philharmonic Band6 p.m.Performance by the Rochão Folklore Group7 p.m.Concert by the group “Tributo a Bee Gees”

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Wine and Christmas delicacies

Praça do Povo6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.“Let’s celebrate” – Christmas Edition



Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the TRAGA Group– Associação de Folkore Tradições de Gaula12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Faial Philharmonic Band6 p.m.New Sounds Trio Concert7 p.m.Concert by the Sofia Almeida Quartet

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Rum and Chocolates




Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11:00 a.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo da Ribeira Brava Folklore Group12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de São Vicente Philarmonic Band4 p.m.Concert by Sofia Petito Bossa Flavours7 p.m.Concert by Triova Voices

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5 p.m – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Wine and Christmas Delicacies




Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Câmara de Lobos Municipal Philharmonic Band12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Santa Rita Folklore Group7 p.m.Concert by Sena Collective 9.30 p.m.Concert by GARCIAS


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Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Cultural Centre of Santo António Folklore Group12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Santo António Philharmonic Band 7 p.m.Concert by Acoustic Duo


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m. to 1p.m.Itinerant theatre “Duendes Inconstantes” (Erratic Elves) – Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Concert by Letícia & Friends 6 p.m.Concert by Sandra & Ricardo


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Municipal Philharmonic Band of Câmara de Lobos12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de Santana Folklore Group4 p.m.Concert by Colchetes D’Alfaiate 7 p.m.Concert by Matriz Sonora

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Wine and Christmas Delicacies

Praça do Povo9.30 p.m.Circus Arts Show


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Folklore and Recreational Group of Quinta Grande12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by Banda Filamónica Municipal Paulense4 p.m.Concert by Luana Teixeira7 p.m.Concert by The Whyte Blues Band

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Rum and Chocolates



Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Câmara de Lobos Orchestral Philarmonic Band “Os Infantes”12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Folklore Cultural and Recreational Group of São Martinho7 p.m.Concert by Black Dogs Blues Band9.30 p.m.Concert by Live Brisk

Madeira Embroidery and Regional Crafts Pavillion5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Commented tasting - Madeira Wine and Christmas Delicacies


Sé Cathedral9.30 p.m.Christmas Choir Festival: “Christmas in Funchal” - Orfeão Madeirense

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Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11:00 a.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de Gaula Folklore Group12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the São Lourenço da Camacha Parish Philharmonic Band6 p.m.Performance by Grupo de Folclore Romarias Antigas do Rochão - Camacha7 p.m.Spot the Difference concert9.30 p.m.Concert by Seis po’Meia Dúzia

Baltazar Dias Municipal Theater6 p.m.Music for the New Year! Concert by Associação Amigos do Conservatório de Música da Madeira Piazzolla forever - Centennial of the Tango Master

St. John the Evangelist Church (Igreja do Colégio)9.30 p.m.Christmas Choir Festival: “Christmas in Funchal” - Orfeão Madeirense


Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Rochão Folklore Group12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Caniço e Eiras Philharmonic Band7 p.m.Concert by Miguel Pires Trio

Madeira Shooting Stars11:40 p.m.For the magical New Year’s Eve, Red Bull has prepared a surprise which will take place in the sky over Funchal Bay.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Countdown11:55 p.m.The five minutes before the midnight show will be animated with pyrotechnics and special effects, with the projections from the ground being alternated with lasers, drones and innovative lighting elements, among other surprise effects, which will lead both the locals and visitors into the New Year.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks ShowFunchal | Porto Santo00:00The fireworks show for the New Year 2021/2022 lasts about eight minutes and is distributed across 59 fireworks stations located across Funchal’s amphitheater (27 stations), Pier 8 and Praia Almirante Reis (25 stations), at sea (5 stations) and Porto Santo Island (2 stations).This grand show, with pyrotechnic effects which combines the most modern designs, will present effects not yet seen on New Year’s Eve in the Region.In 2006, this event was internationally recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as “The greatest fireworks show in the world”.The New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show will also be broadcast live on RTP-Madeira, in live streaming and on social networks. The sound will be complemented by the Radio broadcast.

02 January 2022Sunday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Funchal District Philharmonic Band – Os Guerrilhas12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Concert by Grupo Musical Sons da Tradição6 p.m.Performance by the Machico Folklore GroupConcert by Mariana Gonçalves Band

03 January 2022Monday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Santa Cruz Municipal Philharmonic Band 7 p.m.Concert by the Madeira Chamber Choir

04 January 2022Tuesday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Lapinha Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group7 p.m.Concert by KontraBand

05 January 2022Wednesday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by Banda Filamónica Municipal da Ponta do Sol

Municipal Garden9 p.m.Cantar os Reis / Singing of the KingsThe Arrival of the Three Kings is celebrated on the 6th of December with the famous Bolo-Rei which has a broad bean and a small gift inside. Tradition says that, whoever finds the slice containing the broad bean will have to buy the cake the following year and whoever gets the gift will have to buy the drinks.In the auditorium of the Municipal Garden, on the 5th of January, at 9 pm, the “Kings” are sung in a concert open to the public thus reviving this Madeiran tradition.

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06 January 2022Thursday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Ribeira Brava Municipal Philharmonic Band7 p.m.XMAS PROJECT concert

07 January 2022Friday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Boa Nova Folklore and Ethnographic Group 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Living Bronze Statue “Família Madeirense” - Animação do Teatro Bolo do Caco3 p.m.Performance by the Faial Philharmonic Band7 p.m.Concert by the fado singer Sofia Ferreira

08 January 2022Saturday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Machico Municipal Philharmonic Band4 p.m.Concert by Stardust Acoustic Project 6 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de Santana Folklore Group7 p.m.Concert by Cool Feel Band

09 January 2022Sunday

Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga11 a.m.Performance by the Municipal Philharmonic Band of Santana3 p.m.Concert by Sandra Dória6 p.m.Performance by the Casa do Povo de São Martinho Cultural and Recreational Folklore Group Kaleidoscope Concert

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AND STILL…CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUMSIn Madeira’s Museums you can see magnificent examples of paintings and portable altarpieces of Flemish origin, crib boxes, collections of polychrome clay figures and of Baby Jesus, staircase nativity scenes and recreations of traditional cribs.Therefore, there will be itineraries for visits to the Funchal Museums (Sacred Art Museum, Frederico de Freitas House-Museum, Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Universe of Memories – João Carlos Abreu), including Mudas. Museum of Contemporary Art in Calheta, and the Madeira Ethnographic Museum in Ribeira Brava, which presents Lapinha do Caseiro, one of the most iconic nativity scenes on the island. Entries are free of charge.

“Christmas Tables with Madeira Embroidery” ExhibitionBaltazar Dias Municipal TheaterThe company Bordal – Bordados da Madeira, presents the 6th edition of the Christmas Tables Exhibition, which aims to recreate the Madeiran Christmas spirit, at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theater, where it will be possible to admire creations by some Madeiran designers, namely:- Regional Assembly with Nini Andrade Silva- Madeira Promotion Bureau with Dino Goncalves- Castanheiro Boutique Hotel with Lília and João Paulo Gomes- Porto Bay Hotels Resorts with Graça Reis- Pestana Hotel Group with Tulipa Garden- Hotel Quinta do Furão with João Egidio- Official Tourist Guides- Galo Resort with Tininha PintoThe exhibition will run from the 15th of December 2021 to the 5th of January 2022.Schedule:Mondays and Tuesdays10 a.m. - 5:30 p.mWednesday to Saturday10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Sundays3 p.m. – 7 p.m.23 December 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Open every day with the exception to the 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st of December of 2021 and the 1st

of January of 2022

“MADEIRA, A CHRISTMAS WHICH IS SO YOURS”19 December at 6 p.m.The livestreaming programme “MADEIRA, the beauty of Winter”, starts with a Christmas concert, followed by street reports focusing on Christmas decorations including the popular Christmas lights and gastronomy spread throughout the stalls of the Christmas Market, including guests in the studio where the history of Christmas in Madeira will be discussed from a touristic aspect.NAMINHATERRA.COM

Note: Programme is subject to change.

“NEW YEAR’S EVE IN MADEIRA”31 December at 11 P.M.Watch the livestreaming of the musical concert at the Central Walkway, followed by street reports focusing on the Christmas traditions, ending the programme with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks show.NAMINHATERRA.COM

Programme Madeira Theme ParkDecember 1st – 3 p.mBeginning of Christmas festivities, performances by regional groupsDecember 4, 5, 12 and 18 – 3 p.mPerformances by regional groupsDecember 8 – 3 p.mConfection of “Broas de Mel” (Madeira typical honey biscuits)10 December – Opening of the Exhibition by Training Centers for InclusionDecember 11 – 10:30 a.mConfection of “Canja” (typical Chicken broth)December 15 – 10 a.m“Christmas at MTP” Gastronomy, entertainment and social gatheringsDecember 19 – 10:30 a.mChristmas market at the park’s small farm

1 December 2021 to 9 January 2022Events alluding to the Christmas in the different municipalities of the Region.

Digital ChristmasThis season can be followed on digital format, with the detailed programme of the various initiatives being available on the Madeira Tourism Board’s official website, Madeira Events and its social networks at:https://www.visitmadeira.pthttps://www.facebook.com/visitmadeiraofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/visitmadeira/www.eventsmadeira.com

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