Events you can't miss in Madeira



Carnaval 2025



Carnival
Funchal | Calheta | Chamber of Wolves | Machico | Ponta do Sol | Porto Moniz | Ribeira Brava | Santa Cruz | Santana | Saint Vincent | Porto Santo
Madeira Carnival - one of the highlights of the Madeiran festivities calendar. A wave of joy that spreads throughout the archipelago.

Chocolat Market



On March,28th, between 9.30am and 1pm, Mercado dos Lavradores will host the ninth edition of the Chocolate Market.
On the third floor of the emblematic madeiran space, showcases participants performing activities, ranging from chocolate tastings to showcookings.

Flower Festival 2025



It’s defnitely the most emblematic and colourful event of Madeira. For several weeks Funchal has the aroma of the flowers and the joy of thousands of visitors.
The construction of the Wall of Hope (where children place flowers) and the flower carpets in the streets are unique moments in this event. However, the climax of this event is the Flower Festival Float Parade, where more than a thousand participants, of all ages, join in this parade of aromas, magic and enchantment.
A week after, the city is embellished by the Madeira Auto Parade, combining the beauty of several classic cars with the simplicity and charm of the floral arrangements. A mix of magic not to be missed.

Madeira Flower Classic Auto Parade



Itinerary: Starts at Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (north lane) until Praça da Autonomia do Mar, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane), Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Rotunda Harvey Foster (roundabout).
Display in Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, until 18h30.