Events discovery
Find festas, music, food, markets and community gatherings across both shores.
5 events found
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 14:00 — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · 20:00
Curral das Freiras · Curral das Freiras
The traditional chestnut festival in the mountain valley of Curral das Freiras, held since 1984: chestnut sweets and liqueurs, street entertainment, folk string groups, the Miss Castanha election, a parade and live music. Opens 31 October at 14:00.
Thu, 31 Dec 2026 · 23:00 — Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · 01:00
Funchal bay · Funchal
Madeira's famous New Year's Eve fireworks over the Funchal bay. The Funchal amphitheatre is illuminated for Christmas and the New Year from 1 December 2026 to 10 January 2027.
Fri, 12 Feb 2027 · 06:00 — Sun, 14 Feb 2027 · 15:00
Krugersdorp to White River, Mpumalanga · Gauteng
An MDSA initiative that brings couples and friends together through scenic road trips, shared experiences and a love of exploring South Africa. "Friends of the Route" is a relaxed social touring weekend, not a race — participants travel in their own vehicles on a planned itinerary from the West Rand and East Rand through Mpumalanga to White River. Package includes a grab-and-go breakfast from Bem Bom The Glen, two nights at Premier Hotel The Winkler (twin or double, with breakfast), dinner on 13 February, entrance to the Diggings Site Museum and Casterbridge Motor Museum, a welcome package, Amigos da Rota shirts, a participation certificate, and car numbers and decals. Fuel, tolls, drinks and extras are for your own account. Booking is per car (driver and partner or passenger, one room for two). Start time to be confirmed with booking information. Source: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za).
Thu, 29 Apr 2027 · 09:00 — Sun, 30 May 2027 · 22:00
Funchal city centre · Funchal
A month dedicated to flowers in Funchal: the Flower Parade, the Wall of Hope ceremony, flower installations, concerts and entertainment across the city centre. Check the official programme for parade days.
Wed, 23 Jun 2027 · 18:00 — Thu, 24 Jun 2027 · 04:00
Porto city centre and Ribeira · Porto
Porto's Midsummer night of São João, held every year on the night of 23 to 24 June: street arraiais, grilled sardines, music in every neighbourhood and fireworks over the Douro. Programme details are announced by the city closer to the date.