[:en]Planning a trip to Madeira in May 2026? Discover the best festivals and cultural events including Aqui Acolá, Flower Festival and more.[:]

[:pt]O Castanheiro Boutique Hotel estreou, em Julho deste ano, uma série de sessões musicais no seu pátio. Sonoridades mais alternativas. Nova música portuguesa de qualidade.[:]

[:en]From street parades to costume nights, discover the best Carnival parties in Madeira and where to celebrate in 2026.[:pt]Chegou o Carnaval e a Ilha da Madeira está pronta para festejar.[:]

[:en] The L Concerts return to Estalagem da Ponta do Sol! This Independent Music Festival officially started ten years ago, although, well before that, small concerts were already held. Personally, I remember with great joy the gigs I had the opportunity to attend. I love the ambience … the worship, the relaxation and the sound that echoes in the wind, the sea and the perfect amphitheatre that is the Ponta do Sol. Why should you go to these concerts? Nuno Barcelos, responsible for this festival, gave us the answers:   L. L Concerts Why? The name Concertos L appeared from an existing concept in the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, the L – Community (community of members of the inn). L comes from Lifestyle, Leisure, among others … What do you like most about this Festival? The artistic freedom, its public and the place… Not depending on brands, sponsorships or fashions, allows you to create a schedule free of pressures of any kind, and bring something different and innovative… The audience, because we have the …

[:en] About MIUT This year I set out to accompany the MIUT, Madeira Island Ultra Trail. What seemed to be an adventurous trail has turned out to be a learning goal, of exceptional beauty. I followed the trail with 115km, which started at 0h Porto Moniz. The event Madeira Island Ultra Trail – MIUT Trail running ultra race at Madeira Island The atmosphere in the departure was sometimes of celebration, anxiety and preparations, sometimes of silence, rest and meditation. Some athletes rested on the walls by the sea; others lay on the grass to enjoy the last minutes in a horizontal position. The departure, like the arrival, had moments of high emotion, but the supreme feeling was lived between rails, far from the sight of the others; that only those who participate, can tell, not me. Vídeo :  MIUT 2017 I can only speak of what I saw and felt during the 17 hours that accompanied the trail. I saw athletes arriving at the stations, wholly demoralised and disillusioned with their performance. Athletes on fast …

[:en] Where to find live music & festivals in Funchal Although Funchal is not the typical cosmopolitan city where you can easily find a music gig happening every night, I have compiled a list of my favourite live music bars and Summer Festivals. Whenever I go travelling I enjoy discovering hidden bars and local bands. It allows me to experience the city as a local while sharing an authentic experience. There’s something about a good live music performance that makes me feel very happy and living in the present. All my darkest memories vanish. I’m just there healing through rhythms… One of the highlights of my summer in Madeira was attending the Music Festival Nos Summer Opening in Funchal.   Plus I got the chance to meet and listen to the amazing voice of Skye Edwards! Morcheeba songs accompanied me since my days in the University in Lisbon so whenever I listen to those warm psychedelic tunes I feel those good vibes coming back. I love the mellow sounds and the wise lyrics accompanied by the …