Madeira July Events
Plenty to keep you entertained! Browse through and experience some of the great celebrations throughout the month.
Madeira Day – 1st July
Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Madeiran Communities. On this day all of Madeira Island will celebrate its anniversary of the political Autonomy of Madeira, with various ceremonies in the centre of Funchal and throughout the region.
Madeira Big Game Fishing Championship 2012 – 4th July
Big Game Fishing is one of the most exciting sports in Madeira, which is recognised as one of the world’s best hot-spots for this activity.
Proud to be part of the Blue Marlin World Cup Championship, Madeira holds the world record and was the First Prize winner in 1995, 1996 and 1997.
This one-day event takes place on 4th of July in various locations across the Atlantic Ocean, each in their time zone between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is described as ‘an extremely rewarding experience, a one-of-a-kind tournament with none other like it in the world’.
According to the official rules of the World Cup Blue Marlin Championship Tournament, the winning catch is the largest Blue Marlin caught, weighing at least 500 pounds, backed up by photographic evidence and witness statements.
Madeira’s marlin season lasts from May to October and at Funchal Marina you may find some of the best, fully equipped boats and experienced crews for hire, professionals and newcomers are welcome.
Sea Week – Porto Moniz – 26th to 29th
Sea week is one of the most important events in Porto Moniz, also as part of the regional calendar of events, it offers a vast program of activities that invites hundreds of participants and visitors to the district. Besides the music, there are several contests, sea trips, canoe regatta, cultural and athletic activities and of course the Sea Games, with team representatives of several districts of the Region competing.
Funchal Jazz Festival – Parque Santa Catarina 5th, 6th and 7th
Funchal presents a unique beauty, surrounded by privilege views of the mountains and deep blue sea. This year the beautiful Park of Santa Catarina will vibrate to the rhythms of Jazz, with great performances by famous artists from Madeira and international musicians.
II Madeira Bike Festival – Ponta do Sol – 7th and 8th
Banana Exhibit – Madalena do Mar 14th and 15th
Every year in July, Madalena do Mar celebrates one of the most important local products with the Regional Banana Exhibition. Owing to the fact that Madeira’s biggest banana plantations found here the Festival, which serves to promote the product and old traditional practices, is recognized as a major cultural event. Visitors can enjoy great entertainment, banana sampling and traditional delicacies.
Festival Raízes do Atlântico - Funchal - 21st to 23rd July
The Festival Raízes do Atlântico (Atlantic Roots) is a free traditional event organised by DRAC, the Regional Board for Cultural Matters. This event is considered the oldest festival of world music of Portugal since 1994 and takes place in Funchal's Municipal Garden. The program is filled by traditional music of several countries, national and international artists and bands, in the World of Music.
48 hours Dancing Folklore Festival – Santana 22nd-24th
The 48 hours Dancing festival is a Regional Folklore event held in Santana, where groups from many regions of Madeira and other Countries are invited to perform during a 48-hour period. There are several food and drink stalls and exceptional entertainment throughout the night.
Festa da Lapa (Limpet festival) – Paul do Mar 22nd-24th
The Limpet festival is a popular annual event taking place in the picturesque harbour of Paul do Mar. This is one of the most famous local traditional festivals, it runs for 3 nights and is filled with lots of entertainment, concerts and traditional food and of course fresh grilled Lapas (limpets) and Beer.
Gastronomic Week – Machico 27 July – 5 August
The city of Machico celebrates once again the 27th annual gastronomic week, with live concerts and impressive culinary traditions, including a cocktail festival and many other activities such as sports tournaments and great entertainment. Visitors can enjoy a week of different flavours and tastes right by sea.
Day of the Autonomous Region of Madeira and Madeiran Communities. On this day all of Madeira Island will celebrate its anniversary of the political Autonomy of Madeira, with various ceremonies in the centre of Funchal and throughout the region.
Madeira Big Game Fishing Championship 2012 – 4th July
Big Game Fishing is one of the most exciting sports in Madeira, which is recognised as one of the world’s best hot-spots for this activity.
Proud to be part of the Blue Marlin World Cup Championship, Madeira holds the world record and was the First Prize winner in 1995, 1996 and 1997.
This one-day event takes place on 4th of July in various locations across the Atlantic Ocean, each in their time zone between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is described as ‘an extremely rewarding experience, a one-of-a-kind tournament with none other like it in the world’.
According to the official rules of the World Cup Blue Marlin Championship Tournament, the winning catch is the largest Blue Marlin caught, weighing at least 500 pounds, backed up by photographic evidence and witness statements.
Madeira’s marlin season lasts from May to October and at Funchal Marina you may find some of the best, fully equipped boats and experienced crews for hire, professionals and newcomers are welcome.
Sea Week – Porto Moniz – 26th to 29th
Sea week is one of the most important events in Porto Moniz, also as part of the regional calendar of events, it offers a vast program of activities that invites hundreds of participants and visitors to the district. Besides the music, there are several contests, sea trips, canoe regatta, cultural and athletic activities and of course the Sea Games, with team representatives of several districts of the Region competing.
Funchal Jazz Festival – Parque Santa Catarina 5th, 6th and 7th
Funchal presents a unique beauty, surrounded by privilege views of the mountains and deep blue sea. This year the beautiful Park of Santa Catarina will vibrate to the rhythms of Jazz, with great performances by famous artists from Madeira and international musicians.
II Madeira Bike Festival – Ponta do Sol – 7th and 8th
Banana Exhibit – Madalena do Mar 14th and 15th
Every year in July, Madalena do Mar celebrates one of the most important local products with the Regional Banana Exhibition. Owing to the fact that Madeira’s biggest banana plantations found here the Festival, which serves to promote the product and old traditional practices, is recognized as a major cultural event. Visitors can enjoy great entertainment, banana sampling and traditional delicacies.
Festival Raízes do Atlântico - Funchal - 21st to 23rd July
The Festival Raízes do Atlântico (Atlantic Roots) is a free traditional event organised by DRAC, the Regional Board for Cultural Matters. This event is considered the oldest festival of world music of Portugal since 1994 and takes place in Funchal's Municipal Garden. The program is filled by traditional music of several countries, national and international artists and bands, in the World of Music.
48 hours Dancing Folklore Festival – Santana 22nd-24th
The 48 hours Dancing festival is a Regional Folklore event held in Santana, where groups from many regions of Madeira and other Countries are invited to perform during a 48-hour period. There are several food and drink stalls and exceptional entertainment throughout the night.
Festa da Lapa (Limpet festival) – Paul do Mar 22nd-24th
The Limpet festival is a popular annual event taking place in the picturesque harbour of Paul do Mar. This is one of the most famous local traditional festivals, it runs for 3 nights and is filled with lots of entertainment, concerts and traditional food and of course fresh grilled Lapas (limpets) and Beer.
Gastronomic Week – Machico 27 July – 5 August
The city of Machico celebrates once again the 27th annual gastronomic week, with live concerts and impressive culinary traditions, including a cocktail festival and many other activities such as sports tournaments and great entertainment. Visitors can enjoy a week of different flavours and tastes right by sea.
