Carnival Festivities 15 Feb. <> 26 Feb. 2023
Madeira Joy and Revelry
15 to 26
Animation in downtown Funchal
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, Largo da Restauração
Ambient music
Carnival decorations
Carnival Market
Performances by philharmonic bands and concerts
Diverse animation for children
Avenues’ Carnival
The carnival revelry invades downtown Funchal as from the Wednesday before Shrove Tuesday. The Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga, in addition to being the location of the Carnival Market, is enchanted by the magic of carnival and becomes the stage for numerous street entertainment initiatives which includes carnival music, shows, street parties and various performances, thus awakening the spirit of revelry in tourists and locals.
Carnival Market
This little market offers the most diverse regional products such as the regional cuisine characteristic of the Carnival season, flowers, fruits, Madeira wine and sugarcane honey and its byproducts. Here, the festive atmosphere invites visitors to socialize and share in the fun.
Schedule
Sunday to Thursday 10:00 – 00:00
Friday and Saturday
10:00 – 01:00
Day 18 and 20 10:00 – 02:00
Diverse performances
Largo da Restauração and the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga serve as a stage for daily performances by various groups which enliven this location with philharmonic bands and concerts. Pay a visit and let yourself be captivated by the melody, joy and animation which lingers in the air.
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Thursday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
14:00
Mimes – Macroanima
15:00
Soap Bubbles – Macroanima
16:00
STG Dance Crew – Hip-hop
18:00
Performance by Banda Recreio Camponês
20:00
Performance by the Arco de São Jorge Band
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
10:15
Story Reading with activity for children “O Carnaval do Elmer” (Elmer’s Carnival) –Madeira Archive and Library
17:00
Theatre Play – “Gastão, o Trapalhão e Priscilla a princesa de Veneza” (Gastão, the fumbler and Priscilla, the princess of Venice) - Macroanima
21:00
Concert by Bray & Co
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Thursday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
17:00
STG Dance Crew – Hip-hop
18:00
Performance by the São Vicente Community Centre Band
20:00
Performance by the Ribeira Brava Municipal Band
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
10:15
Story Reading with activity for seniors “Carnavais de outros tempos” (Carnivals from other times) – Madeira Archive and Library
14:00 and 16:00
Avatar Gymnastics – Acrobatic Gymnatics for all – Santa Cruz Sports Club
15:00
Samba lesson – Sweetdancers
21:00
Concert by Contratempo
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Friday Children’s Carnival
10:30
On the Friday morning before Carnival day, approximately a thousand small revelers, from different educational institutions in Funchal, parade along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga showing off their Carnival costumes in a fantasy and animation-filled environment, to the rythym of two philharmonic bands, along with animators disguised as Disney figures by Macroanima.
Opening of the parade by the Santo António Philharmonic Band and closing by the Câmara de Lobos Orchestral Band – Os Infantes.
Itinerary: Cathedral, passerelle along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
Solidarity Carnival
14:30
Downtown is once again graced with yet another entertainment initiative which stands out for its originality and creativity. With much contagious energy, hundreds of revelers from the Funchal Community Development Association, parade along Avenida Arriaga to the Municipal Garden where a show is to take place.
Opening of the parade by Banda Recreio Camponês and closing by the Ribeira Brava Municipal Band.
Itinerary: Cathedral, passerelle along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga until the Municipal Garden.
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
17:00
Soap Bubbles – Macroanima
19:30
Performance by the Caniço e Eiras Philharmonic Band
Largo da Restauração
18:00
Concert by Cháp4
21:00
Concert by Blue Oak
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to 20, 22 and 26
Carnival Workshops
Largo da Restauração
12:00
The Carnival Festivities include a series of workshops in their programme dedicated to Madeiran delicacies and products which mark the Carnival season and regional cuisine, in order to disseminate the most genuine traditions of this time. From the 18th to the 20th, 22nd and 26th of February, next to the stage at Largo da Restauração, you can learn how to make various typical delicacies such as Bolo do Caco, Chocolat, Bonecas de Massa (dough dolls), Malassadas (similar to doughnuts) and Sonhos (fritters).
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Saturday
Allegoric Carnival Parade
20:00
The highlight of the Carnival Festivities takes place on Saturday night with the exuberant Allegoric Parade. Approximately 1 500 extravagantly dressed revelers and more than a dozen cheerful floats form part of this parade. This carnival parade, which overflows with brightness, colour, rhythm and a lot of samba, attracts thousands of locals and tourists to the centre of Funchal, in a true ode to revelry.
Itinerary: Departure from Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Francisco Sá Carneiro Roundabout, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (South lane), until Praça da Autonomia.
Order and theme of the groups participating in the Allegoric Parade
- “Alegria, Cor e Folia” (Joy, Colour and Revelry) – João Egídio Rodrigues
- “Cariocas no Paraíso com Magias” (Cariocas in Paradise with Spells) – Os CariocasAssociação Cultural e Recreativa, Escola de Samba
- “Tropicália” – Escola de Samba Caneca Furada
- “La Joie de Vivre - A Alegria de Viver” – Associação de Animação Geringonça
- “True Blue” – Associação Animad
- “Vem à Diversão” (Come for the Fun) – Associação Musical, Cultural e Recreativa e Coro de Câmara de Lobos (Turma do Funil)
- “A Magia dos Orixás” (The Magic of the Orixás) – Associação Cultural Império da Ilha
- “Cintilante” (Sparkling) – Associação Fitness Team
- “Celebration” – Sorrisos de Fantasia
- “Boas Vindas para a folia, aqui é só Alegria” (Welcome to the Revelry, here it is pure Happiness) – Tramas e Enredos - Associação
- “Baila que Baila” (Dance that Dance) – Associação de Batucada da Madeira
- “O Amor entre o Sol e a Lua” (Love between the Sun and the Moon) – Associação Palco
D’Emoções – Associação Cultural, Recreativa, Desportiva e Escola de Samba
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
15:00
Performance by the Machico Municipal Band
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 17:00
Animation for children
12:00
Carnival Workshops – Malassadas with sugarcane honey – Casinha Bolo do Caco
14:00
Story “Um Caso Picudo” presented with Articulated Puppet Theater – Direção de Serviços de Educação Artística
18:00
Concert by Luana Teixeira
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Sunday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
14:00
Performance by the Funchal District Band
16:00
Mimes – Macroanima
19:30
Performance by the Funchal Municipal Band
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Animation for children– Macroanima
12:00
Carnival Workshops – Bolo do caco –Casinha Bolo do Caco
18:00
Concert by Bossa Flavours
21:00
Concert by D’Repente 20 to 25
The Avenues’ Carnival Passerelle along the Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
20:00 and 21:00, except the 20th only at 21:00
Review the troupes which paraded in the Carnival Parade, this time along the Central Walkway with two performances per day, providing the public with a vibrant show of colour, dance and rhythm.
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Monday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
18:00
Performance by the Santana Municipal Band
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Sorrisos de Fantasia Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
12:00
Carnival Workshops – Sonhos with sugarcane honey – Casinha Bolo do Caco
16:00
Theatre Play – “Gastão, o Trapalhão e Priscilla a princesa de Veneza” (Gastão, the fumbler and Priscilla, the princess of Venice) – Macroanima
20:00
Concert by iLevados da Breca
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Tuesday
“Cortejo Trapalhão”/Slapstick Parade
16:00
On Carnival Tuesday it is possible to watch a satirical parade based on cultural heritage, in a depiction of what was originally carried out along Rua da Carreira, in a spontaneous way, in the first half of the 20th century, and whose creativity has no limits and ranges from social and political satire, to traditional frameworks, as well as simple disguises. To the rhythm of two philharmonic bands, the Slapstick Parade promises to pass on the atmosphere of revelry and fun to the public, with the Funchal Municipal Band opening the parade and the Funchal District Band Funchal in the centre.
Participation is open to everyone, nationals and foreigners, and can be done so individually or in groups within the different categories of the four classesAdults, Children, Best “Trapalhão”, King “Trapalhão” and Transvestite. The winners of each category win a cash prize. To participate, you must register next to the
building in Praça do Mar (Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro), between 14h00 and 15h30.
Itinerary: Departure from Avenida
Francisco Sá Carneiro, Francisco Sá Carneiro Roundabout, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (South lane), until Praça da Autonomia.
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
14:00
Performance by the Câmara de Lobos Municipal Band
15:00
STG Dance Crew – Hip-hop
18:00
Performance by the Ponta do Sol Municipal Band
20:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação Animad
Troupe
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Escola de Samba
Caneca Furada Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
12:00
Magic Show – Macroanima
18:30
Slapstick Parade awards ceremony
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Wednesday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
18:00
Performance by the Faial Philharmonic Band
20:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação Palco
D’Emoções Troupe
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Turma do Funil Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
12:00
Carnival Workshops – Chocolat –UAUCACAU
14:00
Samba lesson – Sweetdancers
15:00 – 17:00
Visual Arts Workshop - “Excuse me… Are You a Witch?” by Emily Horn - Atelier
Gatafunhos by Luísa Spínola
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Thursday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
15:00
Soap Bubbles – Macroanima
18:00
Performance by the Santo António Philharmonic Band
20:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Os Cariocas Troupe
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação de Batucada da Madeira Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
14:00 and 16:00
Avatar Gymnastics – Acrobatic Gymnatics for all – Santa Cruz Sports Club
17:00
Story “Um Caso Picudo” presented with Articulated Puppet Theater – Direção de Serviços de Educação Artística
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Friday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
15:00
Performance by the Paulense Municipal Band
16:00
Soap Bubbles – Macroanima
17:00
Mimes – Macroanima
20:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Tramas e Enredos
Troupe
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação Fitness Team Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
14:00
Story “Um Caso Picudo” presented with Articulated Puppet Theater – Direção de Serviços de Educação Artística
18:00
Concert by The Walking Grooves Band
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Saturday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
14:00
Performance by the Santa Cruz Municipal Band
20:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação Cultural Império da Ilha Troupe
21:00
Avenues’ Carnival – Associação de Animação Geringonça Troupe
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
12:00
Samba lesson – Sweetdancers
16:00
Magic Show – Macroanima
18:00
Concert by Alexandra Barbosa Band
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Sunday
Central Walkway of Avenida Arriaga
14:00
Performance by the Câmara de Lobos Orchestral Band – Os Infantes
19:30
Performance by the São Lourenço da Camacha Parish Band
Largo da Restauração
10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Animation for children – Macroanima
12:00
Carnival Workshops – Bonecas de Massa (dough dolls) – Algerina Basílio
16:00
Story “Um Caso Picudo” presented with Articulated Puppet Theater – Direção de Serviços de Educação Artística
18:00
Concert by Chá Bom
21:00
Concert by Pedro Marques Quartet
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11 and 12 February
Compadres Festival Santana City
This traditional festivity forms part of the transition rituals from winter to spring and the regeneration of the local community. This initiative takes place in a clear antagonism between local male and female residents, evident in the making of the satirical male and female puppets. The purpose of the event is to judge the “compadre” and the “comadre”, during which social criticism is made of the events and actions of individuals and institutions in the community during the year. In the end, both the “compadre” and the “comadre” are burned as punishment. In this way, the community regenerates itself and eases social tensions, preparing it for a new cycle which begins in Spring.
Theme Parties
Nightlife spots also organize various themed party nights in the days before Carnival, such as “Hippy Night” and “Transvestite Night”, inviting partygoers to have fun while disguised with a mask alluding to the theme.
15 to 26 February 2023
Events alluding to the carnival theme in the various municipalities of the Region on the site.
Digital Carnival
This event can be tracked online, including the detailed programme of the various initiatives, namely on the official website of Turismo da Madeira, Madeira Events and on social networks at: www.visitmadeira.com www.facebook.com/visitmadeiraofficial www.instagram.com/visitmadeira/ www.eventsmadeira.com
Note: Programme subject to alterations.
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