Madeira Wine Festival

August 22th to 12th september

The Wine Festival relives the time-honoured traditions of the Madeiran population surrounding the production of this exquisite wine.

In the centre of Funchal there are light, sound and folk shows connected to traditional wine-making.

In Câmara de Lobos the festival begins with the live grape harvest. The picking of the grapes, the pickers' parade, treading the grapes and the whole ritual of a typical Madeira folk celebration are enjoyed by all.

Programme 2026:
European Folklore Week - 23rd to 27th August
Madeira Wine Lounge - 27th August to 13th September
Live Harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos - 5th September
Concerts in the Vineyards - 5th,6th, 12th and 13th September