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Starting March 16, 2025, Madeira will host a number of cultural events and festivals that highlight the island’s rich traditions and artistic prowess. Here are some noteworthy events to consider:

1. XXXVIII Madeira Music Festival
This distinguished festival, reactivated in 2024 after a nine-year break, will feature performances by the Madeira Classical Orchestra as well as notable national and international musicians.
Concerts are scheduled on March 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29, 2025 at various locations throughout Madeira.

2. Craftsmen’s Week
From March 17 to 22, 2025, the Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) will celebrate “World Craftsmen’s Day” with a multidisciplinary program highlighting Madeira’s traditional arts and crafts.
The festival showcases regional artisans as representatives of Madeira’s cultural heritage.

3. Thematic Gastronomic Fair
On March 20, 2025, a gastronomy expo will be organized to allow regional craftspeople to showcase their culinary masterpieces.
This weekly event, conducted on Thursdays, allows guests to sample the exquisite flavors of Madeira’s cuisine.

4. Madeira Roller Marathon
This speed skating event, scheduled for March 23, 2025, will feature 100-meter sprints as well as four marathon categories: nano (800 meters), micro (2 kilometers), mini (12.8 kilometers) and full marathon (42.195 kilometers).
It’s a fascinating experience for both competitors and onlookers.

5. The Sugarcane Fair
The Sugarcane Fair will be held on March 29 and 30, 2025, in Canhas, Ponta do Sol, to honor Madeira’s sugarcane industry.
Visitors can sample several sugarcane products and learn about how important this crop is to the island’s economy.

These events offer a look of Madeira‘s thriving cultural landscape during this time.
Enjoy these special events and activities with your family and friends, always using Madeira Airport Transfer, which provide excellent and reliable taxi services whenever and wherever you need!