Events for December in Funchal
Everyday, except Christmas day, there will be folklore groups singing and dancing on the main streets of Funchal. Beyond this there are other shows to see each day:

10th
21h30 – Show by the Canarian artist Mary Sanchez in the Municipal Garden of Funchal

11th
18h00 – Piano concert by the English musician PETER KATIN from the Conservatory’s Friend Association in the Municipal Theatre Baltazar Dias

12th
19h30 – 20h30 – Diferent musical groups will perform Percussion Instruments/ Guitars Ensemble in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral

13th
19h30 – 20h30 - Diferent musical groups will perform “Si que Brade” – traditional music in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral

21h30 – Concert by Madeira’s Orchestra and various soloists “Living Christmas with the Northern’s” in Municipal Garden of Funchal.

14th
19h30 – 20h30 New Sounds Trio in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral

15th
19h30 – 20h30 – Accordion Ensemble in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral
11h00 – 23h00 – Christmas Exposition “Christmas Fair” in Largo do Chafariz

16th
08h30 – 09h30 – Music entertainment at the outlet of the Parturition Masses in front of the Cathedral (everyday until Christmas eve)
11h00 – 23h00 – Christmas Exposition “Madeira Nativity Scene” in Largo da Restauração
19h30 – 20h30 - Mandolins Orchestra in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral

17th
18h45 – 19h45 - New Sounds Trio in Av. Arriaga, in front of the Cathedral

18th
17h00 – 18h00 - Diferent musics will be performed by children choir in Largo da Restauração

19th
11h00 – 12h00 - Diferent musics will be performed by children choir in Largo da Restauração
21h30 – Xarabanda will sing to Jesus Christ in the Municipal Theatre Baltazar Dias

20th, 21st and 22nd – Children Choir in Largo da Restauração
20th: 17h00 – 18h00
21st: 11h00 – 12h00
22th: 17h00 – 18h00

23rd
11h00 – 12h00 - Children Choir in Largo da Restauração
20h00 – 04h00 – “Big feast at Market-place” at Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal

24th
23h59 – Cock’s Mass in almost all churches around the island

28th
47th Athletics Race Around Funchal City - San Sylvestre
21h30 - Christmas Carols Choirs Meeting in Carmo’s Church

29th
21h30 – Meeting of Christmas Carols Choirs – Santa Clara Chapel

30th
21h30 – Meeting of Christmas Carols Choirs – Ending with 6 choirs at the Cathedral

31st
17h00 - Te Deum of thanks giving at the Cathedral
21h00 – 04h00 – New Year’s Show with Madeira’s Orchestra and many diferent artists at the Pier of Funchal
24h00 – Fireworks Show

Photo by Miguel Fagundes