On 2008 Funchal city is celebrating 500 years of existence. This way Funchal City Hall is developing a programme of culture and entertainment to celebrate the fifth centenary anniversary of Funchal.

Despite all other events which Funchal city hosts every year, like New Years festivities, Carnival, Easter, Flowers Festival, Wine Festival, Funchal Jazz between others, some interesting events will also take place here. The edition or re-edition of some books related to Funchal history and geography, the inauguration of a sculpture built to celebrate "Funchal 500 anos" (Funchal 500 years) on the 21st of August and a Tall Ships race in early October are a few examples of the upcomig celebrations.