Atlantic Festival & XXXI Madeira Music Festival Programme
Madeira - June 2010

4th June
9:30 pm - Concert by Gli Incogniti at Igreja do Colégio, Funchal

5th June
6:00 pm - Concert by Ensemble XXI at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal

9:00/10:00 pm - 11:00/00:30 pm - Summer Start Music Show - by Madeira Light Orchestra at Cais da Cidade (Funchal pier)

10:30 pm - Madeira Fireworks Festival - Pyromusical show entitled: "Colour and Light Emotions", in Funchal Harbour, by Minhota Pyrotechnic Company

6th June
5:00 pm - "Majorca" Dance Performance to 24 preludes by Chopin, by the Paulo Ribeiro Company featuring Pedro Burmester at Casa das Mudas Art Centre, Calheta

7th June
9:30 pm - Piano concert by Pedro Burmester at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal

8th June
9:30 pm - Organ concert by Gustav Leonhardt at Igreja do Colégio, Funchal

9th June
9:30 pm - Concert by Ligeriana at the Santa Clara Church and Convent, Funchal

10th June
9:30 pm - Concert by Daud Khan Ensemble at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal

11th June
9:30 pm - Concert by Vienna Mozart Trio at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal

12th June
6:00 pm - Concert by Drumond de Vasconcelos Quintet at the Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal

9:00/10:00 pm - 11:00/00:30 pm - Summer Start Music Show - by Madeira Light Orchestra at Cais da Cidade (Funchal pier)

10:30 pm- Madeira Fireworks Festival - Pyromusical show entitled: "Magic in the Air", in Funchal Harbour, by HC & Filhos company.

13th June
5:00 pm - "Electra" Dance Performance, by Olga Roriz Company at Casa das Mudas Art Centre, Calheta

From 14th to the 26th June
Classic Motor Show:
Antique and Classic Car Show- Central Squares of Avenida Arriaga from the Cathedral to the Municipal Theatre
Antique and Classic Motorcycle Show- Largo da Restauração

14th June
4:00 - 9:00 pm - Philharmonic band performance at downtown Funchal

From 18th to the 26th June
St. John's Altars with entertainment, Rua da Figueira Preta, Rua da Conceição, Travessa dos Reis, Praça do Carmo and Rua da Cooperativa, Funchal

19 June
9:00/10:00 pm - 11:00/00:30 pm - Summer Start Music Show - by Madeira Light Orchestra at Cais da Cidade (Funchal pier)

10:30 pm - Madeira Fireworks Festival - Pyromusical show entitled: “Madeira, a flower's name”, in Funchal Harbour, by Luso Pirotecnia.

23 June
9:00 pm - St. John's Day Processions - Itinerary: São Pedro Church, Rua das Pretas, Rua da Carreira and Rua de São João, Funchal

From 23rd to the 25th June
4:00 - 9:00 pm - Philharmonic band performance at downtown Funchal

26 June
9:00/10:00 pm - 11:00/00:30 pm - Summer Start Music Show - by Madeira Light Orchestra at Cais da Cidade (Funchal pier)

10.30 PM - Madeira Fireworks Festival - Pyromusical show entitled: “Enchantments”, in Funchal Harbour, by Macedos Pirotecnia.

Source: Madeira Tourism Board

Madeira airport is open now! The ash cloud has moved and is allowing flights to take over and land at Funchal airport. After 172 flights canceled since the 8th of May 2010 we hope everything will get back to normal now.

Updated: 12th May 2010 at 1:00

As the Iceland's volcanic ash cloud moves to the south, Madeira and Porto Santo airports are now closed due to it. So far there has been canceled 94 flights, from which 58 are national (Lisbon, Oporto, Ponta Delgada and Porto Santo) and 36 are international (UK, France; Belgium, Holland, Ireland and Switzerland). This means 11 thousand passengers affected since 00:00 of the 8th of May 2010 and until 6:00 pm of the 10th May 2010.

Though the ash cloud is still moving south the forecast until the 12th May 2010 at 00:00 shows Madeira still under the effect of it but more official news will be given at 18:00 of the 11th May 2010.

Source: Madeira Airports Authority (ANAM)
Updated on: 11th May 2010 at 10:00

The chance of swimming with wild dolphins is an unforgettable experience that only few persons have the privilege to try. But now you may try it in Madeira Island! Just like a SPA, where you get into the water with these very nice creatures for a few moments and when you get out you feel like a different person, much more relaxed and feeling yourself part of Nature...

If you are visiting Madeira Island, do not loose the opportunity of experiencing swimming with dolphins, you will certainly love it!

Madeira is a SPA for itself!