
The Madeira Island Atlantic Festival is an important event that combines entertainment and culture. It has three components: the Madeira Music Festival, the International Fireworks Competition and performances by philharmonic bands in the city centre.
From the 5th to the 28th of June 2008
5th
9:30 pm – Viktoria Postnikova concert at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre
6th
9:30 pm – Madeira Classical Orchestra concert at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre
7th
From 5 to 10 pm – Funchal and Ribeira Brava Municipal Bands performance in Funchal downtown
10:30 pm – Musical Fireworks Show on the outside pear of Funchal harbour (20 minutes duration) - Italia performance "Capriccio Italiano"
12th
9:30 pm – The Hilliard Ensemble concert at Colégio Church
13th
Exhibition of miniatures classic cars at Infoart gallery in Madeira Tourism office, Avenida Arriaga
Classic Cars exhibition in Avenida Arriaga
Saint Johns festivities at Rua da Figueira Preta, Rua da Conceição, Travessa dos Reis, Praça do Carmo and Rua da Cooperativa
From 7 to 8 pm – Ensemble de Clarinets Concert/show by the Artistic Education Office in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
14th
From 5 to 10 pm – Funchal and Ribeira Brava Municipal Bands performance in Funchal downtown
10:30 pm – Musical Fireworks Show on the outside pear of Funchal harbour (20 minutes duration) - Poland performance "Pyromagic"
15th
From 5 to 6 pm – Consort Bisel Concert/Show by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
6 pm – Ecclesia Concert at Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre
16th
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
17th
From 7 to 8 pm – Si Que Brade Concert/Show by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
18th
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
19th
From 7 to 8 pm – New Sounds Trio Concert/Show by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
9:30 pm - Arabe concert with organ in Santa Clara Church
20th
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
From 7 to 8 pm – Bandolins Orchestra Concert/Show by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
9:30 pm - National Dancing Company Show at Casa das Mudas Art Centre in Calheta
21st
From 5 to 10 pm – Funchal and Machico Municipal Bands performance in Funchal downtown
From 6 to 7 pm – Metals Quintet Concert/Show by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
6 pm - National Dancing Company Show at Casa das Mudas Art Centre in Calheta
10:30 pm – Musical Fireworks Show on the outside pear of Funchal harbour (20 minutes duration) - France performance "Chansons d’Amour"
22nd
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
From 6 to 7 pm – Regina Pacis Vocal Ensemble by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
23rd
From 7 to 8 pm – Accordion's Orchestra by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
9 pm - Saint John's Parade starting at São Pedro Church and going through Rua das Pretas, Rua da Carreira and Rua de São João
24th
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
From 7 to 8 pm – Guitar's Ensemble by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
25th
From 2 to 7 pm – Funchal Municipal Band performance in Funchal downtown
From 7 to 8 pm – Accordion's Ensemble by the Artistic Education Office group in the North Garden of Palácio de São Lourenço (Av. Arriaga)
26th
9:30 pm - L’Assemblée des H. Curieux performance at Colégio Church
27th
Segréis de Lisboa (Manuel de Morais) show in Palácio de São Lourenço
28th
From 5 to 10 pm – Funchal and Recreio Camponês Municipal Bands performance in Funchal downtown
10:30 pm – Musical Fireworks Show on the outside pear of Funchal harbour (20 minutes duration) - Portugal performance "A new beat for Fireworks"
