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.
During this festival classical music performances are held at important sites in the region, such as Teatro Municipal Balthazar Dias, Casa das Mudas and several churches.
It has been further enhanced by the recent introduction of the International Fireworks Competition in which contestants organise firework displays to accompany the music on Saturdays.
