Family Events

Part of Madeira Piano Fest 2026, this concert features Yolande Kouznetsov. Programme: From Poetry to War — Chopin, Prokofiev and Mompou. The festival brings five piano concerts—three solo recitals and two four-hands recitals—by internationally recognised artists. Rated M/6.

A family theatre performance by ADVESSOS (Associação Avesso and Adbrava), presented by CPCJ Machico with the support of Machico City Council. Through the theme of civil sponsorship, it explores how families are built through presence, care and belonging. Admission supports CPCJ Machico’s child and youth protection work; children up to age 12 attend free.

Santa Cruz hosts the 13th edition of Sons e Sabores da Madeira: three days celebrating Madeiran food, music, folklore and local cultural identity. Families can enjoy regional snacks and drinks, live music and gastronomic demonstrations supported by local restaurants. Food and drink purchases may have separate prices; check the programme and vendors on site.

EXPRESSA-te is a three-day arts festival organised by Portal das Artes, with creative activities for children, families and adults. The opening takes place in Ponta do Sol; Saturday and Sunday take place in Funchal. Activities run at scheduled times, rather than continuously throughout the festival date range. DATES AND VENUES — MADEIRA LOCAL TIME Friday 13 November, 19:30–21:30: opening Bhajan gathering at Capela de Santo António, Ponta do Sol (Portuguese/English). Saturday 14 November, 09:30–21:30: Centro de Juventude do Funchal. Sunday 15 November, 09:30–21:00: Centro de Juventude do Funchal, including the closing concert at 20:00–21:00. SATURDAY — FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS 11:30–12:45, Sala Horizonte: Corpo, Linha e Movimento — Inspiração em Segni Mossi, with Sandra Carvalho. Dance, drawing and movement for children aged 8+. Portuguese. 14:30–16:30, Sala Horizonte: Mãos que Criam — soap-making workshop for parents and children, with Elena Sierra. Portuguese/English; confirm suitable ages with the organiser. SUNDAY — FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS 11:30–13:00, Sala Raíz: Fios da Natureza — creative raffia workshop for families, with Elisabete Madureira. Portuguese. 14:30–15:30, Sala Raíz: O Corpo conta Histórias — theatre for children and young people, with Alicia Raquel and Miguel Pestana. Portuguese/English. 14:30–16:00, Sala Horizonte: Tempo para Desligar, Amar, Brincar, with Sandra Carvalho and Tatiana Martins. A Portuguese-language talk for parents and educators about active play, presence and connecting with children in a digital world. 16:30–17:45, Sala Raíz: Dançar a Imaginação — creative dance for children aged 6–12, with Sónia Gouveia. Portuguese/English. REGISTRATION The organiser advertises a single €20 festival registration covering the activities you choose. Places are limited and advance registration is required. Select only sessions you intend to attend; some activities overlap. Confirm child/family pricing, supervision requirements and any age restrictions directly with Portal das Artes. The complete timetable is in the image gallery and on the official website. Registration is handled by the organiser using the linked form.

A free student concert in the Conservatory Student Concerts series, held in the Salão Nobre. A welcoming classical-music plan for families; admission is free but limited to the room capacity. Arrive early to secure a place.

A free community morning at Parque Urbano da Nazaré with inflatables, a treetop adventure circuit, trampoline, traditional games, twister, archery, peteca, cycling, orienteering, chess, face painting and an ambulance display. Activities are designed for all ages and encourage active, healthy family time.

A second free Saturday story session around O Meu Guarda-Chuva by Emily Ann Davison and Momoko Abe. It offers children an imaginative introduction to shared reading at the Madeira Archive and Library. Portuguese Sign Language interpretation is indicated in the official programme; no advance booking is required.

A free family storytime for babies and children that encourages early reading habits through books, shared attention and a relaxed literary moment together. The session starts at 11:00 in Câmara de Lobos Municipal Library.

The traditional allegorical parade of the 42nd Chestnut Festival has been rescheduled to 14 November at 12:00 due to adverse weather conditions. Assembly starts from 10:30. Please confirm any final updates with the organiser.

The 165th production by Associação Teatro Experimental do Funchal is designed especially for younger audiences aged 3 and over. Public performances begin on 14 November at 18:00, with further Saturday performances on 21 and 28 November at 17:00; weekday school sessions are also scheduled. The production is announced through 27 December. Reserve directly with the organiser and confirm the selected date.

A free book club created for young people aged 10 to 14. Participants meet over an afternoon snack to talk about books, share ideas and discover new reads. The conversations are for young people and moderated by young people. No advance registration is required.

The Curral das Freiras branch opens on Saturday morning for a family story session and creative activities. Children and adults are invited to listen, make and spend relaxed time together among books. Admission is free.