Noite do Mercado in Machico

The Noite do Mercado, the market night just before Christmas, is one of Madeira’s best-loved traditions. Funchal’s is the famous one, on 23 December, but several towns hold their own, and Machico’s comes first, on Saturday 19 December in the Largo da Praça.

Expect music, stalls and a busy square as the town gets into the Christmas mood. If you are in Madeira for the holidays, it is a good way to have a market night without Funchal’s crowds.

Good to know

• Saturday 19 December 2026, Largo da Praça, Machico.
• The council publishes the evening programme closer to the date.