Madeira · MADEIRA FADO & FOLKLORE SHOWS
7 reviewed
Good madeira fado & folklore shows fill up fast, and the best fill first. Below are the 7 to beat, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Hotel pickup in Funchal or Caniço, a three-course Madeiran dinner with drinks, and a fun folk-dancing show for 3 hours.
“it was a really really fun experience, food was good and great value for money! we were in a group of all different nationalities, but if everyone is friendly you have a great time (like we did) and even make new friends!”
Intimate Fado in Funchal with Madeira wine. A 50-minute show mixing Portuguese emotion and English explanations for $23.
“As a Portuguese, this was the cultural /musical experience that was missing in Madeira! Loved the show!”
Learn salsa and bachata in Madeira with a 1-hour open-air class and social, taught by Karsten Faber, with levels for every skill.
“AMAZING! We had the best time and wish we were in a Madeira longer to continue learning. Karsten was a great guide, very skilled in the dance and the friendliest person. Thank you!”
Pickup from Madeira spots, a 3-course espetada dinner with unlimited drinks, and a traditional folk show in a smart-casual evening out.
“Our driver/guide was very helpful. Told as a lot about the history of Madeira, explained all the details of the show (costumes, instruments), recomended an app for our vacation and few trails we should try. Excellent service. The food was nice and the show really enterntaining. Nice way to spend and evening and have a touch of Madeira’s culture.”
A 50-minute Fado show in Funchal with Madeira wine and history for about $30, delivered by mobile ticket.
“The singers were very good. The guitars and instrument players very good. The room was small, dark, and hot. We sat on plastic chairs. The singers knew some English and did ok translating the songs and information and history for us. I think we paid way too much for this experience. I would suggest half of what we paid is reasonable. If this was held in a local bar or place they really sang Fado, it would have had a good atmosphere.”
Madeira Nights in Funchal combines an open-fire **espetada** dinner with live folklore dancing, plus wine and coffee in an easy 4-hour setup.
“The tour was beyond our expectations. The views of Funchal at night are simply breathtaking! The traditional Portuguese dinner and show were both wonderful. We enjoyed them very much. We even made a friendship with a couple from Lisbon over dinner and now are keeping in contact with them.”
Beginner pole dance class in Madeira at Creative Act Madeira: English instruction, cozy studio, small groups up to 8, 1 hour.
“It's an amazing space. Where I can practice what I like to do the most. The hostesses are very attentive, responsible and professional. It is a space in which I relax and explore and hone my skills. I'm just happy when I'm in Creative Act Madeira. I love it.”
