Colours in the Dark 2026: Light and Video Art Exhibition in Funchal

Colours in the Dark returns to Funchal for its second edition. On 1–2 October 2026, Santa Luzia Garden (Jardim de Santa Luzia) becomes an open-air space for light, video art and experimentation, with contemporary art, artificial intelligence, dance, cinema and live music in one programme. Entry is free.

What to expect

Art installations by Evangelina Sirgado de Sousa and Hernando Urrutia

A student project by the APEL School coordinated by teacher Filipe António

Video Projects – International Open Call: 2025 finalist works

Dance, a silent movie screening and a concert

Programme

1 October

14:30 — Talk: "Contemporary Creation and Artificial Intelligence" APEL School Amphitheatre, Rua do Til — free entry With Filipe António, Hernando Urrutia, Inês Costa Neves and APEL School Fine Arts & Multimedia students. Moderator: Sónia Marques (APCA Madeira / Galeria Tratuário)

19:45 — Opening of the art installations Santa Luzia Garden

20:15 — Dance performance Students of Artística – Estúdio de Artes Performativas Santa Luzia Garden

20:30 — Silent Movies: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Tim Burton) Santa Luzia Garden

2 October

19:45 — Opening of the art installations Santa Luzia Garden

21:00 — Concert: Fábrica Anónima Santa Luzia Garden

Installations on show: Evangelina Sirgado de Sousa, Hernando Urrutia, APEL School (student project coordinated by Filipe António), Video Projects – International Open Call 2025 finalists

Venue (main): Jardim de Santa Luzia, Funchal Entry: Free Organizer: MOVE – Cultural, Creative and Artistic Association of Madeira