Tuna & Seafood Festival – Caniçal

The Tuna, Skipjack and Seafood Festival in Caniçal is a traditional fishing village celebration focused on Madeira’s tuna and skipjack fishing culture, combined with local seafood, food stalls, and evening entertainment.

Held in the coastal village of Caniçal, the event highlights the region’s maritime identity with freshly prepared seafood dishes, informal music performances, and a relaxed community atmosphere that reflects everyday life in one of Madeira’s key fishing areas.

It is best experienced in the evening when food stalls and live music create the main festival atmosphere.

Festivities 2026 Programme

Friday, 10 July

19:30 – Official Opening Ceremony 19:30 – Municipal Band of Machico 20:00 – Caniçal Folk Group 21:00 – De Passagem 22:30 – José Malhoa 00:30 – DJs Petter Nunez & Amëriko Nunez

Saturday, 11 July

19:30 – Machetes de Machim 20:30 – Fitness Team 21:30 – Leonardo Sousa 23:00 – Márcio Amaro 00:30 – DJ Sil

Sunday, 12 July

19:00 – Singing & Traditional String Ensemble of Associação Filha do Barqueiro 20:00 – Montereal Band 21:30 – Roni de Melo 23:00 – DJ Ricardo Nunes