Must-see entertainment in Funchal

  • Casino da Madeira

    Funchal

    This concrete brutalist-style casino was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the architect behind Brazil's planned capital Brasilia, and is a great night out even…

  • Arsenio's

    Funchal

    The aroma of a loaded charcoal grill wafts along Rua de Santa Maria from Arsenio's, luring evening strollers into the old, atmospheric dining room, all…

  • Sabor e Fado

    Funchal

    Though not as illustrious as other Funchal fado-and-dinner venues, Sabor e Fado is an intimate affair. The menu is meat-heavy; the live music starts at…

  • Teatro Baltazar Dias

    Funchal

    Funchal's grand, late-19th-century main theatre (there were once five!) is the place to head for high-brow entertainment, including classical music, fado,…

  • English Church

    Funchal

    Funchal's large English Church, the epicentre of British expat life, seems to be used more for live music and various other events than for Christian…