Madeira Mandolin Orchestra

The Madeira Mandolin Orchestra was founded on February 18, 1913, in the parish of São Roque (Funchal). Comprising 30 musicians, aged between 13 and 46, it is recognized as both the oldest and youngest Mandolin Orchestra in Europe due to its founding date and the ages of its performers. This distinction is significant in a region of excellence within the European community.

Annually, the orchestra performs approximately forty concerts across the main venues in Madeira. These concerts are part of classical music programs, including Weekly Concerts and Special Concerts, developed over the past 25 years. To date, the Madeira Mandolin Orchestra® has performed about 500 concerts, both nationally and internationally.

Maestro & Host

André Martins

Upcoming Concerts!

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (9 PM)

Concert - Legislative Assembly Venue

December 8 2023

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (9 PM)

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra: Europe's oldest & youngest group, masterfully interpreting Vivaldi, Strauss & more. A musical treasure!

Coming soon

Mandolin Orchestra - Christmas Special (9 PM)

Concert - English Church

December 15 2023

Mandolin Orchestra - Christmas Special (9 PM)

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra: Europe's oldest & youngest group, masterfully interpreting Vivaldi, Strauss & more. A musical treasure!

Coming soon

Mandolin Orchestra - Christmas Special (9 PM)

Concert - English Church

December 21 2023

Mandolin Orchestra - Christmas Special (9 PM)

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra: Europe's oldest & youngest group, masterfully interpreting Vivaldi, Strauss & more. A musical treasure!

Coming soon

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (9 PM)

Concert - Legislative Assembly Venue

December 29 2023

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra (9 PM)

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra: Europe's oldest & youngest group, masterfully interpreting Vivaldi, Strauss & more. A musical treasure!

Coming soon

Mandolin Orchestra - Happy New Year! (6 PM)

Concert - Legislative Assembly Venue

January 1 2024

Mandolin Orchestra - Happy New Year! (6 PM)

Madeira Mandolin Orchestra: Europe's oldest & youngest group, masterfully interpreting Vivaldi, Strauss & more. A musical treasure!

Coming soon