June 2025 Event Guide

Link to official St. John's program here: https://saojoaoportosanto.pt

🌍 1. School Exchange Program
📅 Date: June 1–5
📍 Location: Biosphere Reserves of Porto Santo and Castro Verde
Educational exchange between students of Porto Santo and Castro Verde focused on environmental awareness in the biosphere.

🎨 2. “Porto Santo” Exhibition
📅 Date: June 1–30
📍 Location: School of Vila do Porto Santo
An art exhibition by illustrator Daniel Silvestre featuring daily visits showcasing island-inspired visuals.

✝️ 3. Jubilee 2025
📅 Date: June 5–6
📍 Location: Porto Santo Parishes
Spiritual celebrations with Jubilee Mass led by Bishop Nuno Brás and a series of religious and community activities.

🚩 4. Blue Flag Hoisting Ceremony
📅 Date: June 6
📍 Location: Fontinha, Ribeiro Salgado, Cabeço da Ponta Beaches
Official raising of the Blue Flag marking clean and eco-certified beaches on the island.

📚 5. “At Nightfall” Literary Session
📅 Date: June 11 at 18:30
📍 Location: Municipal Library
A talk titled “The Germanic Presence in Madeira,” part of an evening literary series.

⚽ 6. São João Sports Tournaments
📅 Date: June 7–22
📍 Location: Various venues in Porto Santo
A festive series of sports competitions, including:

🃏 Casino Night: June 7–8 @ Caravela Sport Bar
🎾 Padel Tournament: June 7–8 (location TBD)
⚽ Veterans Football: June 13–14 @ Field Nº2
🎯 Darts: June 14 @ Bar Moinho (Vila Miséria)
🎣 Boat Fishing: June 15 @ Baixa de Leste / Meio de Baixo
🎱 Billiards: June 19 @ Caravela Sport Bar
🏌️ Golf, 🏐 Volleyball, 🥅 Women’s Futsal: June 21 @ Porto Santo Sports Club
🔫 Clay Pigeon Shooting & Hunting Track: June 22 @ Hunting Association
🎤 7. City Stage Concert Series
📅 Date: June 14–19
📍 Location: Largo das Palmeiras
Live music performances with local talent:

June 14: Sónia Soares, Aoakaso
June 15: Armindo & Nélia Velez, Cristina Barbosa
June 16: Barbie Dias, Aoseeses
June 17: Nicole Reynolds, Beatriz Caboz
June 18: Joana Câmara, Stardust Music Projet
June 19: Amigos do Cantar, Elô Menoli, Inlay Trio
🎉 8. São João Festival
📅 Date: June 20–24
📍 Location: Praça do Barqueiro, Gastronomy Stage, and downtown streets
The main cultural celebration of the island with concerts, parades, traditional food, and fireworks:

🎵 Barqueiro Stage (June 20–23)

June 20: Garcias, EXPENSIVE SOUL
June 21: Aoseeses, BÁRBARA BANDEIRA
June 22: Sónia Soares, PEDRO ABRUNHOSA & COMITÉ CAVIAR
June 23: Popular March Parade, Stage Presentation, Fireworks Show
🍴 Gastronomy Stage (June 20–24)

June 20: Joana Câmara, GAUDIUM, DJs
June 21: Carina Teixeira, WE LOVE PORTUGAL, DJs
June 22: Paulo Melim, ÁLVARO FLORENÇA & BAND, DJs
June 23: Buzico & Band, TOY, DJs
June 24: Gymnastics, Dance Show, ANA RITA, MÁRCIO AMARO
🎂 9. Municipality Day
📅 Date: June 24
📍 Location: Largo do Pelourinho
Celebrating Porto Santo’s municipal anniversary with official ceremonies starting at 9:00 AM.

✝️ 10. Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
📅 Date: June 28–29
📍 Location: Chapel of São Pedro
A traditional religious celebration featuring Masses and festivities in honor of the two apostles.