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Order No. 362/2026 authorises the distribution of 2.6 million euros for decorative lighting for the 2026 to 2028 Christmas, New Year's Eve and Carnival festivities.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved a total amount of 2,697,947.29 euros to ensure the decorative lighting for the Region's main festivities over the next two years. The funds are intended to cover the costs of electrical connections and installations, maintenance, and the assembly and disassembly of the lighting decorations.
The costs are distributed across the following financial years:
The funding specifically covers:
For the year 2026, the expenditure is budgeted within the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture. The costs for 2027 and 2028 will be included in the respective budget proposals. The order, signed by the regional secretaries for Finance and for Tourism, Environment and Culture, came into force on 28 July 2026.
The Government Council authorized the signing of cultural cooperation agreements with four entities, allocating financial support totalling 18 thousand euros for performances, an album recording, and a festival.
The Regional Government Council approved cooperation agreements and financial support for three cultural initiatives, including an international mandolin festival and a theatre play.
Produções Independentes - Associação receives financial support to conduct an artistic residency with a final presentation and exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Madeira.