Festivals & events

38 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

New Year's Day (1, Southeast) — Brazil's official start to the new year, celebrated nationwide with fireworks, beach parties, and New Year's Eve traditions carried into Ja…
Festa de Iemanjá (2, Northeast) — A spiritual celebration honoring Iemanjá, the Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea, with processions, offerings, and beach ceremonies along th…
Carnival of Rio de Janeiro (2, Southeast) — The world's most famous carnival featuring elaborate samba school parades with millions of spectators, dazzling floats, and non-stop celebr…
Carnival of Salvador (2, Northeast) — Brazil's oldest and wildest carnival with massive street parades, trio elétricos (mobile stages), and Afro-Brazilian cultural performances…
Carnival of Recife and Olinda (2, Northeast) — A historic carnival featuring traditional frevo dances, giant puppets called bonecões, and street festivities across the colonial towns of…
Carnival of Manaus (2, North) — The Amazon's vibrant carnival celebration blending indigenous and African rhythms with samba schools and boat parades along the Rio Negro.
Festa de São Jorge (4, Southeast) — A religious celebration honoring Saint George with processions, feasts, and traditional foods in churches and communities throughout southe…
Tiradentes' Day (4, Southeast) — A national holiday commemorating the execution of revolutionary Tiradentes with historical reenactments, parades, and civic ceremonies acro…
Festival de Parintins (6, North) — A spectacular celebration of Amazonian culture featuring two rival indigenous-inspired dance companies, Caprichoso and Garantido, with elab…
Festa Junina - June Festivals (6, Northeast) — Traditional celebrations across Brazil honoring Catholic saints with street parties, traditional foods like corn dishes, music, and dancing…
Festa de Santo Antônio (6, Northeast) — A religious festival honoring Saint Anthony with processions and celebrations particularly vibrant in the Northeast, involving matchmaking…
Festa de São João (6, Northeast) — The most beloved June festival celebrating Saint John with bonfires, traditional quadrilha dancing, and regional cuisine throughout northea…
Festa de São Pedro (6, Northeast) — A saint's day celebration honoring the patron saint of fishermen with boat blessings, beach festivals, and traditional festivities in coast…
Corpus Christi (5, Southeast) — A religious holiday celebrated with street processions, carpet decorations made of flowers and colored sawdust, and masses in Catholic comm…
Festa da Iemanjá em Maceió (12, Northeast) — A major Afro-Brazilian religious celebration honoring the sea goddess with offerings thrown into the ocean, processions, and spiritual cere…
Independence Day (9, Southeast) — Brazil's national independence day with parades, civic ceremonies, flag displays, and celebrations commemorating independence from Portugal…
Festa da Penha (8, Northeast) — A pilgrimage festival honoring Nossa Senhora da Penha with processions, masses, and gatherings at the Penha sanctuary in Recife.
Festa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (12, North) — A religious celebration honoring the Virgin Mary with processions, masses, and traditional festivities across northern Brazil.
Festa da Chiquita Bacana (9, North) — A vibrant cultural festival celebrating Amazonian traditions, indigenous culture, and regional music with street performances and craft dis…
Festa Nacional de Folclore (8, Central-West) — A national folklore festival celebrating Brazilian traditional culture, crafts, music, and regional traditions from across the country.
Festa de São Benedito (4, South) — A saint's day celebration with processions and traditional festivities honoring the Black Saint Benedict in southern Brazilian communities.
Aniversário de São Paulo (1, Southeast) — São Paulo's birthday celebration featuring parades, street festivals, cultural events, and concerts throughout Brazil's largest city.
Festival de Música de Manaus (5, North) — An international music festival held in the historic Teatro Amazonas showcasing classical, jazz, and world music performances in the Amazon.
Festa do Açaí (9, North) — A celebration of the Amazonian açaí fruit with food stalls, traditional recipes, and cultural performances showcasing regional cuisine.
Festival Gastronômico de Minas Gerais (10, Southeast) — A celebration of traditional Mineiro cuisine featuring cheese, cachaca, and regional dishes in festivals throughout the state.
Festa da Gastronomia (10, South) — A southern Brazilian food festival celebrating regional cuisine including churrasco, wine, and traditional dishes from Rio Grande do Sul.
Festa da Banana (8, South) — A regional festival celebrating banana production with food competitions, tastings, and family activities in Santa Catarina.
Festa de Piratas (11, South) — A historical reenactment festival celebrating the pirate history of Santa Catarina with costumes, boat parades, and themed entertainment.
Festa do Divino Espírito Santo (5, South) — A religious celebration with Portuguese roots honoring the Holy Spirit, featuring processions, blessings, and traditional feasts across sou…
Octoberfest (10, South) — Brazil's largest beer festival celebrating German heritage with traditional beer, German food, and music in the southern regions.
All Souls' Day (11, Southeast) — A national holiday when Brazilians visit cemeteries to honor deceased family members with flowers, prayers, and candlelight vigils.
Black Consciousness Day (11, Southeast) — A national holiday celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture, history, and achievements with cultural events, parades, and educational activities.
Christmas (12, Southeast) — Brazil's major Christian holiday celebrated with family gatherings, traditional meals, church services, and festive decorations across all…
Festa de Nossa Senhora Aparecida (10, Southeast) — Brazil's national religious holiday honoring the patron saint of Brazil with processions, masses, and pilgrimages to the basilica in Aparec…
Festa de Santa Bárbara (12, Northeast) — A religious celebration honoring Saint Barbara with processions, blessings, and festivities in churches and communities throughout Brazil.
Labor Day (5, Southeast) — A national holiday celebrating workers' rights with parades, political rallies, and speeches in cities across Brazil.
Festa da Luz (12, Northeast) — A Christmas light festival in northeastern cities featuring illuminated displays, processions, and holiday celebrations.
Festa Literária Internacional de Paraty (7, Southeast) — A prestigious international literary festival bringing together Brazilian and world authors for readings, discussions, and cultural events…