Festivals, Events & Holidays in Brazil
Carnival is one of the many festive expressions of Brazilian culture. Learn more about Brazil's folkloric and religious celebrations, as well as some other exciting events on the Brazilian calendar.
Oktoberfest Blumenau 2009 Photo Gallery
View photos of Oktoberfest Blumenau 2009 (Oct.1-18, 2009).
View photos of Oktoberfest Blumenau 2009 (Oct.1-18, 2009).
Fenaostra - The Annual Oyster Festival in Florianópolis
Fenaostra takes place every October in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Fenaostra takes place every October in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina
Oktoberfest Blumenau
Oktoberfest Blumenau is the largest Oktoberfest in Brazil. Here's a guide to Oktoberfest Blumenau 2009.
Oktoberfest Blumenau is the largest Oktoberfest in Brazil. Here's a guide to Oktoberfest Blumenau 2009.
Amazonas Opera Festival
The Amazonas Opera Festival is an annual event which has taken place at Teatro Amazonas in Manaus, Brazil since 1996.
The Amazonas Opera Festival is an annual event which has taken place at Teatro Amazonas in Manaus, Brazil since 1996.
Belo Horizonte Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree at Lagoa da Pampulha is one of Belo Horizonte's attractions.
The Christmas Tree at Lagoa da Pampulha is one of Belo Horizonte's attractions.
Bom Jesus dos Navegantes Procession
The maritime procession in honor of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes, the patron of boatmen, one of the main events in Salvador, Bahia.
The maritime procession in honor of Bom Jesus dos Navegantes, the patron of boatmen, one of the main events in Salvador, Bahia.
Brazilian Holiday Calendar
A year of Brazilian holidays on a calendar from Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel.
A year of Brazilian holidays on a calendar from Bonnie Hamre, About.com Guide to South America Travel.
Campos do Jordao International Winter Festival
Learn about Brazil's main classical music event.
Learn about Brazil's main classical music event.
Casaluce Festival
The Italian festival calendar opens with the Our Lady of Casaluce Festival in April/May.
The Italian festival calendar opens with the Our Lady of Casaluce Festival in April/May.
Chinese New Year Celebration in Liberdade
Liberdade, in São Paulo, hosts a great celebration to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Liberdade, in São Paulo, hosts a great celebration to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Christmas in the Mountains
A Christmas Extravaganza and New Year's Eve celebration in Campos do Jordao.
A Christmas Extravaganza and New Year's Eve celebration in Campos do Jordao.
Christmas Lights Tour in São Paulo
Sao Paulo landmarks are decorated with lights and feature high-definition image projections for Natal Iluminado, the city's Christmas Lights tour.
Sao Paulo landmarks are decorated with lights and feature high-definition image projections for Natal Iluminado, the city's Christmas Lights tour.
Festa do Divino - Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil
The Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil is an expression of faith with deep folkloric roots.
The Festival of the Holy Ghost in Brazil is an expression of faith with deep folkloric roots.
Festa Nacional do Indio in Bertioga
Festa Nacional do Índio - National Indian Festival - is a yearly Brazilian Indian festival in Bertioga, Brazil, and the largest indigenous cultural event in the world.
Festa Nacional do Índio - National Indian Festival - is a yearly Brazilian Indian festival in Bertioga, Brazil, and the largest indigenous cultural event in the world.
Festas Juninas
Festas Juninas, or June Festivals, are folk celebrations that take place all over Brazil, with traditional music, dances, and food. They're often referred to simply as São João, or St. John
Festas Juninas, or June Festivals, are folk celebrations that take place all over Brazil, with traditional music, dances, and food. They're often referred to simply as São João, or St. John
Flip - Paraty International Literary Festival
Flip is the annual Paraty International Literary Festival, one of the most important literary events in Brazil.
Flip is the annual Paraty International Literary Festival, one of the most important literary events in Brazil.
Folia de Reis
Where to find some traditional Three Kings' Day celebrations in Brazil.
Where to find some traditional Three Kings' Day celebrations in Brazil.
International Fishing Festival in Cáceres, Mato Grosso
The International Fishing Festival (FIP) in Cáceres, Mato Grosso, a popular Pantanal destination, is the largest recreational fishing event in the world.
The International Fishing Festival (FIP) in Cáceres, Mato Grosso, a popular Pantanal destination, is the largest recreational fishing event in the world.
Itaúnas Forró Festival
A winter event in Itaúnas, a Brazil beach famous for its sand dunes and forró.
A winter event in Itaúnas, a Brazil beach famous for its sand dunes and forró.
LGBT Pride Parade in São Paulo - Parada do Orgulho GLBT
The LGBT Pride Parade (Parada do Orgulho GLBT), in São Paulo, Brazil is the largest in the world and part of the celebrations of LGBT Pride Month in May.
The LGBT Pride Parade (Parada do Orgulho GLBT), in São Paulo, Brazil is the largest in the world and part of the celebrations of LGBT Pride Month in May.
Madness Festival
The Madness Festival (Festival da Loucura), in Barbacena, Brazil, underlines the city's change in the approach to madness.
The Madness Festival (Festival da Loucura), in Barbacena, Brazil, underlines the city's change in the approach to madness.
Marafolia - The São Luís Micareta
Marafolia, in October, is the off-season Carnival (micareta) in São Luís, Maranhão.
Marafolia, in October, is the off-season Carnival (micareta) in São Luís, Maranhão.
Münchenfest
Munchenfest is the beer festival held every year in November/December in Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Munchenfest is the beer festival held every year in November/December in Ponta Grossa, Paraná.
Nativity Fair in São Paulo
The Nativity Fair (Feira da Natividade) is a Christmas event in the Anhangabaú Valley in downtown São Paulo, featuring a nativity scene, Christmas bazars and shows.
The Nativity Fair (Feira da Natividade) is a Christmas event in the Anhangabaú Valley in downtown São Paulo, featuring a nativity scene, Christmas bazars and shows.
Nova Friburgo International Winter Festival
Concerts, art exhibits and more in a winter festival in the mountains near Rio de Janeiro.
Concerts, art exhibits and more in a winter festival in the mountains near Rio de Janeiro.
Oktoberfest Blumenau Photos
Images from Brazil's top Oktoberfest, in Blumenau, Santa Catarina.
Images from Brazil's top Oktoberfest, in Blumenau, Santa Catarina.
Our Lady of Aparecida
Our Lady of Aparecida is celebrated on October 12 at the Aparecida Sancturary, in Aparecida do Norte, Sao Paulo.
Our Lady of Aparecida is celebrated on October 12 at the Aparecida Sancturary, in Aparecida do Norte, Sao Paulo.
Ouro Preto and Mariana Winter Festival
The Ouro Preto and Mariana Winter Festival, in July, keeps these two colonial towns abuzz with arts and music.
The Ouro Preto and Mariana Winter Festival, in July, keeps these two colonial towns abuzz with arts and music.
Petrópolis Winter Festival
One of the best events of its kind in Brazil.
One of the best events of its kind in Brazil.
Procissão do Fogaréu in Goiás Velho
Procissão do Fogaréu, or Procession of the Torches, in Goiás Velho, is a Semana Santa - Holy Week - tradition in Brazil during which hooded men carrying torches act out the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Olive Garden.
Procissão do Fogaréu, or Procession of the Torches, in Goiás Velho, is a Semana Santa - Holy Week - tradition in Brazil during which hooded men carrying torches act out the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Olive Garden.
Salão do Turismo
An annual travel and tourism fair in São Paulo where visitors can book trips or buy food and souvenirs.
An annual travel and tourism fair in São Paulo where visitors can book trips or buy food and souvenirs.
St. Patrick's Day in Brazil
Find a pub in Brazil where you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Find a pub in Brazil where you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
St. Vito Festival
St. Vito Festival is one of the most important Italian festivals in São Paulo.
St. Vito Festival is one of the most important Italian festivals in São Paulo.
Superação Rio 2009
An event dedicated to raising awareness of the need to promote inclusiveness in Brazil.
An event dedicated to raising awareness of the need to promote inclusiveness in Brazil.
The Rio de Janeiro LGBT Pride Parade
The Rio de Janeiro LGBT Pride Parade, in October, one of the largest in Brazil, fills Copacabana Beach with rainbow crowds and colors.
The Rio de Janeiro LGBT Pride Parade, in October, one of the largest in Brazil, fills Copacabana Beach with rainbow crowds and colors.
Top Oktoberfests in Brazil
Oktoberfests in Brazil are a great introduction to the country's German heritage. These are the country's best.
Oktoberfests in Brazil are a great introduction to the country's German heritage. These are the country's best.
Twilight in Brazil
Twilight is a hit in Brazil. Read about the book series and the movie in Brazil, and enjoy an interview with Vivi from the Twilight Team fan club.
Twilight is a hit in Brazil. Read about the book series and the movie in Brazil, and enjoy an interview with Vivi from the Twilight Team fan club.
Festa Nacional do Índio Photo Gallery
Photos from the Brazilian National Indian Festival in Bertioga, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photographer: Renata de Brito, from Prefeitura Municipal de Bertioga.
Photos from the Brazilian National Indian Festival in Bertioga, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photographer: Renata de Brito, from Prefeitura Municipal de Bertioga.