From vibrant street parades to deeply spiritual ceremonies, discover the heart of Brazil through its traditional festivals, with AMTOURS.
Brazilian culture shines through traditions passed down for generations. In every region, festivals reflect the country's rich blend of Indigenous, African and European influences.
Whether you are drawn to joyful music, cultural dances or delicious local food, Brazil's festivals invite you to connect with its heart and soul, and offer unforgettable experiences to everyone who joins in.
Some of the most iconic and meaningful celebrations across the country.
Brazil's most famous festival. Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Recife burst into colour with samba parades, dazzling costumes and endless street parties: a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of joy, freedom and creativity.
Rio de Janeiro · Salvador · RecifeBrazil honours its rural traditions with colourful flags and bonfires. People dress in country-style clothes, dance the quadrilha and enjoy pamonha, canjica and pé-de-moleque. Fun and family-friendly.
All over BrazilFaith and folklore combine in processions, the crowning of the Emperor, community meals and religious music, celebrating generosity, unity and peace.
Paraty · Pirenópolis · AlcântaraIn Ouro Preto and São João del-Rei, streets are covered with intricate sawdust carpets and candlelit processions move through baroque churches and cobbled alleys.
Ouro Preto · São João del-ReiPlan around a festival: see Rio de Janeiro, Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Taking part in Brazil's traditional festivals is more than sightseeing: it is about being part of something meaningful.
Explore these celebrations with curiosity and respect. Support local communities, honour their traditions and help preserve the cultural treasures that make Brazil one of the most vibrant countries in the world.
More than a journey: a cultural experience found in every corner of the country.
What travellers ask us most before planning around a festival.
Carnival takes place in February or early March. The exact dates change every year because they depend on the date of Easter, so check the calendar for your year before you plan.
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its samba school parades in the Sambadrome, Salvador for its huge street parties with music trucks, and Recife and Olinda for frevo and giant puppets. Each has a very different atmosphere.
Festa Junina is a June festival that celebrates rural traditions and Catholic saints, with bonfires, colourful flags, quadrilha dancing and seasonal food made from corn, peanuts and coconut.
Holy Week (Semana Santa) is the week before Easter, in March or April. Ouro Preto and São João del-Rei are famous for their processions and sawdust carpets.
Yes. We arrange festival tickets where needed, hotels booked well in advance, local guides and transfers, and we combine the festival with other destinations in Brazil.
Tell us which festival you dream of and when you can travel. We arrange tickets, hotels, guides and transfers, so you can simply live the party.
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