Carnaval is King of the Brazilian festival calendar but there are plenty of other festive events to enjoy during your trip to Brazil, as the list below attests...
Festa de Iemanjá (Festival of Iemanjá) Celebrated in Rio on January 1, and in Salvador on February 2.
Procissão do Senhor Bom Jesus dos Navegantes (Procession of the Lord Jesus of Boatmen) In Salvador, Bahia on New Year's Day.
Lavagem do Bonfim (Washing of Bonfim church) Second Thursday in January. A Candomblé festival culminating in the ritual cleansing of Bonfim church in Salvador, Bahia.
Carnaval Friday to Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Carnaval celebrations usually start well before the official holiday.
Semana Santa (Holy Week) The week before Easter. Festival in Congonhas, Ouro Prêto, Goiás Velho.
Dia do Índio (Indian Day) April 19.
Festas Juninas (June Festivals) Throughout June. Celebrated throughout in Rio state and much of the rest of the country.
Boi-Bumbá June 28–30. Celebrated in Parintins, Amazonas.
Bumba Meu Boi Late June to second week of August. Festival in São Luís.
Fortal (out-of-season Carnaval) Last week of July. Celebrated in Fortaleza.
Jubileu do Senhor Bom Jesus do Matosinhos (Jubilee of the Savior of Matosinhos) September 7–14. Celebrated in Congonhas.
Círio de Nazaré (Festival of the Virgin of Nazaré) Starts second Sunday in October. Festival in Belém.
Carnatal (Carnaval in Natal) First week of December. Natal’s answer to Brazil’s big celebration comes in December (Natalese simply can’t wait for the other Carnaval).
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