Quick Summary
- 1The Manaus Carnival 2026 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 3, with the arrival of the Kamélia doll.
- 2The festivities will feature a mix of traditional blocos and bands, including the Banda do DJ Evandro Jr.
- 3and the Galo de Manaus, alongside new attractions entering the circuit.
- 4Events are set to take place across various locations in the city throughout January, February, and March.
Quick Summary
The Manaus Carnival 2026 is set to commence on Saturday, January 3, marking the start of the street festivities with the arrival of the Kamélia doll. The event calendar promises a vibrant mix of traditional blocos, established bands, and new attractions spread across the capital.
Key highlights of the schedule include:
- The arrival of the Kamélia doll at the Olímpico Clube.
- Traditional events such as the Banda do DJ Evandro Jr. and the Galo de Manaus.
- New additions to the carnival circuit.
Programming is distributed throughout January, February, and March, ensuring continuous movement for revelers. The agenda includes specific dates for major events like the Bloco da Pimentosa and the Banda do DJ Evandro Jr. in January, followed by the Banda do Galo de Manaus in February.
January Highlights 📅
The January calendar kicks off with the Chegada da Kamélia on the 3rd. The event begins at the Manaus Airport at 20:00 and moves to the Olímpico Clube at 20:34. Sales for tables and boxes are available via telephone.
On January 10, the Bloco da Pimentosa takes place at the Sesi Clube do Trabalhador starting at 17:00. The lineup includes Rebecca Grana, Rayray, Trava do Samba, Avitor B2B Omã, Rogerinho da Bahia, Cretina B2B Lessa, 40 Graus de Amor, and Guetta B2B Peter Abrer. Tickets are sold at physical points and online.
The Banda do DJ Evandro Jr. 2026 is scheduled for January 17 at the Arena da Amazônia starting at 16:00. Entry for this event is free.
Additional January events include:
- Sereias do Panair: January 18 at Rua Barroso, Centro de Manaus (16:00). Tickets available online.
- BoroBloco: January 24 at Quintal da Vila. Tickets available online.
- Bloco do Sarara: January 25 at Porto de Manaus - Alfândega (14:00). Featuring Rebecca Grana, Márcia Siqueira, Antônio Bahia, and Pagode dos Amigos.
- Feijoada do Cordão do Bola Preta: January 31 at Vasco Vasques (12:00). Featuring Cantor Salgadinho, Banda do Bola Preta, Bateria Show da Aparecida, and Pagode dos Amigos.
February Events 🎭
February continues the festivities with several free and ticketed events. On February 7, the Banda da Bica will parade on Rua 10 de Julho in the city center with free entry.
The following day, February 8, features the Banda do Boulevard on Boulevard Álvaro Maia starting at 16:00. This event is also free to the public.
CarnaLolla is set for February 14 at the Condado Pub starting at 21:00. The musical lineup includes Fragmento, Pickmans Model, and Under Control. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Later in the month, the Bloco do Cauxi Eletrizado 2026 will be held on February 16 at the Mercado de Origem da Amazônia starting at 17:00. The lineup features Chora Cachorro, Antônio Bahia, Estatuto do Samba, Cauxi Eletrizado, Alaídenegão, Cabcrioulo, DJ Rafa Militão, and Tucumanus. Tickets are sold online.
Mid-February to March 🎉
On February 17, two major events are scheduled. First, the Banda do Galo de Manaus starts at 16:00. The attractions include Ases do Pagode, Banda Frevião, DJ Evandro Jr. and Banda, Rebecca Grana, Pororoca Atômica, Mikael Lucas, and DJ Layla Abreu. Tickets are on sale.
Simultaneously, the Bloco Filhos da Guta begins at 17:00 at the Complexo Booth Line - Mercado de Origem da Amazônia. This event features Rebecca Grana and Sídrone, Arlindo Júnior, Felipe Júnior, and DJs Layla Abreu, Peter Abreu, Thai, Gustavo Sill, and Paulo Soares. Tickets are available at Bibi Cell units in Manauara and Vieiralves, as well as online.
Other free events on February 17 include the Banda do 5 Estrelas on Avenida Getúlio Vargas and the Banda do Jangadeiro in the city center.
The carnival season extends into March with the Bloco da Lana Manaus on March 14. The event is held at the Condado Bar starting at 21:00. Tickets are available for purchase online.
Frequently Asked Questions
The carnival begins on Saturday, January 3, with the arrival of the Kamélia doll.
Yes, several events offer free entry, including the Banda do DJ Evandro Jr. on January 17, the Banda da Bica on February 7, and the Banda do Boulevard on February 8.
Ticket availability varies by event. Some require tickets purchased at physical points or online, while others are free. Specific details are listed for each event in the schedule.
