Season guide · February 2027

Carnival in Recife

Galo da Madrugada parades through central Recife on Carnival Saturday and is recognised by Guinness as the world's largest carnival bloco; in Olinda, frevo, maracatu and giant puppets on the hillside streets.

Agenda updated on 3 October 2026Editorial text reviewed on 3 October 2026

Quick answer

When
From Friday 5 February to Ash Wednesday, 10 February 2027 (Carnival Tuesday on 9 Feb), following the Easter calendar (Easter is 28 March 2027). Each city publishes its official schedule close to the date: check the source. Pre-carnival rehearsals and street parties start in January.
Where
Recife e Olinda. Galo da Madrugada parades through central Recife on Carnival Saturday and is recognised by Guinness as the world's largest carnival bloco; in Olinda, frevo, maracatu and giant puppets on the hillside streets.
How much
Few events list a price at the source yet (2); check each party's ticket link.
Getting there
Recife airport (REC); Olinda is about 20 km from the airport.
In the agenda
20 events

Carnival 2027

Carnival in Recife

Full Recife guide →

Before · 10 Jan – 31 Jan

8 events

Saturday 6 February

9 events

Sunday 7 February

3 events

Guide by type

Boxes (camarotes)3 events

Areas overlooking the parades or the trio circuit, usually with open bar and shows; tickets per day.

Parades and sambadrome0 events

Samba schools at the Sambadrome (Sapucaí in Rio, Anhembi in São Paulo) and big parades; tickets by sector and night.

None confirmed yet.

Rehearsals and pre-carnival7 events

Technical and samba-hall rehearsals, feijoadas and warm-up parties in the weeks before Carnival.

Street blocos and trio trucks3 events

Street blocos are free; in Salvador, some blocos sell an abadá (shirt-ticket) to follow the trio inside the rope.

Parties and concerts7 events

Ticketed parties, balls and concerts during Carnival.

Traditional brands and venues

From our Gold List: entities with history, audience and a checked agenda source.

São José · Recife

Galo da Madrugada

galodamadrugada.com.br ↗

Bairro do Recife (Marco Zero) e polos descentralizados · Recife

Carnaval do Recife

conecta.recife.pe.gov.br ↗

Sítio Histórico (Cidade Alta) · Olinda

Carnaval de Olinda

olinda.pe.gov.br ↗

Boa Vista · Recife

Bloco da Saudade

instagram.com ↗

Memorial Arcoverde · Olinda

Carvalheira na Ladeira

carvalheiranaladeira.com.br ↗

Afogados · Recife

Clube Carnavalesco Misto Vassourinhas

Imbiribeira · Recife

Carvalheira

carvalheira.com.br ↗

Carmo · Olinda

Casa Estação da Luz

8 dates in the agendacasaestacaodaluz.com.br ↗

Sítio Histórico (Ladeira da Misericórdia) · Olinda

Alma Arte Café

10 dates in the agenda

Confirmed artists

Anitta×2Zé Vaqueiro×2

Venues and parties with the most dates

Casa Estação da Luz5Dantas Barreto Esquina Com Rua Do Rosário3Estacionamento do Centro de Convenções2ARENA BOA VIAGEM (Av. Boa Viagem, 87)2Memorial Arcoverde2

FAQ

How many Carnival events are there in Recife?

We have 20 confirmed events in the agenda, over 7 days, from 10 January to 7 February, each with its source and ticket link when there is one.

How much does Carnival cost in Recife?

Few events list a price at the source yet (2); check each party's ticket link.

How do I get to Recife?

Recife airport (REC); Olinda is about 20 km from the airport.

Destinations in Brazil · Carnival 2027

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