📅Northeastern Brazil Cultural Calendar
🌟 January
🔹 Lavagem do Bonfim (BA) – Salvador: One of the biggest religious festivals in Bahia, with a procession and Afro-Brazilian rituals.
🔹 Festa de Reis (RN and AL) – Traditional festivities and celebrations with Reisado performances.
🎭 February
🔹 Carnival of Salvador (BA) – The largest street carnival in the world, with "blocos" (street bands) like Olodum and Ivete Sangalo.
🔹 Carnival of Recife and Olinda (PE) – Frevo, maracatu and the famous giant puppets of Olinda.
🔹 Carnival of Parnaíba (PI) – Known as one of the most lively in the Northeast.
🎶 March
🔹 Guaramiranga Jazz and Blues Festival (CE) – Intimate festival in the mountains, ideal for lovers of good music.
🔹 Festa de São José (CE) – Main religious festival of Ceará, celebrated in various cities.
🌸 April
🔹 Passion of Christ of Nova Jerusalém (PE) – Largest open-air theater in the world, reenacting the crucifixion of Christ.
🔹 Holy Week in various northeastern cities – Highlight for cities like Penedo (AL) and Sobral (CE).
🌵 May
🔹 Holambra Flower Festival (RN) – Flower exhibition in the Dutch style in Mossoró.
🔹 Cavalcade of Santana do Ipanema (AL) – Sertaneja tradition with horsemen from all over the region.
☀️ June (Best time to visit!)
🔹 São João of Campina Grande (PB) – The "Biggest São João in the World," with parties, quadrilhas (square dancing), and forró music.
🔹 São João of Caruaru (PE) – Rivals Campina Grande in size and excitement.
🔹 Festa de Santo Antônio (BA, PE, SE) – Celebrations in cities like Salvador and Aracaju.
🔹 São João of São Luís (MA) – Mixture of June festivals and the traditional Bumba Meu Boi.
🔥 July
🔹 Garanhuns Winter Festival (PE) – Cultural and musical event with renowned artists.
🔹 Festa do Divino Espírito Santo (AL and MA) – Religious and cultural manifestations.
🐂 August
🔹 Folklore Festival of Jequié (BA) – Cultural celebrations with typical dances.
🔹 Bumba Meu Boi of São Luís (MA) – Vibrant performances of this Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
🔹 Festa de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte (BA) – Afro-Catholic tradition in Cachoeira, in the Recôncavo Baiano region.
🌊 September
🔹 Iemanjá Festival of Aracaju (SE) – Celebration of African-based religions.
🔹 Círio de Nazaré of Fortaleza (CE) – Religious procession inspired by the Círio de Belém.
🌴 October
🔹 Northeastern Popular Culture Festival (Various States) – Cultural events in various capitals.
🔹 Caju (Cashew) Festival (SE) – Celebration in Aracaju, with gastronomy and music.
🎶 November
🔹 Fortaleza Music Festival (CE) – Big names in national and international music.
🔹 Festa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (PE, BA, AL, SE) – One of the biggest religious festivals in the Northeast.
🎊 December
🔹 Festa de Santa Luzia (RN, PB, CE) – Great religious celebration in honor of the patron saint of eyes.
🔹 New Year's Eve in Fortaleza, Salvador, and João Pessoa – Shows and fireworks on the waterfront.