Events in Salvador, Brazil
in the coming 12 months
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Regular events: public holidays, religious events, big
happenings |
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How to understand the list:
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Some remarks:
A lot of events whithout a fixed dated are announced on short term
notice. We try to keep the list up-to-date as soon as possible.
Some of the events are already indicated, but their exact date is
not known, yet.
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January
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01. |
Conzert
of Daniela Mercury, 18:00 h |
At the lighthouse of Barra, 5 minutes
walk from here. |
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01. |
Bom Jesus dos Navegantes (The Lord Good Jesus of the
Mariners Festival)
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Hundreds
of vessels of all types sail through the bay carrying
the image of Good Jesus from Conceição da Praia church
to the Chapel at Boa Viagem, a beautiful procession of
faith. |
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03.-06. |
Festas de Reis
(The Three Kings or
Lapinha Feast) |
An
extension of the Christmas celebrations and represent
the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child.
Location: Largo da Lapinha, against the backdrop of All
Saints' Bay. Stands known as barracas are set up to sell
beverages and local fare to the many participants. On
the night of January the 5th, the eve of the Epiphany
on the 6th, singing groups called Ternos de Reis
perform traditional Portuguese songs dressed in period
costumes. The faithful remember, in song and dance, the
Three Kings' visit to the baby Jesus. |
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06.-15. |
Festa de Santo Amaro |
In
Santo Amaro, not far away from Salvador |
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João das
Botas Sailboat Regatta |
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Saint Antônio de Categeró Feast |
in
Santo Antônio |
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11. |
Senhor do Bonfim Feast |
2nd
Thursday in January. The
saint with the largest following in Bahia, Senhor do
Bonfim or Lord of the Good End - associated with the
Candomblé.
Nearly 800,000 people dressed in white accompany
traditional "Baianas" wearing typical multi-layered
white-lace petticoats and turbans. The multitudes parade
through the Lower City from Conceição da Praia to
Bonfim church. |
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Ribeira Feast |
Near
Bonfim, the Monday after the Ribeira Feast, at
the beach of Ribeira. |
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Saint Lázaro Feast |
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24.-02. |
Our Lady of Purification Feast |
In
Santo Amaro |
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Farolfolia |
In
Boca do Rio. A weekend of Pre-Carnival. |
February
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2. |
Iemanjá (Iemanjá Feast) |
In Rio
Vermelho, initiates of Candomblé pay homage to the
Goddess of the Sea, represented symbolically as a
mermaid. |
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Lavagem da Igreja de Itapuã (Washing of Itapuã Church
Feast) |
Symbolic washing of the church of Itapuã. |
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15.-20. |
Carnival Festival
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According to the Guinness Book of records the biggest
street festival in the world.
It begins on Carnaval Thursday and finishing early in
the morning on Ash Wednesday. About 2,5 million people
stay in the streets for one week.
The best location is considered to be Barra. |
March
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29. |
The
Founding of City of Salvador |
With a parade in the
city center and some more formal happenings. |
April
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Caxixis Pottery Fair |
In
Nazaré das Farinhas |
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Good Friday Procession |
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21. |
Tiradentes |
Public holiday
honoring a revolucionary |
May
| 1. |
1st of May |
Public holiday |
| ? |
Corpus Christi |
Public Holiday |
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Festival de Música Instrumental da Bahia |
A music festival at
the "Theatro Castro Alvis", lasting about a week,
presenting fantastic intrumental music of Bahian
musiciants, some internationally known. |
June
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? |
Santo Antônio (Saint Antônio Feast Day)
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In Santo Antônio, near Pelourinho. In Bahia,
it is June not May that is known as the "merry month"
particularly for São João Originating in pre-Christian
Europe to honour the harvest and fertility. |
| 12. |
Dia dos Namorados (similar
Valentins Day) |
Everybody
goes out. |
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Festival de Musica Instrumental da
Bahia |
Every night during one week in June music
happenings in the Theatre Castro Alves TCA at the Campo
Grande. R$ 10,00 entrance fee. Worth seeing. |
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22.-24. |
São João (Saint John Feast Day) |
The São João Festival is commemorated
throughout the state with bonfires, fireworks, Forró
music and square dancing as well as copious amounts of
liquors and local delicacies.It is the most popular
event in Bahia next to the Carnival. Forró
is the typical music at this time of the year, that
starts already in May.
Location in Salvador: Pelourinho |
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29. |
São Pedro (Saint Peter Feast Day) |
São
Pedro is not celebrated much in Salvador, only in some
interior towns. Nevertheless, A lot of people go to
Pelourinho to dance and to have a good time. |
July
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2. |
Independence Day of Bahia
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Festival celebrating the
independance of Bahia in 1823.
A lot of happenings in Lapinha (near Pelourinho),
Pelourinho e Campo Grande, starting in the morning and
finishing in the afternoon. |
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August
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The Salvador Marathon |
During
the morning hours at one of the sundays in August. |
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Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte
(Our Lady of Good Death Feast)
The 1st Friday before the 15th of August |
The
festival has as main objective to thank her "for liberty
granted". This celebration has been held for more than a
century in the city of Cachoeira, located in the area
surrounding All Saints' Bay. |
September
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7. |
Independance Day of Brazil |
Public
holiday with some parades |
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Parada de Gay (gay parade) |
Starts
at the Campo Grande. 2nd Sunday of the month. It´s good
fun. |
October
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12. |
Nossa Senhora Aparecida |
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November
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2. |
All
Souls Day |
Public holiday |
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Dia da Baiana |
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15. |
Dia
da Proclamação |
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December
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2. |
Dia
do Samba (day of the Samba) |
Interesting music happenings with Samba music, most of
them in the historical Pelourinho |
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04.-06. |
Festa de Santa Barbara (Saint Bárbara Feast Day)
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Dedicated not to the saint but to the
goddess Iansã. In an example of Bahian syncretism,
the patron saint of both the fire brigade and of the
markets, St Barbara, is known in the Candomblé religion
as the queen of thunder and lightning. The celebrations
start at the Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos
Pretos, in Pelourinho, and ends in the Baixa
dos Sapateiros, where St Barbara's market is
located. |
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8. |
Festa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
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24.-25. |
Christmas |
Many happenings in
Pelourinho |
31.
01.01. |
New
Year´s Eve
Conzert
of Daniela Mercury, 18:00 h |
The
best show and the largest fire works happen in Barra, a
5 minutes walk from here.
At the lighthouse of Barra, 5 minutes
walk from here. |
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Some indications of regular popular events
and night spots that might
not be found in travel guides |
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Concha Acústica |
Open concert hall with faboulos shows of
famous Brazilian, sometimes international groups.
Location: Near the Theatro Castro Alves, Campó Grande
Start: around 20:00h until late |
Friday
Saturday |
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ICBA (German Goethe Indtitute) |
Meanwhile a lot of music presentations at
night in the coffee shop.
Location: Corredor da Vitória, near Campo Grande
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Every Friday Jazz
> Every Saturday 14:00h until 22:00 Feira Livre,
interesting little happening with a small handicraft
market, music and show. Very spontanic. Interesting
people. |
various days |
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Pimentinha |
Monday night hangout in some simple bars
and on the street, type street party.
Location: Boca do Rio, after the Aeroclube
Starts: about 22:00h until late |
Monday |
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Fashion Club |
Night club, disco
Location: Pituba |
Thursday
until
Sunday |
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Satellite Bar |
Night bar, disco
Location: Patamaris, between Pituba and Itapoã |
Thursday
until
Sunday |
Pelourinho
- Largo Quincas Berro D´Agua
- Largo Pedro Arcanjo
- Largo Thereza Batista
- Largo do Pelourinho
- Terreiro de Jesus |
Some locations with life music, normally
free entrance.Largo Thereza batista normally charges
entrance.
Every Thuesday: OLODUM, Brazil´s most famous drummers
group.
Location: Pelourinho
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every day
minus Monday |
Pelourinho
- Igreja Santíssimo
Sacramento do Passo |
Life music by the local musician
Geronimo playing Bahian tunes. Free entrance, lots
of people, start about 19:00h
Location: behind the church at the Ladeira do Carmo. |
Tuesday |
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Jardim Brasil |
Area in Barra with a bars and some
nightlife near the VillaVerde. |
every day
minus Monday |
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Off Club |
Gay and lesbian night club. Its good fun
for everybody after midnight.
The area around the Off Club is a godd hang out at night.
Location: Barra, near the lighthouse |
Friday, Saturday |
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Lotus Bar |
Excellent night club for people with a
slightly higher budget. Starts late.
Location: Barra, oposite the lighthouse |
Friday, Saturday |
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Barraca do Jovenal |
Simple, popular beach bar on the beach of
Itapuã. Life music until after sunset. A funny place.
Location: Itapoã, Rua K |
Saturday
Sunday |
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Praça da Cira |
Simple, popular recreation area in Itapoã.
Crowded during the weekend.
Location: Itapoã |
weekend |
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Largo do Santana |
Popular daily meeting point. Simple but
good. Some good Restaurants and bars.
Location: Rio Vermelho |
daily in the evening |
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Burracharia |
Relative unknown but funny night bar. A
small tire vulcanisation shop is terned into this bar.
Starts late.
Location: Rio Vermelho
Start: after midnight |
Friday |
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