Samba Recife 2026 festival announces lineup and dates

The Samba Recife 2026 festival is scheduled to take place on September 26 and 27 at the external area of the Pernambuco Convention Center in Recife. The event expects to attract approximately 100,000 attendees.

Confirmed musical acts include Thiaguinho, Péricles, Belo, Zeca Pagodinho, Alexandre Pires, Raça Negra, Sorriso Maroto, and Ferrugem. Ticket sales will be managed by Bilheteria Digital (BD). Data from previous years indicates a strong local interest, with 68% of ticket sales in 2025 originating from Pernambuco.