Brazil festivals, fairs & tourism projects (June‑July 2026)

Timeline

1. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Paraná's Biopark leads region to record 53 medals at Queijo Brasil

   Paraná’s Biopark helped win 53 medals at Queijo Brasil, while Queijaria Meu Propósito earned 11 medals and a Super Gold, boosting the local dairy sector.

2. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Brazilian Luxury Resort Project Halted Amid Indigenous and Environmental Dispute in Maricá

   Brazil's R$11 bn Maraey luxury resort in Maricá faces suspension after a judge halted work amid indigenous, fishermen and environmental opposition over threatened habitats and cultural sites.

3. 24 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Brazil dairy shows focus on winter pastures and market competitiveness

   Brazil's dairy sector held a field day in Bom Jesus do Sul on winter oat pastures and a Milk Summit launch in Ijuí, highlighting pasture innovation, herd nutrition and market competitiveness ahead of an October

4. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 6 sources

   Maricá launches cultural protection area, disability mapping, AI course and joins EU food project

   Rio creates a Bossa Nova cultural protection area while Maricá rolls out a disability survey, senior AI course, joins an EU urban food project and debuts a Darcy Ribeiro carnival theme.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   MARAEY tourist-residential complex begins construction in Maricá, Brazil

   Construction of the MARAEY tourist‑residential complex has started in Maricá, Brazil, with 60 workers (260 by Sep) and a R$4.5 bn investment for infrastructure, bike lanes and environmental safeguards, aiming 2

6. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Rio de Janeiro sees back-to-back music events with Tília's RiTÍmin label party and Wander Pires' samba roda

   Rio de Janeiro hosts Tília's RiTÍmin label party on July 2 and 16 at Aldeia Lagoa and Wander Pires' samba roda on June 27 at Casarão do Firmino.

7. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   Brazilian Cheese Festivals Showcase Artisanal Excellence

   Brazilian cheese events highlighted artisanal excellence, with a UFSM professor judging ExpoQueijo Brazil 2026 and Mato Grosso's Festival of Cheese boosting family farms and market access.

8. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Maricá and Três Coroas revive museums and launch tourism app

   Maricá and Três Coroas in Brazil reopened key museums and, in Três Coroas, launched an AI‑powered tourism app to boost local culture and economy.

9. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Rio de Janeiro stages Decco Torres’ NeoBaile and Wander Pires samba night

   Decco Torres presented NeoBaile on 26 June at Dolores Club, and Wander Pires led a samba roda on 27 June at Casarão do Firmino, both events held in Rio’s Lapa district.

10. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazil hosts regional cheese festivals in Mato Grosso and João Neiva

    Brazil held two cheese events: a national agro‑defense conference in Cuiabá showcasing Mato Grosso producers and a free‑entry festival in João Neiva featuring award‑winning cheeses and local foods.

11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Maricá Sanemar hiring contest delayed pending contract review

    Maricá's Sanemar hiring contest is delayed as the city reviews its contract with Coseac‑UFF, pushing the expected June publication of the edital back; the contest will cover over 50 technical and administrative

12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Marcelo D2 awarded Rio de Janeiro's Medalha Tiradentes

    Marcelo D2 received Rio de Janeiro’s top cultural honor, the Medalha Tiradentes, presented by deputy Dani Monteiro at his Ocupação Iboru + Cará centre on 18 June 2024.

13. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Rio de Janeiro hosts Altemar Dutra Jr. show and Marcelo D2 exhibition

    Rio de Janeiro saw Altemar Dutra Jr.'s show at the 18‑year Grandes Bailes anniversary and Marcelo D2's samba exhibition opening, where he was awarded the Medalha Tiradentes.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Maricá launches food outreach program and extends tourism contract worth R$27.9 million

    Maricá rolled out a mobile food‑outreach stand and renewed a tourism‑promotion contract worth R$27.9 million, boosting local agriculture and investment attraction.

15. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazilian cheese festivals draw record ticket sales and visitor numbers

    Brazil’s FestiQueijo and Valença’s Festa do Queijo reported strong ticket sales, record attendance and economic boosts, highlighting new attractions and tourism growth.

16. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Araguaína's Expoara 2026 fair expected to surpass R$200 million in business

    Expoara 2026 in Araguaína, Brazil (June 4‑13) expects over R$200 million in trade, 100,000+ visitors, 2,000 temporary jobs, and includes elite auctions, tech showcases, and a large Cavalgada.

17. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Maricá hosts 32‑performance dance festival to celebrate city anniversary

    Maricá’s fifth dance festival presented 32 free performances, honored composer Waldemar Henrique and dancer Márcia Leite, and concluded with a public dance party, celebrating the city’s anniversary.

18. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Araguaína prepares major gastronomic festival and 36th cavalgada

    Araguaína is set to host a September gastronomic festival to spur tourism and a June 36th cavalgada, with municipal agencies managing safety, traffic and environmental monitoring.

19. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Mariah Carey announces two Christmas concerts in Brazil for November 2024

    Mariah Carey will perform Christmas concerts in São Paulo (17 Nov) and Rio de Janeiro (21 Nov). Tickets go on sale 1 June via Eventim, with pre‑sales for Itaú customers and prices from R$ 197.50 to over R$ 7 k.

20. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Maricá celebrates 212th anniversary with large free concerts and cultural showcase

    Maricá, Brazil, held free concerts for its 212th anniversary, featuring artists like Fafá de Belém and Ludmilla, and highlighted city social programs.

21. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Samba Director Kellyn Rosa Brings Maricá Dancers to San Francisco Carnival

    Kellyn Rosa, coordinator of União de Maricá’s samba dancers, returns to San Francisco as guest director for Ginga Brasil’s carnival parade.

22. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Burger festivals in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul attract thousands

    Brazil's Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul host major burger festivals, featuring dozens of vendors, live music and free entry.

23. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Alagoas marks Grupo Literario Alagoano's 50th anniversary and hosts regional library‑museum forum

    Alagoas celebrates GLA's 50th anniversary and holds a regional library‑museum meeting in May.

24. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Venâncio Aires teens represent city at Expointer coronation and state folklore ciranda

    Venâncio Aires teens Larissa Maciel and Laura Machado will represent the city at Expointer’s crown hand‑over and the state traditionalist ciranda.

25. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brasília celebrates Congress bicentennial with street race and extended public tours

    Brazil’s Congress marked its bicentennial with a public street race and extra free tours of the Capitol on May 17.

26. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Alagoas artisans and Alagoa cheese festival boost regional culture in Brazil

    Brazil's Alagoa cheese festival and Alagoas artisans' São Paulo showcase highlight regional crafts and boost local economies.

27. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Goiânia expands vendor restrictions and opens stall applications for June Arraiá festival

    Goiânia tightens vendor rules near Parque Areião for stadium games and opens applications for 35 food stalls at the June Arraiá do Bem festival.

28. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Brazilian towns mark milestone anniversaries

    TV Concórdia celebrates its first year while Assis Brasil marks 50 years of emancipation, showcasing local festivities.

29. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Parauapebas marks 38th city anniversary and media outlet's 19th year with festivals

    Parauapebas hosted a May 38‑year city anniversary festival and a June 27 celebration of Portal Pebinha de Açúcar’s 19‑year history, featuring national musicacts

30. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Venâncio Aires hosts second stage of 18th National Chimarrão Festival with candidates and cultural programs

    Venâncio Aires' Fenachim festival (May 6‑10) showcased cultural events and visited by four state governorship pre‑candidates.

31. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 42 sources

    Brazilian towns launch regional food festivals

    Brazilian towns Araguaína and Cocais host food festivals showcasing regional cuisine and live music.

32. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Maricá promotes local gastronomy at Brazil Origin Week in Porto and hosts Workers' Day events

    Maricá promotes local gastronomy in Porto during Brazil Origin Week and hosts May Day employment-focused activities.

33. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Holiday streaming action marathon and Maricá public cinema schedule

    Holiday action-focused streaming marathon plus Maricá's free public cinema marathon from May 1–3.

34. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Mariana and Maricá host weekend of culture and Passion of Christ performances

    Mariana hosts fairs and evangelical events; Maricá presents a free, open-air Passion of Christ show.