# Cultural and music festivals in Maranhão

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-music-festivals-in-maranho
> Updated: 2026-10-31T12:10:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The state of Maranhão, specifically in São Luís and Barreirinhas, is hosting a series of musical and cultural events. The 17th Lençóis Jazz & Blues Festival features free performances by various Brazilian and international artists, including tributes to Ray Charles and Tom Jobim. The festival includes five days of programming, with performances in São Luís at the Convento das Mercês before moving to Barreirinhas. The lineup features musicians such as Djalma Chaves, Nosly, and Benoit Crauste, and the event also hosts a creative fair and a vinyl fair.

Following these events, the region continues its cultural programming in November with the Festa da Música no Maranhão (FMM), which focuses on ancestrality and the preservation of the bumba meu boi de Costa de Mão. This festival includes workshops, musical performances by artists such as Seu Jorge, and a solidarity campaign. Additionally, the Festival Halleluya and an exhibition dedicated to playwright Arthur Azevedo are scheduled to take place in São Luís.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Jazz and blues festivals scheduled in Brazil

Brazil hosts two jazz and blues festivals: the 5th Arajara Jazz and Blues in Barbalha and the 17th Lençóis Jazz and Blues in Maranhão.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazz-and-blues-festivals-scheduled-in-brazil

### 2026-10-23: Lençóis Jazz & Blues Festival returns for 17th edition in Maranhão

The 17th Lençóis Jazz & Blues Festival offers free musical performances in São Luís and Barreirinhas, featuring a diverse lineup of Brazilian and international artists.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lenis-jazz-blues-festival-returns-for-17th-edition-in-maranho

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