# Free inclusive Junina festivals in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/free-inclusive-junina-festivals-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-07-29T22:13:13.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the inclusive Junina festival “Arraiá da Inclusão” was staged in two Brazilian cities. In Natal, the third edition attracted over a thousand visitors and featured cultural performances, disability‑friendly services, job‑placement assistance and a sensory craft fair. A week later, a free performance was held in Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca neighbourhood, highlighting participation by people with disabilities and seniors. Following these events, from July 31 to August 2, the Instituto Harmonya Brasil, backed by the Niterói municipal government, organized free “Arraiá Harmonya” festivals in the Cubango and São Francisco neighbourhoods of Niterói. The festivals offered live music, traditional food stalls, games and activities for all ages, aiming to broaden public access to popular culture, stimulate local tourism and encourage community interaction. Together, the snapshots illustrate a broader push across multiple Brazilian municipalities to host free, inclusive Junina‑style celebrations that cater to diverse audiences, including people with disabilities and seniors. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Rio de Janeiro Begins Construction of Centro Cultural Rio-Áfricas Rio’s mayor launched construction of the Centro Cultural Rio‑Áfricas, a new Afro‑heritage centre beside Cais do Valongo, designed by a Black architect and part of the city’s port‑area revitalisation. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niteri-hosts-free-arrai-harmonya-festivals-in-cubango-and-so-francisco ### 2026-07-27: Inclusive Junina Festival 'Arraiá da Inclusão' Draws Thousands in Natal and Offers Free Shows in Rio The inclusive Junina festival 'Arraiá da Inclusão' held a free show in Rio's Tijuca on 31 July and attracted over 1,000 participants in Natal on 25 July, featuring artists with disabilities, seniors, and a week 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inclusive-junina-festival-arrai-da-incluso-draws-thousands-in-natal-and-offers-free-shows-in-rio --- Cite as: Free inclusive Junina festivals in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/free-inclusive-junina-festivals-in-brazil